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 safety is compromised. The childminder has failed to let Ofsted know an adult has moved into her house. Despite this, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is in place for this individual. Children benefit from the childminder's ability to care for them like her own children. Babies are happy and settled in the calm and homely setting. They safely and confidently explore their surroundings and independently access toys from low-level boxes. There is lots of room for them to crawl safely and pull themselves up to standing using furniture.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and continuously supports their self-confidence. Children's achievements are recognised, which helps to raise their self-esteem and communication development. For example, the childminder praises babies when they say 'bye' and wave their hands. She repeats the word and action to consolidate their learning and shares this achievement with their parents. Older children arrive from nursery and straight away demonstrate kindness and consideration to babies. For example, they stroke their friend's back and kiss the top of their head. Children behave well and follow clear routines before lunch. Children's individual needs are met swiftly by the childminder. For example, when they are tired and hungry, she responds kindly and sensitively to their personal needs.

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need to do better?

n Children's safety is not assured. The childminder has not provided the necessary information required for Ofsted to complete suitability checks on her husband. However, overall, she is organised. The childminder implements effective policies and procedures to ensure the smooth running of her provision. For example, she has followed the correct procedure to employ her daughter as an assistant. n The childminder reflects on her practice and demonstrates a commitment to make ongoing improvements. Since the last inspection, she has enhanced opportunities for children to explore and investigate outdoors, improving outcomes for children. n The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children to check their progress and to identify the next steps in their learning. This helps her recognise and address any possible gaps in their development. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points.

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n The childminder recognises when babies show an interest in toys. She supports their curiosity by showing them what the toys do. For example, she spins a windmill, squeaks a toy or shows babies themselves in a mirror. In turn, this gives babies the confidence to explore independently. They turn the pages of books and press buttons on a toy to make lights and sounds. n The childminder is very nurturing and caring. Babies have strong attachments to

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11 February 2020 her; they smile and approach her if they need a cuddle. Babies enjoy sitting and playing alongside the older children, watching what they do. n The childminder ensures that children's learning builds well on what they already know and can do. She provides them with opportunities that will help them as they move through life. For example, children visit playgroups, parks and the local country park, which helps them to develop their social and physical skills. n The childminder names the shapes as she supports babies to post shapes into a box. Furthermore, she suggests, 'Shall we count them?' and counts one to six. Mathematical language is weaved into everyday play. This early introduction to shapes and numbers supports their mathematical development. n Parents have nothing but praise for the childminder. They comment on the good progress their children make in her care. They commend the childminder for

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becoming a friend to their family as well as offering childcare. However, the childminder does not always share enough information with parents to help them be more involved with their children's learning at home. n The childminder communicates very well with other early years settings that the children also attend. She shares information to complement what children do in the nursery. This helps to promote good continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder completes all mandatory training and she does some research on certain topics, such as female genital mutilation and 'Prevent' duty. However, she does not fully focus her professional development in order to raise the quality of education even higher.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is not fully assured. The childminder has not informed Ofsted of changes to the people who live at her house so they can carry out the relevant suitability checks. Despite this, she understands her responsibilities in relation to child protection issues. The childminder knows how to escalate any child protection concerns to the relevant professionals, to help keep children safe. She makes sure that her house is secure during minding hours so that children cannot leave unsupervised and any unwanted visitors cannot gain access.

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Due date

ensure that information about household members is shared with Ofsted to enable suitability checks to be carried out. 14/03/2020

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should:

n explore a range of professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of education to a higher level n provide more information and guidance for parents to engage in supporting children's learning and development at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304143 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10073510 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 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 6 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Mapperley, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. Occasionally, she works with her daughter as an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors, 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 and discussed the impact this has on children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed 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

11 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

11 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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