Childminder in Nottinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder displays a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. She understands how these may differ for varying ages of children. The childminder attends regular training courses to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She knows what to do in the event an allegation was made against her, or any household member. n The childminder explains how she will support children's learning and developmental progress through a well-rounded and balanced curriculum. She intends to prioritise children becoming independent and ready for school. This will include helping children to manage their own self-care needs, such as getting dressed, feeding themselves and using the toilet. The childminder plans to support young children to play well with other children and be able to communicate their needs. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour appropriately.

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This provision meets requirements

She explains the importance of teaching children why it is important to follow the rules and behave in a certain way. The childminder explains her intent to teach children to be kind to each other. She plans to teach them how to resolve minor conflicts with other children and find solutions for themselves. n The childminder understands the importance of working effectively with parents and other settings children attend. She knows that parents need to receive regular information about the progress their children are making and ideas on how to further support their learning and development at home. The childminder works in partnership with the school that older children attend. The childminder explains her intent to do the same if she had a child who attended another early years setting. n The childminder knows that children need to learn to keep themselves safe. She explains how she keeps older children safe on their walk home from school. The

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This provision meets requirements

childminder understands the importance of teaching children to keep themselves safe online and while using mobile devices. She has open discussions with older children who attend her setting. n The childminder knows how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She knows who to contact for further advice if she had developmental concerns about a child or required further support from external agencies. The childminder knows how to adapt her setting to be inclusive of all children. n The childminder plans to promote equality and diversity. She wants all children to be accepting and tolerant of those who may have different backgrounds or appearances to themselves. The childminder plans to prioritise teaching children how to respect others and their opinions.

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This provision meets requirements

13 May 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 EY350464 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10388711 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 4 Date of previous inspection 24 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Beeston, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. 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

13 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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