Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2015 26 April 2010

p.1

3

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Older and more able children are not consistently offered the highest level of challenge. This has an impact on their behaviour which interrupts other children's play and learning.  The childminder's teaching is variable. Children miss out on some learning opportunities during both purposefully planned and spontaneous activities. As a result, they do not make consistent and good progress in their overall learning and development.  On occasions, the childminder does not always make sure that some older children clearly understand the rules for sharing and taking turns.

p.1

It has the following strengths

 Children's safety is promoted well. The childminder implements appropriate safety strategies to ensure children remain safe at all times. For example, children learn about keeping safe when walking back from school. This is because the childminder talks to the children while carrying out appropriate road safety procedures with them.  Parents are kept updated about their child's development and are actively involved in all aspects of their child's learning and care. A daily diary is used to record children's events to which parents are able to contribute their child's events from home.  Children form warm and secure emotional attachments with the childminder because she is warm and caring with them.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 take into account the different ways in which children learn and promote effective learning to ensure older and more able children are offered more challenging and enjoyable experiences, to help them focus and not interrupt other children's play  improve teaching by considering the stage of development of each child to meet their varying learning needs, and provide experiences across all areas of learning, in order to help all children make the best possible progress.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 find different ways to help older children learn more about managing their own feelings and building positive relationships with their friends, for example, by implementing activities to support them in understanding how to share toys, take turns and by being kind to one another.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on all children's learning, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, medication records, children's assessment records and evidence of the suitability of all household members.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

p.2

who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder understands the importance of undertaking observations to help make appropriate assessments of children's progress. She plans various activities and builds on some children's interests to generally help them move on to their next steps in their learning. Teaching is variable, which does not consistently help children to make good progress in their learning and development. For example, older children's behaviour interrupts younger children's learning opportunities as they explore with pasta, and art and craft activities. This is because older children are not sufficiently challenged and become restless and lose focus. The childminder asks some questions to engage children in using mathematical language well. They talk about the difference in sizes and colours of various animals. Children are given appropriate time to explore by themselves. Children put on their own coats and recognise their own name. This helps to suitably prepare

p.3

who attend. This requires improvement

children for their next stage in their learning, such as school.

p.3

requires improvement

Children's emotional well-being is promoted well. Sometimes the childminder does not always quickly recognise when older children need help to be more considerate towards younger children. However, the childminder deals with such behaviour in a calm and gentle way. This helps all children settle back in to their chosen activity. The childminder talks to the parents from the start. She plans activities and meets children's overall needs, which help children to settle quickly. The childminder continues to support children while they are in her care. This is because she understands the importance of maintaining communication with parents and other professionals involved with the child. A suitable range of resources indoors, which is easily accessible, help children to be confident and independent learners. Children' s health is promoted appropriately, such as being offered healthy snacks of fresh fruit and water or diluted juice to drink.

p.3

provision requires improvement

The childminder understands the importance of completing regular training to keep her knowledge and skills updated. She gathers parents' and children's views as a way to reflect on the service she provides. Recommendations and actions made at the last inspection have been addressed well. Observation and assessments systems have been improved, which helps the childminder plan some purposeful activities for most children. Parents' written consent is obtained prior to each and every medication administered, which suitably promotes children's health and welfare. Parents' written comments are positive and demonstrate they value the childminder's service.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY401323 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 875183 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2010

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. The childminding provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

Telephone number

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.

p.4

Telephone number

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

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5