Childminder 252398

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2017 18 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 Good 2

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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 failed to address actions and areas for improvement identified at previous inspections. She demonstrates an inability to take satisfactory action to put things right and offer a good quality provision.  Children's safety and welfare are compromised. The childminder demonstrates a poor knowledge of the types of abuse and the known indicators that cause concern. She has failed to develop her skills and understanding in this area to ensure that she protects children from risk of harm.  The childminder does not have a secure understanding of child protection procedures. She does not know the correct process to follow in the event of an allegation being made against her or a family member. This places children at further risk.  The childminder's programme for professional development is ineffective. She does not ensure that she understands all statutory requirements for the effective management of

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This provision is inadequate

her setting. She has not kept up to date with recent changes to the statutory guidance.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy, settled and confident in the childminder's care. They form strong secure and positive attachments with her.

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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

 gain thorough knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, in order to recognise concerns which may impact on children's welfare 08/12/2017

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Due Date

 develop a clear understanding of the procedures to follow for allegations of abuse against any person living, working or looking after children at the setting. 12/12/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on the children's learning.  The inspector jointly evaluated the children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder fails to recognise all signs that a child may be at risk of harm. In addition, she is not aware of the procedures to follow for reporting any allegations, such as against herself or household members, should they arise. The childminder has not made sufficient progress since her last inspection. She does not use self-evaluation effectively to inform priorities for improvement. This includes addressing gaps in her professional knowledge relating to child protection procedures, something which was identified at a previous inspection. Although the childminder has attended some training to tackle this, she is not aware of the weakness in her provision to safeguard and promote children's well-being adequately. The childminder monitors children's progress well to help her identify their next steps in learning and any gaps promptly. She has established suitable links with other settings that children attend to enable consistency in

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's learning. They can concentrate for sustained periods of time on self-directed and planned activities. She helps them to grasp simple mathematical concepts, such as 'big' and 'little', and demonstrates the language for shape, position and number as she plays alongside them. The childminder helps children to develop strong communication and language skills. She introduces new words to help them describe their experiences and extend their vocabulary, such as 'cymbals' and 'stretchy'. The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills well during planned activities. For example, children listen carefully to their favourite stories and join in happily with familiar songs and rhymes. The childminder shares information with parents regularly about their children's progress. She exchanges ideas with them to promote their child's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder has a poor understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Due to significant gaps in her safeguarding knowledge, she fails to protect children adequately. This compromises their safety and places children at risk of harm. The childminder finds out about children’s likes and dislikes before they start. In general, children are relaxed in the childminder's care and freely explore their environment. The childminder helps children to understand appropriate rules and boundaries. Children learn about healthy living and follow suitable hygiene practices in their daily routines. The childminder takes children on outings where they gain appropriate social skills and an awareness of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and work within the typical stages of development for their age. They have fun learning as they play and are happy and motivated learners. As children play, they learn about colour, numbers and measurement. The good skills that children develop help to prepare them well for future learning and their eventual move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252398 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1107506 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1986. She lives in the Beeston area of Nottingham. The childminder operates her provision all year round from 7.30am 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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