Childminder in Wolverhampton

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Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps her knowledge and understanding up to date with regard to her responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She attends training and is knowledgeable about what to do in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She has a written procedures in place to follow if an allegation is made against her or anybody else working or living on the premises. n The childminder ensures that her premises are safe and suitable for childminding. During the tour of the premises and through discussion, the childminder describes action she has taken to minimise potential hazards in her home and garden. n The childminder describes secure arrangements to work in partnerships with parents and other providers. The childminder demonstrates her understanding of the importance of working together to support children's care and learning. The childminder describes information she provides for parents, so that they are well

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This provision meets requirements

informed about their children's current stage of development. The childminder also describes how she supports parents to help their children learn at home. n The childminder describes how she supports children's learning and development. She discusses how she observes them as they play to determine their current stage of development and decide what they need to do next. The childminder demonstrates a secure awareness of the seven areas of learning and the importance of planning for individual children to support them in making progress. n The childminder accesses training to keep her knowledge in first aid current. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates what she would do in the event of a serious accident involving a child in her care. The childminder explains her awareness of the records she must keep in relation to accidents involving children and medication that she administers to children.

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This provision meets requirements

n In discussion, the childminder describes her strategies for managing children's behaviour and how she helps them to understand the difference between right and wrong. The childminder discusses that she celebrates children's achievements and helps them to feel good about themselves. n The childminder describes the activities she provides for children. She demonstrates how she ensures that children make choices for themselves in what they would like to do. She says the children frequently asked to spend time in the local play area after a day in school.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2603457 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 10305790 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 27 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Wolverhampton and operates from 4pm to 8pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate level 2 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including how she plans for children's individual learning. n On request, the childminder provided the inspector with a sample of the documentation she keeps. n The inspector spoke with a parent of an older child to obtain her views on the service the childminder provides.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

8 December 2023 8 December 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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