Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2016 19 March 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:

 Information gained from observations and assessments of children's progress are not used well enough to clearly identify children's next steps in their learning. Activities are not consistently tailored to children's individual needs.  Teaching is inconsistent. The childminder does not fully take into account children's individual learning needs and abilities to extend their learning.  The childminder does not always give children the support they need to build fully on their understanding of keeping themselves healthy or safe.  Children do not have enough opportunities to find out about similarities and differences between themselves and others, communities and traditions.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder knows the children well. There are warm and secure attachments between the children and the childminder.  The childminder completes robust risk assessments to minimise hazards. This ensures that children are able to play in a safe and secure environment.  The childminder has positive partnerships with parents and other professionals. She works effectively with them in order to share information about children's care, routines and progress.  Children are offered nutritious and well-balanced meals that meet their individual dietary requirements.  Toys and resources inside and outside are easily accessible to children. They are presented attractively, which invites children to explore and investigate them.

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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

 ensure that observations and assessments of children's progress are consistently precise and used to effectively plan suitable and challenging activities for children 14/11/2016

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Due Date

 improve the quality of teaching to ensure children gain as much as possible from learning opportunities and therefore, make good progress. 14/11/2016

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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

 help children learn more about the importance of healthy lifestyles and keeping themselves safe  help children learn more about different people's lives and traditions, and extend their understanding of and respect for diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  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 the views of parents by reading their written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments. However, she does not always ensure these are precise enough to enhance the provision for children or to effectively build on their learning. This means that occasionally, children are not provided with consistent challenges to help them make good enough progress. The quality of teaching is variable. The childminder does not do enough to further extend children's learning, particularly during adult-led activities and daily routines. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to report concerns in order to protect children's physical and emotional well-being. The recording of all medicines administered is accurately maintained to reflect the requirements. The childminder has systems in place to reflect on the service she is providing. She takes account of parent's comments and listens to children's thoughts and ideas. The childminder has completed

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

mandatory training and has maintained a first-aid qualification.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder identifies aspects of children's development and records the information in each child's learning journal. She supports children's interests well, such as when they choose role play with superhero equipment. During these activities, the quality of teaching is purposeful. However, some activities that the childminder has planned do not fully engage children to explore and experiment in order to extend their learning further. Children respond well to questions the childminder asks and they happily engage with her. The childminder encourages parents to share what they know about their child and what they do at home. This helps with some aspects of children's continuing learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children do not consistently participate in healthy routines and keeping safe. They do not learn about why this is important. The childminder does not always teach children how and why such routines and actions keep them safe and healthy. Children learn quickly to respect their environment and the toys around them. However, the childminder does not effectively help children learn about the wider world and about different people's lives and traditions. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder encourages their sharing and cooperation. Children have plenty of opportunities to be outside in the fresh air and to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Most children are making typical progress in their learning and development. Occasionally, they are not challenged enough in their play to make even better progress. Children are independent and make their own choices in play. Children develop key skills, such as literacy and mathematics. They count the rings and name the colours as they place the rings over sticks. Children make marks on paper with paint and crayons. These activities go some way towards helping children prepare for their next stage of learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337737 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1050889 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Collingham, near Newark. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on 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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Telephone number

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