Childminder EY543853

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder does not keep a suitable record of children's attendance or the required personal information about each child in her care. Furthermore, she does not have a written procedure to follow if a parent wishes to make a complaint. However, children are very happy and settled. Young children have very warm and trusting relationships with the childminder and go to sleep in her arms. This demonstrates that they feel safe in the environment. The childminder is keen to provide an inclusive provision. However, she does not teach children about what makes them unique and individual.

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The provision requires improvement

Children know when they have done well as the childminder praises their achievements. For example, younger children use the baby walkers to navigate around the play area. Their happy faces glow with pride as they are praised for this. This gives children a positive attitude to learning. The childminder has high expectations of what younger children can achieve. For example, they are able to make their own choices from the planned activities and resources. However, for the older children expectations are not so high. For example, the resources for these children are very limited and do not cover all areas of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not maintain records required for the safe and efficient management of the setting. For example, she does not maintain a record of children's attendance. Neither, does she seek specific information about who has parental responsibility for each child. The childminder does not have a written complaints procedure for parents to follow should they wish to raise a concern about her practice. These are breaches of requirements. n The childminder accurately assesses children's progress. She identifies children's next steps in learning and plans effectively to meet their needs. As the childminder plays with children, she encourages their next steps in learning. For example, she supports younger children with their walking. Younger children enjoy books. As songs are played, children move their bodies to the beat of the music. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and provides a

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curriculum which helps them to make good progress. Overall, she supports children's communication and language skills well. She models language clearly and provides good opportunities for children to hear new words. For the younger children, she provides a running dialogue as they play so they are hearing words all the time. n The childminder helps younger children learn about shapes as they play with the shape sorter. She helps children fit the correct shape into the relevant hole. This help with their early mathematical development.

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need to do better?

3 October 2019 n The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, the younger children feed themselves with finger food. They concentrate well as they play, pressing the buttons on interactive toys and noticing the different sounds that are made. n The childminder supports children to feel secure within her home. Children are confident with adults who are new to them. They willingly interact and play with the adults. n The childminder provides a welcoming and safe environment for children. She strives to develop the quality of care and learning, and takes part in regular training opportunities. n The childminder works effectively with parents. She keeps them informed of their child's progress and shares ideas to promote learning at home. n The childminder completes appropriate risk assessments which identify and minimise hazards that children may encounter in the premises. She changes

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children's nappies regularly and provides hygienic facilities. n The childminder's curriculum is consistently planned to build on what children know and can do. The childminder supports children to develop their knowledge and skills for their future learning. However, the lack resources for the older children means that they cannot make independent choices and follow their interests in play. n Although the childminder is inclusive and can speak to certain children in their home language, she fails to teach children about the wider society and the community that they live in.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has undertaken suitable training to enhance her understanding of the wider safeguarding issues. She is fully aware of the signs that may suggest children and their families are potentially at risk from extreme views and ideas. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against herself or family member living in the household. She maintains a relevant first-aid qualification. This enables her to respond appropriately in the event of an accident or emergency.

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Due date

3 October 2019 ensure a daily record is maintained of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 23/10/2019

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Due date

ensure that who has parental responsibility is recorded for each child 23/10/2019

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Due date

ensure there is a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email. 23/10/2019

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should:

n ensure children have experiences that help them to learn that they have similarities and differences that connect them to, and distinguish them from others n provide more opportunities for older children to follow their interests in play and support their development in all areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543853 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10091453 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 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Lenton, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed with the inspector what she wants children to learn and why. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and evaluated the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed 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 looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

3 October 2019 3 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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