Childminder in Nottingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming home-from-home environment. She ensures it is clean and well kept. The childminder has safety measures in place to keep children safe. For example, she ensures external doors are always locked and keys are out of reach of children. n Children's independence skills and good behaviour will be supported during play activities and daily routines. For example, the childminder will encourage children to put on their coats and brush their teeth. Children will learn about health and hygiene as they follow good handwashing routines. The childminder recognises the importance of this, and understanding behaviour boundaries as part of children's preparation for school. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles. She intends to support children by offering lots of outdoor activities, such as visits to the local park. Children will be provided with a healthy range of meals and

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snacks. For example, fruit and vegetables will be offered daily. n Children's communication and language skills will be well supported. The childminder gives examples of a variety of activities that she will plan and provide to support this area of development. For example, she will provide singing sessions and story times and introduce new words through play and routine. Children's love of books will be developed through a wide range of stories and visits to the local library. n The childminder recognises the value of building positive partnerships with parents. She will share children's interests, key achievements, and ideas of how parents can further support their children's next stages of development at home. Parents will be provided with home learning activities and have the option to borrow resources of interest to children, such as books. This will further support children's learning at home. n The childminder is aware to monitor children's development closely. She is

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passionate about ensuring children's individual needs, abilities and interests are supported and planned for. n Children will be supported to explore the local and wider community. The childminder intends to visit places such as farms, the local windmill and parks, where children can feed the ducks. This will help to widen children's experiences of the world around them. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of safeguarding. She knows what to do if she has a concern regarding a child. The childminder also knows what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household. She can share her knowledge of the different types and signs of abuse. She is aware of local safeguarding concerns, such as county lines and female genital mutilation.

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This provision meets requirements

13 January 2023 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 EY296862 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10263364 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 7 Date of previous inspection 28 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector discussed how the childminder intends to meet the learning and development and the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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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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13 January 2023 13 January 2023 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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