Childminder 252762

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 8 May 2012

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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 Inadequate 4

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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 has poor knowledge of child protection procedures. She lacks an understanding of the correct procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder is unaware of recent changes in safeguarding legislation and has a limited knowledge of how to keep children safe. In addition, she is unaware of her responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998 to ensure that information about children is stored securely.  The childminder does not provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development between the ages of two and three years. She does not identify where areas of children's progress may be less than expected. She does not share information with other professionals, when needed, to further support children's learning and development.  Self-evaluation is not effective enough in identifying where legal requirements are not being met.

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has not considered a programme of professional development to enhance knowledge of supporting children's safety and development.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has established links with other early years setting that children attend. She shares information about children's behaviour and interests, which supports continuity in children's care.  The childminder helps children to develop their knowledge of a healthy lifestyle. Children help the childminder to plant flowers and vegetables in her garden. They learn about growth and decay over time.

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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

 devise and implement a policy and procedure to safeguard children, including the action to be taken in the event of concerns about a child's welfare or an allegation being made about a family member 19/04/2016

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Due Date

 keep up to date and implement changes in safeguarding legislation and develop a better awareness of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998 to ensure that information relating to children is kept securely 19/04/2016

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Due Date

 provide parents with a written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning between the ages of two and three years and share information with other professionals, when needed, to fully support children's learning and development. 03/05/2016 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 strengthen self-evaluation to fully identify all weaknesses in the provision and to improve outcomes for children  implement a programme of ongoing professional development, so that it is targeted on raising knowledge of statutory requirements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household.  The inspector took account of views and comments left by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder does not fully understand the correct procedures to follow to make a referral about a safeguarding concern. She has a poor knowledge of the need to register with the Information Commissions Office regarding the safe storage of information about children that is kept electronically. She has not kept herself up to date with current safeguarding and welfare requirements. However, the childminder regularly checks her home and garden for any hazards that may harm children and removes or reduces them. Self-evaluation is not effective in identifying where requirements are not being met. The childminder has attended first-aid training to support children's health but has not considered further training to help her raise her understanding of statutory requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not complete a summary of children's progress between the ages of two and three years. She does not share information with parents or other professionals to ensure children are progressing as expected. The childminder regularly observes children's learning and identifies their next steps. Children develop well in their communication and language skills. The childminder uses sign language with babies and uses new words during children's play to support their emerging vocabulary. Babies are keen to use signs to indicate if they are thirsty or tired. The childminder ensures that children learn to be physically active. Outdoor play forms part of their daily routine. Children play in the childminder's garden and enjoy trips to the local park.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Due to weaknesses identified in leadership and management, children's welfare is not assured. The childminder offers children consistent praise and encouragement, which raises their self-esteem. Children show a great sense of achievement when they complete craft activities, such as making a crown. They develop positive emotional attachments to the childminder, confidently going to her for support with activities. The childminder takes children to different groups in the community. Children develop their social skills as they play with other children. The childminder provides a healthy range of snacks and meals for children. Older children help to plan menus and cook using fresh produce. Children learn about where food comes from and healthy options.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

The childminder observes children's development but does not use this information effectively. She does not provide parents and other professionals with enough information to support children and help to narrow any gaps in their learning. The childminder successfully supports children to become confident, independent learners. They develop important skills that they require for starting nursery or school. Children confidently join in with the childminder to sing songs and jump up to act out the actions to the words sung. Children learn about technology and use an electronic tablet to match animal shapes. Older children develop their imagination. They pretend to fly on a magic carpet and use binoculars to see what is around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252762 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 866651 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Collingham, Newark. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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