Childminder 252398

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2016 20 April 2016

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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's observations of children's learning and development are not used well enough to monitor children's ongoing progress effectively. She does not always plan interesting and challenging activities based on children's next steps in learning to help children make good progress.  The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of the requirement to notify complainants of the outcome of any investigation within 28 days of having received a complaint.  Parents are not encouraged to share information about what children already know and can do when they first attend the setting, to inform the childminder's assessments of the starting points for children's learning.  The childminder has not focused enough on her professional development to help raise the quality of teaching and promote good outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access to a good range of easily accessible resources. They make independent choices as they play.  The childminder is a positive role model. Children learn to share and take turns through play. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which helps support their developing confidence and self-esteem. Children behave well and learn good manners.

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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 information from observations is used more accurately to assess and monitor each child's ongoing levels of achievement and to plan challenging and enjoyable learning experiences so that they make good progress 20/01/2017

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Due Date

 develop a better knowledge and understanding of the requirements regarding complaints, in particular the requirement to notify complainants of the outcome of any investigation within 28 days of having received the complaint. 18/11/2016

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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

 seek more information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start to help inform the assessments of the starting points for children's learning  focus more sharply on professional development that helps raise the quality of teaching and improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and the resources available.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, evidence of suitability checks and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during a range of activities.  The inspector took account of parents' written feedback.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has made some improvements since her last inspection. However, these have not been good enough to raise the quality of her provision to a good standard overall. For example, she has started to monitor children's development. However, she is not always using her assessments effectively to fully support children's learning. The childminder has identified that she needs further training in this area to improve her knowledge and support for children's learning. She does not have a good enough understanding of how complaints must be managed, in order to ensure complainants receive a timely response to their concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe and the procedures to follow to protect them from harm. Children are able to play in a safe environment. The childminder receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care she provides. She

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

establishes effective links and communication with parents and other settings children attend, to support continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder carries out some observations and assessments of children's progress. However, the childminder does not use these to clearly identify the next steps for children's learning or any emerging gaps in their development. This means that she does not always target activities well enough to build further on what children already know and can do. That said, children enjoy looking at books with the childminder, which helps them to develop an interest in reading. They use good concentration skills as they have a go at completing puzzles. Children are engaged at singing time and have fun doing the actions to the songs. Some early mathematical skills, such as counting are promoted throughout the daily routine.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in the use of assessment mean that children are not making as much progress as they could in their personal, social and emotional development. However, the childminder does teach children how to manage their own personal needs, such as handwashing before eating. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals and are beginning to understand about healthy lifestyles. Children have good opportunities for play and exercise outside in the fresh air, which helps their physical well-being. They develop a good awareness of how to stay safe, for example, as they practise emergency evacuation drills with the childminder. Children also learn about road safety when they are on outings in the local community.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not making consistently good progress from their starting points, but they do gain some useful skills in preparation for school. For example, children develop their communication skills as they play together and have a secure understanding of how to take care of their personal care needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252398 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1058063 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1986. She lives in the Beeston area of Nottingham. The childminder operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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