Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date 8 August 2019 Previous inspection date 27 September 2014

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not hold a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. This breaches the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register. n The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She does not understand well enough how to promote children's development through play, challenge and exploration. n The childminder has a poor understanding of the requirement to complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years. She has not thought about how she will monitor children's progress to enable her to identify and address any gaps in children's learning quickly. n The childminder is friendly and welcoming. She intends to provide an inclusive setting where all children are respected, valued and treated equally. n The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection issues. She is knowledgeable about the signs and indicators of abuse. The childminder describes how

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she would manage any concerns about children or allegations about adults on the premises. n The childminder understands the value of working closely with parents, carers and other professionals. She describes how this helps to establish children's individual needs and ensures a consistent approach is developed between all groups. The childminder recognises the benefits of open, two-way communication with home to provide children with seamless care routines. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice. She plans to seek the views of parents and children to identify any weaknesses and to ensure practice is continually developed to benefit children.

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This provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date obtain and maintain a valid first-aid qualification 16/09/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and ensure children's development is promoted through play, challenge and exploration 31/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

make accurate assessments of children's development, including carrying out the progress check for children aged between two and three years, to identify gaps in their learning and take swift action to address these. 31/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will reflect on and evaluate her provision. n The inspector looked at the space in which children will be cared for and the resources they will use. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and viewed evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408435 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10083427 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 27 September 2014

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The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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