Childminder EY359597

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2017 12 February 2015

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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 demonstrates too little understanding of the learning and development requirements. This results in poor teaching practice and activities which are not closely matched to children's learning needs.  The childminder does not observe or assess children's progress sufficiently enough to accurately identify their stage of development or any gaps in their learning. Consequently, she is not able to plan precisely for what children need to learn next.  The childminder does not fully understand the requirement to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years and share a short, written summary of children's progress with parents. As a result, not enough information is available to determine whether children are working within their expected range of development.  The majority of resources are stored out of the reach of children. As a result, opportunities for children to make decisions about the direction of their play are limited.

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This provision is inadequate

 Self-evaluation is not effective enough to ensure that the childminder identifies all weaknesses in her practice, including gaps in her professional knowledge.

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It has the following strengths

 Children's safety and well-being are promoted. The childminder successfully uses a range of documents, policies and procedures to support her safeguarding practice.

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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

 develop a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements to ensure all aspects of children's learning are promoted 16/05/2017

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Due Date

 observe and assess all children's levels of development from the start and at regular intervals to identify their achievement, interests and learning styles and use the information to promote children's successful learning and development 16/05/2017

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Due Date

 develop understanding of the requirement to review children's progress when they are aged between two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary, highlighting children's achievements and any areas where their development is less than expected. 16/05/2017

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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

 improve the organisation of play areas to enable children to independently select resources that support their own learning  make consistent use of self-evaluation to identify weaknesses in practice and drive improvements that raise the quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 during discussions and 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 learning and development requirements. She has not thought carefully about her practice and where she might need to make improvements to bring about change in order to improve children's learning and development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of child protection and safeguarding through training. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. Risk assessments are in place to support children's safety in the home and on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Children do not make sufficient progress over time because their learning is not promoted well enough. The childminder does not have the knowledge or skills to precisely build on children's abilities or to support them to make good progress in their learning. Although the childminder carries out some observations and assessment of children's learning, she does not use this information to identify gaps in children's learning or plan activities which are matched to their individual learning needs. Furthermore, she does not carry out the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. Consequently, children's experiences, although enjoyable, do not challenge them enough to help them make good progress. This means that much of the learning that takes place is incidental, not planned. Children enjoy some activities, such as playing with the train set and looking at books. They learn some new skills because the childminder instinctively offers them

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

some support as they play. For example, she reinforces emerging mathematical skills as she counts along with children during bug hunts and sand play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Gaps in the childminder's knowledge of requirements mean that children's well-being is not sufficiently assured. Although the childminder provides a wide range of good quality resources, the majority of activities are stored out of sight and reach of children. However, children are happy in the care of the childminder and they often sit on her lap and stand close by when they interact. The childminder gives children her attention and engages warmly with them. She has a gentle approach and sets a good example for children in relation to manners and respect. As a result, children learn to behave well, respect individual differences and are developing an appropriate understanding of the needs of others. The childminder talks with parents about their child's day and the activities they have been involved in.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children make poor progress in some areas of learning due to weaknesses in teaching. Gaps in children's learning are not closing quickly enough and children are not well enough prepared for school when the time comes. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical activities, such as playing outside in the garden and while on outings or visiting the park. They illustrate levels of confidence and self-esteem as they socialise with other children and adults.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359597 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1093132 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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