Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date 1 October 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 regularly assess children's level of development. Therefore, she is not able to effectively plan for their ongoing development or identify and close any gaps in their learning. n The childminder does not always make the most of good relationships with parents to encourage them to share what they know about their child's development and to support them in extending their child's learning at home. n The provider does not pay enough attention to her professional development to raise the quality of practice to a higher 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 The childminder supports children's emotional understanding and good behaviour. She encourages them to talk about, and consider, their own and others feelings. n Children's safety and well-being are promoted. The childminder successfully uses a range of documents, policies and procedures to support her safeguarding practice.

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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 ensure that assessments of children's progress are frequently undertaken and the information is used to accurately identify and plan each child's ongoing next steps in learning. 15/10/2018

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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 strategies used to encourage parents to share what they know about their child's development and support them in extending their child's learning at home n enhance professional development so that it helps to strengthen teaching and evaluate practice, in order 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 promote her own professional development effectively enough. Consequently, her training needs are not identified or addressed. This does not help her to keep updated with current childcare practice or develop her understanding of how to promote children's good progress. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder provides a safe environment for children. She keeps her knowledge of child protection up to date through regular training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder carries out observations of children's learning. However, she does not accurately assess their abilities. Therefore, she is not able to plan challenging activities that take account of children's next steps in learning. In addition, the childminder does not help parents effectively enough to guide their child's learning at home. Nevertheless, children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. Overall, they gain some of the key skills needed to support future learning. The childminder helps to promote children's communication skills. She talks to the children about what they can see, and continually reinforces their growing vocabulary to describe the activities they take part in. Children readily engage in a range of imaginative games and activities. The childminder provides some materials that promote children's creativity. With encouragement, they use glue sticks and materials to create their own pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not gather enough valuable information from parents about what their children are learning at home. 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

Weaknesses in teaching mean that some children are not supported effectively to make good progress in all areas of learning. Nevertheless, children develop the basic skills needed to be ready for school. They enjoy carrying out simple tasks for themselves and are developing confidence in new and social situations. Children explore their environment and are starting to manage their own care needs. They are inquisitive and engage well in activities, showing increasing concentration. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder and understand simple questions and instructions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286168 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10065241 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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