Childminder EY273896

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 October 2016 10 November 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:

 The childminder does not use assessments to help her develop an understanding of children's progress. This has a negative impact on how well she can identify and support children's individual development and address any gaps in learning.  The childminder does not obtain information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start, in order to establish their initial starting points in learning.  Although the childminder has successfully addressed the required action since the last inspection, she does not use self-evaluation effectively to identify all areas of weakness in her practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder extends her professional development by attending training that helps her to keep children safe. She seeks information from other childminders and borrows resources from them to enhance children's learning experiences.  Children learn about size and numbers. The childminder weaves mathematical language into children's play and helps them to extend their counting skills.  Children form close emotional attachments with the childminder. They interact confidently with her, informing her of their needs and wishes. Children know that their views are valued by the childminder.  Children behave very well. The childminder gives them lots of praise and encouragement during their play and is a good role model.

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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 assessment to clearly identify children's next steps in learning and to ensure that they are progressing well in all areas. 25/10/2016

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about children's learning on entry to help inform their starting points and plan for their learning from the outset  develop self-evaluation procedures, so that they consistently support the accurate identification of weaknesses and contribute to plans for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household.  The inspector took account of parents' comments on the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not raised the quality of her provision enough since her last inspection. She completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. However, she does not use ongoing assessments to accurately establish and monitor children's progress. The childminder does not identify any gaps in learning or ways in which she can fully support children's development. This means that children do not make as much progress as possible. Self-evaluation is not effective in identifying the weaknesses in practice to ensure that children receive good quality provision. The childminder shares information with parents about activities that children have enjoyed. She talks to them about ways in which they can support their children's learning at home. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands how and where to report any concerns she may

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

have regarding children's safety and welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children as they play. However, she is not able to accurately identify what children need to learn next. She does not gather information from parents to help her establish children's starting points in learning. Children are confident when they arrive and know the routines of the day. The childminder joins in with children as they play and supports their communication and language skills. She talks about the objects they are playing with and repeats words back to them, reinforcing the correct pronunciation. The childminder follows the children's lead and responds to their interests. Children develop their physical skills when they build a brick tower. They show great pride in what they have made. The childminder acknowledges children's achievements and gives them praise, raising their self-esteem. She helps children to compare the size of the tower against themselves, developing their understanding of comparisons.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in the quality of teaching impact on children's overall development. Nevertheless, children develop a sense of belonging in the childminder's home. They are independent and take off their shoes and coat when they arrive. Children of all ages play very well together and are sociable. They learn about their local community when the childminder takes them for walks in the local area. She talks to children about road safety and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder reminds children about good hygiene practices and asks them to wash their hands prior to eating. She helps older children, and those in receipt of funding, to gain a sense of responsibility by asking them to prepare the table for lunchtime.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The childminder's lack of understanding of how to assess children's learning means that they are not provided with enough opportunities to help them reach their full potential. Nevertheless, children are developing some of the skills needed for school. Children develop their physical skills when they visit local parks and soft-play centres. Older children develop their literacy skills and enjoy listening to stories being read at the library.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273896 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1058231 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Retford. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare 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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