Shenton, Kirstie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30/10/2012 02/11/2009

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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

 The childminder is good at developing children's communication and language skills as she uses effective questioning and running commentaries when engaging with the children.  Appropriate policies and procedures underpin the childminder's practice  The children form secure attachments with the childminder who is warm and caring.  The childminder has a drive to continue her professional development in order to improve her knowledge and understanding of good practice.

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It is not yet good because

 Parents are not fully kept up-to-date with their child's progress and learning, information is not shared about supporting their learning both at home and within the setting.  The childminder is not effectively using her observations to identify and plan appropriate and challenging activities to support children's next steps in the educational programme.  The childminder's monitoring and self-evaluation systems are basic, they are not yet rigorous in monitoring clear improvement and development plans.

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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 child initiated play.  The inspector examined a selection of paperwork.  The inspector took a tour of the setting.  The Inspector had ongoing discussions with the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2009. She lives in a house in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, with her husband and three children, aged 15, 12 and six years. Within the home children have access to the hall, lounge/dining room, kitchen and conservatory. They also have access to the family bathroom and an enclosed garden. The family has a pet dog.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register. There arecurrently four children within the early years age range on roll and she also looks after older children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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must:

 assess each child's progress across all seven areas of learning in relation to their age and stage of development and use this information to plan interesting and challenging experiences that meet the needs of the individual children  improve how parents and carers are kept up-to-date with their child's progress and development, including providing information to parents as to how they can share learning at home and within the setting.

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

 develop rigorous and effective systems for self-evaluation that are supported by clear improvement and development plans.

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who attend

Through play the childminder offers children satisfactory experiences that cover the seven areas of learning. For example, children develop their listening and attention as they become engrossed in sharing a book with the childminder. Children's physical development is encouraged as they engage in a game of skittles; this play is further enhanced to develop their numbers as they are supported to count the skittles. The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of how children develop and learn and she uses this information to expand learning opportunities, for instance, children show an interest in small world emergency vehicles and this is further enriched as the childminder introduces role play involving doctors.

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who attend

The childminder uses careful questioning and running commentaries to influence communication and language skills. The childminder completes interesting 'Learning Journeys' with a selection of assessments and photographs, however, this information is not yet being used to identify individual children's interests and to plan challenging and interesting activities. Consequently, children's future learning and development is not consistent. Children display some characteristics of effective learning as they engage in playing and exploring, for instance, toddlers have a strong exploratory impulse as they discover a box of musical toys.

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who attend

The childminder creates positive relationships with parents; however, the systems to engage parents in their children's 'Learning Journeys' are not yet fully established, this means that learning from home cannot fully be incorporated into their child's learning and development. Children are working comfortably within their age and stage of development.

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

The childminder has a warm and caring manner and, subsequently, the children feel safe and secure. Children constantly seek attention from the childminder which she gives gladly. The childminder encourages children to respect and tolerate each other. Children explore the environment with confidence and independence. The childminder understands children's safety and she talks with them about road safety when they walk to the local park.

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

Children gain an understanding of the need for physical exercise as they take regular walks and are encouraged to get fresh air on a daily basis, either in the garden or at the park. Toddlers are starting to manage their own personal needs with the support of the childminder. Children are encouraged to adopt a healthy diet as they bring a nutritious lunchbox. The childminder provides healthy fruit snacks throughout the day and fresh drinks are offered constantly.

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

The environment is warm and welcoming with a sufficient range of resources both indoors and outside. Resources cover all areas of learning in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and relate to all ages and stages of development. The childminder provides good physical and emotional support for children in her care which prepares them for the next stage in their learning. The childminder has a positive attitude towards transitions to other settings to ensure continuity for children's care and learning.

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provision

The childminder has a satisfactory knowledge of the areas of learning and how children learn; she is consistently seeking knowledge of how to support their progress towards the early learning goals.

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provision

The childminder has a clear knowledge of how to safeguard the children in her care and she understands what to do if she is worried about a child. The childminder has completed a relevant paediatric first aid course. There is a good selection of policies and procedures in place that underpin the reliable running of the practice. Risk assessments are carried out as part of a visual check and ongoing hazards are identified to minimise risks. Further risk assessments have been carried out to identify hazards on outings. Self-evaluation is developing, however, the process is not yet effectively identifying weaknesses in the educational provision. This means there is not a clear plan to improve practice or outcomes for children. The childminder is committed to accessing any training that will support her knowledge, understanding and practice and she has identified training she would like to access. The childminder is aware of her duty to liaise with other

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provision

agencies and shared carers in order to secure and support children's needs.

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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 EY389582 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 821753 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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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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