Byrom, Cheryl Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16/10/2012 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

 The childminder has high expectations for each child and provides an excellent range of learning opportunities to support their development. She monitors their level of achievement effectively to ensure they are within the expected range, while providing additional support where necessary.  The childminder has very good relationships with parents. They keep each other informed about the children's welfare and regularly discuss their development.  The childminder evaluates her practice, consulting the children and identifies areas for improvement such as the development of the outside area and the appointment of an assistant.  The childminder maintains the environment both inside and outdoors to a high standard, ensuring children can play safely.  The good interaction between the childminder and the children encourages the learning of new skills and the development of good relationships. This ensures the child's

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This provision is good

individual needs, confidence and sense of belonging are fostered well.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The self-evaluation process does not include the views of all parents.

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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 the children at play and discussed their progress with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector examined samples of children's learning journeys and their individual records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector examined the policies and procedures used by the childminder to manage her setting safely and efficiently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the childminder's plans for the future development of her setting as a result of the self-evaluation process she has in place.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two adult children in a house on the outskirts of Howden and uses the whole of the ground floor and the rear garden for childminding. The childminder has completed basic training including first aid and child protection and updates her knowledge through specific courses such as food hygiene. She has a level 3 childcare qualification. She attends a childminder group and activities organised by the local children's centre. She visits the local shops, library and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. The childminder has a dog and some fish as pets.

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Information about the setting

There are currently 15 children on roll, nine are in the early years age group who attend for a variety of sessions and four are school-age children who attend before and after school. She is open all-year-round from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday except for family holidays.

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

 develop the self-evaluation process to include the views of parents.

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who attend

The childminder organises her home well to enable children to access resources freely. Children have use of the large sitting room and the playroom to use the large range of equipment available. The childminder plans focussed activities to encourage children's learning. She is aware of their individual needs and provides activities to promote new skills, for example, the younger children are keen to copy the older children by using paint so use larger brushes. They are developing good control of tools and enjoy seeing the colours on the paper. The children are developing confidence in their own abilities through the different activities provided.

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who attend

The childminder consistently engages younger children in conversation to help them link words with actions and different toys. For example, she identifies the items in the treasure baskets and the children learn to give her the one she names, which builds their understanding of words even if they do not yet have language skills to name them. They enjoy feeling the different textures of the materials and she talks about the different colours of each to raise their awareness.

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who attend

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She makes accurate observations of the children from when they start in her setting. She is then able to support their learning and development effectively. The childminder links observations to the seven areas of learning, highlighting the next steps to promote children's development. She does not however include the dates of the tracked achievements so is not able to see how quickly the children are making progress. Good partnerships with parents complement the process of observation and assessment. Parents are happy to comment in the development files and the childminder makes them fully aware of the daily achievements the children make.

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

Children enjoy a warm and close relationship with the childminder and her daughters. They are settled and comfortable in her care, and confident and friendly when visitors arrive. The children enjoy playing and doing activities with her which helps them develop attachment to the childminder and each other, while promoting their confidence and well- being. The children move and sway to the music they make from the toys she provides.

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

Children's behaviour shows they feel safe in the childminder's home. There are clear house rules in place and these are reinforced with patience to persuade the younger children not to throw things when playing inside. They also learn to keep themselves safe by good road safety practice when out in the community and by the way they use resources. The childminder provides a good role model for manners and consideration of others.

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

The children's physical development is fostered effectively by the use of the local park and walks into the countryside for fresh air and exercise while learning about the natural world and the local community. They are interested in birds and the childminder is developing the outside area to promote their knowledge of the natural world through planting flowers and vegetables. Inside the children use tools for baking and model making, and enjoy paint using different brushes and colours to make their marks.

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

The childminder already has good partnerships with the local school and pre-school which ensures consistency of care and a regular exchange of information about the children. She understands the importance of preparing children for the transition to pre-school and school. For example, by enabling them to become independent in their personal care and confident with new situations.

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provision

The childminder has a very good understanding of safeguarding and knows how to protect the children in her care. She has undertaken training and has a good knowledge of the local child protection procedures if she has concerns. All adults in her household have completed appropriate clearances and only authorised persons have access to the children. The childminder verifies the identity of visitors and completes a visitor record which is an additional safety precaution to protect the children. Areas used by the children are well-organised and enable them to move around the premises and outside space safely and freely. Risk assessments and daily checks ensure the environment is safe when children arrive.

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provision

The childminder provides a comprehensive range of activities which enable the children to make good progress across all areas of learning, taking good account of their starting points. Activities are appropriate to their development needs, providing challenge and interest. Systems for observing what children can do, identifying their next steps and devising planning work very well, enabling the childminder to highlight areas of concern or special achievement.

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provision

Parents share information about their children each day and become closely involved in their children's welfare and learning. The childminder ensures they have up-to-date information about her provision and the policies and procedures which she uses to provide a safe and welcoming environment. She has reviewed them in line with the new regulations. Documentation shows she has good systems in place to support the children, and that she takes account of their individual needs. The childminder has started to develop a two year summary form, but this is not yet ready. She understands how to involve parents and other carers in this assessment and that this will enable them to monitor the children's progress when they reach two years of age.

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provision

The childminder is keen to provide the best quality care and learning for the children and works hard to improve her practice. She has attended recent training to enable her to deliver the new areas of learning effectively and provide appropriate activities to promote children's development. For example, the younger children have access to large bricks and puzzles which can be used safely while older children use more challenging construction toys. She is confident about providing activities for the prime areas as a secure foundation before introducing the specific areas to widen their knowledge. The childminder's daughter is to become her assistant to provide additional support in the children's care and development.

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provision

The childminder is developing her self-evaluation procedure and she has asked children for their views of the care she provides in order to ensure her service meets their needs. They are safe and happy, and like the activities she provides. She is developing a questionnaire for parents, although she discusses their needs with them informally on a regular basis.

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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 EY444156 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 793452 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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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.

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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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