Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 07/11/2012 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 are cared for in a warm and welcoming environment. They are settled and form strong attachments with the childminder, consequently their care needs are effectively met.  The childminder's home is suitably organised so that children freely access an appropriate range of toys and resources which help them to make satisfactory progress in their learning and development.  Children regularly visit the local community centre where they join in physical activities and socialise with children of a similar age. This helps to prepare them for school.

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It is not yet good because

 Children's learning journals do not give the childminder enough information about what children know and can do in order for her to plan the next steps so that children make good progress across all seven areas of learning.  Records do not include a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance.  Systems for self-evaluation are emerging but do not yet clearly identifying plans for improvement and development or include the views of 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 activities in the dining room and lounge.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journeys and a selection of policies and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the visit.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband, niece and five children aged eight, six, five, two and three months. They live in the Upton area of Northampton. The downstairs of the childminder's home is used for minding. There is a secure garden available for outdoor play. The childminder visits local pre-school groups and takes and collects children to and from the local primary school.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and the voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There is currently one child on roll who is within the early years age group. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and has support from the local authority.

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must:

 improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements in order to 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 the next steps for each child.  keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance.

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

 develop self-evaluation systems to identify areas for development to ensure ongoing improvements to the provision and include the views of parents.

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who attend

The childminder has a growing awareness of the learning and development requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has recently commenced childminding and is considering how the framework and Development Matters can be used effectively to support children's learning. She is beginning to develop a learning journey for each child by writing a description of the activities that have taken place and this is shared with parents. However, she does not include assessments in relation to the progress children are making across the seven areas of learning. As a result, although children do make progress, planning is not systematic enough to challenge children or help them make the most of the activities provided.

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who attend

Children freely access a suitable range of toys and resources which are developmentally appropriate. Play experiences include some outdoor play and outings. Children enjoy attending play sessions at the local community centre and visit the local park where they learn to competently use climbing equipment. The childminder engages in children's play to help maintain their interest. She supports their emerging language skills by talking to them and repeating what they say, adding new words where appropriate. For example, when looking at a book she asks children questions such as 'What is the mouse holding?'. When the child replies 'A wand', she says, 'Yes that's right, a sparkly wand'. Younger children show an interest in drawing and making marks on paper. They are very proud of the patterns they create and their attempts to draw a circle.

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who attend

Children are able to count. For example they count out fruit at snack time and help to share the pieces out evenly. The childminder tells the children that she is cutting the fruit in half so that there are two pieces and if she cuts it into quarters that will make four pieces. Therefore they are developing a good understanding of size and quantity. Children sing action songs and rhymes. They encourage the childminder to join in with them and their enjoyment is evident as they smile and laugh together. Consequently their social skills are developing well.

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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 consequently, the children feel safe and secure. Children have only been with the childminder for a very short time but already display secure attachments with her and her family. This is because they have a gradual settling in process which helps them to gain a sense of belonging. The childminder encourages children's independence by making sure that some toys are stored at a low level so that they can help themselves. Resources reasonably cover all areas of learning and relate to ages and stages of development.

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

Children behave well and learn to be tolerant of each other. Younger children are helped to understand that they must share toys and any tantrums are dealt with in a sensitive way. Children are developing suitable self-care skills. They learn to put their coat on and take it off and use a step so that they can reach the sink to wash their hands. Meals and snacks take into account children's individual dietary needs. They are encouraged to eat healthily and have access to drinking water throughout the day.

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

Children learn about safety because the childminder reminds them of safe practices such as taking care when using climbing equipment in the park and looking both ways before they cross the road. Children attend activities which operate at the local community centre. This enables children to partake in physical activities and develop confidence and independence in situations away from the childminder's home. This will also help them to prepare for starting at their local nursery and primary school.

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provision

The childminder has a reasonable understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is becoming more aware of the importance of assessing and monitoring the planning and delivery of the educational programmes. The required written policies and procedures are in place to support the management of her setting which demonstrate a sound level of understanding about the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Children's records are in the main managed well although the requirement to keep daily attendance records is not met.

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provision

The childminder is committed to improving her service through accessing training and she welcomes the support of the local authority development worker to keep her knowledge up-to-date. However self-assessment systems are in their infancy and do not include the views of parents. Therefore, there is no clear improvement plan or vision for her service.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of her role with regard to protecting children in her care from abuse and neglect and a written safeguarding policy is in place and shared with parents. Appropriate measures are in place for the security of the children and the childminder has been through suitability checks. Records of risk assessment are maintained, including those for outings and these are implemented effectively to ensure children's safety.

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provision

The childminder has positive relationship with parents and regularly shares information about children's routines and the activities they complete. Partnerships with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage where children attend are developing and this helps to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance (Records to be kept) (both parts of the Childcare Register).  take action as specified above (Records to be kept).

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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 EY444010 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 797845 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 17 Total number of places 2 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

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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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