Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 5 February 2019 Previous inspection date 29 April 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 The childminder has a poor understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. Children's safety, welfare and learning are significantly compromised. n The childminder does not have an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding guidance and legislation, such as how to identify signs that suggest children and their families are potentially at risk from extreme views and ideas. n The childminder is not clear about the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation being made against herself or other household members. n The childminder has not identified and acted promptly to eliminate all risks and potential hazards that jeopardise children's safety. n The childminder has not provided the necessary information to Ofsted to enable the required checks to be carried out on all household members. n The childminder does not record accurate hours of attendance for children who attend.

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not carry out progress checks for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder has not developed robust systems to assess children's starting points in learning. n The childminder does not carry out regular or accurate assessments of children's skills and learning. She does not plan challenging activities and identify any gaps in children's development.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder provides a welcoming environment. Children are happy and settled in her home. They have a clear sense of belonging. n Children confidently access the resources on offer and are learning to share, take turns and consider the needs of others.

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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 a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop an up-to-date knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

understand the procedures to follow should an allegation be made, in particular, increase knowledge in relation to the role of the local authority designated officer 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

inform Ofsted of people living on the premises and provide information to enable all suitability checks to be carried out 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement effective risk assessments to ensure any potential hazards are identified and eliminated, particularly in relation to children climbing on furniture 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep an accurate record of children's hours of attendance 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

gather precise information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start, to accurately establish children's starting points on entry 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use the information gained from observations and assessments to ensure that activities are sufficiently challenging and are based on children's next steps in learning, to support them to make the best possible progress 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during 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 spoke to childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not keep her skills and knowledge up to date. As a result, there are breaches of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register requirements. Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder lacks knowledge of current safeguarding matters, including being alert to signs that children may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas. In addition, she does not understand safeguarding procedures in relation to who to notify if an allegation is made against herself or other household members. The childminder has not informed Ofsted of some of the people living on the premises, to enable all of the required suitability checks to be completed. This puts children at risk. Furthermore, the childminder is not routinely recording children's daily attendance. Therefore, children's safety is compromised.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not identify starting points for children. Furthermore, she does not make routine assessments of children's development. As a result, the childminder does not plan well enough to meet children's individual learning needs. In addition, the childminder does not review children's progress as required between age two and three years. This means that she cannot easily identify when children are at risk of falling behind in their development. However, the childminder provides a range of activities to cover the key areas of learning and development. Children play imaginatively together as they build using construction toys. The childminder interacts with them in a positive way as they play. She asks questions to prompt their thinking and introduces new vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not help children to understand the importance of some safety issues. For example, when children stand on chairs, she does not explain to them that this puts them at risk of injury. This means that children are not learning to assess risk for themselves and keep themselves safe. However, children enjoy the childminder's company and are settled and comfortable in her care. They respond well to her warm, friendly manner and understand the routines in her home. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active and they follow thorough hygiene routines. Children learn that they need to wash their hands after using the bathroom and before meals and snacks.

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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 for learning. They do not acquire all of the skills they need to prepare them well for their future learning. Despite this, older children count and use numbers in their play. They confidently match and sort objects by colour. Younger children enjoy looking at books, listening to stories told by older children. Children of all ages enjoy playing musical instruments and exploring the different sounds they make, and enthusiastically sing nursery rhymes as they play music.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252821 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10065361 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 29 April 2016

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The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in Rainworth, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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