Childminder 252440

Inspection date 16 January 2019 Previous inspection date 7 April 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a robust understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows how to identify and report any concerns that she may have about a child's safety or welfare. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. She discusses the importance of reviewing and evaluating her own practice to identify improvements that could be made to the service that she offers. n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She describes how she would observe, assess and plan for children's next steps in learning to help them to make good progress. n The childminder understands the benefits of working closely with parents and any professionals involved in children's lives, to provide continuity of care and learning. n The childminder understands how to support children's good health and promote their well-being. She plans to provide nutritious foods and daily opportunities for fresh air

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and physical exercise. n The childminder explains how she promotes and rewards positive behaviour. Children understand her expectations of them because there are clear house rules.

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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 will meet children's individual learning and development needs and how she will observe, assess and plan to support children's progress. 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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the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252440 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10065356 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 7 April 2016

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The childminder registered in 1994 and lives Stapleford, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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