Childminder in Nottinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibilities in protecting children from harm and neglect. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of the possible concerns about children's welfare. This includes safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. She confidently explains how she would report a concern about a child in her care. n The childminder explains how she keeps a safe and secure environment. She discusses how she checks the toys and premises daily to ensure children are safe. The childminder talks about how she carries out fire drills with children to ensure they know what to do if they have to evacuate the premises. n The childminder talks about how she settles children into her setting. She explains about the importance of building strong relationships with children to help to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents.

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This provision meets requirements

She explains how she plans to share information with parents about children's care and play interests. The childminder knows the importance of informing parents of their child's interests and for parents to help this to be continued at home. n The childminder knows the importance of gathering useful information from parents as children start at her setting. She understands the need to discuss children's experiences from home and school with the parents. The childminder knows to build on these experiences to enhance and extend children's enjoyment and interests. n The childminder knows how children learn and develop. She demonstrates a clear understanding of how to support their enjoyment and interests. The childminder explains how she will use the information gained from her assessments of children's play. She knows to plan suitable activities to support children's individual interests and how to support them through school. The

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This provision meets requirements

childminder understands how she uses her garden for children to explore the world around them and to help them to develop their health and physical skills. n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour in a positive way. She understands her role in setting clear boundaries to help guide children's behaviour. She explains how she builds sharing, turn-taking and an understanding of others into children's daily activities. n The childminder identifies the value of supporting children's physical health and well-being. She discusses the importance of children eating a healthy diet, having plenty of fresh air and exercise and looking after their teeth. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice to identify ways of improving children's experiences. She keeps her knowledge up to date, to ensure she is informed of any changes in legislation. She understands to keep a current first-aid certificate and maintain public liability insurance.

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This provision meets requirements

7 September 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 EY559972 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10190535 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire. She operates her provision from 7.30am until 9am and 3.25pm until 5.30pm on a Monday and Tuesday, term time only. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID–19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a tour of the premises together and discussed how the setting promotes children's enjoyment and interests. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage requirements. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she reflects on her practice and develops her knowledge about children's development further. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation and checked the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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7 September 2021 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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Inspection activities

7 September 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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