Childminder EY340147

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2016 28 January 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 not kept her knowledge updated with regard to government guidance. Consequently, she does not fully understand how to protect children from being exposed to extreme ideas about right and wrong.  The childminder does not consistently record children's hours of attendance.  The childminder does not share enough information about children's development and progress with parents to involve them in their child's learning. Furthermore, she does not share details about how they can support children's learning at home.  The approach to self-evaluation is not thorough enough to help the childminder quickly identify new weaknesses in her practice. This means she does not successfully make continuous improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has taken appropriate action to address the actions raised since the last inspection. For example, she has completed training to increase her knowledge of how to effectively observe and assess children's progress. The childminder knows where the children are in their development and where she will be taking them next in their learning.  The childminder knows the children well. There are warm and secure attachments between the children and the childminder. New children settle in very well and quickly learn about the routines and expectations set by the childminder.  The childminder uses daily routines and outings effectively to teach children about the wider world and to promote healthy lifestyles. She also uses these opportunities to teach children how to keep themselves safe.

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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

 gain a secure knowledge of recent changes to safeguarding matters, such as the indicators that children are at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas about right and wrong 20/10/2016

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Due Date

 maintain a daily record of the names of children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 06/10/2016

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Due Date

 implement procedures to consistently share information with all parents, in order to fully involve them in their child's learning and enable them to support learning at home. 20/10/2016

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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

 establish an effective programme of self-evaluation, in order to accurately and quickly identify weaknesses in practice and plan for continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during inside and outside activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  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 spoke to parents during the inspection and also took account of the views of parents by reading their written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has not kept her knowledge updated with government guidance to fully understand how to protect children from being exposed to extreme ideas about right and wrong. However, she does have a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder does not consistently record children's hours of attendance. All other required documentation is in place. The childminder monitors her assistant's knowledge and professional development needs, and together they reflect on their practice. However, the childminder does not use the self-evaluation process effectively to identify and address all weaknesses. Consequently, she does not ensure that all requirements are fully met or make enough progress to raise the quality of the provision. The childminder works well with other settings in order to provide continuity in

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

children's learning. Parents state that they are happy with the service they receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not consistently involve all parents in their child's learning. She does not share information with them about how well their child is progressing in their development and how learning can be supported at home. The childminder plans activities that build on children's interests and regularly monitors their progress. This enables her to identify areas where children are not achieving as well as expected. Suitable procedures are in place for carrying out the progress check for children aged between two and three years. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. She skilfully extends what children say in order to further build on their vocabulary, and uses questions to encourage children to speak and share their thoughts. Children enjoy the opportunities they have to play with the range of resources indoors and outside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is compromised because the childminder does not have a secure knowledge of some potential safeguarding issues. Children learn about disability and other cultures and celebrations, which helps to promote their understanding of diversity and differences between themselves and others. The childminder offers an inclusive practice where children learn to play happily together, take turns and share the toys. She praises children and, as a result, they grow in confidence and are happy. Children's good health is promoted. They benefit from walking to and from nursery and school and spend time outside in the garden as they enjoy playing in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Parents are not always informed about how to support their child's learning at home, which has an impact on the learning outcomes for children. That said, children make suitable progress and are prepared well enough for their next stage of learning, including starting school. Children willingly try new activities and show an interest in the world around them. They confidently select toys of their choice and show a keen interest in books and small world play. They enjoy counting and learn about problem solving during construction activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340147 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1044948 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 2006 and lives in Hucknall, North Nottinghamshire. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant.

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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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