Childminder EY451496

Inspection date 14 May 2019 Previous inspection date 5 November 2014

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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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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not make accurate observations and assessments of children's learning and development. In addition, she does not use the information well enough to identify appropriate next steps in children's learning. n The childminder does not plan or adapt activities according to the child's individual learning needs, to offer sufficient challenge for them to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder does not have a targeted programme of professional development in place to help raise the quality of her teaching. n The childminder does not share enough detailed information with parents about their children's starting points and next steps in learning.

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It has the following strengths

n Children are settled. They have good bonds with the childminder and are comfortable in her home. The childminder is caring and warm. She is sensitive to children's individual routines, so they benefit from the care they need. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about keeping themselves safe. Children show they understand how to use the large play equipment safely. For example, they hold the rail when climbing the steps to the slide. n The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of the environment children use to help keep them safe and secure.

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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 that observations and assessments of children's learning and development are accurate and are used effectively to identify appropriate next steps in children's development 19/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that activities are planned and adapted according to the child's individual learning needs, to offer sufficient challenge for them to make good progress in their learning 19/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

enhance professional development and focus more sharply on ways to develop teaching practice 19/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the systems for sharing information with parents to support continuity in children's learning. 19/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children and the childminder in the childminder's home. She observed activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the learning that was taking place with the childminder. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding and first aid. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector reviewed documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies. She checked evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has completed mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. However, she has not taken any opportunities for further training and professional development to improve the quality of her teaching. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has kept her safeguarding training up to date and continually refreshes her knowledge in this area. She has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of possible child abuse and knows how to identify and report any concerns. This helps to keep children safe from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has a basic understanding of how to promote children's learning and development as they play. She generally follows children's interests. However, the childminder is not making accurate observations and assessments of children's development. She does not consistently use what she knows about children to plan activities that provide appropriate challenge and help them to make the best possible progress. For example, children are not able to maintain their attention within activities as the childminder does not focus her support where they need it most. The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about the children's learning on entry to plan for their development from the outset. She does not have effective systems in place to share information consistently with parents about the progress children make to ensure there is continuity of support. The childminder provides a welcoming environment

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

and children have opportunities to choose what they want to play with. Generally, the childminder interacts well with the children and introduces them to new vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Due to weaknesses in the childminder's teaching, there are occasions when children lose interest in the resources provided and struggle to become fully engaged in learning. The childminder promotes children's health and welfare in a range of ways. She provides opportunities for exercise and fresh air as children play safely in the well-resourced garden. The childminder promotes good manners and being kind. Children learn about health and hygiene as they wash their hands when they come in from outside and before eating. Children learn to behave well. They follow the childminder's instructions and keenly help with small tasks, such as collecting the post when they hear it arrive.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Not all children make the best possible progress due to the weaknesses in teaching. Children do not show good enough levels of concentration in their play. That said, children are developing some of the skills they need in preparation for school. Children develop their communication and language skills well. They listen to the childminder and express their wants and needs in a range of ways. Younger children sing songs and enjoy stories. Older children repeat familiar phrases in popular tales and predict what is coming next. Children count by rote as they build towers with bricks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451496 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10104257 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 5 November 2014

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The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield. The childminder operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm, except 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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