Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Nottingham
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
12 Jul 2022
- Inspectors verified
Sharon Alleary
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY483081
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder has a strong knowledge of safeguarding matters. p.2
- She understands what to do if she is concerned about a child or if an allegation is made against her or another household member. p.2
- She has a detailed knowledge of the indicators of abuse. p.2
- The childminder understands the need to complete daily risk assessments. p.2
- She explains that this helps her to identify and rectify any hazards to help ensure children's safety. p.2
- She holds valid public liability insurance to meet regulatory requirements. p.2
- Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates the importance of understanding children's individual needs. p.2
- She recognises the importance of working closely with parents and the schools that children attend. p.2
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Teaching & assessment3
“The childminder understands the need to complete daily risk assessments.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 382
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 45, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder has a strong knowledge of safeguarding matters. She understands what to do if she is concerned about a child or if an allegation is made against her or another household member. She has a detailed knowledge of the indicators of abuse. n The childminder understands the need to complete daily risk assessments. She explains that this helps her to identify and rectify any hazards to help ensure children's safety. She holds valid public liability insurance to meet regulatory requirements. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates the importance of understanding children's individual needs. She recognises the importance of working closely with parents and the schools that children attend. n The childminder has a wide range of resources she would use to support children of all ages in their play and learning. She understands the importance of finding out about children's interests in order to provide activities that engage
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This provision meets requirements
and motivate them during their play. n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour in a supportive and age-appropriate way. She understands the benefit of giving children opportunities to talk about their feelings and experiences. n The childminder shows an understanding of how to assess children's learning and development. She describes how she will use her observations to prepare children for the next stage in their learning. n Through discussion, the childminder recognises the importance of healthy eating and shares how she will promote the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. She describes how she will carefully plan meals that are balanced and nutritious and reflect children's individual dietary requirements and allergies. The childminder talks about the importance of children being able to access the outside provision and about trips into the local community. She understands these opportunities
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This provision meets requirements
beyond the setting help to broaden children's horizons.
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This provision meets requirements
There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY483081 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10231945 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 4 Date of previous inspection 6 September 2016
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2014 and she lives in Thorneywood, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.
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Inspection activities
n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed some 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.
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Inspection activities
12 July 2022 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
12 July 2022 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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