Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder's assistant does not have a sufficient understanding of the setting's safeguarding policies and procedures.  The childminder has not ensured her assistant has received full induction training to help her understand her roles and responsibilities.  The childminder does not make the best use of information gained from parents about what children already know and can do when they first join the setting.  The childminder and her assistant sometimes miss opportunities to encourage quieter children to have the confidence to speak and interact with their friends during group activities.

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It has the following strengths

 Teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant support children who speak English as an additional language very well.  The experienced childminder and her assistant have good knowledge of how children learn and develop. They accurately assess and monitor children's achievements. This helps them to identify any gaps in children's learning and plan activities that support their individual progress.  Effective settling-in arrangements help to prepare children emotionally for their move in to the childminder's care. This helps them to feel safe and secure, and form warm and positive attachments with the childminder and her assistant.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 ensure her assistant is fully trained in understanding the setting's safeguarding policy and procedures, and is aware of the correct course of action to take should she have concerns about a child's welfare 10/11/2015

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Due Date

 ensure her assistant receives appropriate induction training so that she fully understands her roles and responsibilities, with particular regard to the safeguarding and child protection procedures. 10/11/2015

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 provide more opportunities for parents to contribute information about what children do at home and use this information to plan even more precisely for children's next steps in learning  increase opportunities for less self-assured children to develop their confidence in speaking out.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, the assistant and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at the children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the household members and the assistant. She looked at a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and looked at parents written evaluations.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder's assistant has not received effective induction training. She is not fully aware of her roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and child protection procedures. Therefore she is unable to take prompt and effective action should a child be at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding. She has attended training so she knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises the assistant well to ensure the quality of teaching is good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant talk to the children in their home languages, then repeat what they have said in English. This helps children who speak English as an additional language to understand and develop their speaking skills. Consequently, older children are confidently starting to use English words to communicate their needs. Children independently access toys. Storage boxes are clearly labelled with photographs and words. This helps develop children's early reading skills. Parents are involved in their children's learning and regularly see their child's assessment folders. The childminder offers parents suggestions about how they can further support their child's learning at home. The childminder gains information about children's routines and some development information when children start. However, this information is not used to full effect to assess and plan activities that will help all children make swifter progress from their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

starting points. Children learn about shape and colour. They enthusiastically point to the different coloured circles on the rug, when asked. Children understand and use numbers well. They confidently count backwards from five when singing rhyming action songs. Children use their senses as they explore the sound and feel of dried rice. The childminder uses this activity to provide children with opportunities to problem solve. For example, children work out how to fill small bottles with the rice using very small spoons.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder has not met all the safeguarding and welfare requirements. This compromises children's safety and well-being. The childminder provides a welcoming environment both indoors and outside. The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They give children consistent guidance about what is acceptable behaviour. As a result, children are learning to share and take turns. Children listen attentively to adults, who question them skilfully in order to improve their learning. However, during group activities the childminder and her assistant miss some opportunities to help quieter children speak to their friends. Children show an awareness of sensible hygiene procedures and follow healthy practices. They are aware the apple they have dropped needs to be washed before they can eat it and enjoy a range of nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks. Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active both in the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

garden and on trips to the park. The childminder ensures children are kept safe when they go out. Children hold on to a walking rope and wear wrist bands which contain the childminder's contact details.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are working comfortably within the expected range of development given their different starting points as targeted support is given to close any gaps in development. Children are motivated and keen learners who are obtaining the skills that prepare them well for their next stages of development, such as moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434874 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 957012 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the suburbs of Nottingham. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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