Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

Children's welfare and safety are not supported. The childminder has poor knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and the 'Prevent' duty guidance. Furthermore, the childminder is unable to provide evidence that she holds an up-to-date paediatric first-aid qualification.

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The provision is inadequate

Children benefit from the good parent partnerships the childminder has developed. Parents' feedback about the service the childminder provides is very positive. Parents regularly look at their children's records and discuss children's next steps in learning with the childminder. Parents say they value the unique flexibility the childminder offers their family.

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The provision is inadequate

Children demonstrate that they feel happy and secure in the childminder's home. They build strong attachments with the childminder, who is sensitive to their individual needs. She quickly recognises when young children need to sleep or rest. Children behave well. The childminder has high expectations of how children react to each other. Children respond positively when the childminder teaches them to respect each other and to share and take turns. They relish being praised for their efforts. Children thoroughly enjoy learning and are confident to play alone or equally to welcome the childminder's interaction in their play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not kept her knowledge of safeguarding procedures up to date. Although she does know the types of abuse, she does not know which authority must be contacted if a child is at immediate risk of abuse. The childminder does not have a knowledge of the 'Prevent Duty guidance for England and Wales 2015'. This means children's safety and welfare are compromised. n The childminder is a positive role model and promotes good behaviour. She is gentle and patient in her approach. She encourages children to be independent and confident, while also teaching them what is right and wrong. n The childminder places children's safety and welfare at risk. At the time of the inspection she was unable to prove that she has an up-to-date first-aid qualification. n The childminder knows children well and provides activities that engage them in learning across all the areas of the curriculum. She has developed her

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need to do better?

observation and assessment system since the last inspection. The childminder now has a clearer vision of what children can already do and she can identify meaningful next steps in learning. n The childminder makes sure children have regular opportunities to develop their physical and social skills. She introduces children to the local community and

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need to do better?

3 February 2020 environment around them. For instance, children broaden their experiences on visits to the local park, the library and various toddler groups. This gives them the opportunity to socialise with adults and other children beyond those they meet at home. n The childminder teaches communication and language well. She constantly names objects and repeats words when talking to young children. They copy her, and the childminder adds new words, for example 'circle, yellow circle'. This contributes well to young children's developing speech. n The childminder focuses well on children's literacy development. She encourages them to sit and listen to stories. Children clearly enjoy listening to books. They point to pictures and repeat words after the childminder. n The childminder encourages children to practise and extend their physical abilities. For example, children propel themselves in wheeled vehicles. They

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need to do better?

negotiate steps with careful supervision from the childminder. This helps to develop their coordination skills. n The childminder models how to use glue sticks and provides children with time to try for themselves. This helps to develop good small-muscle skills and hand- to-eye coordination. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing, naming shapes and colours. Furthermore, she allows them freedom to create their own artistic pictures. n The childminder has not accessed any recent professional development opportunities to improve her teaching further. Furthermore, she has failed to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date to fully safeguard children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is not assured. The childminder has a poor understanding of the policies and procedures surrounding child protection. For example, she does not know who to contact should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder does not have a suitable safeguarding policy and procedure in place. Furthermore, she is not fully confident about wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. However, the childminder's home and garden are safe for children to access. The childminder completes effective risk assessments and supervises the children well. This helps to keep them safe in the environment.

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Due date

3 February 2020 gain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures so that appropriate and prompt action is taken when signs of possible abuse and neglect are identified 06/03/2020

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Due date

gain a secure understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015' 06/03/2020

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Due date

keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children 06/03/2020

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Due date

provide evidence that a current paediatric first-aid qualification has been achieved. 06/03/2020

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should:

n extend the use of training opportunities to strengthen knowledge and interaction skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375416 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10074126 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 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Awsworth, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector 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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Inspection activities

3 February 2020 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 February 2020 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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