Childminder in Nottinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will identify areas for improvement to her provision. She intends to ask parents and children to help her to reflect on her practice. n Parents of school-age children comment positively about the childminder. They say that she is kind and that she provides a safe environment for their children. n The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. This includes how to identify if children are being drawn in to extreme beliefs or behaviours. She knows where to report any concerns she may have about children's safety or welfare. n The childminder is aware of how to observe and monitor the progress children make. She demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to plan for children's learning. n The childminder plans to work in partnership with parents. She explains how she will find out from parents about children's interests, prior knowledge and the

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opportunities they have at home. She plans to use this information to help broaden children's experiences. n The childminder explains how she will work in partnership with other early years settings, schools children attend, and the schools which children will move on to. She intends to share information with them about children's achievements, learning and development. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she will encourage children to be independent, for example by managing their own clothing and washing their hands on their own. n The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She explains how she will talk to children about their feelings, and encourage them to share and take turns. n The childminder shows an understanding of how to promote children's good health. For instance, she plans to provide children with healthy snacks and meals. She intends to find out information about children's dietary and medical

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needs when they first start. The childminder plans to offer children daily opportunities for outdoor play. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to complete a written summary to show children's progress when they are aged between two and three years. She knows to share this with parents. n The childminder explains how she will help to prepare children emotionally for their move on to school. For instance, she will talk to children about the changes they will face.

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This provision meets requirements

26 August 2021 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562953 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10191294 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Arnold, Nottingham. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. During school term times, the childminder operates from 7.15am to 8.55am and from 3pm to 6pm. During school holidays, she operates from 7.15am to 6pm. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children will use and discussed the equipment and toys available. 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 childminder showed the inspector the policies and procedures and documentation that she uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of suitability for persons living in the household. n Parents of school-age children provided written feedback and the inspector took

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We carried out this inspection 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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26 August 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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