Childminder EY343526

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2016 18 September 2014

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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:

 The childminder does not use the information gained from her assessments to monitor and plan challenging learning experiences for individual children, in order to help them make good progress.  The childminder does not collect information from parents about what children know and can already do when they first start. Therefore, assessments of children's progress are not always accurate or precise enough to enable her to plan appropriate activities that support children's learning from the outset.  The childminder has not established ways of sharing information with other early years providers that children attend. This means, she does not ensure consistency in their learning or have a good enough understanding of how to fully meet their learning needs.  The childminder has not evaluated her practice thoroughly enough to identify where improvements need to be made to raise the quality of the provision.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder spends her time playing with children, engaging them in activities and supporting their interests. She encourages and praises their efforts as they try out tasks and succeed.  The childminder provides a suitable range of activities that children enjoy and they are confident in making choices in what they play with.  The childminder has close bonds with children and, as a result, they are happy, settled and secure 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 gained from assessments to monitor children's learning and development and to plan activities which challenge them and help them to make good progress 28/08/2016

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Due Date

 develop more effective methods of communication with other early years settings that children attend in order to maintain continuity in their learning. 29/07/2016

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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

 obtain information from parents when children first start about what their child already knows and can do and use this information to assess children's starting points and plan more accurately from the outset  make better use of self-evaluation to identify where improvements need to be made and set appropriate actions and challenges that raise the quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during child-led and planned activities.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

There are weaknesses in the childminder's processes for observing and assessing children's learning and using the information gained from these to inform her planning. She does not use her observations to monitor children's progress or plan suitably challenging activities that support the next steps in their learning. However, the childminder generally understands child development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is secure in her knowledge of how to deal with any concerns regarding a child in her care. She completes risk assessments to identify and address potential hazards. The childminder has made some improvements since her last inspection. However, these have not been good enough to raise the quality of her provision. She meets with other childminders to share ideas and has also identified improvements for the outdoor area to improve the outcomes for children. The childminder

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

regularly seeks the views of parents in written feedback. Parents are very complimentary and feel their children are safe and well cared for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children and identifies their next steps in learning. However, she does not gather information from parents about children's capabilities when they start in her care. As a result, children's learning is not effectively planned for from the outset in order for them to make good or better progress. Very young children demonstrate confidence and independence as they freely choose from the range of toys and play materials. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. They use puppets to bring the stories to life which helps them to develop an interest in literacy. The childminder listens to what children say and encourages them to talk about what they are doing. This helps their developing language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Some children attend other early years provisions and have shared care. However, the childminder has not created strong partnerships with other providers to exchange information about children's next steps in learning and progress. Children are developing a suitable understanding of being healthy and safe. For example, they talk about washing their hands before lunchtime and putting away the toys so that they do not trip over them. The childminder supports children to develop personal independence and manage tasks for themselves. For example, she encourages younger children to feed themselves. Children enjoy their meals and snacks. This helps them to learn the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet. Children have good opportunities for play and exercise outdoors in the fresh air which promotes their physical well-being. They learn about road safety and about keeping safe by practising what to do in the event of an emergency.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children develop confidence. They behave appropriately as they learn to socialise, take turns and are considerate of one another. They develop their understanding of mathematics as they identify shapes and count objects. Children make steady progress and are learning some skills that prepare them for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343526 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1044229 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She lives in Toton, Nottinghamshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.30pm, except for family holidays and bank 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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