Childminder 252577

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 2 February 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder offers a welcoming and stimulating environment. She has a wide range of good quality resources and play materials for children. She knows how to observe and assess children's progress and use the information to plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. She fully understands the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She has attends regular training and is fully up to date in her knowledge.  The childminder holds a first-aid certificate. She demonstrates an understanding of how to respond to any minor illnesses or injuries appropriately. In addition, the childminder explains how she identifies and minimises hazards to children in her house and on outings.  The childminder knows the importance of establishing partnerships with parents and with staff at other settings that children attend to ensure a shared approach to meeting

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The provision meets requirements

children's care and learning needs.  The childminder understands the importance of providing children with regular experiences outdoors, daily exercise and promoting a healthy diet. The meals and snacks planned for children are well balanced and nutritious.  The childminder has a robust settling-in procedure. She explains how she will work with parents to help children to adapt to this change, such as having settling-in visits and following children's home routines.  The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour positively. She knows how to help children build relationships, encouraging them to consider the needs of others and to share and take turns.  The childminder recognises the importance of accessing professional development opportunities. She is committed to developing her understanding of how to improve outcomes for children. There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report

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The provision meets requirements

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 had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the learning and development and safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector and the childminder discussed and looked at toys, books, resources and equipment that she intends to use in the indoor and outdoor areas.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including policies and procedures, insurance and documentation used to support children's learning and development.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252577 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 866637 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire. She operates Tuesday to Friday, from 8am until 5.30pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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