Cox, Victoria

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17/12/2012 02/08/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 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 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 and settled and the childminder knows them very well. The childminder is a good role model and children follow her lead and form secure emotional attachments.  Children have access to a well-equipped playroom, which appeals to them. They make independent choices about their play. This helps to develop their confidence.  Children benefit from plenty of activities outside the setting. They regularly visit the local children's centre, toddler groups and park. All of which provide opportunities for children to socialise with their peers.  The indoor and outside environment is safe and secure with hazards are effectively minimised to enable children to play safely in comfort.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not consistently use the information gathered from observation to move children forward in their learning.  Children do not always wash their hands before eating to ensure that they learn good hygiene habits.

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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 spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection and observed children during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journeys, parents' written comments, policies and procedures and children's individual records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises with the childminder and observed toys, resources and activities available for children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2011 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two children aged seven and five years live in Studley, Warwickshire. The whole of the property is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder attends toddler groups and visits the park on a regular basis. She is able to collect children from the local schools and pre-schools. There are currently nine children on roll, of these, three are in the early years age group. Two children attend on a full-time basis and the other children attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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

 analyse the information gained through observation and assessment to identify children's next steps in learning and demonstrate how these are incorporated into planning

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

 support children in learning good hygiene habits by implementing consistent routines, for example, washing their hands before eating.

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who attend

Children benefit from a well-organised playroom, which offers an array of toys and resources to help them to make good progress in their learning and development. As a consequence, children are happy and settled and make independent choices about their play. This enables them to make good progress in their personal, social and emotional development. The childminder obtains useful information from parents during settling-in time to ensure that she is able to meet children's individual needs, likes and preferences. She has a good knowledge of the seven areas of learning and plans a variety of indoor and outside activities to maintain children's interest. She regularly carries out observations of children as they play and records what they can do. However, the childminder does not always use the information gained from the observations to fully support children in moving forward in their next steps of learning. Children's individual learning journeys are

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who attend

well presented and include photographs, samples of their work and written observations. These are regularly shared with parents to ensure that they are fully informed of their child's progress and development.

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who attend

Children enjoy using play dough and are confident at using scissors, rollers and cutters to make different patterns and shapes. They proudly show off their end results to the childminder, who quickly acknowledges their efforts and praises them for their achievements. This helps to build their self-esteem. The childminder constantly engages younger children in conversation to help them link words with sounds. For example, children happily repeat names of favourite characters when looking at books and relish the time spent with the childminder. Children are becoming competent at completing jigsaw puzzles and with the encouragement of the childminder, they can count up to 10. They practise their simple mark-making skills and enjoy drawing, chalking and painting. Good opportunities are provided for children to express their imagination. They enjoy dressing- up, particularly in sparkly shoes and regularly participate in baking and craft activities.

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who attend

Children also benefit from a range of activities outside the setting. They visit the local children's centre and toddler groups where they socialise with their peers. The childminder provides a range of resources that reflect a diverse society. She promotes anti- discriminatory practice and marks a variety of festivals throughout the year. This helps children to understand and value people's differences.

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

Children respond well to the childminder and are secure and happy in her care. The childminder is attentive and caring and children form secure emotional attachments. She consistently offers support, guidance and words of praise and encouragement. As a consequence, children are well mannered, share and know to take turns. Children are valued and their individuality respected. They have access to a range of resources, play opportunities and activities, which reflect diversity and acknowledge culture differences. This helps children to understand and value people's differences.

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

Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they are reminded about road safety on outings and regularly take part in the evacuation procedure at home. This helps children to respond to instruction quickly in the event of an emergency. Children are encouraged to enjoy their food and from a young age, they are expected to sit at the table to eat. They also benefit from visits to the childminder's allotment and meals prepared with home-grown produce. The childminder discusses children's individual dietary needs and preferences with parents during induction to ensure that she is able to meet their needs. The childminder promotes children's health by recognising and reducing possible risks. For example, she shares a clearly written sickness policy with parents and takes some steps to prevent the spread of infection, such as keeping her home clean. However, children are not consistently reminded to wash their hands before eating to help

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

promote their well-being. Children's physical development is fostered well. They use a range of outdoor resources and learn to ride wheeled toys and play safely on larger equipment, both in the garden and during visits to the local park. The childminder understands the importance of preparing children for the transition to pre-school and school. For example, visits to the local toddler group and children's centre help to build their confidence in new situations.

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provision

Children are effectively safeguarded because the childminder is fully aware of her role and responsibility to protect children in her care. She has undertaken child protection training and devised a clearly written policy, which she shares with parents. Risk assessments and daily checks are carried out to ensure the environment is safe and suitable for children to use. There are clear procedures to ensure that children are collected only by authorised people. For example, passwords are used when necessary for extra protection.

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provision

The childminder has an organised and professional approach to her business. Policies and procedures are clearly written and shared with parents to inform them of the service and care provided. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of both the welfare and learning and development requirements. She is committed to continuous improvement through attending training and regularly reflects and evaluates her practice. This enables her to monitor progress towards future goals and continually improves the quality of provision for all children.

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provision

The childminder has a positive relationship with parents and regularly shares information about children's care routines and the activities they complete. Parents regularly contribute to the childminder's understanding of what their children can do and any particular goals they need to work towards, such as toilet training. Documentation is regularly reviewed and stored appropriately to ensure that confidentiality is maintained. The childminder is aware of the importance of sharing information with other settings and has established good links with the local school, pre-school, children's centre and childminding group to support continuity of care and learning for each child.

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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 EY422490 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 875732 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 9

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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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