Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22/10/2012 12/10/2009

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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

 Children are relaxed, happy and secure in the setting as the childminder creates a warm and welcoming feel to the home and ensures that she follows children's individual care routines.  The childminder has a sound understanding of how to promote the health and safety of the children in her care. She has taken positive steps to minimise potential hazards to keep children safe and maintains all of the required policies and procedures.  The learning environment indoors and outside, along with the range of activities and visits provided helps to engage children in their learning. Parents receive clear information on a daily basis about their children's care and activities.  Children are forming strong relationships with the childminder who interacts positively at all times. They are well behaved because the childminder responds competently to any unease.

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It is not yet good because

 Children's observations files are in place, however, observations are not always used to plan for the next steps in children's learning and therefore do not show how children are progressing.  The childminder has forged positive relationships with parents, however, systems are not yet fully established, in order for sufficient information about how learning can be shared at home to be exchanged.

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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 inspected the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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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 looked at children's observation files, the childminder's self-evaluation form and a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector provided feedback to the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has been registered since 1990. She lives in the Great Ayton area of Middleborough with her husband and adult family. Local amenities and public transport systems are within walking distance. The whole of the ground floor area is used for childminding purposes, access to the first floor is restricted to the use of the bathroom. There is a safe and enclosed rear garden available for outdoor play. She is currently caring for five children, three of whom are in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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

 develop observations and assessments to identify next steps and to show clearly how children are making progress through the early learning goals

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

 develop systems for sharing children's development files with parents and encourage them to contribute to ensure continuity and cohesion.

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who attend

Children are happy, settled and confident within the childminder's care. The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of the seven areas of learning and provides a range of opportunities that interest children, such as modelling and other activities. The childminder has an understanding of the two year progress check for all relevant children, and has discussed this with parents. Systems for observation, assessment and planning are in place. However, they do not identify the next steps and therefore do not show clearly how children are making progress.

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who attend

Children enjoy sharing activities with the childminder. They confidently talk about animals made with modelling materials and the purposeful use of questioning extends children language. The childminder supports by asking them if they can make other objects and count the objects while giving the children meaningful praise and encouragement. This helps to promote their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder provides a range of mark making resources and children enjoy using pencils to colour pictures. Children enjoy walking from nursery, and the childminder uses this time to extend all learning opportunities. They talk confidently about the changing colours of the trees and the progress of building work nearby. Children are able to confidently describe how the building has progressed and what they have observed. The childminder also ensures that she maximises this time to reinforce previous learning of road safety.

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who attend

Children are able to independently access the suitable range of resources. They confidently make choices about what they do and talk about what they will play with next. They enjoy playing with the dolls and blankets and talk confidently about putting them to bed to sleep. This demonstrates their understanding of children needing rest and develops their imagination.

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

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She works closely with parents to ensure their requests and children's care needs are met. Daily discussions keep parents informed of children's routines and activities they have been involved in. However, parents are not encouraged to contribute to their development files or guided on how they can support children's learning at home. This does not ensure continuity.

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

The children are well behaved and they respond positively to the childminder's use of praise, as she supports and guides their behaviour. They are settled, happy and confident and enjoy their time with the childminder. They feel safe and confident to take on routine tasks, for example, clearing away their toys, washing hands and taking off shoes when arriving home from nursery. Drinks are freely available, which, helps to keep children hydrated.

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

Children are encouraged to manage their own personal hygiene and confidently talk about why they need to wash their hands after visiting the bathroom. For example, they state 'we need to get them clean'. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to be active outdoors. They have access to the childminder's garden and regularly visit local parks and play areas. This helps to develop children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse, and procedures to follow should she have any concerns. She ensures that all relevant telephone numbers including emergency contacts are readily available. This helps to protect children very well. All required policies and procedures are in place. Written risk assessments and regular checks of areas and equipment are recorded and evidence shows how the childminder adapts these regularly to further protect children's safety. Fire drills are regularly practised and fire safety equipment is in place, such as, fire alarms and a fire blanket. This has a positive impact on children's safety.

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provision

The childminder has updated her self-evaluation form since the last inspection, building on previous reflection to develop the service she provides. She works with the local authority advisor and attends some relevant training to develop her knowledge and skills. She gathers the views of parents and in future will use these to influence her evaluation to improve outcomes for children.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and has made improvements since her last inspection. She is aware of the recent changes in legislation and has the written information, such as Development Matters, to support her in implementing this.

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provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of the value of working with other early years providers to enhance continuity and cohesion. However although at present she is making every effort, the other setting is reluctant to share information. She states that she will continue with her efforts.

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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 400511 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 819233 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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. 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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