Childminder in Nottinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a strong knowledge of child development and understands what she wants children to learn. She plans to observe children to identify their next steps in learning. The childminder aims to use her knowledge of child development, assessment and children's interests to tailor the environment and experiences she offers. She says she will engage with children frequently to enhance their learning, covering all areas of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder plans to gradually introduce children to her home, in partnership with parents. She wants to create positive relationships with parents and their children. The childminder will gather information from parents to help her plan the experiences she offers to the children. She intends to extend children's learning by taking them for experiences outside her home. For example, children will visit museums to help them gain knowledge of the world.

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n The childminder will focus on developing children's communication and language. With younger children, she is aware to be at their level, make eye contact and repeat the sounds that they make. With older children, she will encourage conversations, comment on what they are doing, and introduce new vocabulary to extend their language. n To ensure children understand the childminder's expectations, she will model positive behaviours. She will show children how to play with the toys she introduces. The childminder says she will implement clear rules and boundaries that will be shared with parents. For example, how often children will have screen time. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of promoting children's independence. She plans to show children how to do up coats and shoes and will teach them to do this themselves. The childminder will support children to develop toileting skills, involving parents and sharing strategies. The childminder

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plans to use other resources, such as books, to make toileting interesting for children. n The childminder comments on how she wants to build children's confidence. She feels this is important for all aspects of learning. The childminder will praise children to support their understanding of what they do well. She will help children to build a sense of themselves and an acceptance of others. She intends to do this by speaking to children about their similarities and differences. n The childminder reflects on her professional development and identifies areas to improve. For example, she attended training about children's emotions. She says this has supported her understanding of how to support children to manage their emotions. The training suggested ways she can develop children's abilities to talk about how they feel and understand that their actions can have consequences and impact on their friends. She plans to implement this in her

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practice. n The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She plans to risk assess her environments frequently and make necessary adaptations for

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This provision meets requirements

3 June 2024 all children who attend. The childminder has attended safeguarding training. This has helped her maintain her knowledge of how to support families and children who may need it and contact other professionals, where required.

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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 EY428798 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10335608 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 1 Date of previous inspection 21 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Carlton, Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides care at weekends and overnight on request. She holds early years teacher status.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning.

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3 June 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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