Childminder in York

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/12/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

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

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This provision is good

 Children are happy, settled and keen to try new things. They are curious and developing independence, and have very good relationships with the childminder.  The childminder has high expectations for each child and provides an excellent range of learning opportunities to support their development. She monitors their level of achievement effectively to ensure they are within the expected range.  The childminder evaluates her practice, consulting parents, and identifies areas for improvement, such as future training opportunities to raise her own awareness of diversity.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has not yet developed use of the outside area to promote children's understanding of the natural world.

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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 looked at the policies and procedures which have been updated to take account of the revised guidance.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the learning journeys and daily journals to see how children's progress is monitored.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of documentary evidence of parents' contributions to children's learning and their views of the service the childminder provides.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner and one-year old- child in a house in the Beckfield Lane area of York, and uses the whole of the ground floor and the rear garden for childminding. The childminder has completed basic training including first aid and child protection and updates her knowledge through specific courses such as food hygiene. She also has an Honours Degree in Education Studies and is a qualified teacher. She attends a childminder group and the local children's centre. She visits the local shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools.

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Information about the setting

There are currently three children on roll, all are in the early years age group who attend for a variety of sessions. She is open all year round from 7am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday except for family holidays.

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

 develop opportunities for children to use the outside space to promote their understanding of the natural world.

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who attend

The childminder uses her previous childcare experience very effectively to support the children she cares for. She understands the importance of helping children develop good communication skills, confidence and independence to help them settle when they start school. She obtains detailed information from parents before children start, to enable her to meet the children's individual needs. Parents complete a comprehensive registration form which includes the child's daily routine at home, family members, and their likes and dislikes. She has good relationships with the local pre-school. This ensures information is regularly exchanged about the children who attend and provides continuity of care. They also discuss children's achievements and any concerns which may arise, which enables the pre-school and childminder to support the child's ongoing development.

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who attend

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She makes accurate observations of the children from when they start in her setting. She is then able to support their learning and development very effectively. Excellent partnerships with parents complement the process of observation and assessment. Parents are happy to comment in the development files and the childminder makes them fully aware of the daily achievements the children make. The childminder links observations to the seven areas of learning, highlighting the next steps to promote children's development. She includes the dates of the tracked achievements so is able to see how quickly the children are making progress.

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who attend

The childminder provides a very comprehensive range of activities which enables the children to make good progress across all areas of learning. The childminder's home is well planned to enable children to explore and play freely. They can help themselves to the good range of resources which are available to meet the needs of all the children attending. The children are given exciting opportunities to investigate and to stimulate their senses, with a wide range of resources such as wooden toys, musical instruments and sand. However, the outside area is not used well to provide opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. Activities are appropriate to their development needs, providing challenge and interest. The childminder observes what children can do, identifies their next steps and devises planning very well. This enables her to highlight areas of concern or special achievement.

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who attend

Activities are recorded in daily diaries for parents so they know how the children are spending their time.

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

Children enjoy warm and close relationships with the childminder. They are settled and comfortable in her care, and confident and friendly when visitors arrive. The children enjoy playing and doing activities with her which helps them develop attachment to the childminder and each other, while promoting their confidence and well-being. The children can also help themselves to toys and activities. Children go to sleep happily and wake up with a smile.

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

Children's behaviour shows they feel safe in the childminder's home. There are clear house rules in place and these are reinforced with patience to persuade the younger children not to touch things, such as the inspector's computer. They also learn to keep themselves safe by the way they use resources within the home, moving small pieces of games to prevent the younger children putting them in their mouths. The childminder provides a good role model for manners and consideration of others, encouraging the children to be polite when they ask for or receive their drinks or meals. Furniture is of the correct size and ensures babies can sit safely at meal times, while older children have appropriate cutlery and tableware to enable them to feed themselves. Mealtimes are pleasant social occasions when the children sit together. The childminder promotes healthy eating and good hygiene practice by teaching children about germs and ensuring

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

they have clean hands. She provides healthy snacks to supplement packed main meals provided by parents.

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

The children's physical development is fostered effectively by their use of the toys and equipment outside to build their strength and promote their balance. They enjoy the use of the local park for fresh air and exercise while learning about the natural world and the local community. They also enjoy visits to activity groups where they meet other children and childminders to develop both their physical and social skills. They are very sociable together and move around confidently and safely. The children enjoy using paint and different brushes to make their imaginative, colourful pictures.

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provision

The childminder has a very good understanding of safeguarding and knows how to protect the children in her care well. She has undertaken training and has a good knowledge of the local child protection procedures if she has concerns. Areas used by the children are well organised and they are able to move around the premises and outside space safely and freely. Risk assessments and daily checks ensure the environment is safe when children arrive. The childminder also ensures only authorised people have access to the children by requesting identification when visitors arrive and permitting only known people to collect the children. She has devised a code of conduct for visitors to the premises which they are asked to read and respect. The premises are secure, and safety measures are in place to prevent children being injured in a fire. They practise the emergency evacuation procedure so they are familiar with the process.

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provision

Parents share information about their children each day and become closely involved in their children's welfare and learning. The childminder ensures they have up-to-date information about her provision and the policies and procedures she uses to provide a safe and welcoming environment. She has reviewed them in line with the revised regulations. Documentation shows she supports the children well, and that she takes account of their individual needs. The childminder has started to develop a two year summary form, but this is not yet ready. She understands she needs to involve parents and other carers in this assessment, and that this will enable them to monitor the children's progress when they reach two years of age.

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provision

The childminder is keen to provide the best quality care and learning for the children and works hard to improve her practice. She uses her qualifications and previous experience to very good effect when planning the children's activities and managing her provision, although she has yet to develop use of the outside space. She has attended recent training to enable her to deliver the new areas of learning effectively and provide appropriate activities to promote children's development. For example, the younger children have access to large bricks and puzzles which can be used safely while older children use construction toys with smaller pieces. She is confident about providing activities for the prime areas as a secure foundation before introducing the specific areas to widen their knowledge.

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provision

The childminder is developing self-evaluation and has asked parents for their views of the care she provides, in order to ensure her service meets their needs. They express great satisfaction and are confident their children are safe and happy. The childminder has devised an action plan to enable her to further improve the care she provides by developing the outside area and her own knowledge of diversity.

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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 EY447157 Local authority York Inspection number 803540 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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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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