Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date 6 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

n Children's safety and welfare are significantly compromised. Risk assessment is ineffective. The childminder fails to identify potential dangers that put children at risk of significant harm. High-standing bookshelves are not secured to the wall. Children are exposed to hazardous household cleaning liquids and solutions. n The childminder failed to renew her first-aid certificate for a number of months. During this time, she continued to care for children. She does not maintain a clear record of all accidents. This puts children's safety and welfare at considerable risk. n Assessment of children's learning is weak. The childminder does not monitor children's progress accurately. She fails to assess their stages of development effectively. Ways to involve parents in their children learning have not been fully explored. n The childminder has a poor knowledge of how to support younger children's learning

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This provision is inadequate

and development. This significantly hinders the progress children make, particularly in their communication, language and social development. n The childminder does not plan activities that challenge young children to achieve success in their next stage in learning. She does not use daily routines and plan for children's independent learning or personal development. n Children do not benefit from enough carefully targeted support to help them continually progress well. They struggle to concentrate, make their own decisions and develop their own play ideas.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder follows suitable hygiene procedures to help to support children's health.

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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 that all hazards to children's health and safety are identified and eliminated, with particular regard to the storage of household cleaning fluids and making all accessible bookshelves safe 25/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure a clear, detailed written record of all accidents or incidents is maintained and stored on the premises 25/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement systems to ensure mandatory training is renewed prior to its expiry date, with particular reference to maintaining a paediatric first-aid certificate 25/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve professional knowledge, so that all children can be provided with quality learning and development experiences, particularly in the area of communication and language and social development 25/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use assessment to accurately identify where children are in their development from their starting points and target any gaps in their learning 25/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the interactions with younger children to ensure they are supported to build on their early language skills and helped to develop their own creative ideas 25/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

plan and provide challenging activities that focus on children's most relevant next steps in learning 25/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure parents are kept up to date with their child's progress and work in partnership with them to address children's learning and development needs. 25/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities, 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 is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not have a sufficient regard for the safety and well-being of children. She fails to complete effective risk assessments and to identify hazards that put children at risk of injury. The childminder does not recognise the danger of high, unsteady shelving. She stores hazardous cleaning solutions within children's reach. A written record of all accidents or incidents is not maintained. The childminder does not renew the required mandatory qualification in first aid prior to expiry date. Consequently, children's welfare is not assured. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. She maintains her understanding of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder is not effective in identifying weak areas of her own practice. The training she has completed does not have a positive impact on the quality of her teaching. This means that children

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

do not make the progress they are capable of.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not observe, plan or assess children's learning well enough. She does not identify their stages of development across all areas of their learning from their starting points. The activities she plans are not linked to children's interests or gaps in their learning. Although the childminder interacts with children, these interactions focus on teaching very young children numbers, colours and counting. This is not appropriate to their level of development, and means the childminder misses crucial opportunities to help children build on their early language skills. Outside, the childminder watches over children as they explore. However, she does not introduce new games or inspire children's active learning. Children who begin to play imaginatively are not well supported. During these activities, the childminder places all her focus on encouraging children to share, rather than supporting them to further develop their creative ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

This poor interaction has a negative impact on children's play experiences, limiting their engagement in learning. Children show some curiosity and eagerness to explore their environment. They have opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as riding on wheeled toys and kicking balls outside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management significantly compromise children's safety and well-being. Poor teaching and assessment mean that a large majority of activities do not maintain children's interest or challenge them adequately. The childminder does not consider how to plan support, particularly for children's social and emotional development. She does not gain an understanding of children's interests or support them to become confident about their learning. Parents are not actively involved in their children's ongoing development. The childminder does not ensure all aspects of children's learning, both in the setting and at home, are discussed. Children are generally happy and form appropriate attachments with the childminder. They behave well. Children who are upset or tired are appropriately comforted. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and offers drinks regularly to support their physical health.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make the progress they are capable of because teaching does not focus on their individual needs and next steps. Some children are working below the typical range of development for their age, particularly in their speaking, understanding and listening skills. Not enough focus is placed on helping these children to catch up with their peers. Children lack enthusiasm to engage in their learning and struggle to maintain their attention. They do not learn to persist well when completing tasks. Consequently, gaps in children's learning are not closing quickly enough. Children are not well prepared with the skills they require for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543091 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10090330 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bulwell, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 6am to 10pm, seven days a week, except for family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care.

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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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