Childminder EY428428

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2016 3 February 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 Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Not applicable

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not accurately record details of medication given to children or always obtain the signature of parents or carers when medicines are administered.  The childminder does not consistently make the best use of some planned routines in order to interact and continue to build on children's interests.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment towards improvement. Since the last inspection, she has completed training to increase her knowledge of how to effectively observe and assess children's progress.  The childminder has established strong relationships with parents. She regularly shares information to help provide continuity for children's care and well-being.  The childminder is skilled and sensitive in helping children form secure emotional attachments. Children are happy and settled in her care.  Children behave well because the childminder is very clear about what is expected of them. They are kind and considerate to others and are polite and courteous.  Children enjoy the opportunities they have to play with the range of resources indoors. They confidently select toys of their choice and show a keen interest in books.

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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

 accurately record details of any medication administered and consistently obtain written permission from parents and/or carers to administer such medicine. 26/09/2016

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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

 extend ways of interacting with children in order to consistently build on their interests and enjoyment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's engagement and interaction during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's enjoyment.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector carried out an observation of one of the activities and reviewed this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications and training.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed training to update her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues. She fully understands her responsibilities to safeguard children's welfare and protect them from harm. Overall, she uses the required documentation to support children's safety and well-being, but the required medication records are not consistently completed. Although the required written records are sometimes incomplete, the childminder does seek out parents' verbal consent before she administers the medication. This reduces any negative effect on children's welfare. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor areas, when on outings and on all resources and equipment. The childminder understands the value of self-evaluation. She welcomes feedback from parents and children. She takes into account their comments when evaluating the quality of the service. Parents comment

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

positively about the childminder's provision and how she is extremely supportive of their children's changing health needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder does not consistently make the best use of some planned routines to further enhance children's interests and enjoyment. For example, after collecting children from school she does not always interact with them as they walk back to her house. However, during tea, the childminder does demonstrate good support to children. Her positive interaction and relaxed conversations engage children as they eat their tea. She helps children develop their mathematical skills by challenging them to add and subtract using objects. The childminder recognises that children have had a busy day and they need to unwind. Once inside the childminder's home she provides children with independent time to explore and seek out their chosen activities. The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and language skills. These skills help children in preparing for their future learning and school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder fosters a good sense of security and emotional well-being. However, she does not consistently keep the required documentation when administering medication to children and this has the potential to compromise their welfare. The childminder knows children well and, as a result, they develop trusting relationships with the childminder. Effective communication with the parents means she has a clear understanding of children's individual care needs. Meaningful conversations at teatime help children learn about what is right and wrong. They talk about how their actions can hurt others and learn to understand the importance of telling the truth. The childminder talks to them about foods that are good for them. Children also learn about the importance of personal hygiene and how to keep healthy, such as brushing their teeth after meals. The childminder ensures children are safe as they walk back to her house from school. The

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

childminder works closely with other professionals in order to provide children with a smooth transition to the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428428 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1050566 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Awsworth, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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