Childminder EY500665

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2018 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not consistently check or take appropriate steps to ensure that the environment is sufficiently maintained and welcoming to children. She does not have all of the required fire control equipment in place.  The childminder does not always use her observations of children's learning and development well enough to help her to plan precisely for their individual next steps in learning. Children do not yet make good progress in their learning.  The childminder does not consistently follow and model appropriate hygiene routines to support children's good health.  The childminder does not gather sufficient information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start attending the setting, to inform the starting points for children's learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is kind and caring. Children settle well and build close bonds with her. Parents are complimentary about the care the childminder provides.  The childminder offers a flexible service and is sensitive to children's individual routines and needs. This helps to ensure they have a positive experience and enjoy their time at the setting.  Children take part in regular and varied trips in the local community where they can use a range of different equipment and develop their social skills with others.

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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

 take appropriate steps to ensure the environment is suitable for children and consistently complies with health and safety legislation 13/07/2018

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Due Date

 ensure appropriate fire detection and control equipment are in place and maintained in working order 13/07/2018

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Due Date

 ensure information from observations is used more accurately to assess each child's ongoing levels of achievement and to plan challenging and enjoyable learning experiences to promote their good progress. 13/09/2018

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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

 help children to gain a greater awareness and understanding of the importance of good hygiene practice and the impact of this on their own good health  increase the range of information gathered from parents about what children know and can do when they first start, to help identify the starting points for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed parts of the premises used for childminding and talked to children at appropriate times.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and how she reflects on the quality of her service.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children, and the activities in which they engaged.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not always pay enough regard to ensuring that areas used by children are maintained to a suitable standard. She does not have all of the required fire control equipment in place. However, the childminder practises an emergency evacuation procedure with children to help them to know what to do in the event of a fire. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended child protection training. She knows what procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. Further to this, she understands the importance of applying sun cream to children's skin before they play outside, and uses appropriate equipment, such as safety reins on high chairs. The childminder has begun to reflect on her practice to identify areas that require improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder carries out some observations and assessments of children's progress. However, she does not always use this information effectively to plan the environment. In addition, activities are not targeted well enough to sustain children's interest and build further on what they already know. That said, children enjoy their time with the childminder. Children make choices in what they would like to play. The childminder joins in with their play and talks to them about the different toy animals. She encourages them to count them in turn, supporting their understanding of numbers. Overall, partnerships with parents are positive and the childminder shares information with them about their child's day on collection. However, she does not always invite parents to share what they know of their child's learning before they start in her care. This hinders her ability to plan for children's learning needs from the outset.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder offers a relaxed home-from-home environment. Children arrive happy and show a close attachment with the childminder, demonstrating that they feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's specific care needs and ensures that these are consistently met. She provides a balanced range of nutritious food to contribute to their good health. However, the childminder does not help children to follow good hygiene practices to understand the importance and significance of this on their good health. For example, she does not encourage children to wash their hands before eating. Children play in the garden and go on trips to the park where they develop their physical skills and benefit from fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children work within the expected developmental range that is typical for their age. They behave well, have good speaking skills and listen intently to stories read by the childminder. Children develop some of the skills they need for their future learning and move on to school. However, weaknesses in assessment do not help them to make good progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500665 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1053648 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Beeston, Nottingham. Her 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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