Childminder in Nottingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a robust understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and who she would report any concerns to, including allegations made against herself or a household member. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the early years foundation stage learning and development requirements. She explains how she intends to plan a broad range of interesting and challenging activities and experiences for children. The childminder understands that making assessments of children's development will enable her to plan for their next steps in learning. She plans to take account of children's individual interests to support her to choose activities that will motivate them to remain engaged. n The childminder has a range of resources and toys for children to play with. She is aware of how to organise the environment to enable children to lead their own play.

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n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's emotional and physical well-being. She plans to teach children how to lead healthy lifestyles, such as through having a balanced diet and regular opportunities to be active outdoors. n The childminder explains how she has high expectations for children's behaviour. She intends to help children to manage their own feelings and support them to follow the clear rules and boundaries she will set. The childminder understands how to teach children to show respect for each other and to develop the social skills to enable them to enjoy positive relationships. n The childminder knows the value of working in partnership with parents, other childcare providers and outside agencies, to meet children's needs and ensure continuity in their learning and development. She plans to share information about children's progress with parents and help them to support children's

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This provision meets requirements

learning at home. n The childminder has a suitable knowledge of how to evaluate the quality of her practice. The childminder showed that she can identify areas for development and how to access training and the support networks available to her.

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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 2579636 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10250972 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Clifton, Nottingham. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

21 April 2023 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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