Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2015 9 January 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 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

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

 Children who speak English as an additional language are not always fully supported. This is because the childminder does not use their home language to support them in their learning.  The childminder stores information digitally, but she is not aware of the responsibility to comply with data protection legislation.  The childminder does not always collect accurate information about children's starting points. As a result, she is unable to accurately identify their learning needs.  An effective system for self-evaluation has yet to be implemented. Consequently, the ability of the childminder to accurately identify strengths and areas for improvement is limited.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are settled and develop good relationships with the childminder.  Children's healthy lifestyles are supported because the childminder encourages them to grow and harvest vegetables in her garden.  The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's daily care routines and activities through verbal feedback every day.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child.

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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

 ensure opportunities are provided for children who speak English as an additional language to develop and use their home language during play  improve knowledge of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998 regarding storage of digital information  identify children's individual learning needs by accurately collecting starting points from parents and carers.

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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

 improve the use of self-evaluation to ensure that all legal requirements are met and that areas for development are identified and addressed.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used by children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading recently completed questionnaires.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder generally supports children's play well. She provides activities that children enjoy, covering the seven areas of learning. For example, while children build towers with construction bricks, the childminder introduces them to mathematical concepts. Children gain the basic skills to support their future learning. The childminder sits on the floor with children as they play and offers lots of eye contact, gestures and supportive language. As a result, children are developing some early language and communication skills. However, the childminder has not yet developed her ideas for supporting children who speak English as an additional language. Therefore, children do not always make as much progress as possible. The childminder completes regular assessments of children's progress and shares them with parents. However, she does not always record accurate starting points, which means that children's learning is not planned

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requires improvement

The childminder organises her home appropriately to meet children's needs. She completes regular risk assessments to minimise any hazards so that children can play safely. Children use the outdoor area to learn how to grow vegetables, which supports their understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder plans regular outings to local play areas where they play with other children. This helps children to develop the necessary skills to be emotionally ready for school. Children settle well with the childminder because she talks to parents about their routines and preferences. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the garden. They learn how to keep themselves safe because the childminder teaches them about road safety from a young age. For instance, young children understand that they must hold her hand when they are crossing the road. However, the childminder has not met the requirement to ensure that

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requires improvement

she understands her responsibilities regarding data protection legislation. This has an impact on her ability to fully safeguard children.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a good relationship with staff from the local pre-school. Where appropriate, she shares information about children's learning and development. Parents give positive feedback about the childminder and they are happy with the care that she provides. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures, which underpin her practice and generally promote children's safety and welfare. She has attended training courses to ensure that her first-aid and safeguarding knowledge is up to date. The childminder is motivated and wants to improve and develop her practice. For instance, she has recently gained a qualification in childcare. However, self-evaluation is not yet effective and does not identify all areas that require further improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254910 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 871556 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays. The childminder holds a qualification in childcare at level 3.

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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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