Childminder in South Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/09/2012 30/11/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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 are observed to be happy, confident and settled in the childminder's home. They have developed good relationships with the childminder and her family.  The childminder has good systems in place to promote children's learning and development and links with parents are strong.  The childminder uses the Ofsted self-evaluation form and recommendations from previous inspections to promote outcomes for all children. Parents and children are included in the self-evaluation process, their comments and ideas are used to develop the service provided.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Links with most providers have been developed. Although the childminder has made attempts to develop links with all providers, not all providers are responding to the childminder's requests.

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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

 The inspector observed activities in the three main downstairs rooms and the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and her co-minder at appropriate times throughout the observations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's observation files, tracking systems, the childminder's self-evaluation form and a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector also took account of the view of a parent spoken to on the day.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives with her husband who is also a registered childminder and their children aged nine, seven and four years. They live in the residential area of Jarrow in South Tyneside. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outside play. The family has two dogs and two cats. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding five children in the early years age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years.

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Information about the setting

The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday from 7am until 7.30pm, for 48 weeks of the year. She escorts children to and from the local school. She attends toddler groups on a regular basis.

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

 continue to develop systems to develop links with all other providers to ensure continuity in children's learning and development.

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who attend

The childminder provides a warm, caring, friendly and stimulating learning environment, where children are observed to be happy, content and safe. She demonstrates a good understanding of the Development Matters guidance and robust systems are in place to ensure children make good progress. Children's observation files show how the childminder is using observational assessment in order to plan to meet young children's individual needs. Observations are linked to the seven areas of learning and development. These clearly show the progress children are making towards the early learning goals. 'Achievements and milestones' are also highlighted in children's daily diaries, keeping parents fully informed of significant progress in their child's development. Resources are of good quality and relevant to children's interest, age and stage of development.

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who attend

The childminder uses observations of children and information from parents to ensure activities meet children's interests. For example, the childminder uses children's interest in cars and Formula 1 racing to develop their awareness of emotions, colours and counting. Children enjoy counting how many cars they have and compare and match the different colours. The childminder encourages children to talk about the faces on the cars and asks if they can think about how the cars may be feeling. Children confidently compare the different emotions and use the feelings poster on the wall to talk about the how the cars are feeling 'happy, sad or grumpy'. They also show each other their different faces and talk about when they feel happy, sad or grumpy. The childminder also provides a 'race track' in the garden where children have great fun driving their race cars and bikes. They confidently talk about going into 'the pits' to get their tyres changed and fill up with petrol.

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who attend

They enjoy moving at different speeds and manage to avoid obstacles and each other with great skill. Children replay events from the weekend, such as, cars crashing in the Formula 1 race. They confidently use positional language as they talk about their cars crashing, 'my car is under yours in the crash and the other car is on top of yours'. They enjoy dressing up in their favourite costumes and quickly dress up as fire fighters to'put out the fire' after their cars crash. This demonstrates that children can use talk to connect ideas, recalling and reliving past events and experiences. Children's speaking ability is observed to be within the developmental milestones for their age.

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who attend

Babies respond well to the childminder's voice, increase their movement when they see her and enjoy cuddles during feeding times. They communicate their needs as they cry when feeding stops. The childminder responds quickly to their requests and confidently talks about children's routines and ensures she is prepared by having milk feed ready for when the food is finished. Children are encouraged to develop healthy lifestyles as the childminder provides a wide range of opportunities for children to be active. They enjoy using the large climbing resources and show increasing control when jumping and landing.

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

The childminder knows children who are in her care very well. Children are observed to feel very secure and have developed strong relationships with the childminder, her family and peers. Children are very well behaved and respond to the childminder's positive praise and encouragement. They work with the childminder to develop the 'house rules', which gives children clear boundaries and expectations.

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

The childminder provides a range of nutritional snacks and meals, and drinks are freely available. This helps to keep children nourished and hydrated. All children are able to rest and sleep according to their individual needs and have regular opportunities to take part in physical activities, both indoors and out. They regularly visit the local parks, playgroups and play areas, which helps to develop their physical skills and their knowledge and understanding of the local environment. Children manage their own basic hygiene and personal needs successfully. For example, they wash their hands after visiting the bathroom and before meals and snacks. Paper towels are available to help prevent the spread of infection and children confidently talk about washing the 'dirt and germs off'.

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

The childminder is helping prepare children for starting the local nursery school. She talks to them about the new staff and visits they will be completing before they start. This helps to prepare them for the transition to other settings.

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provision

The childminder is very keen to develop the service she provides. She has good systems in place to effectively identify the strengths and weaknesses of the service provided. For example, she takes into account views of parents, children and her co-minder to drive improvement. She also uses the Ofsted self-evaluation tool to highlight weaknesses and develop plans for future improvements.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of current safeguarding procedures and has completed appropriate first aid training so that any concerns or accidents are dealt with effectively. She implements a range of good procedures to ensure that children are protected and supervised at all times. They include the vetting of all adults in the household and ensuring visitors to her home are supervised at all times. Comprehensive written risk assessments are in place and regularly reviewed, helping to protect children's safety.

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provision

Links with most other providers are good and the childminder confidently talks about sharing relevant information regarding children's care and learning needs. However, some providers are not fully responding to the childminder's request to share information regarding children's progress. This does not ensure continuity for all children in their learning and development. Good partnerships have been developed with parents and a wide range of information has been collected at registration to ensure the childminder meets children's needs very well. The childminder confidently discusses individual children's routines, demonstrating how well she knows the children in her care. She is conscientious and caring and ensures parents' requests and children's needs are met at all times. The childminder ensures a two way sharing of information; this includes the use of daily diaries and in-depth discussions at the beginning and the end of each day.

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provision

Achievements and milestones are also highlighted. This helps to keep parents informed of their child's day and any progress made and keeps the childminder informed of children's development at home.

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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 EY406853 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 882506 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 5 - 3 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 8

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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.

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Type of provision

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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