Childminder 254901

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n The childminder has a clear vision of what she wants children to learn at her setting. She has a strong focus on building their confidence, independence and communication skills. She is aware of what children need to learn before starting school, such as being able to put on their own shoes and coats. n The childminder can discuss how she supports children in developing in all areas of learning. For example, in the garden, there is an open space for children to run and explore and swings for children to play on, to enhance their physical development. There are chickens in cages for children to watch and feed. This contributes to children's understanding of the world and helps them to learn how to care for animals. n The childminder can explain why she attends local playgroups with the children. The childminder understands the importance of children socialising and playing with others. These activities help to support children in building on their

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personal, social, and emotional development. n The childminder discusses how she uses children's starting points and regular trackers to see what the children can and cannot do. This information is used to plan the next steps to help to progress children's learning. The childminder comments that she shares this information with parents to support learning at home. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to engage children in play and learning. She knows the children's interests well and sets up activities that she intends to be inviting for them. The childminder will also give children access to cabinets of resources, allowing them to choose what else they want to take out to support their independence. n The childminder asks parents to provide packed lunches for their children. Healthy eating is supported by the childminder. She informs families about unhealthy foods that children cannot have in their packed lunch. This contributes

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to children having a healthy diet. n The childminder is passionate about building strong partnerships with families. She describes how she shares updates with families throughout the day to help them stay informed, and how she promotes a two-way flow of information. n Continuous professional development is very important to the childminder. She attends networking meetings where she gains advice and ideas from other professionals. She also reflects on her own knowledge and undertakes training and research to improve her setting and the outcomes for children.

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25 September 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 254901 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10399673 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 11 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Bulwell, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for Christmas week, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 inspector reviewed documents, such as a valid first-aid certificate.

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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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25 September 2025 25 September 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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