Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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:

 Professional development does not focus on raising the quality of the provision and improving outcomes for children. The childminder's knowledge of how to identify children who are at risk from extreme views and behaviour is not strong.  Although the childminder makes accurate assessments of children's development, she does not make the best use of information from her observations of children to identify and plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder does not provide parents with the required information for the progress check for children aged between two and three years. It does not accurately identify the children's strengths or any gaps in their development.  The childminder does not have a written complaints policy and procedure.  Self-evaluation is not rigorous enough to drive improvements and ensure any training needs are identified. It is not focused consistently on improving outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a warm, nurturing personality and children form secure attachments to her. She is attentive to their individual care needs and routines.  The childminder forms positive relationships with parents and regularly shares information with them. Parents speak warmly about the childminder and the welcoming and caring environment that she provides.  Children begin to develop an understanding of what contributes to a healthy lifestyle. They are encouraged to wash their hands before eating.

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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

 develop a secure understanding of the Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015 25/06/2018

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 ensure that information from observations is used more accurately to plan challenging and enjoyable learning experiences so that children make good progress 27/06/2018

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 ensure a progress check for children aged between two and three years is completed, and parents are provided with a short written summary, highlighting their children's strengths and any areas where their development is less than expected 29/06/2018

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 ensure a written procedure is in place for dealing with any complaints and concerns from parents, and keep a record of these and their outcome. 25/06/2018

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

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 strengthen the use of self-evaluation to identify training needs and make improvements that will help to raise the quality of teaching and outcomes for children.

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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 outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder during a planned adult-led activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents expressed in the childminder's own survey and in letters read during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not focused her professional development on improving the outcomes for children. She has not kept up to date with changes in legislation. As a result, she does not have a suitable understanding of how to prevent children and families from being drawn into terrorism. However, the childminder has a clear understanding of the categories of abuse and neglect. She understands the procedures to follow should she need to make a referral. Safeguarding is effective. Children are safe in her care. The childminder has started to undertake self-evaluation. She asks for parents' feedback and children's views through questionnaires. However, her plans for improvement lack the rigour needed to check the impact of teaching and ensure that learning and development requirements are met consistently. Consequently, weaknesses in practice are not always identified and addressed.

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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 is not yet skilled in using information gained from her assessments to identify precise next steps in children's individual learning. Children are not consistently provided with activities that challenge and inspire them to build further on what they already know and can do. Furthermore, the childminder lacks an understanding of the information that is needed for the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. However, the childminder interacts with children and joins in with their play. Children enjoy playing alongside the childminder in a variety of activities, such as exploring the sand. They show good concentration skills as they engage with the different resources provided. The childminder promotes some early mathematical skills, such as counting and recognising colours as she plays alongside the children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in teaching mean that children's personal development is not always best supported. However, the childminder knows children very well. She obtains information from parents about children's needs, routines and preferences before children start. This helps her to meet children's care needs well and ensure that they are emotionally secure. The childminder provides opportunities for children to make choices. For example, she responds positively to their request to play outside. Children's behaviour is positive. The childminder encourages children to use good manners, share and take turns during activities. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise as they spend time within the local community. They visit soft-play centres, parks and different playgroups.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not yet consistently supported well enough to become highly successful learners. However, they are making some progress in their development. They show positive attitudes to learning and are developing some skills that will help them in their future learning. For example, they develop early literacy skills and enjoy reading books with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500891 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1053558 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 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 Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm on 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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