Childminder in Nottinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder shows a sound knowledge of how to keep children safe. Through discussion, she explains how she will identify a child who might be at risk of harm and the appropriate action to take if she has concerns. She knows the importance of keeping her safeguarding training up to date. She explains how she will track children's attendance and when to challenge parents if she has a concern. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn. She knows how to use her own observations and assessments to identify what children already know and can do. She describes how she intends to review children's progress regularly to enable her to identify children's next steps and target support. n The childminder demonstrates an organised and thorough approach for maintaining records. She ensures her premises are safe and suitable for children through detailed risk assessments. Through discussion, she describes how she

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will teach children about their own safety, such as using scissors and playing with outdoor equipment. The childminder explains how she will be vigilant in ensuring small toys are placed out of reach of babies. n The childminder describes how she encourages children to be independent. She is clear about how to involve children in their own self-care, such as feeding themselves and washing their own hands. She has a good awareness of how to encourage children to make choices and lead their own play. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's health and well-being. Through discussion, she describes how she will support children to understand healthy lifestyles, including oral health. She is passionate about providing healthy snacks and lunches and allowing children to choose their preferences off a weekly menu. n Through discussion, the childminder describes how she encourages children to

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be physically active. She understands how to plan stimulating activities in her rear garden, where children can develop their physical strength, stamina and coordination. She explains how she intends to take children on local walks and trips, to widen their experiences and help develop their confidence and social skills. n The childminder describes the importance of being a positive role model to children to help them learn how to behave. She explains how she will encourage children to share and take turns when they play. She indicates how she will support children to recognise and talk about how they are feeling, to help regulate their behaviour. n Through discussion, the childminder is able to demonstrate a commitment to forming strong partnerships with parents. She recognises the importance of working closely with them and sharing regular information regarding their child's care and learning. She explains how she is keen to support children's learning at

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home by providing activities and resources to use at home. The childminder is passionate about inviting parents into her home to celebrate children's learning

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24 August 2023 and achievements. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date by engaging with professional development. She shows an awareness of the importance of maintaining links with the local authority to improve outcomes for children.

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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 EY493125 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10295571 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 13 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Bunny, Nottingham. She operates during term time from 7.45am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 of the provider. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector areas of the premises that the children will use, both indoors and outdoors. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observations, assessment and planning. n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including her training certificates. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to provide activities and experiences to support children's learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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24 August 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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