Childminder EY473730

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2017 Not applicable

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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 Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has not kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She is unclear about safeguarding procedures and possible signs of abuse. Consequently, children are not protected from all possible harm.  The childminder's understanding and monitoring of the educational programme are weak. She does not provide children with sufficient challenge and opportunities to help them make good progress.  The childminder is not able to identify gaps in children's learning because she does not assess children's progress. Furthermore, she does not complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years or share information about children's learning and development with parents.  The childminder does not use good teaching methods. She does not have enough understanding of how children learn or how to help them investigate and explore. She does not use appropriate questions to encourage children to think critically during their

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This provision is inadequate

play.  Sufficient toys and resources to suit the appropriate age and stage of development of children are not provided.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not thorough enough to ensure all weaknesses are quickly identified and targeted for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder gets to know children and their families well. Appropriate information is shared with parents to ensure continuity for children's care.

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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

 improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding; including referral procedures, what action to take in the event of an allegation being made and the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting 31/01/2017

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 attend child protection training to ensure any signs of possible abuse and neglect are identified, understood and responded to appropriately 31/01/2017

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 develop a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage in order to support children's progress and provide a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child in all areas of learning and development 31/01/2017

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 establish a secure knowledge and understanding of how to implement assessment of children's progress and use the information gained from these assessments to accurately plan activities which promote children's learning 31/01/2017

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 implement the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas 31/01/2017

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 improve the accessibility and range of resources available to children in order to support their learning and enable them to make independent choices in their play 31/01/2017

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 provide opportunities for children to develop their thinking skills and create their own ideas through play 31/01/2017

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 work in partnership with parents and provide information about the activities and experiences children receive to promote a shared approach to children's learning 31/01/2017

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 provide a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children. 31/01/2017 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 improve the use of self-evaluation to ensure that any weaknesses are swiftly identified and promptly addressed.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has not thought carefully about her practice and where she might need to make improvements. As a result, there are breaches of legal requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has a poor understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow should any concerns arise regarding a child's welfare. She does not know where to report any concerns or what to do should an allegation be made against her. In addition, she does not have a policy in place for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in her setting. These weaknesses significantly compromise children's safety and welfare. The childminder does not accurately monitor the progress children make in their learning. Furthermore, she does not carry out the required progress check for children aged between two and three years

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

or share assessment findings with parents. Consequently, gaps in children's learning are not identified and action is not taken to support them to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not offer a sufficiently stimulating environment for children to explore and develop their natural curiosity. The range of toys is limited and activities are not always suitable for the ages of the children attending or planned appropriately to meet children's individual learning needs. For example, musical activity toys and posting boxes do not offer an appropriate level of challenge for older children. The childminder sits with the children and generally shows an interest in what they like to do. However, teaching is not matched to children's learning needs. The childminder asks questions which are not pertinent to children's stage of development and which distract them from their play. Consequently, children do not make the expected progress that they should.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The play environment is poorly organised. The resources which are available are stored outdoors in the shed or out of children's reach. Therefore, children struggle to independently select resources to support their own learning. Risks to children are appropriately minimised. The childminder ensures all areas of the home are safe and suitable to use. The childminder forms warm relationships with the children in her care. This helps them to feel safe and secure. Children are regularly praised, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder promotes children's good health. She provides snacks of fruit and encourages parents to provide healthy options in children's lunchboxes. The childminder provides opportunities for children to visit the park and walk to and from activities in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children underachieve as their individual learning needs are not sufficiently supported. Their skills are not well developed through a range of purposeful activities. Therefore, children are not adequately prepared for school or for their next steps in learning. That said, children behave appropriately. They are learning to understand the needs and feelings of others, to be kind to each other and to share.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473730 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 995348 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 9pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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