Childminder in Nottinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a strong understanding of child development and stages of learning. This supports her to plan meaningful experiences for children. She has high aspirations for all children, to support them in being ready for their next stages of learning, such as transitioning to school. n The childminder plans to form positive relationships with children and their families. She will gather information from children's parents, to support with the transition into her home. The childminder will offer gradual induction sessions to build her relationship with the children and their families. She plans to share information with the families about what their children have been doing. She will also suggest ways families can support their children's learning at home. n The childminder will support children to understand what behaviours are expected. She will model how to behave and how to use different toys. The

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childminder adds she will praise behaviours that she wants to see. She talks about age-appropriate strategies for unwanted behaviours. For example, the childminder will speak with older children to help them understand their actions have an affect on others. n Children will be supported to gain understanding of the world. The childminder plans to take children to a local allotment, where they will plant, grow and harvest vegetables. She wants children to notice changes in the environment. She plans to do this by visiting the same locations at different times in the year. She will encourage children to talk about the changes they see in the environment from previous visits. n Children will develop their communication and language skills. The childminder plans to interact frequently with children. She will repeat words, comment, and ask children questions to develop their vocabulary further. n The childminder will regularly risk assess the environment. She has suitable

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spaces indoors and outdoors for children to play. The childminder will support children to understand how to keep themselves safe. On outings, the childminder says she will encourage children to become 'road safe'. They will use crossings and talk about how to walk safely on the path. n Children will be supported by the childminder to become independent. The childminder describes how children will hang their own bags and coats up on arrival. She will support children to use the toilet, when necessary, until they can do this themselves. Children will peel and cut their own snacks with the childminder and be encouraged to feed themselves. n The childminder strives to improve her practice. The childminder has identified areas for her own professional development. For example, she wants to improve her practice outdoors and will attend training in the future to support this. She hopes this will give her other skills and knowledge to support children's learning

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experiences further. n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children and their families. The childminder has a strong understanding about the signs of abuse and has attended safeguarding training. This has supported her to gain further

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14 November 2022 knowledge on local issues, such as families being radicalised. She is clear on processes she must follow to support families and work with other agencies as necessary.

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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 EY480169 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10233403 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 10 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Rainworth, Nottingham. The childminder holds a level 3 early years qualification. She plans to provide childcare, all day, all year round for children aged 0 to 11 years of age. She plans to offer a before- and after-school club, as well as offer two-, three- and four-year-old funded places. The childminder has an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum would be implemented and what impact this would have on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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14 November 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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