Childminder in Nottingham

Childminder report 11 Fenton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG5 1LY

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Inspection date 12 September 2018 Previous inspection date 22 July 2015

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

n The childminder does not use assessment effectively to track all children's achievements clearly enough to recognise what progress has been made and to identify any gaps in their learning or to plan for their next steps. n The childminder does not encourage parents to share what they know about their children's learning at home to provide a full picture of their levels of achievement. n The childminder has not established fully effective partnership working with other providers to help promote a more collaborative approach to children's learning. n The childminder's professional development is not effectively focused on raising practice to the highest level. She does not evaluate her setting or review her practice to strengthen her teaching and promote continuous improvement.

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It has the following strengths

n Children develop a strong emotional attachment with the childminder and are happy and content in her care. The childminder is calm and caring and children relate well to her. n Children benefit from an accessible learning environment, filled with a wide selection of good-quality resources. They learn to be confident in making choices and decisions about their play and to become more independent in helping themselves.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date make effective use of assessment to track children's progress to recognise and close any gaps in their learning and to plan accurately for their next steps. 26/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n strengthen the arrangements for parents to regularly share what they know about their children's learning at home n improve partnerships with other settings children also attend and develop a two-way flow of information to help build on children's learning elsewhere n enhance professional development, so that it helps to strengthen teaching and evaluate practice, to promote continuous improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n 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. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not effectively evaluate her provision. She has not fully reviewed her practice or prioritised her own ongoing professional development. In particular, there are no plans that identify what she needs to do next to enhance her teaching skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and her policies are in accordance with local authority guidance. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe at all times. She regularly reviews the risk assessments of indoor and outdoor environments. She keeps consistent supervision of children at all times.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children while they play and generally links her observations to the areas of learning. However, she does not use the information well enough to assess or monitor the progress children are making, to ensure gaps in their learning are accurately identified or to plan for their next steps. The childminder provides a variety of toys, resources and equipment to help support children's learning. She uses a range of appropriate teaching strategies in her interactions with the children. For example, during a planned activity using play dough, she encourages children to use small tools and explore textures. The childminder provides an ongoing commentary during children's play and engages them in conversations. This helps support the development of young children's good communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not gather valuable information from parents about what their children are learning at home. Furthermore, she has not established fully effective partnerships with staff at other settings children attend. This means she is not always able to build on the learning that takes place outside of her care. However, the childminder is a positive role model for children. She encourages the use of good manners and behaviour. Children demonstrate good levels of self-confidence, initiate conversations and include others in their play. They are motivated learners, explore their own ideas and select and use toys and resources independently. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene practices and a healthy lifestyle, such as being physically active.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not making enough progress as teaching is not yet good enough to ensure that all children are being highly supported to reach their full potential. However, toddlers are actively exploring their environment and learning to say first words. Children of all ages develop secure physical skills. For example, they enjoy trips to the park, moving to music and visiting local soft play areas. They enjoy carrying out tasks for themselves and are developing confidence in new and social situations. Consequently, children do gain some of the basic skills they need to be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254861 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10065235 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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