Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2015 31 January 2011

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder has not considered the risk to children of low-level items situated in the kitchen cupboards.  The childminder's documentation for completing the progress check for two-year-old children does not include all the required information.  The childminder does not consistently use assessment of children's current abilities to effectively plan for the next steps in their learning. This hinders children's good progress.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder works hard to help settle children into her home. She uses consistent routines to encourage their feeling of security. Time is spent gradually introducing children into the childminder's care and she provides lots of affection and attention to help children feel emotionally secure.  Partnerships with parents are positive. Regular communication through daily diaries promotes continuity of care for the children.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals which promote their good health.

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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

 assess all potential risks to children in the kitchen and ensure that any low-level items that pose a potential risk to children are removed or put out of reach 31/12/2015

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Due Date

 complete the required written progress check for two-year-old children, highlighting areas in which a child is progressing well and areas where some additional support might be needed; make sure a written summary of this is shared with parents 31/12/2015

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Due Date

 ensure that information from observations and assessments is used consistently and effectively to plan for the next steps in individual children's learning. 31/12/2015

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading recently completed questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedures for safeguarding children and her role in protecting them from abuse and neglect. The childminder maintains clear records of children's attendance and keeps her first-aid skills updated through training. Partnerships with parents are sound. Parents regularly share what they know about their child by discussing this on a daily basis with the childminder. The childminder evaluates her childminding practice, using the view of parents to help her make ongoing improvements. However, she does not effectively check on the effectiveness of teaching to make sure that all learning and development requirements are met. For example, she has not accurately completed the required progress check for children aged two years or provided a written summary of this to parents. This reduces on her ability to identify where children may need additional help

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has a basic knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She has recently attended a training course which has inspired some positive changes to the resources she provides for children. Children benefit from close attention and support. For example, the childminder sits and plays with them, encouraging them to explore different sensory materials. Some improvements have been made to how the childminder observes and assesses children's learning since the last inspection, however, planning for learning remains an area that is still not fully effective. The childminder does not use what she knows about children to plan effectively for the next steps in their learning. As a result, teaching is variable and is not targeted enough at helping children make the best possible progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are warmly welcomed into this friendly setting. They build good relationships with the childminder and are given reassurance and cuddles if they become upset. Children show they feel self-assured as they play. They develop independence as they choose what to play with from the variety of resources provided. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of her property. However, despite moving potentially dangerous cleaning materials from low kitchen cupboards, the childminder has not assessed all the possible risks to children. This means that some potentially hazardous objects, such as large electrical items, are still being stored within young children's reach.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make steady progress overall. Young children are gaining the confidence to explore and are developing social skills. Older children are gaining most of the basic skills needed in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 253001 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 866672 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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