Childminder in Nottinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has completed safeguarding training. She understands the signs and symptoms which may indicate a child is at risk of abuse and knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child in her care. Additionally, the childminder understands what to do if an allegation is made against her or a household member. The childminder has taken appropriate steps to ensure the premises are secure. Children are unable to leave unsupervised and unauthorised people are unable to gain access. n The childminder explains that she plans a curriculum based on children's interests and current stage of development. She explains how she intends to plan a broad range of interesting and challenging activities and experiences for children. The childminder understands that making assessments of children's development will enable her to plan for their next steps in learning. She states that she will obtain information from parents when children first start and build

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This provision meets requirements

on the experiences children have already had. n The childminder shows an understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents. She knows the information she needs to gather when children first start, and how to keep parents involved in their children's learning and development. n The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to ensure she promotes inclusion. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children about healthy lifestyles. She plans to teach children how to lead healthy lifestyles, such as through having a balanced diet and regular opportunities to be active outdoors. The childminder explains how she will promote children's good health and take appropriate steps to prevent the spread of infection. For example, she plans to support children to learn about washing their hands after using the toilet.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children to learn to manage their feelings. She plans to build secure relationships with them to support them to feel safe and secure. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and will set clear rules and boundaries. She explains how she ensures children are aware of these. The childminder discusses how she plans experiences to encourage children to cooperate, take turns and share with their peers. n The childminder reflects on her practice and undertakes relevant training courses to help her to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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This provision meets requirements

10 February 2025 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 252447 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10368236 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 7 Date of previous inspection 13 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's learning and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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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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10 February 2025 10 February 2025 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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