Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 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 was unable to provide evidence to show that she completes the required progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder's observations and assessments of children's progress are not rigorous enough to show what children can actually do. Next steps in children's learning are not consistently identified and targeted.  The childminder does not gain information from parents about children starting points when they begin attending. She does not provide them with regular information about the progress their children are making.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to support children to understand about differences and similarities between themselves and other people.  The childminder does not evaluate her provision effectively, to help her identify and address weaknesses in her knowledge and skills, strengthen her teaching and promote

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a welcoming environment. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They have a clear sense of belonging.  The childminder is kind, caring and responsive towards children's individual care needs. Children have established very close attachments to her and this helps to promote their confidence and emotional well-being.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 ensure that the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years is completed and that parents receive a short written summary of their child's development 11/07/2018

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 ensure observations and assessments of children's progress are accurate, and determine what children know and can do to identify and plan precisely for their next steps in learning 11/07/2018

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 gather information from parents about what children have already achieved when they start at the setting, and keep parents regularly informed about the progress that their children make. 11/07/2018

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 enhance children's understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others  develop self-evaluation, to identify and address weaknesses in knowledge and skills, strengthen teaching and improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not use self-evaluation well enough to identify weaknesses in her practice, which results in requirements not being met. She does not initially work with parents to identify what children know and can do when they first start in her care. This means that she does not have information about how to best tailor the environment or activities to meet children's individual learning needs. However, partnerships with parents are established over time. Parents receive information about their children's activities during their time with the childminder. Parents are happy with the care that their children receive. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of child protection issues. She understands the procedures that she should follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder's observations and assessments of children's progress are not accurate enough to reflect what they know and can do. As a result, children's next steps in learning are not precise enough. Furthermore, she does not complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, to review their progress promptly and identify any gaps in their learning and development. Children do not receive rapid enough support to ensure that gaps in their learning are closing. Nevertheless, the childminder interacts with children in a positive way and joins in with their pretend play. She asks questions to prompt their thinking and introduces new vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to develop an understanding about similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children have limited opportunities to learn about communities beyond their own. However, the childminder helps children to understand right from wrong, and children behave well. The childminder supports children to develop their growing independence. She offers gentle reminders to help children learn the importance of washing their hands before meals and after attending to personal care needs. The childminder provides children with suitable opportunities to develop their physical skills. Children enjoy regular trips to the park, where they practise running, jumping, climbing and balancing.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in assessment and planning mean that children are not challenged effectively to help them make the progress of which they are capable. However, children learn some skills that help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and for starting school. Children are confident talkers. They ask questions, share their thoughts and ideas, and let adults know their needs. Children play independently, choosing resources that interest them. They are learning to recognise shapes. They count as they play and eagerly join in with singing number rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499993 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1053934 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 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 registered in 2016 and lives in Clifton, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers overnight care.

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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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