Childminder EY480271

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

 The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of an important change to her personal information.  The childminder is not aware of her responsibilities relating to data protection and the safe storage of information and images.  The childminder does not make children fully aware of how to keep themselves safe. She has not practised the evacuation procedure with them or made sure they know what to do in an emergency.  The childminder does not evaluate her provision well enough, in order to identify weaknesses in her practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The quality of teaching is good. Children enjoy a wide range of activities that are based on their interests. The quality of the childminder's teaching has a positive impact on children's progress. They enjoy their time with her and learn key skills, in preparation for school.  Children are happy and have quickly formed good relationships with the childminder. The childminder gathers information regarding routines and preferences when children start. This helps her to support children's physical and emotional well-being, helping them feel safe and secure while in her care.

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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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Due Date

 develop awareness of responsibilities regarding data protection and ensure that information relating to children is kept securely. 31/05/2016

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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

 develop systems for self-evaluation so that the quality of practice is routinely analysed and targets for improvement clearly outlined  help children to develop a secure understanding of how to keep themselves safe in an emergency.

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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. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home.  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 to follow if she has concerns about a child's well-being. She effectively checks her home for hazards and risks are minimised, ensuring children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder keeps up to date with the required training, such as first aid and safeguarding. However, there are weaknesses in the childminder's understanding of the statutory framework. She has failed to notify Ofsted of a change in her personal circumstances. Furthermore, she does not have a suitable understanding of the requirements for data protection with regard to the safe storage of children's personal data. Self-evaluation is not effective in identifying all weaknesses of provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. She has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop, and the quality of her teaching is good. They enjoy her company and engage well when she plays with them. She gets down to their level and has good eye contact with them. The childminder makes observations and assessments of children's progress to identify their stages of development. She models language and uses discussion to support children's communication skills. One example of this is when she asks young children to replicate animal noises while they are playing with the farm and small animal toys. She helps children to compare similarities and differences between the toys they are interested in. For example, she asks them, 'Which pig is the biggest?'

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children have good relationships with the childminder and are able to approach her for cuddles and reassurance when they feel tired or distressed. Children are confident and are beginning to understand how to share and manage their own behaviour. Regular trips to local toddler groups and soft-play areas mean that children are able to socialise with their peers. This helps to support children's emotional well-being. The childminder offers children healthy meals and snacks, and they have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in her well-resourced garden. However, the childminder has not put enough emphasis on helping children to learn about keeping themselves safe, particularly in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, in relation to their starting points. They enjoy their time with the childminder and interact well together. Children's spoken language is developing well and they are able to demonstrate early turn-taking skills. Older children are becoming independent in their self-care, such as putting on their shoes and coats. They can understand and follow instructions. Children are developing the skills that they need for future learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480271 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 982750 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 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 2014 and lives in the Bestwood Park area of Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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