Childminder, Out-of school day care in Nottingham

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is mindful that children may need to relax or to let off steam after their day at school and provides a range of activities to meet these needs. She ensures that the wide selection of resources are easily accessible to children so they are able to choose from these freely. Children say they enjoy their time at the childminders. n The childminder shows a clear understanding of how to promote children's good behaviour. She leads by example and speaks politely and with respect to children and children learn from this. They speak politely themselves to adults and to each other and play cooperatively together. The childminder ensures children know the simple rules in the home and children follow these. n The childminder demonstrates that she knows children and their families very well. She sees it as her role to fill in any gaps in children's learning and development. She provides activities and opportunities that children enjoy and

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This provision meets requirements

that contribute to their learning. n The childminder supports children to follow good hygiene practise's. She reminds them to wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating a healthy snack. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They say she is 'brilliant' and she goes 'above and beyond'. They comment that she understands individual children really well and provides exceptional support. n The childminder explains that she has a good relationship with the local school that children attend. She works with them and with parents to ensure children's needs are met. She shares information appropriately and is an effective link between school and parents. n The childminder knows what she needs to notify Ofsted about. She ensures that new household members undergo appropriate suitability checks. n The childminder has suitable risk assessments in place, that she can discuss in detail, to ensure children are safe in her care.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows and understands the action she should take if she has concerns about a child or if a child makes an allegation against herself or a household member. She knows what signs and symptoms may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. As a result children are effectively safeguarded.

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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 EY483367 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10305789 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 7 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 24 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Bulwell, Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 7am until 9am, and from 3pm until 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also opens during selected school holidays from 7am until 4.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parent's shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector considered any continued impact of the pandemic and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider.

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Inspection activities

12 March 2024 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

12 March 2024 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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