Childminder EY275049

Inspection date 14 September 2018 Previous inspection date 21 September 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 children's achievements clearly, 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 does not focus her professional development precisely enough to raise the quality of teaching 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 The childminder is caring and positive with the children. She is attentive to their care needs and offers them affection and support when they need it. This contributes towards children developing good self-esteem and emotional security. n Children behave well. They are developing respect for others and gaining the ability to manage their own feelings and behaviour. n Children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder regularly risk assesses her home to help her identify and minimise any potential risks to children.

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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. 28/09/2018

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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 share what they know regularly about their children's learning at home 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 reflect enough on her practice or the quality of teaching. Consequently, weaknesses are not clearly identified and effective plans are not in place to address them fully. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible child abuse. She keeps her knowledge of child protection up to date through regular training and knows whom to contact should she be concerned about a child's welfare.

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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. This means that any emerging gaps in children's learning are not identified and addressed as quickly as possible. Activities planned by the childminder are not always purposefully linked to what children need to learn next. Despite this, children have fun and are eager to join in activities. They have access to a wide range of resources, which they select to support their role-play ideas. For example, they imitate their own experiences as they pretend to be doctors and care for their sick dolls. The childminder follows children's lead as they play. She supports younger children's vocabulary well. Successful strategies are used, such as modelling first words and simple sentences for children.

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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. Nevertheless, the childminder welcomes children into her friendly home environment. Children demonstrate that they have built emotional attachments with the childminder as they leave their parents with ease. The childminder organises her playroom space effectively to ensure children can make independent choices about their play. Good levels of care are provided and children are supervised well at all times. They learn the importance of healthy lifestyles and sit at the table with their friends to eat their healthy meals and snacks. Children extend their physical skills as they participate in regular outings in the local community.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not consistently benefit from enough targeted support to help them continually progress well. However, children move around the playroom confidently, extending their physical skills. They begin to solve simple problems, make links in their learning and start to think of their own ideas. Children enjoy listening to stories. They point to pictures that interest them, making comments and asking simple questions to find out more information. 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 EY275049 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10065240 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Silverdale, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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