Childminder EY467464

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2016 Not applicable

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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 childminder has failed to supply Ofsted with all the necessary information to check that all adults living in the home are suitable. This means children's safety and welfare are compromised.  The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of all safeguarding policies, procedures and guidance.  The childminder does not maintain all records accurately to ensure they meet requirements.  The childminder does not monitor children's progress from when they first start. This has an impact on how well the childminder can identify and support children's individual learning and development needs.  The childminder has not developed effective links with other settings that children attend, in order to fully promote continuity in their learning.  The childminder does not reflect on her provision effectively. She has not identified significant areas of weakness in her practice. She has not undertaken any training to

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This provision is inadequate

improve her teaching skills and improve outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides activities that are enjoyable and engaging. Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder.  The childminder interacts with children and supports them as they play. She builds on their interests and provides further learning opportunities. She extends their counting skills to further enhance their mathematical development.

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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

 improve knowledge to ensure there is a clear understanding of all aspects of safeguarding policies, procedures and current government guidance 13/06/2016

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 ensure a daily record of children's hours of attendance is accurately maintained 13/05/2016

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 ensure a record of information is maintained for each child which includes who has parental responsibility 20/05/2016

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 monitor children's progress from when they first start and use this information to plan challenging activities which help children to make good progress in their learning and development 13/06/2016

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 inform Ofsted of the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of any person aged 16 or over working or living on the premises 13/05/2016

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Due Date

 supply the relevant information to Ofsted to ensure that suitability checks can be completed for all persons living on the premises over the age of 16. 13/05/2016

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

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Due Date

 build links with other settings that children attend to promote more continuity in their learning  develop effective systems of self-evaluation to help identify strengths and areas for development to drive improvements in the outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the 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 qualifications and training.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability and that of other household members.  The inspector took account of parents' comments 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 informed Ofsted of all adults living in the household. This means that Ofsted has not been able to complete all the required checks to ensure the suitability of these people. The childminder is secure in her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures should she have any concerns about a child in her care. However, she is not familiar with the broader aspects of safeguarding, in line with current government guidance. The childminder uses risk assessments well to provide a safe environment for children. She has completed mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. However, self-evaluation and the drive to improve are weak. The childminder has not yet considered any further training or maintained some of the welfare requirements. She has not improved the quality of teaching and assessment, in order to support children's learning even more effectively.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Information is shared between the childminder, parents and other professionals. These partnerships help provide some consistency of care and learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not make the best use of information from children's parents. There are no clear starting points in place for the childminder to use to plan purposeful activities for individual children. The childminder does observe children in their play. However, she does not effectively monitor their progress to ensure they make good progress in their learning and development. Children's interests are supported well when they choose a picture card activity. They happily engage with the childminder and respond well to questions she asks. During these interactions, the quality of teaching is purposeful. The childminder helps children develop their language skills. They name objects in the picture and describe the noises animals make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's safety is not assured as Ofsted has not been informed of changes to household members. However, children are confident and relaxed in the childminder's care and freely explore their environment. The childminder provides a welcoming environment and builds secure attachments with children. Children are developing appropriate independence skills, such as choosing their own activities. Children behave well. The childminder is kind, calm and consistently provides clear boundaries that are well understood by the children. She praises their good behaviour, raising their confidence and self-esteem. Children are supported in developing an understanding of healthy lifestyles. They are offered healthy snacks and meals and use the childminder's garden and local parks to promote their physical development.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children achieve some skills in preparation for school. They develop confidence, learn to take turns and are considerate of one another. Their communication and mathematical skills are developing. However, their progress is not yet consistently good in all areas of learning. The childminder does not plan activities that consistently challenge and motivate children and help them to take the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467464 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1050451 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Sherwood, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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