Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/11/2012 29/09/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and of how children learn and develop.  Children's language, communication and social skills are very well promoted. The childminder confidently extends children's vocabulary and supports them in participating in discussions and expressing their ideas.  The childminder has a stimulating and well-resourced environment that supports children's learning across all the areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  Children benefit from the relaxed and welcoming environment and experience regular opportunities for outdoor play.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Ideas to encourage parents to share in their child's learning and development at home are not fully established.  Self-evaluation systems fail to incorporate the views of parents and children in order to monitor progress towards future goals.

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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 children's play and care routines within the ground floor rooms.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at relevant documentation including planning, observational assessments, policies and procedures.  The inspector observed a child with the provider.  The inspector took into account the written feedback from parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Rugby, Warwickshire with her four year old child. The whole of the ground floor and two bedrooms are registered for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has a pet dog.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for one child in the early years age group who attends on a part-time basis. She also offers care to children aged over five years. The childminder drives with children to and from a local school.

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

 develop strategies to include parents in their children's home learning

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

 develop systems for self-evaluation that are supported by clear improvement and development plans and includes parents and children in the process.

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who attend

The childminder has a very good knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, having recently completed training. She is aware of how children learn and develop due to her years of experience working with children. This enables her to provide a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities that help children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder obtains relevant information from parents to establish children's starting points in the 'All about me' profiles. She builds on this information by undertaking observations of the children as they play. This helps her when planning activities to support the children in taking the next steps in their learning. The childminder is aware of Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance. She is in the early stages of using this document to help her identify the progress children are making and any gaps in their learning. The

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who attend

childminder is aware of the new progress check at age two and is developing her documents to ensure this is effectively implemented and shared with parents. However, opportunities for parents to support their children's learning and development at home is not always used to best effect.

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who attend

Children are happy, settled and very confident in the childminder's care. They have a positive attitude and enjoy the range of activities available. For example, children engage in imaginary play, using the very good resources to support their ideas. They enjoy using their imagination to play with the small world vet, pretending the animals are sick. Children spend a long time playing with the princess and fairy costumes and when the childminder takes out a red dress, a very excited child says "It's very sparkly, I love it". Children develop good numeracy skills as they sing number songs, such as 'Five little monkey's' and counting back. A child lays out her selection of dried nuts and tells the childminder, 'I can make a square with my nuts'. They have access to a variety of programmable and electronic toys and resources to enable them to develop their understanding of how things work. Children enjoy being creative and taking part in fun art

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who attend

and craft activities at the local church, where they listen to stories and then create characters using junk materials.

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

Children relate well to the childminder and show they feel safe, settled and secure in her care. Effective partnerships with parents ensures the constant verbal exchange of information which results in children's needs being continually met. This also helps children new to her setting form secure emotional attachments with the childminder, so they feel confident as they explore their surroundings. All children are valued for their uniqueness and she supports children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities to ensure they are supported. The childminder shares information with parents and other agencies regarding children's developmental needs to ensure targeted support is provided. Children help to prepare cultural food such as, naan bread, rice and noodles when celebrating festivals to ensure they learn about the wider world.

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

Children's independence and decision skills are promoted as they freely access their own toys and resources from the well-organised storage unit in the play area. As children gain confidence and find their voice, they begin to express themselves and make their feelings known. For example, whilst a child is playing with the princess castle and fairy dressing up costumes, the childminder asked if she needs help with the costume. The child says 'no I can do it' and she continues to attempt to dress herself. The childminder respects the child's wishes and continues to support children, knowing when to stand back and allow children to instigate their own play. Children's good behaviour is promoted because the childminder gives regular praise and encouragement to them to promote their confidence and self-esteem. She explains that she uses distraction and redirection techniques to minimises the effect of any negative behaviour children display. Children's social skills are

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

encouraged as they relate well to the childminder, telling her when they need the bathroom. Good hygiene routines are promoted with children learning how to wash their hands properly using soap and water.

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

Children are introduced to a healthy lifestyle. They freely access their own drinks, and know they can ask for their lunch when they want it. Children show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care as they move around with confidence. The childminder supervises children and allows them to learn to take simple risks during their play. This helps them to learn acceptable and safe boundaries in their play. She has a good awareness of supporting children's physical development, providing many opportunities for energetic play outdoors, such as, wheeled toys, slides, rockers and varying size trampolines. There are also visits to the local park and walks in the woods. Children are encouraged to gain independence with self-care skills and to communicate effectively, which prepares them for the transition to school. The childminder explained how she has already developed good relationships with the local school and regularly exchanges

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

information about the minded children to celebrate their achievements or discuss concerns.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding, which ensures children are well protected and their welfare needs met effectively. She understands the procedure to follow if concerns about children arise, and contact numbers are readily available. Risk assessments are completed and reviewed to ensure the premises and outings into the local community are safely managed. Clear, well-written policies and procedures are in place and made available to parents, to ensure the safe and efficient management of the childminder's setting. The childminder closely supervises children when they play and sleep. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to promote children's welfare. She has a paediatric first aid certificate and effective documentation in place for recording accidents and medication.

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provision

Fire safety equipment is in place and sufficiently frequent evacuation practices have been undertaken with the children. This allows the childminder to assess the effectiveness of her procedures and supports the children to understand what to do in the event of an emergency. The childminder is well experienced in childcare and has a secure awareness of how children learn and develop. Her self-evaluation, although completed for her last inspection, has not been updated or used to show clear plans for development or focus on areas to bring improvements to her provision. In addition, parents and children have not been fully involved in the process. The childminder has not yet cared for children who attend other settings, but she shows a good understanding of how to establish partnerships when needed. The childminder recognises the importance of building good relationships with parents. She regularly shares information about children's routines and

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provision

the activities they complete. Parents value the service the childminder provides and her commitment to meet their children's care needs. Testimonials from parents include statement such as, 'I am happy with the childcare arrangements and appreciate all efforts, I'm a very happy mummy'. Another parent said 'Since the childminder took over the care of my two children, she has been professional, approachable and supportive to my families needs, my children enjoy spending time with the childminder and her son. I've seen great improvements in my child's behaviour since he has been with the childminder'.

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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 EY418682 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 891326 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 16 Total number of places 5 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.

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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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