Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/09/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children develop an extremely positive bond with the childminder who gives children a lot of her time and attention. This effectively promotes their personal, social and emotional development  Toddlers enjoy a lot of exploring and playing with the childminder, who is very in tune with their learning needs. Purposeful interactions by the childminder such as singing favourite rhymes together, enables children's knowledge and skills to be consistently built upon  The childminder has an accurate assessment and planning system in place to promote children's good progress towards the early learning goals  The childminder builds good relationships with parents, with lots of two-way information sharing, which contributes effectively to children's developmental progress

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It is not yet outstanding because

 This is a new setting and the system for self-evaluation is not long established. It does not show how improvement plans will impact on children's learning and development  Children who enjoy active play and learning in the garden are not given sufficient time and opportunity to do this. Toys and resources are not organised in a way that promotes personal independence.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 One child present during the inspection.  Parents not interviewed as part of the process.

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Inspection activities

 Documents inspected in relation to new EYFS regulations and guidance, although kept to a minimum.

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Inspection activities

 Discussions with the child and the childminder and observation of the practice throughout the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and two school-aged children in Crawley, West Sussex. The whole of the home is used for childminding and bathroom facilities are available on the ground and first floor. There is a enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder's home is situated within walking distance of local shops and schools. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. At present, the childminder has one child on roll in early years age group.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 arrange flexible indoor and out play space and resources which further promote personal independence and investigation

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 strengthen the methods to drive improvement through rigorous self-evaluation and well-targeted action plans with emphasis on children's learning and development.

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who attend

Children are supported well to develop their communication skills because the childminder interacts effectively with them, which promotes understanding and speaking. For example, toddlers have a close cuddle with the childminder and look out the window together; they gaze to the sky and say 'birdies'. The childminder models sentences and says 'no birdies today'. Later when children say it again the childminder encourages them to look for other animals and creatures; they find and talk about a spider on the window. By the consistent talk and responses, toddlers are rapidly building up their vocabulary and starting to string words together. Together they have fun exploring and playing with the toys available, although they are not all organised in a way that fully supports personal independence. The childminder is careful to allow the children to take the lead in the play and gives sensitive support when needed. For example, they spend a long time with the jewellery

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who attend

bag, taking the necklaces and bracelets in and out, putting them on and off themselves and the childminder. They attempt to zip the bag, developing their small muscle skills and learn new words such as 'empty' from the childminder, and to match and name colours. This effectively promotes their mathematical development. They are inquisitive about the visitor's computer so the childminder encourages them to use the toy computer. Children know that when they push the on /off button it will make a noise; they are given good support to open and shut the computer, which they repeatedly do to acquire new skills. Children are keen and well motivated in all their play and learning activities; they consistently look to their familiar adult for guidance and support which they instantly receive. The childminder introduces favourite rhymes during play and routines. For example, after snack time toddlers happily and enthusiastically join in words and actions

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who attend

to 'wind the bobbin up'. Overall, the new childminder has a good understanding the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements although she is still learning the terminology. She has a secure system to track and monitor children's developmental progress and achievements. She plans children's next learning steps through an effective daily planning sheet, which covers all areas of learning. This is predominately the prime areas because she mainly cares for children under two years of age.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder builds a strong relationship with the children. The safe, supportive care children receive enables them to feel confident within the setting and to feel secure emotionally. Children behave well because they are stimulated and well motivated in their play; they know the boundaries of behaviour. When they push the boundaries in an age and stage appropriate way the childminder is consistent, firm and explanatory in how she manages the situation. For example, when they become upset because they want to go outside again, but it is time to get ready for lunch, she involves them in the setting up routine. Children receive praise and encouragement from the childminder, which they thrive upon. Children develop a healthy lifestyle through daily physical exercise and the promotion of healthy eating by the childminder. Hot, nutritious meals are often cooking in the slow cooker ready to eat at the end of the day. However, although the childminder

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

makes use of her garden, it is not set up with a variety of choices to promote effective play and learning outdoors. It is not until the latter part of the morning that children go outside to climb and use the slide apparatus, developing their physical skills; they are then reluctant to come indoors. Toddlers are learning how to manage their own physical needs. When they feel hungry, they take the childminder into the kitchen to get their snack from their bag. Children enjoy frequent drinks throughout the morning, which keeps them healthy by quenching their thirst.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of the safeguarding procedure. She has completed all relevant training in first aid and child protection. The childminder is well aware of her responsibilities regarding meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements, such as keeping records of accidents and medication administered. The childminder risk assesses her home and ensures hazards are kept to a minimum to keep children safe. The childminder shows dedication and a strong commitment to the service she offers which is underpinned by her own good standards of care and education. Since becoming registered, she has taken guidance from close family members who are qualified teachers, which has had a positive impact on the quality of provision. This has enabled her to understand and implement the learning and development requirements well, overall. The childminder is keen to further her academic qualifications in childcare.

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provision

Although she is a self-reflective, self-aware childminder, systems to evaluate all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage are not fully in place. Due to the infancy of her setting, she has not developed any action plans for future improvement. The childminder builds a good relationship with parents because of her clear lines of communication, her flexible and understanding approach to working with parents and her friendly and open attitude. She exchanges information regularly with parents to ensure children's individual care and learning needs are met effectively. For example, guidance and tips on dealing with 'Terrible Two's' is given to parents. The childminder has a good knowledge of partnership working.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441737 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 784386 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration. Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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