Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY311598 Registered with Ofsted: 09/12/2005 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

Since the last inspection, the childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of persons living on the premises to enable full checks of their suitability. That said, following a discussion with the childminder, she does have some suitability checks in place, which reduces the impact on children.

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder explains her strengths and areas for development for her provision. She has taken steps to improve her knowledge of safeguarding through training and has clear procedures in place. Furthermore, the childminder explains how training has helped to upskill her knowledge and understanding to better her practice.

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how she will support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and when to seek specialist support. In addition, the childminder talks about how she will support children who face other barriers to their learning. For example, the childminder explains how she will use additional funding effectively to help children to make progress in their learning and development. The childminder talks about the value of developing effective partnerships with parents and carers and including them in their children's care and learning. Where children would attend an additional provision, the childminder explains she will share key information to ensure continuity of care.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has not met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has not met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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About this setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:00 - 18:00,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 18:00

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Next steps

To meet the requirements of the Early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must take the following action by the assigned date:

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Action Completion Date

provide Ofsted with all necessary information about household members so that the required suitability checks can be undertaken. 30/04/2026

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke to the childminder during the inspection.

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About this inspection

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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About this inspection

There were no early years children present and/or on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment, and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors only evaluate and grade leadership and governance as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess the impact on children of other evaluation areas. Local authority: Birmingham

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care. services providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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