Childminder in Nottinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to promote children's safety. For instance, when she takes children into the community, the childminder intends to fasten younger children securely into pushchairs and will ask older children to hold her hand. n Through discussions with the childminder, she explains how she will observe and assess children's development to help identify what children need to learn next and if there are any gaps in their learning. If gaps are identified, the childminder intends to work in partnership with parents, other professionals, including health visitors, to help children to progress in their learning. n The childminder plans to share information about children's learning and achievements with parents. She intends to talk to parents about how they can support their children's learning at home, such as to read stories to their children. n The childminder intends to share the rules and boundaries in place in her home

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with children, such as to be kind. She explains how she will praise children's achievements, such as verbally and giving them stickers. n The childminder understands how to help children learn about feelings and emotions. For example, she will encourage children to show their emotions and discuss with them why they feel a certain way. n The childminder intends to provide children with a range of nutritious meals. She will encourage children to taste different foods and explain to them how vegetables will make them big and strong. n The childminder shows an understanding of how to support children to develop their communication and language skills. For example, she intends to make noises when she interacts with babies for them to copy. The childminder will ask older children challenging questions that require explanations rather than one- word answers. n The childminder intends to gather feedback from parents to help her evaluate

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the experiences she offers children. Recent improvements to her setting include making changes to the surface of the garden to offer children experiences to play outdoors safely in all weathers. n The childminder explains how she will encourage children to be independent. This will include asking younger children to collect their belongings and find equipment they need when their nappies need changing. The childminder intends to provide experiences for older children to cut up their food. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how she will support children's physical development. For example, she intends for babies to spend time on their tummies to help build their core strength. The childminder explains how she will provide opportunities for older children to run, jump and climb.

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This provision meets requirements

26 November 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 EY445997 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10359971 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 13 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Hucknall, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. The childminder holds an appropriate level 2 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. 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 discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of suitability for persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

26 November 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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26 November 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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