Childminder in Nottinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder knows who to contact if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. The childminder accesses regular safeguarding training. This helps to keep her knowledge up to date. n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with a healthy diet and daily outdoor exercise, in order to promote their well-being. n The childminder has clear expectations for children's good behaviour. She talks about how to implement a positive approach to encourage children to respect each other. The childminder knows the importance of helping children to understand their own feelings and consider the feelings of others. n The childminder's home is clean and well maintained, offering children appropriate space to play, dine and rest. Security is good. Visitors cannot enter

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the setting uninvited and children cannot leave the house unsupervised. n The childminder understands how to plan for children's learning and development to help them make progress and prepare for starting school. She understands the importance of working closely with parents to find out about what children know and can do when they start in her care. She understands the need to observe children and assess their progress, in addition to planning for what they need to learn next.

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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 2634901 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10295664 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and she lives in Gedling, Nottingham. She operates term time only from 7.30am 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector looked at areas of the premises used by children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Inspection activities

27 November 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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27 November 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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