Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 09/01/2015 27/06/2014

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision requires improvement

 Children are well protected as the childminder knows what to do in the event of a safeguarding concern. Children are further safeguarded as the childminder's home is safe and secure.  Partnerships with parents are positive as the childminder works flexibly to meet their needs.  The childminder is friendly and welcoming. Children settle quickly and are happy, which fully supports their emotional well-being.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder has not yet established partnership working with other settings, such as pre-schools or schools. This means that children's learning from other settings is not complemented or maximised.  The childminder does not have a sufficient knowledge of the prime and specific areas of learning and as a result, appropriate activities to further challenge children's next steps in learning are not fully provided.  The childminder does not always use self-evaluation in all aspects of the provision.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed children during activities inside and at meal times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder to work with children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1986 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband in Bramcote, Nottinghamshire. The whole of the ground floor and the rear garden are used for childminding. Toilet facilities are provided on the first floor. The childminder attends a toddler group and takes children to the park. She walks to local schools and pre-schools to take and collect children. There are currently 10 children on roll, of whom four are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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must:

 raise knowledge and understanding of the prime and specific areas of learning to ensure that next steps in children's development are appropriately planned for and activities are implemented to ensure children make sufficient progress

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must:

 develop the partnerships with other settings children attend to improve the twoway flow of information shared, to fully support all children's learning and development.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 enhance the use of self-evaluation to gain a broader and more detailed view of all aspects of the provision in order to support ongoing improvement.

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who attend

The quality of teaching requires improvement because the childminder does not fully understand all of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder has made significant improvements since the last inspection and assessments completed show that children are making sufficient progress in their learning. However, the childminder does not have a sufficient understanding of the prime and specific areas of learning and as a result, appropriate activities to further challenge children's next steps in learning are not fully provided. That said, the childminder recognises where activities can be extended and further support children's learning during play. For example, when children role play shops, the childminder adds some telephones, paper and pens to further support their development and enhance their learning. However, while the childminder demonstrates the ability to do this, she does not

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who attend

fully understand what areas of learning this is supporting.

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who attend

Overall, children's progress ensures that they have the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to school. They develop a sense of themselves as individuals, wanting to do things independently and expressing their own preferences. The childminder adequately supports their developing understanding of how to share toys and take turns. She encourages them to help themselves from the satisfactory range of toys and resources in the playroom and responds positively to their requests for favourite toys and games. The childminder takes the children to regular events and groups, where they engage in arts and crafts activities and play with other children. This supplements the range of activities and experiences they have in her home.

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who attend

Children develop individual creativity because the childminder encourages them to explore art and craft materials. When making a collage teddy bear the childminder supports children as they apply glue and talks to them about the textures of the materials used. Children enjoy exploring the art box and when they decide they want to use coloured pompoms the childminder facilitates this. Children handle the small plastic eyes confidently using their thumb and first finger before sticking them to their artwork.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has a calm, warm and caring approach, which children respond to positively. Children settle quickly, because they feel safe and secure in her care. Children's personal, social and emotional development is suitably supported. The childminder helps children to manage their own personal needs, according to their age and stage of development. Older children independently use the toilets and wash their hands. Meals are provided in accordance with parents' wishes and dietary needs and preferences are accommodated. Food is nutritious and well-balanced and promotes healthy eating. Additionally, the childminder talks to the children at meal times about how the food is helping them grow. This enables children to learn about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and the importance of balanced eating.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder makes use of the outdoor environment and some local amenities to encourage children to learn about the world around them and provide them with physical exercise. For example, the childminder utilises the local fields, shops and parks to increase children's curiosity in the world around them. Risks that are posed on outings are identified and managed appropriately. Children are given opportunities to take well- supervised risks as they walk from school. The childminder gives clear boundaries and children are learning how to keep themselves safe. The childminder can recognise the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect. She demonstrates a secure understanding of what procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. Consequently, children are safeguarded well.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are consistently encouraged to share the resources with their friends. As a result, there is a calm learning environment and the children behave in a positive manner. The childminder takes children to activities in the local community, so that they have opportunities to make friends, and to learn as part of a large group. Consequently, children are developing good social skills, confidence and emotional well-being, which further prepares them for starting school.

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provision

Since the last inspection and a subsequent monitoring visit, the childminder has made suitable progress to address the actions relating to maintaining the appropriate records. There has also been improvements made to children's good hygiene practices. However, there is some further work needed to improve the learning outcomes for children. Although the childminder shows some knowledge of the prime and specific areas of learning, appropriate activities to further challenge children's next steps in learning are not always provided. That said, the childminder shows the capacity to improve in this area and has attended training events with the local authority to further develop her knowledge. She is now completing observations and assessments of children's learning and development to further support this increasing knowledge.

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provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates a good awareness and understanding of potential harm to children, and shows confidence in dealing with any safeguarding issues or causes for concern. The childminder makes sure her first-aid training and qualification is kept up to date, so that she is well-prepared to deal with any incidents. The childminder's home is safe and securely locked at all times. Additionally, any visitors to the setting are asked for identification to ensure that they are suitable to be close to children.

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provision

The childminder has developed positive partnerships with parents. Information relating to the children's care is verbally given consistently. Parents comment how happy they are with the childminder and how much their children love attending. However, partnerships with the local pre-schools have not been developed. This means that children's learning from other settings is not complemented or maximised. Following recent inspection events, the childminder is now aware of the need for continual improvement of her practice and has attended many training events to further improve her knowledge and practice. She is now accessing local support groups and receives advice from the local authority. However, while self-evaluation ensures that actions are met, it is not sufficiently focused on improving children's achievement to help them make the best possible progress.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 252398 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 982979 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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