Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Nottinghamshire
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- Inspection date verified
12 Jul 2022
- Inspectors verified
Sharon Alleary
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
2538250
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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 demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. p.2
- She keeps her knowledge up to date and in line with changes in guidance and legislation. p.2
- The childminder discusses the possible signs that a child may be being abused. p.2
- She knows where to report any concerns she may have about children's safety. p.2
- She ensures that training, such as first aid, is updated regularly. p.2
- The childminder describes how she would plan and implement activities based on children's interests, ideas, and individual needs. p.2
- She explains how she would provide support for children of differing ages and abilities. p.2
- The childminder shares how she would identify and address possible gaps in children's learning and development. p.2
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Wellbeing & mental health2
“The childminder understands how to support children's health and well-being.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 359
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 50, 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 demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She keeps her knowledge up to date and in line with changes in guidance and legislation. n The childminder discusses the possible signs that a child may be being abused. She knows where to report any concerns she may have about children's safety. She ensures that training, such as first aid, is updated regularly. n The childminder describes how she would plan and implement activities based on children's interests, ideas, and individual needs. She explains how she would provide support for children of differing ages and abilities. The childminder shares how she would identify and address possible gaps in children's learning and development. n The childminder understands how to support children's health and well-being. She describes how she will make use of community resources to broaden
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This provision meets requirements
children's horizons. For example, she plans to visit local places to provide opportunities for children to exercise in fresh air and experience the natural environment. n The childminder demonstrates her commitment to her professional practice. She updates her knowledge and understanding of current childcare developments. She makes use of her links with other childminders to share ideas and help develop her service. n The childminder describes how she will help children to understand the behavioural expectations in her setting. She talks about how she will encourage children to talk about their actions and how they may have made others feel. n The childminder understands the importance of building strong relationships with parents. She describes how she will communicate with them each day, sharing information about their children's well-being and progress.
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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 2538250 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10215269 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 2019 and she lives in Gedling, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 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 observed 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 safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of suitability for persons living in the household. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed some documentation that she uses when caring for children.
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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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