Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not applicable The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to safeguard children from harm. She knows the procedures to follow in the event of child-protection concerns, including allegations against a herself or a member of her family.  The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards improvement, to strengthen her provision and the learning outcomes for children.  The childminder is well qualified and demonstrates knowledge of how children learn. She knows how to plan activities across the seven areas of learning. The childminder understands how to observe and assess children's learning to identify their next steps to help them make progress. She is aware of the requirement for the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder has a wide range of good-quality resources, which are stored at child height, so they can make choices.  Good systems are in place to gather information from children's parents about their

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The provision meets requirements

care and learning. The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals who are involved with the children.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote children's healthy development, by providing them with nutritious food and daily opportunities for physical exercise.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed areas to be used for the care of children along with furniture, equipment and toys that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed the indoor and outdoor play space and held discussions with the childminder in relation to health and safety.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and the recording procedures the chidminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members, and discussed the childminder's qualifications and self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451472 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 957223 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives in Edwalton, Nottingham. The childminder operates all year round from 6am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has a level 3 qualification.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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