Childminder in Nottinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates an understanding that her curriculum aims to help children prepare for the next stage of their education. She explains how she provides a range of stimulating and informative activities that she bases around children's interests. She understands to use what she knows about the children in her care to broaden their knowledge further. n The childminder explains how she ensures children have access to a healthy diet. She understands to provide nutritious snacks and drinks, and to work alongside families to ensure children's lunch boxes are balanced and healthy. The childminder recognises the importance of oral health in children. She asks parents if children are registered with a dentist and integrates activities to help teach children about the importance of looking after their teeth. n Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder. They comment that the childminder's home is 'safe, clean and educational'. Parents say that they receive

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regular updates about their child's progress and comment that the childminder gains a good understanding about each child. n The childminder discusses how she will support children to learn about the natural world. For example, she takes them to regular trips to help care for an allotment, where children can watch plants grow and pick the produce to taste. Children will benefit from visiting local farms, where the childminder plans to help children to understand how food items, such as eggs, are produced. n The childminder explains how she helps children to build their recall and language skills as they listen to stories, and join in with songs at local toddler groups. The childminder will ensure that weekly visits to these groups will help children to socialise with others in a different environment, building tolerance and social skills. n The childminder is an experienced and reflective practitioner. She discusses how

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she identifies courses and online learning platforms. The childminder receives regular updates about early years and uses other childminders in the local area to share best practice. This helps the childminder to keep her knowledge of learning and development in the early years up to date. n The childminder describes the importance of gathering information from families when a child first starts at her provision. She talks about gaining valuable knowledge about each child's likes and dislikes, along with their routines. This is to help her support children's emotional well-being with settling well and building close relationships with her. n The childminder understands her responsibilities for safeguarding children in her care. She ensures that her knowledge of safeguarding is regularly updated. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms which may indicate a child is at risk of being abused. She understands how to effectively record and report

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any concerns she may have. The childminder ensures that her provision is safe and secure, by identifying and minimising any potential hazards in her home or in the environment.

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This provision meets requirements

24 July 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 EY412190 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10289579 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 12 Date of previous inspection 29 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Beeston, Nottingham. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. The childminder provides 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 they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum will be implemented and the impact that this will have on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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24 July 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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Inspection activities

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