Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2015 29 March 2011

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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 Good 2

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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

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

 The childminder is unsure about the requirement to complete the progress check for children between two and three years. As a result, parents have not been provided with a written summary of their young children's progress.  The childminder does not effectively use the information gathered from the assessment of children's learning to accurately plan challenging activities. This prevents the childminder from effectively building on what children already know and can already do.  The childminder does not always provide a suitable range of resources to ensure that children are sufficiently challenged. This results in children not consistently making good progress in all areas of learning.  The process of self-evaluation is not fully effective as clear targets for future development have not been identified in all areas. This results in not all requirements being met to a good standard.

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It has the following strengths

 Children's welfare is supported well because the childminder has a secure understanding of her child protection responsibilities. Her home is safe and secure because daily risk assessments are effectively carried out. Consequently, children are cared for in a safe environment.  Children's confidence and self-esteem are well supported. The childminder gets to know them well as individuals and forms secure attachments with them. This fosters their emotional well-being.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve knowledge and understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years; ensure that this is appropriately carried out and used to identify children's strengths and where their progress is less than expected; provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development within the prime areas of learning  use information gathered from the assessment of children's learning to accurately plan challenging activities that support children's future learning in all areas.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide children with access to a suitable range of resources that meet their individual needs and abilities, to ensure each child is sufficiently challenged  enhance the use of self-evaluation to ensure clear targets for further development are continually identified to support ongoing improvements to a good standard.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked the childminder's suitability, qualifications and her policies and procedures.  The inspector observed activities, spoke with the childminder, and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector observed parts of the home used by children.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder has variable knowledge and understanding of some of the key elements of the learning and development requirements. Assessments completed by the childminder show that children are making some progress in their learning. However, the information gathered is not always used effectively to plan activities and to select appropriate resources to further challenge children. The childminder is unsure about the requirements to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. Consequently, a written summary of progress has not been completed for children of this age. That said, parents are generally kept informed regarding their children's development through conversations when they drop off and collect their children. The childminder appropriately prepares children for changes in routine. She helps them to develop social skills in preparation for their next stage in learning, including school. Children enjoy visits

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who attend. This requires improvement

to the local park and trips out to socialise with other children.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children are valued. Secure bonds between the childminder and the children supports their physical and emotional well-being. The childminder ensures children play safely through thorough supervision and guidance. She makes good use of the outdoor environment and some local amenities. This encourages children to learn about the world around them and provides them with physical exercise. Children's behaviour is good. This is because the childminder sets clear boundaries and expectations. She acts as a good role model, which means that children quickly learn right from wrong.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has developed positive partnerships with parents and with other settings that the children attend. This helps her to ensure continuity and consistency in children's care and learning. A suitable range of policies, procedures and records appropriately underpin the running of the service. Recommendations made at the last inspection have been addressed well. For example, the way resources are organised and stored has been improved so that children can more easily decide and choose what to play with. However, when the childminder chooses resources for the children, these are not always appropriately linked to their age and stage of development. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents. However, the process of self-evaluation, including the monitoring of children's progress, is not fully effective. Some targets for future development have not been identified to ensure all current requirements are met to a

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY277615 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 819941 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder first registered in 2004. She lives in Bestwood Park. She operates all year round from 5.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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.

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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.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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