Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/01/2013 19/06/2012

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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

 Children respond well to the childminder and are secure and happy in her care. They enjoy themselves and are helped to achieve.  Children benefit from a good range of age-appropriate toys and resources which help them make progress in their learning and development.  Children are provided with a variety of nutritious meals, and mealtimes are relaxed social occasions when the children and the childminder sit together around the table to enjoy their food.  Children benefit from plenty of activities outside the setting. They regularly visit the local Sure Start centre, childminding group and park, all of which provide opportunities for children to socialise with their peers.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Although the childminder carries out observations as the children play, the information gained is not always used effectively to continually move children forward in their learning.  Children occasionally use the same towel to dry their hands which does not sufficiently prevent the risk of cross-contamination.

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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 and children throughout the inspection and observed children during their play.

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Inspection activities

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

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled records and documentation relating to children's progress and development and the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2011 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband, adult child and his wife and their three children aged 12, eight and three years in Hartshill, Warwickshire. The childminder minds jointly with her daughter-in-law, who is also a registered childminder. The whole of the ground floor of the premises and one bedroom is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has a cat. The childminder visits the shops and park on a regular basis. She is able to collect children from the local schools and pre-schools. There are currently six children on roll, two of whom are within the early years age group and attend on a full-time basis. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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

 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:

 continue to support children in learning good hygiene habits, for example, by improving arrangements for hand drying.

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who attend

Children are relaxed, happy and settled within the childminder's warm and friendly environment. They make independent choices about their play and are able to choose from a wide selection of resources available. Children enjoy themselves and are helped to achieve. Younger children become engrossed and demonstrate good levels of concentration as they watch musical clips on the internet. They enthusiastically join in familiar number rhymes and older children confidently sing along to their favourite songs. This supports their developing language and mathematical skills. Younger children are encouraged to repeat words and the childminder copies the sounds they make so that they begin to recognise particular sounds. Children enjoy playing with the childminder and relish in the attention received. She encourages their playfulness by including them in games, such as 'peek-a-boo'. This helps build children's self-esteem. Children have plenty

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who attend

of opportunities to practise their early mark-making skills and enjoy drawing, colouring and painting. They join in a wide range of creative activities which allow them to express their imagination, such as role play and cooking. They have access to a variety of toys and resources that help promote positive images of diversity. They learn consideration for others, and the childminder teaches them to respect and value each other's differences.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge of the seven areas of learning and has effective systems to identify children's starting points. She obtains information from parents during settling-in time to ensure she is able to meet the children's individual needs. She works effectively with her co-minder and plans a variety of indoor and outdoor activities to ensure children remain interested and stimulated. The childminder regularly carries out observations of children as they play and records what they can do. However, she does not always use the information gained from the observations to move children forward in their next steps of learning. Therefore, this does not consistently support children's continued progression in all areas of their learning. Children's individual learning journeys include photographs and written observation, which the childminder shares with parents to ensure that they are fully included in their child's learning.

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

Children enjoy high levels of attention and the childminder helps them to feel good about themselves and frequently provides support, praise and encouragement. They have formed good relationships with the childminder and are happy and secure in her care. Children are encouraged to share and use good manners. This ensures they behave well, develop good cooperative play skills and learn to take turns.

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

Children's individual daily care routines are discussed in full during settling-in time to enable the childminder to meet their needs effectively. Children are encouraged to eat healthy and are offered a variety of nutritious snacks and meal options. They know to sit at the table to eat and enjoy sharing the occasion with the childminder. From a young age children develop good self-care skills as they independently wash their hands before eating. However, arrangements for hand drying do not always ensure children's health is fully protected. Parents are issued with a written menu and any food provided is stored appropriately. Fresh drinks are available at all times to enable children to help themselves. The childminder is aware of children's individual dietary needs and ensures these are met.

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

Children learn to keep themselves safe as they are reminded about road safety on outings and regularly take part in the evacuation procedure at home. This helps them to respond to instruction quickly in the event of an emergency. Children are provided with opportunities for plenty of exercise. They use the garden regularly, regardless of weather conditions, and have access to a wide range of large play equipment including slides, a trampoline and push-along toys. This helps them to stay healthy, develop their physical skills and gain an understanding of the importance of regular physical exercise.

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

The childminder is aware of the importance of sharing information with other settings and has established links with the local school, pre-school and childminding group in order to support the continuity of care and learning for each child, and prepare them for the transition to other early years settings.

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provision

The childminder displays a secure understanding of her role and responsibility in relation to safeguarding and ensures children's safety is of the highest priority. She is fully aware of the procedure to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. There is a written child protection policy in place which is shared with parents, and effective procedures ensure all adults within the household have been suitably checked. Thorough procedures are in place to ensure children are collected only by authorised people. For example, passwords are used when necessary for extra protection. The childminder understands the required ratios she must maintain and any significant events she may need to inform Ofsted of. All areas of the home and garden are risk assessed and action is taken to minimise the potential for harm.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of both the safeguarding and welfare and learning and development requirements in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and has completed all of the required training to ensure her knowledge is updated. She works closely with her co-minder and shares the responsibility of evaluating their practice. This enables her to monitor progress towards future goals and continually improve the quality of the setting for all children.

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provision

The childminder has daily contact with parents to support her good working relationship. She exchanges information, both verbally and in writing, about their child's daily activities and care routines. Parents are provided with a comprehensive welcome pack of clearly written policies and procedures which the childminder uses effectively to provide a safe and welcoming environment. Policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and children's personal records are stored appropriately to ensure confidentiality is maintained.

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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 EY436654 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 853775 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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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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