Childminder in Nottingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps her knowledge and practice up to date. She is aware of recent changes in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. The childminder sources and undertakes professional development regarding child development to maintain and build on her knowledge and skills. n The premises are safe and secure. The childminder checks the environment to make sure it remains a suitable place for children to play. She explains how she assesses and minimises any risks in the environment. For example, the childminder explains how she keeps any hazardous materials in the kitchen out of reach of children at all times. n The childminder describes a curriculum that supports children across all the areas of learning. She explains how she observes children while they play to be able to identify their development needs. The childminder explains she focuses her interactions and activities on what children need to learn next. She talks

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about the activities she provides, and the skills and knowledge children could learn from them. The childminder explains she uses children's interests to engage them in play and provides different opportunities which are suitable for children's age and stage of development. She considers children's home experiences, so she can plan to support any possible gaps in their learning. n The childminder understands the vital skills and attributes children need to learn to be ready for the next stage in learning, including for starting school. She explains how she supports children to develop their confidence, social skills, and good manners. The childminder talks about helping children to do things for themselves, such as going to the toilet and washing their hands independently. n The childminder describes ways to manage children's behaviour and support them to manage their feelings. She explains what behaviours are acceptable in

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her premises and how she supports children to follow these, such as not running inside. n The childminder understands the importance of parent partnerships and explains how she works alongside them to provide consistent support for children. Information is gathered from parents when children first start to enable her to assess their learning and care needs. The childminder is confident in her knowledge of two-year old progress checks and is aware to share information with parents about how to support children's learning at home. n The childminder has an appropriate understanding of safeguarding and has completed safeguarding training. She has kept her knowledge up to date and has amended her safeguarding policy to include additional detail. The childminder is clear on the signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of harm. She clearly states who to contact if she has concerns. The childminder has

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This provision meets requirements

a clear visitor policy and understands that she must check the suitability of anyone over 16 years of age living in the home.

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This provision meets requirements

11 August 2022 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 EY470581 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10083183 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 2 July 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates Monday to Friday during term time only, 8.30am until 6.30pm, except for family holidays and all main bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector reviewed documents such as her paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector asked the childminder questions to check her understanding of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. n The childminder told the inspector about how she evaluates her practice and builds upon her own professional development. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector asked the childminder questions to check her understanding of how to keep children safe from the risk of harm.

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Inspection activities

11 August 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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