Childminder EY447201

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2016 18 December 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 have a secure knowledge of all safeguarding policies, procedures and guidance.  The childminder does not monitor children's progress effectively. This has an impact on how well the childminder can identify and support children's individual learning and development needs.  The childminder does not offer the best possible support for children with English as an additional language to communicate with others and increase their language development.  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 improve her teaching skills and outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are safe in the childminder's home. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and provides close supervision of children during activities.  Children feel safe and secure and move around the childminder's home and garden with confidence. They develop strong emotional attachments to the childminder, who is caring and nurturing.  From a young age, children learn about being kind to one another, sharing toys and taking turns. This helps children learn to respect and tolerate others.  Information is shared frequently between the childminder and parents. This two-way partnership helps provide some consistency of care and learning for children.

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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

 improve knowledge to ensure there is a clear understanding of all aspects of safeguarding policies, procedures and current government guidance 08/07/2016

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Due Date

 monitor children's progress more precisely to plan more challenging activities which will help children to make good progress in their learning and development. 08/07/2016

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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

 provide better support for children who speak English as an additional language to communicate with others  develop effective systems of self-evaluation to help identify strengths and areas for development that will drive improvements in the outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor 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 requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder is secure in her knowledge of 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 aimed at reducing the potential risk of harm to children. The childminder has completed mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. Since the last inspection, she also ensures that children regularly spend time outside. This promotes their health as they benefit from the fresh air and exercise. However, overall, self- evaluation and the drive to improve are not effective enough. For example, the childminder has not identified the need to improve the quality of assessment, in order to support children's learning more effectively. The childminder maintains all records, policies and procedures to reflect the requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children as they play. However, she does not always effectively monitor their progress to ensure they consistently make good progress in their learning and development. Sometimes, the childminder does not fully support children who speak English as an additional language. She does not always provide them with consistently good opportunities to communicate with others, in order to develop their language skills. Children's interests are supported well when they chose to play in the wet sand outside. They happily engage with the childminder and respond well to questions she asks. During these interactions, the quality of teaching is purposeful. Children show confidence and enjoyment as they explore.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder's lack of knowledge about the wider areas of safeguarding means that children's welfare is not as well protected as it should be. The childminder is kind, calm and consistently provides clear boundaries that are well understood by the children. She praises children's good behaviour, raising their confidence and self-esteem. Children behave well. The childminder helps children to understand not to throw sand as this may hurt their friends. Children's health is promoted well. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals provided by the childminder. The childminder gathers a range of information from parents when children first start. She uses this information well to ensure children's personal routines and likes are respected. This helps children to settle quickly. The childminder regularly checks babies when they are asleep to ensure they are safe.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not always consistently challenged and motivated enough to help them make good progress overall. However, children do show confidence as they explore their environment. They also make independent choices in their play. They are learning some skills in preparation for their future learning and for the move on to school. Their literacy and mathematical skills are developing. They enjoy counting how many sand castles they have made and make marks in the sand using their fingers and other tools.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447201 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1044764 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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