Childminder in Nottingham

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that would indicate that a child is at risk of harm or abuse. She understands how to identify and report wider safeguarding concerns, such as children being at risk from grooming. The childminder has refreshed her safeguarding training. She keeps up to date with local safeguarding partners' information. n The childminder explains how she keeps herself up to date with current guidance by subscribing to a childminding membership and support organisation. She is aware of recent updates to early years guidance. She undertakes online courses to refresh and develop her knowledge and understanding. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to risk assess her home and any activities. She describes how she checks that her home and garden are safe for children. She explains how she will ensure the safety of

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sleeping children by providing them with clean bedding and a safe place to sleep and checking on them regularly. n Through discussion, the childminder describes how she will work with parents to assess what their children know and can do when they start. She plans to find out about children's individual interests and favourite activities and toys. n The childminder describes how she will teach children to value the diverse nature of modern Britain, such as through helping them to share their own cultures and languages. She plans to take children on walks to parks and to visit toddler groups to develop their social skills. The childminder describes how she will use positive behaviour management strategies, such as implementing a simple but clear set of rules. n The childminder describes how she would foster a love of books and stories. She has plenty of books available for children of all ages. She explains how she will

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sing songs and rhymes with children. She shows a good understanding of how young children develop their speaking and listening skills. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to caring for children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She explains how she would work with other agencies and parents to achieve the best outcomes for children in need of specialist support to thrive.

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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 2524164 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10208200 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate level 2 qualification.

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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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

7 September 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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7 September 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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