Childminder EY537702

Inspection date 31 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her safeguarding arrangements. She knows to report any concerns about a child's welfare to appropriate authorities. She understands how to promote children's good health and support their physical and emotional well-being. n The childminder explains how children benefit from learning to respect similarities and differences between themselves and others. She describes how she intends to be a positive role model to children. n The qualified childminder understands her responsibility to promote children's learning and development. She discusses the appropriate arrangements she plans to take to observe and assess children's progress and interests and plan for their future learning. n The childminder provides children with a welcoming and well-resourced learning environment, indoors and outside. She recognises the importance of daily exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle with children.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of how to work with parents and other professionals to ensure children are well prepared for their move on to school and other settings. n The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to reflect on the quality of her practice. She undertakes regular training, such as safeguarding and first aid, to help update her knowledge and skills.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed

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This provision meets requirements

the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537702 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10079160 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 5 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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