Childminder 254882

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 September 2017 6 October 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 made insufficient improvement since the last inspection and shows limited capacity to improve. She fails to meet all the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register.  The childminder does not have an up-to-date knowledge of current child protection procedures in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She is not aware of the steps to follow should she receive an allegation of abuse against her or a member of the household. This compromises children's welfare.  The childminder does not have an adequate knowledge of the signs of abuse that would give her cause for concern about children's welfare. In addition, she is not aware of the Prevent duty guidance, which means she does not know how to recognise when children are at risk of harm.  The childminder lacks knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's development. Teaching is poor. She does not know how to use her observations to

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This provision is inadequate

assess children's development and does not plan effectively for their learning. Children do not make adequate progress.  The childminder is not aware of the requirement to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years and share this with parents, as required.  The childminder has not established partnerships with other settings that children attend to support children's continuity of learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is warm and caring towards children.  The childminder has maintained her paediatric first-aid qualification, as required.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 develop a clear understanding of the procedures to be followed for the protection of children in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance, including who to contact should an allegation of abuse be made against any person living, working or looking after children at the setting 29/09/2017

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and neglect to protect children's welfare 29/09/2017

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Due Date

 develop a robust understanding of the Prevent duty guidance. 29/09/2017

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Due Date

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements to plan challenging and stimulating activities that help children to make good progress in their learning and development 30/10/2017

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Due Date

 use the information gained from observing children to assess their level of development and identify any gaps in their learning to help them to catch up 30/10/2017

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Due Date

 develop knowledge of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years and provide parents and/or carers with a written summary of their child's development 30/10/2017

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Due Date

 establish partnerships with other providers involved in children's care to share information about children's development and provide a consistent approach to their learning. 30/10/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the household.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views expressed by parents in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has not made sufficient progress since her last inspection. She does not accurately evaluate the overall quality of her practice to make improvements to raise the standards. The childminder does not focus on increasing her knowledge or identifying professional development opportunities to improve the quality of teaching, learning and care. She has not taken the necessary action to improve the weaknesses in her practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has a poor understanding of current child protection procedures and wider safeguarding issues. She does not recognise signs that children may be at risk of potential harm, such as being influenced by other people's extreme views. The childminder does not monitor children's learning or check the progress they make. She does not plan challenging activities for children to support and extend their learning. She does not establish partnerships with

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

other providers in settings that children attend. She does not help to provide consistent support for children's care and development. Children's progress is poor.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not take steps to close gaps in children's learning and development. She completes observations of the children. However, she does not use these to identify what children need to learn next. She fails to identify gaps in their learning and does not focus teaching to help children progress towards their individual goals. She is not aware of the requirement to carry out the progress check for children aged between two and three years and to share this with parents. The childminder's teaching practice is weak. She provides children with a range of suitable activities to choose from but fails to support them effectively in their play. Children talk to each other as they play and the childminder engages in some conversations with them. However, the childminder does not build on children's interests or challenge them during their play to extend their learning. Children do not make adequate progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder's significant lack of safeguarding knowledge compromises children's safety and welfare. However, she implements suitable settling-in procedures. The childminder is patient and calm and reassures young children with cuddles. She plans daily opportunities for children to practise their physical skills and to be active outdoors. The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of appropriate behaviour. Older children are sociable. They play well together.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

The progress children make cannot be attributed to this provision. They do not have adequate activities that provide challenge to extend their learning. In addition, the children do not receive sufficient support to help them progress. However, children are equipped with some basic skills. For example, they enjoy riding on scooters in the garden and climbing up the slide. Children behave well and interact with other children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254882 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1107508 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years 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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