Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17/01/2013 20/07/2011

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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 are kept fit and healthy because the childminder gives high priority to helping them learn about taking care of their teeth, making sure they have regular exercise and that they eat well.  Children are able to take part in a good range of interesting activities and learning experiences in the local environment. This means they become very familiar with what is around them and meet up with and make friends with other children and adults.  The childminder develops very close and trusting relationships with every child in her care and makes them feel at home. This means they are happy, settled and enjoy helping with tasks, such as feeding the family pets.  Children are cared for in a clean and safe home that is bright, welcoming and set out with a good range of toys they can reach easily. This means they can move about safely and choose what they want to play with.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share information about their children's learning and development at home with her, to help her in planning activities in the setting that precisely meet their individual learning needs.

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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 had a tour of the premises and observed children playing in the downstairs area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning records, planning documents, a selection of policies and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of comments parents had made about the service from recent questionnaires they had completed.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2010 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with husband and two children aged 13 and four years in a detached house in the village of Brough on the outskirts of Hull. The childminder uses all of the ground floor of her home and the rear garden for childminding. She is registered to work with an assistant. A dog and guinea pigs are kept as pets.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has completed basic training including first aid and child protection and updates her knowledge through specific courses, such as the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses the local Children's Centre and amenities, such as the park and the library on a regular basis. She collects children from the local school and pre-school. There are currently five children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age group and attend on a part-time basis and two are school-age children who attend before and after school. The childminder is open all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, except for family holidays.

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

 develop partnerships with parents by encouraging them to share further information about their children's learning at home.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop and confidently supports their learning. She provides a good range of well-planned activities that are targeted at children's interests which means they are keen to take part. This enables them to make good progress that is well within the expected development bands for their age. For example, the childminder knows one child is fascinated by certain small world toys and she skilfully uses these to encourage the child to talk about what the figures are doing and where they are going as they are put in a train. She then encourages the child to recall their own experiences of travelling by train. This effectively promotes children's language development and encourages their thinking as they recall what they did and what they saw.

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who attend

The childminder provides a very stimulating environment. Children's art work is displayed showing their efforts are valued and toys are all within children's reach which means they are able to choose for themselves what they would like to play. For example, they delight in making cups of 'tea' for the childminder using the play kitchen and taking care of the dolls, carefully dressing them and putting them in the pushchair for a sleep. This enables children to safely act out what they have seen adults doing and to understand the needs of others, which promotes their personal, social and emotional development. The childminder makes good use of resources, such as puppets to capture children's attention. This prompts discussion about family members which shows children that the childminder knows about and is interested in their lives.

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who attend

The childminder makes good use of observation and assessment. She keeps clear records of children's progress, including photographs, which show their enjoyment of the activities. This means she has a good understanding of their abilities and how they are developing in her care. However, she does not fully encourage parents to share their observations of children's learning at home with her to help her plan precisely for the next steps in their learning and aid her in extending their progress further. The childminder makes good use of every learning opportunity that arises. For example, when the children go outdoors on snowy days they are encouraged to build a 'snowman' and a 'snow dog' and to discover ice that has formed in various places. This helps them to learn about the effects of the climate. The childminder gives good attention to helping children to learn about the cultures and beliefs of others. For instance, as part of their celebrations for the

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who attend

Chinese New Year they make lanterns and a good range of resources, such as dolls and books are available that positively reflect people from around the world. This enables children to be accepting of others and effectively supports their knowledge of the world.

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

The childminder pays good attention to finding out about children's individual needs and how they can be met by working closely with parents. For example, they are asked to complete and 'All about me form' for their child which informs the childminder about their routines, likes and dislikes. This means children settle well and feel secure because the care they receive is an extension of their home life. Children form close and trusting relationships with the childminder and are fully involved with everyday routines which make them feel part of the family. For example, they delight in helping to feed the family's guinea pigs, carefully carrying the bowl of vegetables outside and putting this in the cage with the childminder's help. Children learn to behave well because good emphasis is placed on raising their self-esteem. For example, the childminder shows she values their opinion by asking questions, such as 'What do you think we need to do to make the roof

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

stay on the train' and praising their suggestions. This means they feel listened to and that their ideas and thoughts are valued.

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

The childminder gives the highest priority to promoting children's good health. They are offered nutritious home cooked meals which included vegetables they have grown themselves and the childminder uses her previous experience as a dental nurse to help children to take care of their teeth. For example, she makes sure they clean them after meals. The childminder has a wide range of resources available in the garden to support children in developing their physical skills and they have regular opportunities to use equipment in the local park. They often explore a woodland area where they take part in pond dipping activities and they go for walks along the foreshore. This means they benefit fully from fresh air. In addition, the children attend the local childminder group each week, travel by train as they visit museums in the nearby town and borrow books from the library. All of which effectively enables them to learn outside their normal childcare setting

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

and to engage with other adults and children. This helps to prepare them fully for when they move onto to their next setting, such as playgroup and school. Children clearly delight in these experiences and this is evident as they excitedly recall a visit to an aquarium and what they saw.

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provision

The childminder fully understands the safeguarding, welfare, and learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is committed to meeting these in order to keep children safe and help them to reach their full potential. For example, she has a good knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities in terms of child protection issues and makes sure she thoroughly assesses and minimises any risks to children's safety, both in the home and outdoor environment. For example, she ensures the younger children are closely supervised at all times when dropping off and collecting the older ones from school. She uses appropriate equipment, such as wrist straps to ensure younger children stay close to her on outings and she teaches all children about using pedestrian crossings to promote their understanding of road safety.

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provision

The childminder has good relationship with all parents. She makes sure they know how the service operates by sharing her policies and procedures with them and she fully informs them of how their children have spent their day and what they have achieved. They are invited to social events at the childminder's home at Christmas so they can get to know one another. Questionnaires are sent out regularly so the childminder can assess whether or not parents are happy with the service and she is receptive to making changes. For example, she has introduced a cooked evening meal to meet their care needs. Recent comments from parents show they are very satisfied with the service they receive. For example, they state that there is clear and consistent communication and that the childminder is focused on providing the best care she can for their children. The childminder has very good links with providers of other early years settings the children

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provision

also attend, such as the local pre-school. For example, she invites the leader to her home before children start the group to discuss their care and learning needs and how these can be supported across the two settings. This means their transition to the new setting is a pleasant experience.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to continually improving her service. Since her last inspection she has added significantly to the toys and resources to support children in learning about the wider world and she now celebrates each child's birthday with a party. This enhances their sense of belonging in the setting. The childminder assesses the activities she offers to ensure the educational programme is meeting children's needs effectively and she has clear plans in place to develop her service further. For example, she intends to undertake a level 3 qualification in childcare to enhance her understanding of child development. The childminder consults the children regularly to ensure they have a say in the way the setting is operated. For example, they help to draw up the tea time menu to ensure this takes account of their likes and dislikes.

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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 EY418033 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 896082 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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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