Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY549933
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- Inspection date verified
5 Aug 2025
- Inspectors verified
Hayley Ruane
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY549933
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. p.2
- Furthermore, she knows where to report any concerns she may have regarding children's safety or if an allegation is made against herself or her family. p.2
- When children first start attending, the childminder understands the importance of gathering information from parents about children's dietary, allergy and medical needs to help her promote children's health. p.2
- The childminder intends to provide children with nutritious food. p.2
- She plans to ask children to help her prepare meals. p.2
- She explains how she will talk to them about healthy food options. p.2
- The childminder intends to make menus available for parents. p.2
- The childminder extends her professional development. p.2
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Staff development2
“The childminder extends her professional development.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 461
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 50, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 15 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. Furthermore, she knows where to report any concerns she may have regarding children's safety or if an allegation is made against herself or her family. n When children first start attending, the childminder understands the importance of gathering information from parents about children's dietary, allergy and medical needs to help her promote children's health. n The childminder intends to provide children with nutritious food. She plans to ask children to help her prepare meals. She explains how she will talk to them about healthy food options. The childminder intends to make menus available for parents. n The childminder extends her professional development. Recent training helps to develop her knowledge of how to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For example, she explains how she will
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This provision meets requirements
help children manage their behaviour and defuse situations that arise. n The childminder describes how she intends to support children who speak English as an additional language. For instance, she will gather key words from parents in children's home language and use this to support children's understanding. Furthermore, the childminder intends to incorporate activities that reflect children's home cultures and traditions. n The childminder confidently talks about reflecting on her practice and making improvements for children. She intends to gather the views of parents and children to help her do this. n The childminder intends to encourage children's independence. For instance, she plans to ask children to carry their own belongings from school and wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. She explains how children will be able to make independent choices in their play. n If children struggle with their emotions, the childminder intends to talk to
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This provision meets requirements
children to help them identify why they are feeling a certain way. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. For instance, she intends for children to play team games, such as making dens, to encourage them to work collaboratively. The childminder describes how she will help children to understand how to share. n The childminder intends to share information with parents about children's daily activities. She will pass on messages from schools children attend.
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This provision meets requirements
5 August 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 EY549933 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10399078 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 19 November 2019
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Carlton, Nottinghamshire. She operates Monday to Friday, during term time from 7.30am until 8.40am and from 3.10pm until 5.30pm. During the school holidays, she operates from Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 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 held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of documentation, such as policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.
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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
5 August 2025 5 August 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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