Keay, David Alan

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n The childminder understands his responsibilities to promote the safety of children. He explains the signs and symptoms of abuse that could suggest a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows where to report concerns about children's safety or if an allegation of abuse is made against himself or his co- childminder. n The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment. For example, the childminder explains how he will keep doors locked after children arrive and how he will ensure that only people whose parents authorise to collect their children can do so. n The childminder explains how he will work in partnership with parents. He intends to share information with parents about children's care and achievements. He plans to support parents to continue to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder explains how he will help children prepare emotionally for their move on to school. For instance, the childminder explains how he will take

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children on school runs with older children to help them become familiar with the school environment. n If children attend another early years setting, the childminder explains how he will share information with staff about children's learning and development. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to help children progress in their learning. For example, to support children's communication and language skills, he explains how he will allow older children time to think through their ideas and to respond to his questions. n The childminder plans to encourage children to be independent. For example, he intends to ask children to use knives safely to cut up fruit at snack time. He will encourage children to use cutlery when they eat meals. n The childminder explains how he will use information from parents, along with his observations and assessments, to help identify what children need to learn

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next. n When children first start attending, the childminder plans to help them feel emotionally secure. For example, he intends to invite children to attend settling- in visits, where he will ask children to bring toys and comforters from home. n The childminder plans to promote positive behaviour. He explains how he will encourage children to share, take turns and be polite. n The childminder understands how to support children to develop their knowledge of oral health. For example, he will talk to children about when they need to clean their teeth and how to do this. n The childminder plans to support children to develop their mathematics skills. For example, he intends to provide baking activities, where children can weigh and measure ingredients.

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This provision meets requirements

22 May 2024 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 EY340955 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10338367 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 11 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Sutton-in-Ashfield. He operates Monday and Tuesday from 8.30am until 9am and from 3.15pm until 6pm. On a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the childminder operates from 8.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. He holds an appropriate level 3 qualification and works with his partner who is his co- childminder.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 and the childminder had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and viewed the toys and equipment available. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that he uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how he intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.

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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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