Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 08/01/2013 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

 The childminder is knowledgeable in relation to the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and is very enthusiastic in supporting the development of children.  Children are happy and confident learners and have a wide variety of good quality toys and resources to support their learning.  The childminder has strong attachments with the children and they feel very safe in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Systems to consistently track children's progress across all the areas of learning are not yet fully established.  Arrangements for sharing information and partnership working with other providers that children also attend are not yet fully developed to fully support children's learning and development.

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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 main playroom of the childminder's house.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records, the childminder's self- evaluation form, a broad range of comprehensive policies and procedures, evidence of the childminders qualifications and up-to-date and relevant training certificates.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector also took into account opinions from parents by comments they had written in their children's learning journeys.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a question and answer style interview with the childminder during the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives with her partner and one child aged three years in Redcar, Cleveland. The whole of the ground floor and first floor bathroom is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and preschools. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently five children in the early years group attending at various times. Children are able to attend on a full and part-time basis. She also offers care to children over five to 11 years.

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

 enhance and extend existing systems to better monitor and track children's progress across the areas of learning

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

 develop further the arrangements for sharing information and partnership working with other providers that children attend in order to better support children's learning and development.

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who attend

The childminder's home is welcoming and well organised. Resources and toys are purposeful and developmentally appropriate. The resources are clearly labelled with pictures and words and are easily accessible for children to select themselves. This allows children to have independence. There are educational posters displayed showing numbers, letters of the alphabet, the world and multicultural events. They are displayed at child height and children use them to point to things that interest them, for example they independently count the days of the week. Activities are exciting and suitably challenging for the children's interests and development. Children are motivated and interested to learn as the childminder is enthusiastic and has a positive attitude with the children. For example, the children independently complete jigsaws of police, dentist, doctor and optician with the childminder offering praise and lots of discussion about the people in the

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who attend

jigsaws. Children are confident as they ask questions and talk freely about their own experiences. The childminder encourages children to work together to complete larger puzzles that the children choose to do. This has a positive impact on the children as their behaviour is very good.

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who attend

Younger children are supported well as the childminder is committed to providing a language rich environment for them. The childminder sings to the children and gives lots of eye contact and facial gestures especially when the younger child gurgles and makes sounds. The older children tell the childminder they are drawing pictures of spiders. The childminder extends this child led activity by talking about spiders and asking the children to count how many legs which they do very well. The childminder involves the younger child by singing, 'Incy wincy spider'. The childminder has planned next steps for children and there is evidence to show the children are progressing well in all areas of learning. However, some learning journeys do not clearly show where children are in relation to their age and stage of development. There is scope to improve the system of assessment in order to be more precise to further support and extend the development for each child.

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who attend

The childminder teaches and challenges boys particularly well as she has attended training to support boys learning. This shows her commitment to purposeful play and her teaching is rooted in good knowledge.

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

Children discuss going to nursery school and such details as the name of their teacher and where they will put their coats. The childminder has not yet built strong links with the school therefore there is scope to extend this relationship to further improve transition. The childminder skilfully talks with the children about their transition to school saying she, 'will miss them' but gives lots of reassurance and positive reinforcement by discussing similarities between the nursery school and the childminder's practice. For example at snack time the childminder tells the children they will get snack at nursery. This leads to the children asking questions about what kind of fruit they will have and where will they eat it. The childminder offers answers but also allows the children to think and come up with their own ideas. This allows the children to be creative and think for themselves.

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

The childminder offers healthy, home-cooked meals for example tuna pasta bake and salad, fish fingers, jacket potato, beans and coleslaw. The childminder monitors what food the children like and dislike, discusses menus with parents and involves them with any changes or special requests due to any dietary requirements. The childminder supports the children in having good hygiene routines such as washing hands before meals and after using the toilet. The children subsequently talk about germs and hygiene routines, such as the importance of cleaning the table before lunch. Water is available throughout the day for children to access freely.

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

Children behave very well and have good manners. For example they play together well, taking turns and sharing, the older children share toys with a younger child and allow him to play in their games. The childminder praises the children frequently, which shows them their efforts are respected.

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

The childminder fully understands the need to support children's well-being fully to allow children to be confident and capable learners. This fully supports children's development and the progress the children make.

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provision

The childminder is knowledgeable and well informed about the children in her care. This is due to the childminder gathering detailed information from the parents when the children start which has a significant impact on how well children settle and bond with the childminder. The childminder has effective procedures in place to gather information from parents and she shares comprehensive information with parents. For example, menus, policies and procedures and information specifically designed for parents to understand the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage so they can be part of their children's learning. The childminder plans to introduce questionnaires to gain parents' comments as she is keen to further develop herself and reflect on her practices. The childminder shows she is fully committed to the children in her care as she also plans to have children's input, for example, by asking the children to draw pictures.

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provision

Safeguarding is very good as the childminder has policies and procedures in place to fully support the children's well-being and safety. For example, the childminder has accident at home forms for parents to complete which she keeps as a record. The childminder has in place accident forms, a medication policy and forms. Registers for children are all completed and emergency contacts are in every child's file. There are very clear policies in place such as mobile phones policy, safeguarding policy, no smoking policy, information about the local authority safeguarding team and other child protection details and contact numbers. The childminder is very familiar with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and other documentation.

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provision

Self-evaluation is good because the childminder has highlighted her strengths which are evident in practice. The childminder shows a clear commitment to her role as she has firm plans in place to improve further. The childminder uses the Ofsted self-evaluation form and guidance booklet to complete the self-assessment of her practice which shows she is reflective and knowledgeable in how to develop. In future she plans to involve others to complete the self-evaluation form for example by asking parents to complete questionnaires.

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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 EY449661 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 809704 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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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