Childminder EY254487

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2018 17 December 2014

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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 does not have a secure knowledge of all aspects of safeguarding to fully assure children's welfare and safety.  The childminder fails to assess children's progress effectively or provide activities that meet their 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 ensure that she provides suitably challenging and enjoyable activities and experiences to fully engage and support children in their learning and development.  The childminder does not find out who has parental responsibility for children when they first start attending, as required.  The childminder does not review and develop her practice effectively. Weaknesses are not accurately identified and addressed to secure improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder forms warm relationships with children and gives them lots of praise.  Parents speak positively about the childminder. They comment that their children enjoy playing with the childminder and her co-childminder. The childminder shares information about children's care and well-being with parents.

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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

 gain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, including the signs and symptoms of possible abuse, how to respond to any concerns about a child's welfare and the action to take if an allegation were made against anyone living or working in the household 06/05/2018

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Due Date

 take action to develop a secure knowledge of all aspects of the learning and development requirements, to improve outcomes for children 30/06/2018

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Due Date

 review progress check for children 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 30/06/2018

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 ensure there is an appropriate balance of adult-led and child- initiated play and improve the quality of teaching and interaction with children, to suitably challenge their thinking and engage them in learning 30/06/2018

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Due Date

 ensure information is obtained and recorded about who has parental responsibility for each child. 05/05/2018

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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 self-evaluation to identify and address weaknesses and ensure all requirements are met, to raise the quality of the provision to a good standard.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder during an adult-led activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents expressed in letters read during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not have a suitable understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She does not have an up-to-date knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance and she has a poor understanding of indicators that a child may be at risk from extreme views or behaviours. The childminder does not have a clear understanding of how to report any concerns about a child's welfare or allegations made about herself or her family. She does not have a secure knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has failed to obtain all the required information about children when they start attending. For example, she does not know who has parental responsibility for each child in her care. While self-evaluation is undertaken, it does not enable the childminder to identify aspects of her practice where she needs to make improvements. As a result, there are breaches of legal requirements.

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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. Although the childminder knows the children well, she does not use what she knows to plan and provide challenging and enjoyable learning experiences that motivate them. Opportunities for children to be creative, explore and investigate are poor because these activities are very adult directed, and resources are limited. For example, children are given a worksheet to colour in. Teaching is not focused on what children need to learn next to help them to make good progress. The childminder does not fully understand how to assess children's progress to precisely identify their stage of development or close any gaps in their learning. The required progress check for children aged between two and three years is not carried out.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management compromise children's welfare. Nevertheless, settling-in arrangements are suitable, and children settle quickly as they become familiar with both the childminder and her co-childminder. Children's individual care needs are met, and care practices are effective. For example, nappies are changed regularly, and tired children are helped to sleep. Adequate strategies are in place to manage children's behaviour, and the childminder encourages sharing and turn taking. Children are praised when they do well. This generally builds their sense of self-esteem and confidence. The childminder provides information to keep parents and carers informed about their children's routines. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise as they walk to and from the local school and play in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in teaching mean that children do not make the progress of which they are capable. Toddlers do not progress as well as they could in their early language skills. Older children are not provided with opportunities to problem solve and think critically. Overall, children are not well enough prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY254487 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1104054 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Sutton-in-Ashfield. The childminder works with another registered childminder. The provision operates 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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