Pell, Melissa Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/10/2012 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 are secure, happy and curious. They demonstrate good behaviour and have opportunities to further learning and development in all areas through well-organised resources.  Teaching is underpinned by a comprehensive awareness of how children learn and a commitment to providing a secure nurturing environment that is safe and stimulating.  Effective parental partnerships ensure that children are supported well. Children's interests and needs are catered for sensitively, through assessment and planning, so they settle well and learning is enhanced as a result.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Activities for children to extend their learning through outdoor play have not yet been fully embedded.  Opportunities to further promote language through repetition, rhyme and rhythm are sometimes missed.

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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 playroom and in the kitchen.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke at length with the childminder, which included discussions around safeguarding and self-evaluation.  The inspector took part in a joint observation and discussion with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records, observation and planning documentation, a sample of policies and procedures and the childminder's training log.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives with her partner and twins, who are six- years-old. They live in a semi-detached house in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The whole of the property is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre- schools. The family has two guinea pigs and a dog as pets. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age range.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and receives support from the local authority.

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

 encourage language further through repetition, rhythm and rhyme, using tone and intonation as stories and poems are sung and recited

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

 plan more opportunities for children to experience a range of outdoor levels and surfaces, including flat and hilly ground and sand and pebbles.

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who attend

Children are enthusiastic to learn because of the rich, varied and imaginative resources, such as, electronic toys, building blocks, books, musical instruments and art equipment. The childminder has a positive attitude to children's behaviour and teaching is rooted in good knowledge. For example, the childminder encourages children to extend their communication through skilful questioning and talking. However, language could be further promoted by the use of songs, rhymes and rhythm, in order to stimulate language and enthuse children further.

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who attend

Thorough planning and monitoring across the seven areas of learning ensures that all areas are included and children make good progress. While outside play benefits all children and they have the use of a swing and see-saw, opportunities are missed for them to experience different textures and surfaces. This means that their senses and skills may not be promoted as well as possible.

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who attend

Children can choose toys and activities and older children skilfully manipulate small bricks and electronic mini-beasts on a track. Self-care skills are emerging, such as, putting objects in the bin and children's enjoyment is evident as they smile and concentrate on the task at hand. The childminder evaluates efficiently when deciding to offer support to a child, who is trying something new or difficult, for example, when trying to play bat and ball. This ensures that children can explore, investigate and play an active role in their learning, while confident that help is close by.

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

Regular discussions with parents ensures that the childminder can reassure children, through a high level of awareness of their likes, dislikes and fears. The childminder places a strong emphasis on forming secure emotional attachments with the children, who attend the setting. This ensures that they settle well in the nurturing environment. For example, the childminder has spent time preparing a child for a trip to the park, with stories and discussion related to outings. All children display high levels of exploration and independence.

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

Babies settle well because the childminder is familiar to them and is well informed of their needs and routines. Babies actively seek reassurance from the childminder as they move around. Resources, such as, pop up toys, building blocks and paints, promote emerging investigative skills and encourage natural curiosity.

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

Older children are encouraged to care for younger children and this means that all of them feel valued and develop a strong sense of belonging. Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles is promoted by healthy snack choices and regular hand washing, for example before eating.

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provision

The childminder identifies priorities for development through self-evaluation. For example, she accurately highlights the need for continuous professional development in the form of further training and recognises the importance of this, in order to promote and support children's learning and development.

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provision

There are comprehensive systems to observe, assess and monitor each child's progress. Also discussions with children's parents enables them to fully participate in their child's learning. The views of parents are sought from regular informal discussions and formally through comment sheets.

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provision

There are rigorous procedures for safeguarding children within the setting. For example, risk assessments are purposeful and used efficiently, the childminder ensures that the setting is secure and implements a daily signing-in sheet for visitors. Thereby, ensuring the safety of the children.

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provision

The setting creates an atmosphere that is welcoming, safe and stimulating. Children are beginning to develop independence because resources are well organised and situated at a low-level, so that they can choose activities and toys freely. From this secure base, children engage in happy and enjoyable early years experiences that encourages their future learning. The childminder understands the need to work with others, who provide shared care and learning for children.

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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 EY426448 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 791438 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

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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. 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

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Type of provision

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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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