Childminder EY334441

Inspection date 4 December 2018 Previous inspection date 1 July 2014

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder's risk assessment is not fully effective in minimising potential hazards to children as they play. n The childminder has not fully developed her natural resources to support babies' emerging independence and exploration of the world around them. n The childminder has not explored different ways to enhance her professional development and raise the quality of teaching and children's learning to an even higher level.

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It has the following strengths

n There are warm and secure attachments between the children and the childminder. Babies happily explore and return to the childminder for cuddles when they need reassurance. n The childminder and parents regularly exchange information from the time the child starts. The childminder uses this information to build on children's interests and support the next steps in their learning. She provides ideas for parents to help to continue their child's learning at home. n The childminder carries out regular observations of children in their play. She makes accurate assessments of children's achievements and, overall, plans well to support their good progress. n The childminder maintains detailed records of children to monitor and promote their welfare. For example, she records any existing injuries or accidents that children arrive with.

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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 risk assessments to ensure all potential risks to children are minimised swiftly. 04/01/2019

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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 develop the range of natural materials for babies to support their emerging independence and exploration of the world around them n broaden professional development opportunities to enhance the quality of teaching and children's learning further.

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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 and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living and working on the premises and of the qualifications of the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder's risk assessment is not fully effective. Although the childminder takes action to minimise risks in the environment, she does not always give enough consideration to minimising potential risks when planning children's play activities. The childminder reflects on the service she provides. However, she does not focus on her own professional development effectively enough. Her training needs are not kept updated with current teaching practice to support children to make the best possible progress. The childminder holds informal discussions with her assistant to ensure she is up to date with current legislation. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of procedures she must follow and knows how to respond to any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified and experienced childminder interacts warmly and positively with the children. She knows the children she cares for well. The childminder knows what the children need to learn next in order to narrow any gaps in their learning. She enthusiastically engages with babies and offers plenty of reassurance to them. She sits on the floor with the babies and encourages them to try different textures. The childminder supports their communication and language development well. She repeats words clearly, such as 'snow' and 'ball'. Babies respond and babble. They enjoy exploring the different textures to support their sensory development. Babies enjoy role play. They pick up cups and spoons and share them with the childminder. The childminder records observations of children's play along with photographs in each child's development file. She shares these with parents to bring to life what the children have being playing with.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in the childminder's risk assessment practice have an impact on children's safety. That said, children are happy and settled. They enjoy their time with the childminder and invite her into their play. Children behave well. The childminder is attentive to their individual needs. She places a strong emphasis on supporting their personal routines, such as sleep and meal times. The childminder promotes children's health overall. She takes them to the park for regular time outside in the fresh air and to develop their physical skills. The childminder helps children from a young age to learn to play and interact with others of a similar age. Children spend time at local community play sessions where they develop their social skills and learn to share toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for their eventual move on to school. Babies independently explore their environment. They press buttons for cause and effect. Babies also enjoy music and singing with the childminder and show an interest in books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334441 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10069669 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 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 1 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Blidworth, north Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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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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