Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/10/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

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

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children play cooperatively, taking turns with others, and are happy and settled. They have formed positive relationships with the childminder and her family.  The childminder works effectively with parents and keeps them informed about their child's care and learning.  Children use a range of good quality indoor and outdoor toys and resources that are suitable for their age and stage of development. They make steady progress in their learning overall, given their age, ability and starting points.

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It is not yet good because

 Appropriate fire control equipment is not in place to ensure the safety of children and others in the event of a fire.  Resources to support children in being positive about other people's diverse backgrounds and abilities are limited.  The childminder has not developed secure assessment processes so that it is clear what the priorities are for children's next steps in their learning.  Processes of self-evaluation are not yet fully established in order to help the childminder continue to make progress.

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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 spent the majority of inspection time with the childminder observing her and the children she was caring for. This took place in the childminder's home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector gathered parents' views through discussion and a letter they had left with the childminder.  The inspector toured the premises with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's records, policies and procedures and development records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Southam, Warwickshire with her husband and children aged two and four years. The whole of the premises is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed outdoor area available for play. The family has a cat. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for one child on a part- time basis who is in the early years age group.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is able to take and collect children from the local school. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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must:

 provide appropriate fire control equipment to ensure the safety of children; this specifically refers to a fire blanket or extinguisher.  improve the arrangements to monitor delivery of the educational programmes and the assessment of each child's progress and use this information to shape learning experiences for each child.

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

 extend the range of toys and resources to help raise children's awareness of differences in gender, ethnicity, language, religion, culture, special educational needs and disability issues

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

 develop further the processes for evaluating the quality of the practice in order to identify strengths and prioritise areas for improvement.

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who attend

The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of the seven areas of learning and has suitable systems to identify children's starting points. She plans a variety of indoor and outdoor activities to ensure children remain interested and regularly conducts observations of children as they play. However, systems to continually monitor children's progress towards the early learning goals across the educational programmes to plan experiences linked to their next steps in their learning are not well established. This in turn does not fully ensure that children are receiving effective challenges to support their continued progression in all areas of their learning. The childminder shares children's learning journals with parents to ensure that they are informed of their child's learning and development. Children enjoy themselves and warm, caring relationships between the childminder and children are evident. The childminder continually talks to children about what they are

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who attend

doing to help develop their communication and language skills. She is close at hand to offer support and encouragement to the children. They communicate easily with each other and children have access to a variety of books. They particularly enjoy looking at picture books about farm animals. They have opportunities to practise their early mark- making skills and enjoy drawing, colouring and painting. They experiment with a range of malleable materials including play dough and enjoy using their imagination during role play

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who attend

Younger children are developing an awareness of shape and colour as they attempt to use shape sorters and activity centres. The childminder provides opportunities for them to explore volume and capacity as they play with water and sand in the garden. Children have opportunities to build with a variety of construction resources which are freely accessible. They are beginning to support their interest in technology and have access to a selection of programmable toys and resources. Children excitedly play with small world resources and tap buttons on the various buildings to listen to the different sounds that they make.

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

The childminder talks to parents to find out children's interests, likes and dislikes and records information on an 'all about me' form. This ensures that the childminder has a suitable knowledge of the children's individual needs. Children are happy and settled and are learning to share and take turns. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which promotes their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder provides a range of good quality age-appropriate toys and resources and effectively organises her home to enable children to make independent choices about their play. However, resources that help raise children's awareness and promote positive images of diversity are limited. This impacts on opportunities for children to become aware of similarities and differences through their everyday play.

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

The childminder suitably supports children to develop a healthy lifestyle, in relation to their ages and understanding. She encourages children to use their physical skills when using the large outdoor equipment and when visiting the local parks. She also provides them with healthy foods. Children from a young age are encouraged to feed themselves and fresh drinking water is available at all times to enable children to help themselves. The childminder is aware of children's individual dietary needs and ensures these are met.

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

The childminder has a sound understanding of how to promote children's safety. She conducts daily checks of the home in order to minimise potential hazards to children. She also maintains written risk assessments for the home and when taking children on outings. She has devised an emergency evacuation procedure which is discussed with the children. However, the childminder does not have sufficient fire control equipment to ensure children's safety is fully protected. This is a breach of a legal requirement. Children have daily opportunities to engage in outdoor activities including learning how to ride wheeled toys and play safely on the trampoline. This supports their overall health and physical well-being. From observations it is clear that young children are beginning to understand safety matters as they assist the childminder in closing the safety gate that leads to the stairs.

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provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has a suitable understanding of how to keep children safe; for example, by making sure everyone in her household has appropriate checks and any visitors are not left unsupervised. She demonstrates an adequate awareness of her strengths and weaknesses. However, the childminder is a newly registered provider and has yet to implement a robust system for self-evaluation to help her identify areas for improvement. In particular, systems to monitor delivery of the educational programmes and the individual progress children make have not been considered.

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provision

The childminder works effectively with parents and carers. She asks parents to provide written information about their child from the onset. This helps her to provide consistent care. She shares information with parents on a daily basis at collection and drop-off times. The childminder also uses a daily diary to communicate with parents. This includes information about the child's day and their personal care. The childminder has started to develop links with other professionals. She recognises the importance of working in partnership in order to complement children's care, learning and development.

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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 EY441485 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 790611 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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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.

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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