Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have safeguarding policies and procedures in place to support her safeguarding practice. As a result, her knowledge of what to do if an allegation is made against her is not sufficient. However, she does have a suitable understanding of signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse, and knows how to report any concerns about this. n The childminder does not have effective risk assessment procedures in place. She has not taken suitable action to ensure that children are kept safe, particularly in the garden. n The childminder has ensured that she has a suitable paediatric first-aid qualification. This enables her to respond appropriately to any accidents or illnesses that children may have while in her care. n The childminder knows what she wants children to learn and to be able to do. She has procedures in place that help her to make accurate assessments of each

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This provision does not meet requirements

child's stage of development when they start with her. She uses this information to plan and provide appropriate activities that meet their learning needs. n The childminder explains how she supports children's behaviour effectively. She talks to children about the impact their behaviour may have on their friends. She has simple house rules in place. n The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and drinks. She shares information with families to support children's healthy eating at home. n The childminder has systems in place that enable her to build effective relationships with parents and other settings that children attend. This helps to ensure that children's needs are met effectively.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

6 May 2025 ensure that there are policies and procedures in place to effectively safeguard children that are in line with the guidance of the relevant Local Safeguarding Partnership. These should include what action should be taken if an allegation is made against the childminder 30/05/2025

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Due date

ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure that children in your care are not exposed to risks. 30/05/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345691 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10361435 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 20 May 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Kirby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates her provision from Monday to Thursday, 7am until 5.30pm, and Friday from 7am until 3pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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

6 May 2025 6 May 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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