Childminder in Mansfield

Childminder report 70 Bagshaw Street, Pleasley, MANSFIELD, Nottinghamshire NG19 7SB

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Inspection date 15 October 2018 Previous inspection date 27 April 2018

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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 quality of teaching is inconsistent and, as a result, learning opportunities are occasionally missed or are lacking in sufficient challenge for children to make good progress. n The childminder does not use her observations well enough to accurately assess children's current stage of development. Consequently, she does not plan activities that consistently build on what children already know and can do to help them make good progress. n Self-evaluation is not effective. The childminder does not identify all weaknesses in her practice or ways to overcome these to improve outcomes for children. n The childminder does not find out as much as possible from parents about what children already know and can do when they first join the setting.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder has taken steps to address a significant issue identified at the last inspection. She has improved her knowledge of wider safeguarding concerns and the procedures she must follow to protect children from harm. n Children form close attachments to the childminder, who is kind, calm and caring. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has clear and consistent rules and routines in place. Children are confident, polite and use good manners.

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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 raise the quality of teaching so that children receive consistently challenging and purposeful learning opportunities in every aspect of their learning 30/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use the information gained from observations to accurately identify children's stage of development and plan appropriate next steps for every child so that they are supported in making the best possible progress in all areas of learning. 30/11/2018

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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 make effective use of self-evaluation to help identify and address all weaknesses in practice and improve outcomes for children n strengthen information gathered from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first join the setting.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has improved her knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe by updating her safeguarding training. The childminder knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child in her care. However, the childminder has not yet precisely identified effective ways to address weaknesses in her practice to help children to make the best possible progress. Her home is effectively risk assessed to ensure that children play and explore in a safe and secure environment. For example, she explains to older children that small toys are a potential choking hazard for the younger babies attending.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder is experienced and provides some activities that interest children and observes children as they play. However, she does not fully use this information to accurately assess children's progress and to plan for their individual next steps. The childminder's teaching is not consistent enough to challenge children's learning. For example, children freely access the resources but opportunities are missed to extend their thinking and learning. The childminder shares information with parents about what children have been doing and their care needs. However, she does not gather enough information from parents about their child's learning and development when they first start with her. Nevertheless, the childminder is warm and caring towards children. She sits alongside them and joins in with their play, providing new words to build on their language. She models good vocabulary and provides children with opportunities to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

develop their understanding of naming words. Children develop confidence in choosing their own play activities. For example, they build towers with bricks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses identified in leadership and management, and ineffective assessment of children's progress, have an impact on how well children achieve. However, the atmosphere is welcoming and children have established secure relationships with the childminder. The childminder provides some toys and resources for children to explore. She listens to children and allows them to make decisions and have choices. This supports children's self-esteem and they feel valued. Children develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles and practise positive hygiene routines and healthy eating. The childminder suitably educates children with age-appropriate rules in her home. Children know to share toys and the childminder promotes positive behaviour well.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weakness in the childminder's teaching and assessment means that children do not make enough progress. Nevertheless, children gain some skills required for future learning and the eventual move on to school. For example, they enjoy looking at books and name animals and their young. Children develop their independence skills. For example, they use the toilet independently. Children gain an understanding of healthy lifestyles and they are taught about the importance of washing their hands.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376917 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10077368 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 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 27 April 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Pleasley, Mansfield. She operates all year round from 6.30am until 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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