Childminder in Nottinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder ensures she provides a programme of learning that builds on what children know and can do in preparation for starting the next stage of their education. She regularly reviews her resources to ensure they are age- appropriate and foster the interests of the children she cares for. n The childminder describes how she promotes health and nutrition in her provision. She provides home-cooked meals and ensures that dietary requirements are catered for. The childminder ensures children learn about oral health. She provides experiences and activities that teach children the importance of caring for their bodies and teeth. n The childminder describes how she ensures that children understand what she expects of them, including while on trips or walking to and from school. She reminds children to be kind and caring to one another and has created her own 'home rules'. The childminder provides activities which encourage turn taking

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and sharing. n Parents speak highly of the childminder's care. They comment that the childminder builds 'amazing bonds' with the children in her 'homely and inviting' provision. The childminder ensures that when children first start, she gains a good idea of their interests and development from parents. She uses this information to help build relationships and support children's emotional resilience. n The childminder keeps her knowledge of early years matters up to date. She attends regular training and joins webinars to help maintain knowledge. The childminder uses what she has learned to benefit the children in her care. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder joined a webinar about supporting children with their emotions. This has helped her support children's transitions from home to her setting. n The childminder describes how she uses the local area to extend children's experiences and help them learn about wider communities. For example,

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children visit the library and other groups to help them socialise with others. They learn about local wildlife as they visit the canal and learn about other animals as they visit farms and zoos. n The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with other settings children attend. She updates schools and settings about children's progress and if she has any development concerns. The childminder creates 'All About Me' sheets to pass on to new settings with information on what she knows about each child. n The childminder continually updates her safeguarding knowledge as she attends regular training. She understands how to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse, such as radicalisation and female genital mutilation. The childminder understands to record and report safeguarding concerns in a swift manner, to ensure children are protected. The childminder assesses risks in her home and minimises these to keep children safe.

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This provision meets requirements

16 October 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 EY491749 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10300931 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 4 Date of previous inspection 8 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in West Bridgford, Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She 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 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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16 October 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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16 October 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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