Childminder EY233073

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2016 26 January 2010

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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 Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

 The outdoor area is not secure enough to ensure unauthorised persons cannot gain access. This compromises children's safety.  The childminder does not have a good enough knowledge of what to do should an allegation be made against him or anyone else working on the premises.  The childminder does not have a precise enough picture of children's progress. Assessments of what children can do are not completed frequently or accurately enough to give him the information he needs, in order to plan suitable and challenging activities for individual children.  The childminder does not always gather clear information from parents about children's learning when they first start. This means he does not have a complete picture of children's abilities to help inform his assessments of their starting points.  Children do not learn as much as they could. This is because activities are not planned to take enough into account of what children need to learn next. The childminder does

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This provision is inadequate

not recognise when children are ready for more challenging experiences.  Weaknesses in the provision are not quickly and accurately identified. Action is not taken to ensure that requirements are met and that a good quality experience is provided for all children.

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It has the following strengths

 Information is shared frequently between the childminder, parents and other settings where children attend. These partnerships help provide some consistency in care and learning for all children.  From a young age children learn about being kind to one another, sharing toys and taking turns. This helps children learn to respect and tolerate others.

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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 all reasonable steps are taken to minimise risks to children, particularly with regard to the security of the outdoor area 23/03/2016

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 develop a clear knowledge and understanding of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against anyone living or working on the premises 20/04/2016

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 ensure that observations and assessments of children's progress are completed frequently and accurately enough to establish what children already know and can do and what they need to learn next 20/04/2016

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 plan and provide a range of appropriately challenging activities that is based on what children need to learn next, and that effectively promote their learning and development. 20/04/2016

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

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 involve parents more fully in assessing what children already know and can do when they first start  establish an effective programme of self-evaluation, in order to accurately identify weaknesses in the setting and plan for continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and his co-childminder during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and co-childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training.  The inspector took account of parents' views about the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has not ensured that all potential hazards to children are minimised. Children are appropriately supervised during outdoor play. However, this area is not secure. This means unauthorised persons can gain access to this area. Therefore, children are at risk. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should he have any concerns regarding a child in his care. However, he does not have knowledge of the procedure to follow should an allegation be made against him or anyone else who lives or works on the premises. The childminder talks to parents about children's personal routines. He also observes children from when they first start. Although, information is not sought from parents to inform him of what children already know and can do on entry. The childminder reflects on his practice through informal discussion with his co-childminder. However, these

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

arrangements are not robust enough to make sure he identifies where there are breaches in requirements. The childminder has completed all mandatory training. He uses various resources to keep updated with changes in legislation. All necessary documentation meets the requirements and information is accurately recorded.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The observations and assessments that the childminder completes are not accurate enough. This means he does not have the information he needs to plan effectively for children's future development. As a result, the activities provided do not fully support children's learning or provide them with the challenge they need to make good progress. The childminder interacts well with the children and they enjoy spending time with him. Children enjoy role play in the outdoor play kitchen. They explore and have a go at making pretend food. However, the childminder does not recognise when children are capable of taking on further challenge, to extend their learning as far as possible.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children have daily exercise in the fresh air, which helps them to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, their safety is not assured as when they play outside the area is not secure. Children have warm relationships with the childminder. He supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children are offered healthy snacks and meals. They help themselves to a drink of water when needed. The childminder praises children's good behaviour, raising their confidence and self-esteem. Children show good levels of independence, helping themselves to the range of readily available toys and resources.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not challenged enough in their play, or learning enough to make good progress from their starting points. They are gaining some skills needed to help them prepare for their future learning and school. For example, children talk about the time and numbers they see on the clock as they build on their mathematical learning. They make marks on paper using paint and pencils, which helps them to develop their early writing skills. Children make their needs known and follow simple instructions well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY233073 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 869973 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Carlton, Nottingham. He operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside another registered childminder.

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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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