Childminder in Nottingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a strong understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She has a clear knowledge of the signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows how to report any child protection concerns. n The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. She has created a positive learning environment for children. The childminder has a good range of toys and resources which are easily accessible to children. She explains the types of activities she will provide to cover all areas of learning. The childminder understands that she will help children build on what they already know and can do so that they can achieve the key skills appropriate for their stage of development. She will prioritise children's personal, social and emotional development when they first start to help them to settle in. n The childminder clearly explains the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals to meet children's individual needs. She displays useful

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information for parents in the entrance area of her home. Parents write letters to the childminder, thanking her for helping their children settle into school and for her patience and kindness. n The childminder has appropriate knowledge of how to promote positive behaviour. She explains how she encourages children to be kind and have respect for one another. The childminder supports children to learn about diversity and inclusion. She helps children to learn about each other's religions, beliefs, cultures, backgrounds and what makes them unique. n The childminder knows how important it is to promote healthy lifestyles for children. She explains how she would take children out and about to local parks as well as providing daily outdoor play in her garden. The childminder describes how she would cook nutritious foods for children and support them to try new tastes and textures. She knows that she must ensure she meets all children's

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specific dietary requirements. n The childminder's home is safe and secure. She completes effective risk assessments to ensure the home is free from hazards. The childminder also considers the risks when they go out of the home. n The childminder ensures her continuous professional development by reading widely and completing relevant training courses on a regular basis. n During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder cared for children whose parents were key workers. She supported families by giving them ideas of how to support their children's learning and development at home. The childminder set up a mini library for children and parents to borrow books from. This was crucial support during a very unsettling time.

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This provision meets requirements

27 September 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 2527046 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10208333 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 lives in Clifton, Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4. The childminder is able to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning when the childminder was actively childminding. n The inspector read parents' letters during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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27 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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