Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 21 August 2018 Previous inspection date 13 August 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 effectively assess children's learning and development to plan for the next steps in their learning. This limits the progress children make from their starting points. n The childminder has not explored all ways to engage in professional development opportunities to focus more precisely on helping her further develop children's learning to a higher level. n The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to identify weaknesses in practice or take steps to address them. n The childminder has not fully explored ways to engage parents in their children's learning.

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It has the following strengths

n Children have a suitable understanding of the expectations for behaviour. For example, they follow clear boundaries and behave well. They learn to value and respect others. n Children develop close relationships with the childminder and show they are settled and secure in her care. They move around freely and access resources independently to help extend their own learning. n The childminder encourages children to eat healthily and promotes good hygiene at all times. She teaches children to manage their personal care needs, supporting and guiding them where necessary. The childminder encourages children to be active.

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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 improve the use of observations and assessments to identify gaps in children's progress, and to monitor and plan for children's next steps in learning effectively. 04/09/2018

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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 extend the current planned professional development opportunities to help develop knowledge and raise children's attainments to the highest possible level n develop self-evaluation processes to identify all areas for development accurately to help raise the quality of the provision further n improve communication and information sharing with parents to engage them more in their child's learning and development in the setting and at home.

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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 outdoors, 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.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a suitable awareness of the signs and symptoms that might give her concerns about children's welfare. She understands the procedures for reporting such concerns. The childminder has not explored all training or professional development opportunities to help her focus more precisely on developing and challenging children's experiences. The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to ensure that she continually meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage. The childminder has addressed the recommendation's raised at her last inspection. For example, she has increased her books and toys to help extend children's understanding of different cultures and beliefs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder understands the importance of providing enjoyable activities that interest children. She knows the children well and provides toys that she knows they will enjoy. This helps to excite children in their play and learning. For example, children enjoy playing together and chasing balloons around the garden. The childminder models language well and children, generally, remain engaged. She has some understanding of how children progress. However, she is not effectively using her observations of children's learning to identify what they need to learn next and to plan activities that build on what they already know. The childminder uses her teaching skills in a purposeful way during activities. For example, during a play-dough activity, she asks children questions and gives them plenty of time to think and respond.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder is a calm and positive role model who regularly praises children's efforts and achievements. Children visit local groups and activity centres. This helps to develop their understanding of the wider world and promotes their social skills. The childminder gathers sufficient information from parents so that she can meet children's care needs and routines. However, she shares less information about children's development and progress, which means she is not fully engaging parents in their child's learning.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in teaching and planning mean the childminder does not support children well enough to make the best possible progress in their learning. However, children confidently count and recognise numbers. They solve problems as they work out how to fix the train track together. Children show control in their movements, such as when they use the crayons to make marks as they draw. They develop some skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252570 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10065259 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 10 Date of previous inspection 13 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Arnold, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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