Childminder EY440644

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 20 August 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder clearly explains how she will use observations and assessments to plan for children's next steps in learning. The childminder understands how to provide children with a range of interesting and challenging activities to promote their learning.  The childminder demonstrates that she understands the importance of regular communication with parents, carers and other settings to promote children's well-being.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to safeguard children. She recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact if she is concerned about a child. The childminder is able to identify and minimise risks to children, both indoors and outdoors. She describes how she will carefully supervise children at all times.  The childminder maintains a paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. She understands the importance of ensuring the childminding premises are safe and

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The provision meets requirements

secure.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She discusses how she will seek and respond to the views of parents and children. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards continually developing her knowledge and skills. She values training to improve the quality of her professional development and the learning outcomes for children.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She understands how to promote equality and diversity. She understands the need for children to respect others and learn about the community that they live in.  The childminder describes how she promotes children's health and well-being. She intends to provide children with healthy meals and explains the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles and encouraging children to be physically active.

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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 viewed areas of the home used when caring for children.  The inspector questioned the childminder on how she would deliver the educational programme and assess children's progress.  The inspector looked at suitability checks, policies, procedures and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation form and plans for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440644 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1042245 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 6am until 8pm, Monday to Sunday, except family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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