Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/01/2013 29/06/2010

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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 well. The childminder makes sure that children are busy and contented.  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 are helped to consider and value each other's backgrounds. They have access to broad range of resources, play opportunities and activities which reflect diversity and acknowledge cultural differences.  Children benefit from plenty of activities outside the setting. They regularly visit the local Sure Start centre, childminding group, park and woods, all of which provide opportunities for children to socialise with their peers and explore their local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is room to more effectively analyse observations and assessments of children's learning so that plans for moving children forward are more precisely targeted at helping them to reach high levels of achievement.  Children occasionally use the same towel to dry their hands, which does not effectively help them understand about how to prevent the risk of infection.

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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 spent the majority of inspection time with the childminder observing her and the children she was caring for.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection regarding the care provided and activities on offer.  The inspector toured the premises used for childminding, including the garden.

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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 2008 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband, three children aged 12, eight and three years, her mother-in-law and father-in-law in Hartshill, Warwickshire. The childminder minds jointly with her mother-in-law, who is also a registered childminder. The whole ground floor of the premises and one bedroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has a cat.

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Information about the setting

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:

 carefully analyse observations and assessments of children's learning to decide how their learning can be extended further in order to enhance their progress

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

 extend children's learning about good hygiene habits, for example, by improving resources and explaining the importance of good hand drying arrangements.

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who attend

Children use a good range of age-appropriate toys and resources which help them to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder obtains useful information from parents during settling-in time to ensure she is able to meet children's individual needs, such as care routines, abilities and language used at home. The childminder and her co-minder are both bi-lingual, which some of the children benefit greatly from. For example, children are encouraged to repeat names of animals and favourite toys in their first language and then in English. This helps to develop their understanding and increase their language skills. The childminder has a good knowledge of the seven areas of learning and plans a variety of indoor and outdoor activities to maintain children's interest. She regularly carries out observations of children as they play and records what they can do and what they need to learn next. However, there is room

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who attend

to extend this by analysing and by reflecting on what this information tells her about children so that she can strengthen her plans to help them progress. Children's individual learning journeys include photographs and written observations which the childminder regularly shares with parents to keep them informed of their child's progress and development.

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who attend

Children enjoy playing outdoors exploring the snow. They make snowballs and show how excited they are; smiling and laughing with the childminder. Children are beginning to learn about their personal safety as the childminder gently reminds them to walk slowly in the snow so that they do fall and hurt themselves. Children practise their simple mark- making skills and enjoy drawing, chalking and painting. Good opportunities are provided for children to express their imagination. They enjoy role play and regularly participate in baking and craft activities, such as leaf printing, collage and messy play with cornflour. Through daily routines, children develop their simple maths skills. For example, they eagerly join in singing familiar number rhymes, and posters displayed around the playroom enable them to count and see numbers in print. Children also benefit from a variety of activities outside the setting which enable them to explore the local community.

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who attend

The childminder provides a range of resources that reflect a diverse society. She promotes anti-discriminatory practice and plans 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 benefit from a well-organised and well-equipped playroom which appeals to them. They are relaxed and settled and make independent choices about their play. This enables them to grow in their personal, social and emotional development. Children are valued and the childminder helps them to feel good about themselves by frequently providing praise and encouragement for their efforts. This helps build their self-esteem. They enjoy high levels of attention and the childminder goes to a great deal of effort to ensure the individual needs of all the children in her care are met. Where relevant, the childminder fosters positive links with the children's own culture and language by using information provided by parents. This helps children to develop a positive sense of self- worth and increases their confidence. Children understand what is expected of them and are beginning to share and take turns. They have formed good relationships with the

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

childminder and her co-minder and relish the attention received. As a result, children are happy and secure in their care.

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

Children know to sit at the table to eat and are encouraged to feed themselves. They develop good self-care skills as they independently wash their hands before eating. However, steps taken to encourage children to learn good hygiene routines are sometimes hindered because hand drying resources are not always appropriate.

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

Children are encouraged to eat healthily and are offered a variety of nutritious snacks and meal options. Parents are issued with a written menu and any food provided is stored appropriately. Children join in active play and use a range of larger toys and resources to encourage them to develop their physical skills. The enjoy moving to music and are helped to understand how exercise helps them to stay healthy. Children are encouraged to dress and undress themselves and are becoming increasingly skilled at taking their coats and boots on and off. This helps develop the independence that will be needed in the future, such as when moving on to nursery or school. 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 instructions quickly in the event of an emergency.

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provision

Children are effectively safeguarded because the childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her role and responsibility to protect children. 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 assesses potential risks to children and has put procedures in place to minimise these. As a result, she provides a welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of both the safeguarding and welfare and learning and development requirements of the Statutory Framework of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is committed to continuous improvement and regularly attends training to keep her knowledge up to date. She reflects on and evaluates her practice, sets clear targets for improvement and is focused on raising quality in order to ensure children achieve at a high level.

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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. This ensures a strong link between home and the childminder is maintained. Policies and procedures are frequently reviewed and children's personal records are stored appropriately to ensure 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, Sure Start 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 EY365388 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 821108 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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