Childminder 252762

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2016 19 April 2016

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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 has not ensured that she is up to date with the local guidance for safeguarding.  The childminder does not accurately record details of medication given to children or always obtain the signature of parents before administering medicines.  The childminder does not involve parents as fully as possible in the assessment of the starting points for children's learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder completes robust risk assessments to minimise hazards. This ensures that children are able to play in a safe and secure environment.  Children form warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel comfortable and secure in her company. They are happy and enjoy their time in the childminder's home.  Toys and resources inside and outside are easily accessible to children. They are presented attractively, which invites children to explore and investigate them.  The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. They are happy with the service that the childminder provides.  The childminder establishes good links with the other settings that children attend. She helps children to feel secure in their move to nursery and school.

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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

 ensure that safeguarding knowledge is kept up to date with local guidance 28/10/2016

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Due Date

 record details of any medication administered accurately, and consistently obtain written permission from parents to administer such medicine 28/10/2016

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Due Date

 involve parents more fully in sharing information about what children already know and can do when they first join the setting and use this information to more swiftly establish the starting points for children's learning. 28/10/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures and evidence of training.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report any concerns about children's well-being. The childminder has recently undertaken training to update her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues. However, she has not updated her knowledge in relation to local safeguarding procedures. The childminder has taken some steps to improve her provision since the last inspection. She now has a process of self-evaluation that includes the views of parents and children and she understands how to keep children's records confidential.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not involve parents in sharing information about what children know, understand and can do when they first start and does not make accurate assessments of children's abilities swiftly enough. This means that she does not plan precisely how she will build on children's learning from the beginning and children do not immediately benefit from teaching and activities that are closely matched to their needs. However, children happily engage with her and respond well to questions the childminder asks as they play. They eagerly explore autumn leaves and seeds collected on a nature walk and talk about their texture, size and colour. Children have opportunities to look at books and they are beginning to count during activities. They enjoy drawing with chalks and are beginning to form letters. The childminder provides a suitable balance of adult-led and child-led activities. She has a clear understanding of the purpose of the progress

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

check for children aged between two and three years. She provides appropriate information about children's development to share with other professionals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Although the childminder obtains verbal permission from parents to give medication and tells them about what is administered and when, she does not consistently obtain written consent or accurately record the medication she gives. Nevertheless, the childminder fosters children's good sense of security and emotional well-being. Children enjoy a range of activities and exercise to enhance their physical development. The childminder provides children with nutritious and well-balanced meals that meet their individual dietary requirements. Children enjoy taking part in the celebration of festivals from different faiths and beliefs. She takes children on a wide variety of outings to local parks, shops and groups. These outings help children to develop their social skills, be physically active and learn about the wider world.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

A delay in the initial assessments of children's starting points has a negative impact on the rate at which they learn. This is because when children first start at the setting they are not challenged enough in their play to immediately make good progress. However, they are developing some skills they need in preparation for their next stage of learning. Older children are independent, understand and follow instructions, and are able to make their needs known. They enjoy counting, writing, looking at books and listening to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252762 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1050226 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Collingham, Newark. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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