Childminder 252460

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

 Children's safety is compromised. Risk assessments are not robust enough to ensure children play in a secure environment outside.  The childminder does not have a clear policy and procedure to follow should an allegation be made against anyone living or working on the premises.  Information gained from observations and assessments of children's progress is not used well enough to plan suitable and challenging activities for individual children.  The childminder does not involve parents sufficiently in establishing what children already know and can do when they first start.  Some activities are not planned well enough to make sure that younger children are fully involved from the outset.  Children are not learning enough about the benefits of good personal hygiene and healthy eating.  The childminder does not accurately identify weaknesses in the provision, in order to promote continuous improvement and ensure she offers a good quality experience for

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It has the following strengths

 There are strong relationships between the children and the childminder. Children are happy and settled. Their personal, social and emotional development is supported well.  Children behave well. The childminder helps them learn to share and take turns while playing with each other. Children are learning to understand and respect the needs of 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 regarding the security of the outdoor area 23/03/2016

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Due Date

 implement a clear policy and procedure to explain the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against anyone living or working on the premises 23/03/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that observations and assessments of children's progress are used to plan suitable and challenging activities for individual children. 20/04/2016 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 provide children with more help to understand the benefits of good personal hygiene routines and healthy eating  review the way planned activities are organised to involve the younger children more effectively  establish an effective programme of self-evaluation, in order to accurately identify weaknesses in the setting and plan for continuous improvement  involve parents more fully in assessing what children already know and can do when they first start.

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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 her co-childminder during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability, 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 does not ensure children are kept safe. Risk assessments are not robust enough to ensure the outdoor area is secure during children's play. Uninvited visitors can gain entry, putting children at risk. The childminder does not have a clear policy and procedure to follow should an allegation be made against her or anyone else living or working on the premises. However, the childminder knows the procedures to follow if she is concerned about children's well-being. Children's starting points in learning are established through the programme of observation. However, the childminder does not effectively involve parents in this process. This means she is not able to quickly establish a highly accurate picture of what children already know and can do on entry. The childminder's self-evaluation lacks accuracy. She does not consistently identify areas for improvement. The childminder has

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

completed mandatory training and has maintained a current first-aid qualification.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

As children settle, the childminder completes observations and assessments of what they can do and what they know. However, she does not always ensure these are precise enough. This means she does not have the accurate information she needs to plan effectively for children's future learning. Therefore, children are not provided with consistent challenges to help them make rapid progress. The childminder does provide a balance of children's free choice and adult-led activities. Occasionally, she provides activities that build on children's interests and enjoyment. Children enjoy exploring with water and cups. Their learning is extended as they water the plants and learn that this helps the plants grow. During these interactions, the quality of teaching is purposeful.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the fresh air, exercising and developing their muscle control. They ride on tricycles and climb up to enter small playhouses. They are supervised closely by the childminder. However, their safety is compromised when using the outdoor play area, as the childminder has not made sure it is secure enough. Some toys are accessible to children, so they can make choices for themselves. However, the childminder does not plan all activities well enough. As a result, younger children do not have the resources they need to take part fully from the outset. This limits their opportunity to learn. Children wash their hands before eating healthy snacks of fresh fruit. However, the childminder does not give them enough opportunities to learn about the benefits of healthy eating and the importance of stopping germs from spreading. The childminder is kind, calm and consistent and provides clear boundaries that are well

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Most children are making some progress in their learning and development. However, on occasions, they are not challenged enough in their play to make consistently good progress. Nevertheless, children are gaining skills needed to help them prepare for their future learning and school. They enjoy practising early writing skills using various tools.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252460 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 866623 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 1995 and lives in Carlton, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with another 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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