Childminder EY493801

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2018 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

 Risk assessments are not carried out on all areas of the environment. Security is not assured and hazards in the garden have not been identified or addressed.  The childminder has a weak knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements. Breaches of requirements compromise children's welfare, and their ability to learn and behave well.  The childminder fails to assess children's progress effectively or provide activities that meet children's needs. She does not know enough about the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. Children do not make adequate progress from their starting points.  The childminder does not manage children's behaviour effectively. She does not support children to understand and follow expectations for good behaviour.  The childminder does not understand how to build on children's communication and language skills.  The childminder has not developed her knowledge and understanding of good teaching

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This provision is inadequate

practice. She does not evaluate her setting regularly or review her practice to strengthen her provision and promote continuous improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder forms warm relationships with children that help them to settle.

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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

 ensure risk assessments effectively identify hazards and implement safety measures, so that children are not exposed to unacceptable risks 27/03/2018

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 take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised persons entering the premises and to ensure that children are not able to leave the premises unsupervised 27/03/2018

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 take action to develop a secure knowledge of all aspects of the learning and development requirements, to improve outcomes for children 27/03/2018

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 use assessment to accurately identify where children are in their development and target any gaps in their learning 27/03/2018

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 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 27/03/2018

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 plan and provide challenging activities that focus on children's next steps in learning 27/03/2018

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 manage children's behaviour appropriately, to provide them with the support they need to understand expectations for good behaviour 27/03/2018

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 improve teaching to support children's speaking, understanding and listening skills. 27/03/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  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.

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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. Children's learning and development are not effectively promoted and their safety is compromised. Arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder does not ensure the premises are safe. Risk assessments have not been effectively implemented to ensure potential hazards are identified and minimised. Gates are not secured and risks relating to the use of the trampoline have not been identified. These weaknesses compromise children's safety and welfare. The childminder has an adequate knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Weaknesses in teaching and assessment have a significant impact on children's learning and development. The childminder does not fully understand how to assess children's progress to precisely identify their stage of development or gaps in their learning. Although she carries out some observations of children as they play, she is not sufficiently aware of the expected levels of development for their ages. The required progress check for children aged between two and three years is not carried out. Therefore, consideration is not given to what each child needs to achieve and planned activities do not meet children's learning needs. For example, during a sensory activity, the childminder focuses on trying to teach very young children colours and counting, rather than supporting them in their listening, attention and language skills. Consequently, these children do not make the progress they should. The childminder maintains communication with parents. She

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

ensures that parents receive daily feedback about children's routines and daily experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder's poor safeguarding practice fails to protect children's welfare adequately. Weaknesses in teaching mean children do not engage deeply in their play. Children are not supported to understand what is expected of them and their behaviour deteriorates. This results in children struggling to take part in activities and ultimately learn. Nevertheless, children's physical well-being is promoted. The childminder forms warm relationships with children and gives them lots of praise. This helps them to feel valued and secure, and they are happy in her care. The childminder ensures children adopt good hygiene routines. They are provided with a wealth of nutritional meals and snacks. Children also benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make the progress they are capable of because teaching does not focus on their individual needs and next steps for learning. Toddlers do not progress well in their early language skills and older children have few opportunities to think through their ideas. Children do not receive the support they need to learn to concentrate. They do not learn to think critically and understand expectations for good behaviour. Children show some curiosity and eagerness to explore their environment. They develop their physical skills, for example, as they push and pull wheeled toys, and learn to feed themselves at meal times. However, children do not gain the skills they need to prepare them well for their future learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493801 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1031367 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 2015 and lives in Nottingham. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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