Doughty, Kerry Michelle

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24/10/2012 15/07/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 3 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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children are forming relationships with the childminder and settle into their play. They access a variety of age appropriate toys that stimulate their interest and natural curiosity.  The childminder actively keeps her skills in the childcare field up-to-date through training courses run by the local authority.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding children in her care. The use of written risk assessments and daily visual checks ensures they are cared for in a safe and secure environment.  Children enjoy exploring in this well organised environment and are given time through the settling in process to become familiar with routines and care is tailored to meet their individual needs.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder has not yet established systems for monitoring and evaluating the strengths of her provision or the areas for development in order to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder has not yet established clear systems for the planning of activities to ensure that children's individual learning needs are continually met.

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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 interaction between the children and the childminder.  The Inspector viewed all policies, procedures and required documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The Inspector looked around the premises and discussed the safety measures that are in place.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2010 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two children aged 17 months and seven years in a house in a suburb of Coventry and uses the whole of the ground floor and the rear garden for childminding.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has completed basic training including first aid and child protection and updates her knowledge through specific courses such as risk assessment training. She attends a childminder group. The childminder takes children to the local shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. There is currently one children on roll, who is in the early years age group and attends for a variety of sessions. She is open all year round from Monday to Friday except for family holidays.

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must:

 reflect on observations of children's level of achievement, interests and learning styles and use this information to plan further challenging, learning experiences.

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

 lead and encourage a culture of reflective practice, self-evaluation and informed discussion to identify strengths and priorities for development that will improve outcomes for all children.

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who attend

The childminder is continuing to develop her knowledge of the seven areas of learning and provides a range of resources that stimulates children's interests and encourages their development. Lovely relationships have formed and the childminder talks to the children and provides lots of support and encouragement. She provides lots of repetition to encourage children's skills, for example, pressing buttons on the activity toys to gain a response, showing the very young child present and encouraging her to try. Children enjoy a variety of books, soft toys and building blocks that encourage their hand and eye coordination and their natural curiosity to learn. She sings songs and rhymes that children are familiar with and repeats the sounds animals make when looking at different animals.

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who attend

Young children enjoy using shape sorters and putting items in and out of boxes. They hold on to activity centres and furnishings to pull themselves up and the childminder encourages their confidence when standing and they are trying to take a few steps unaided. Musical instruments are freely accessed and resources that make various sounds when shaken are viewed with delight.

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who attend

The childminder is aware of children's developmental stages and needs although systems are not embedded in practice to enable her to consistently plan for their next steps of learning. Discussions with parents give an insight into their child's progress and interests at home but processes to maintain this information are still developing. The childminder ensures that parents are made aware of their child's day and their progress, for example, the recent confidence and balance when standing and walking whilst holding onto push-a- long toys. This ensures all are kept informed and up to date.

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who attend

The childminder has an understanding of the progress checks at two years and the importance of partnership working with other services and agencies to support children's development.

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

Children enjoy a wide range of resources in a warm, welcoming environment. Their confidence and security is enhanced within the setting as their individual needs are known and they have time to gradually become familiar with the setting. She is mindful of their needs and the signs that they may be tired or hungry. Changing routines are suitable to ensure the child's comfort is maintained at all times.

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

Children's good behaviour is encouraged and clear boundaries and expectations encourage their feeling of belonging and security. Activities and resources are organised to meet their various developmental needs. For example, children are able to sit on the childminder's knee when playing while they become familiar and feel comfortable to try things for themselves. Children enjoy choosing from a variety of resources and show delight when they find something they are interested in, for example, the frog they can press to make the music start. They are praised for their achievements and show pleasure in recognition of what they have done.

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

The childminder ensures that mealtimes are relaxed and that their dietary needs are known and respected. Children are gradually being introduced to new surroundings and people to help develop social skills and their confidence further. Walks to and from school and in the local area ensure they have plenty of fresh air to support their good health.

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provision

The childminder is very aware of maintain children's safety at all times and the use of written risk assessments and daily visual checks enables her to effectively monitor the suitability of the home, garden and any outings that may take place. Children are encouraged to remember road safety and an awareness of their own safety when out. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and the procedure she should follow and who to report her concerns to. She actively seeks training to further her knowledge in the childcare field and ensures she is kept up to date with legislation and guidance.

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provision

The childminder has formed relationships with parents and ensures that daily communication keeps them informed of any progress and achievements and enables them to discuss the ever changing needs of their child. All required documentation is held by the childminder and parental consents are in place. The childminder has an awareness of the use of self-evaluation as a tool for her own development and understands the importance of gaining the views of parents using her service to enable her to identify strengths and look at ways of continually developing the service she provides. However, she is still in the process of developing systems to do this effectively.

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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 EY407456 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 875330 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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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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