Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2015 16 November 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 Good 2

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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:

 The childminder has not taken steps to make sure that she consistently maintains a current paediatric first-aid qualification.  The childminder's improvement plans are not always focused enough to identify what she needs to do next and the timescales involved.

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It has the following strengths

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is skilled at asking children questions to help them to think for themselves. For example, instead of telling children what things are when they enquire, she asks them, 'What do you think it could be?' This skilful questioning also means that children's language is developing rapidly.  Children benefit from a well-resourced playroom. They are engaged and motivated in their learning because they independently choose from a wide range of toys and equipment.  The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents and their comments about her services are very complementary. They say they recommend her services.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of child protection procedures. She regularly updates her safeguarding training and knows what to do if she has concerns about children.

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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 that a current paediatric first-aid qualification is obtained and maintained.

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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

 build on action planning to ensure that improvement plans clearly identify what needs to be done next and the timescales involved.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that a current first-aid qualification is obtained (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that a current first-aid qualification is obtained (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her household. She talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from their written comments.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress in their learning in readiness for school. The childminder plans a wide range of stimulating and challenging activities for individual children. The experiences are based on what the childminder knows children can do and what they need to learn next. Parents are encouraged to share what they already know about their child's learning before they start. The childminder keeps parents up to date with their child's progress by sharing her assessments of learning with them on a regular basis. She also suggests activities they can carry out at home with their child. Children are learning new skills in a variety of ways, such as when preparing their lunch. They learn to cut a cucumber with a knife and to count the different toppings they are adding to their pizza. These first-hand experiences develop their handling, mathematical and problem-solving skills. Children's physical development is promoted as they play on the swings in the

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requires improvement

The childminder is not meeting one of the legal requirements. She has not organised renewing her first-aid qualification soon enough. However, in this case the impact on children is reduced. This is because the certificate has only recently expired and the childminder can demonstrate that she knows what to do in the event of an accident or injury occurring to a child. She has also booked to attend the first available first-aid course. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She has a warm and caring manner which helps children to quickly develop attachments to her. Photographs of the children are displayed in the playroom which helps them feel included and welcome. Meals and snacks are healthy and nutritious and children spend lots of time outdoors. Therefore, they are developing healthy lifestyles. The childminder gives children time to do things for themselves, so they are developing their independence and self-care skills. For

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requires improvement

example, they are learning to put on and take off their own shoes and clothes. Children behave well and get along together because the childminder is a good role model. She also agrees some simple house rules with children. For example, they know they have to sit at the table to eat and tidy their toys away after playing with them.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder is well qualified. She keeps her knowledge up to date by linking with other childminders and visiting the local children's centre. She frequently reviews the setting's strengths and weaknesses. Parents contribute to the self-evaluation of the setting because the childminder asks them to complete regular questionnaires. However, her plans to improve her practice are not always carried out in a timely manner to ensure she consistently meets all the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder has established good partnerships with the school that children also attend. These links provide continuity in children's care and learning, supporting them as they move between the different settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332119 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 862509 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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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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