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

The childminder does not ensure that Ofsted is provided with the necessary information about all of her assistants. This means that children are cared for by assistants who have not had their suitability verified. Furthermore, adult-to-child ratios are not maintained consistently to help promote children's safety and welfare.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are supported by the childminder to develop their speaking skills. For instance, children listen to and join in singing songs and rhymes. They are asked to choose which song they would like to sing, encouraging them to express their thoughts and views. Children show that they thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's garden. They use resources the childminder offers them to follow their interests. For instance, children are creative and show good hand-eye coordination when they use water, buckets and brushes to clean toy cars. The childminder's assistant helps children to develop their balance and coordination. For example, she plays ball games with them. Children happily say, 'I did it,' when they kick a ball, showing a sense of pride in their achievements. They receive a high five from the childminder's assistant to praise their achievements, helping to raise their self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not consistently adhere to the required adult-to-child ratio requirements. Occasionally, the childminder leaves her assistant to care for all of the early years children when she takes older school-aged children to school. This means that the safety and welfare of the children is not always effectively met. n The childminder has not followed the correct procedure to provide Ofsted with information about all of her assistants. This means that the suitability of some assistants has not been established. These assistants occasionally take an active part in supervising and providing care for children. For example, they are responsible for promoting children's safety and personal care when they go with the childminder to take children swimming. n The childminder plans experiences that support children to progress in their development. This includes planning activities to encourage children's

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concentration and listening skills. For example, she reads stories to children during planned group times. However, occasionally during these times, the childminder does not encourage younger children to take part and to get the most from the learning offered. n Parents say that they value the varied selection of activities and outings the childminder offers their children. This includes taking children pond dipping, puddle jumping and to the library to listen to stories.

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3 May 2023 n The childminder shares information with parents about their children's daily activities and development. This helps to keep them informed of their child's progress. The childminder encourages parents to continue to support their children's learning at home. For example, she talks to them about taking children to toddler groups to help develop their confidence in different social situations. This helps to provide consistency in supporting children's learning. n The childminder implements daily routines that children know and follow. For example, children follow instructions when the childminder asks them to help tidy away toys before they play outdoors. After children finish their lunch, they get a book to look at until their friends finish eating. These daily routines help children to know what is happening throughout the day, supporting them to feel emotionally secure. n Children are supported by the childminder and her assistant to behave

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positively. For example, when children take objects from others, they are given suggestions, such as to ask if they can use it first. Children receive gentle reminders to use good manners and to be polite. n The childminder encourages children to complete tasks by themselves to help them to be prepared for future learning. For example, younger children receive praise from the childminder when they fasten their shoes. Older children wash their hands independently when they have mud on them and before eating, promoting positive hand-hygiene routines.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has failed to ensure that some of her assistants are suitable. She does not ensure that ratio requirements are adhered to at all times. That said, the childminder understands how to identify if a child may be at risk of harm, abuse or being exposed to extreme views. She ensures that her assistants' knowledge of safeguarding is current. The childminder knows where to report any concerns she may have regarding a child's safety. The childminder and all of her assistants hold paediatric first-aid qualifications. This helps to give them the knowledge to treat a child's minor medical incident. The childminder keeps her home secure, helping to stop unfamiliar people from entering and having access to children.

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Due date

ensure ratio requirements are adhered to at all times, including when assistants care for children on their own 04/05/2023

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Due date

3 May 2023 ensure that Ofsted is provided with necessary information to carry out suitability checks on all assistants. 02/06/2023

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should:

n help younger children to take part in and benefit from learning experiences offered during planned group times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421166 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10232912 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 12 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds early years professional status and qualified teacher status and works with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and one of her assistants. She reviewed a sample of documentation. n Written feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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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

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