Childminder 252398

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 9 January 2015

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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:

 Children are not fully supported in making as much progress as possible. Ongoing observation and assessment are not used to accurately identify children's next steps in learning.  The childminder does not focus her teaching precisely enough on children's individual next steps for learning.  The current arrangements for self-evaluation and professional development do not provide the childminder enough opportunities to fully consider and raise the quality of teaching.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has made some improvements since her last inspection. She has begun to implement some ongoing professional development to improve some aspects of her knowledge and skills.  The childminder maintains good communication with parents. There is a regular two- way flow of information so that parents receive feedback about children's routines, learning and daily experiences.  Children's emotional well-being is particularly well promoted. The childminder is warm and sensitive to children's individual needs. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and are happy 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

 use information from observing children and ongoing assessments to identify individual children's next steps for learning 06/05/2016

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 focus teaching more precisely on children's next steps for learning and introduce activities and experiences which are closely linked to these. 06/05/2016

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

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 develop arrangements for self-evaluation and professional development to ensure the quality of teaching continues to improve.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and carers provided on the day.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, suitability checks, the self-assessment information and children's observation, assessment and planning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has some understanding of her responsibilities and uses this to provide children with some good standards of care. However, the childminder does not look closely enough at the quality of teaching. Weaknesses and ways to improve this area of her practice have not yet been fully considered. Consequently, not enough has been done to raise overall standards to a good level. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of the possible signs of abuse. She is confident in the process for reporting any concerns about a child in her care. Risks to children are effectively minimised. This helps to ensure all areas of the home are safe and suitable. Children are well supervised. Sleeping babies are checked frequently. The childminder has developed successful partnerships with parents and other settings children attend. Appropriate information is shared to ensure continuity for children's care

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children's development and has a basic overview of children's overall progress. She is quick to act on the information if she considers children need additional support so they do not fall behind. However, the childminder is not yet skilled in using information gained from observations of children's play to identify precise next steps in their individual learning. This means children are not provided with tailored activities that consistently challenge and inspire them to reach their full potential. Children clearly enjoy attending the setting. The childminder sets out resources and provides activities that she knows interest the children and that they will enjoy taking part in. Children develop their understanding, listening and speaking skills. The childminder is skilled in describing what is happening and models language well as children play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder obtains information from parents about children's needs, routines and preferences. She meets children's care needs well and they are emotionally secure. The childminder promotes children's good behaviour. She maintains consistent boundaries and works closely with parents to ensure consistency in her approach. Older children learn to share and take turns as they play. They enjoy healthy food and daily outdoor play. The childminder teaches children about the importance of handwashing. Children learn about a range of cultures and religions. They research other countries and talk about different cultures. The childminder interacts positively with children throughout all activities and gives lots of praise for effort and achievement. However, the weaknesses in teaching mean that children are not consistently making good progress in their learning.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not consistently supported well enough to become highly successful learners. Although children are motivated and inquisitive, the childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to extend their learning and promote their good progress. Nevertheless, children make some progress. Consequently, they acquire the basic skills they need to move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252398 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1044778 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1986. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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