Childminder in Nottingham

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder reflects on his practice and undertakes relevant training courses to help him to keep his knowledge and skills up to date. He has undertaken training to enable him to support children to learn how to self-regulate their own behaviour. However, he has not maintained his public liability insurance. n The childminder knows how to safeguard children. He understands the signs and symptoms which may indicate a child's welfare is at risk and knows how to respond if he has concerns about a child in his care. The childminder understands the procedures he should take if an allegation was made about himself or a member of his household. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the early years foundation stage learning and development requirements. He explains how he intends to plan a broad range of interesting and challenging activities and experiences for children. The childminder understands that making assessments

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of children's development will enable him to plan for their next steps in learning. He plans to take account of children's individual interests to support him to choose activities that will motivate them to remain engaged. n The childminder shows an understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents. He knows the information he needs to gather when children first start, and how to keep parents involved in their children's learning and development. n The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to ensure he promotes inclusion. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's emotional and physical well-being. He plans to teach children how to lead healthy lifestyles, such as through having a balanced diet and regular opportunities to be

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active outdoors. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children to learn to manage their feelings, and build strong relationships with them, so they develop positive attitudes to learning, and feel safe and secure.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

obtain public liability insurance. 30/09/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2624252 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10281088 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in the Meadows, Nottingham. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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 provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how he 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 he 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

29 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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Inspection activities

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