Childminder in Nottingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She has a secure knowledge of the possible signs and indicators that a child may be at risk. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes safeguarding training. She holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate to help her to deal with accidents. Her home is safe and secure for children. n The childminder understands how to support children's learning and development. She discusses what she wants children to learn. She knows the importance of planning activities based on children's interests. She has a range of resources to engage and to motivate children in their learning. She understands the skills that will help children to move on to the next stage in their education. n The childminder understands how to support children to develop positive behaviour. She knows how to manage children's behaviour in a supportive way.

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She talks about how to build sharing and turn taking into children's play and daily activities. n The childminder knows the importance of working with parents. She discusses how she will use information that she gathers to help her to get to know children and to help them settle in. She talks about how she will work with parents to identify children's next steps in learning. n The childminder talks about how she will use children's experiences from home. She explains how she will extend these experiences to enhance their learning. For example, she says if a child has bedtime stories at home, she would take them to the library, to extend their love of books. n The childminder discusses the importance of supporting children's emotional well-being and personal development. She explains how she wants children to be independent. She will encourage children to learn to wash their hands and to take themselves to the toilet. She will teach children to be able to put on their

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This provision meets requirements

shoes and coat. The childminder understands the importance of this to prepare children for starting school. n The childminder understands how to ensure that children enjoy healthy lifestyles. She explains how she plans to provide healthy snacks for children. She wants children to be active and to exercise. The childminder knows how important it is to encourage children to know how to clean their teeth. n The childminder discusses how she uses self-evaluation to reflect on her practice. She completes regular training to ensure her knowledge is current, for example, she talks about a course on equal opportunity. She says this helps her to think about providing an inclusive provision for all children.

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This provision meets requirements

16 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 EY559228 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10190481 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 Wilford, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, except for bank holidays, the week at Christmas and family holidays.

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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 and the inspector carried out a learning walk together and discussed how children's learning and development will be promoted. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' (EYFS) requirements. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she reflects on her practice and develops her knowledge about child development further. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation and checked the suitability of the childminder and the household members.

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Inspection activities

16 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

16 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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