Buttery Joanne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21/01/2013 04/05/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children are happy and secure as the childminder develops warm, caring relationships with them.  Children's language communication is supported well as the childminder uses open- ended questions to introduce new vocabulary.  Partnerships with parents are good and ensure that the children's needs are always met.  Children behave well as they are provided with clear boundaries and expectations by the childminder.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder does not take account of the children's next steps to inform the planning of activities. Consequently, children's learning is not fully supported.  Children's progress in expressive arts and design is not fully promoted, as they do not have regular access to sand, paint and glue.  During inclement weather, children have limited opportunities for physical development.  Evaluation is not fully developed to consistently identify weaknesses within delivery of the education programme.

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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 looked at a range of policies, documentation and certificates.  The inspector looked at assessment information.  The inspector observed the childminder sharing stories.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at various points throughout the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1999 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband in Marston Green and uses the whole ground floor of the house and the rear garden for childminding.

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Information about the setting

The childminder attends a childminding group and the local children's centre. She visits the local shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. There are currently eight children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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must:

 improve the planning of challenging and enjoyable learning experiences by taking into account the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child  ensure that outdoor activities are planned and taken on a daily basis.

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

 provide further opportunities for children to access messy play; in particular, sand, glue and paint, to support the development of skills in art and design

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

 develop self-evaluation which is the result of careful monitoring, analysis and self- challenge to improve the quality of provision for children.

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who attend

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the revised Early Years Foundation Stage. While she observes children and identifies their next steps in learning, this information is not always used effectively to inform planned activities. This means that children are not always fully supported in their learning in line with their individual stage of development.

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who attend

Children are provided with a range of resources which are displayed in an accessible unit. This supports children's developing independence and helps to prepare them for school as they make independent choices. However, children have limited opportunities to access resources, such as glue, paint and sand. Consequently, they do not have sufficient opportunity to explore different media and fully support the development of skills in art and design.

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who attend

Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their language and literacy skills. For example, the childminder shares books with the children, pointing out the words as she reads. This helps to support the children with their first stages in reading as they begin to understand that print carries meaning. She further supports language development has she uses open-ended questions to introduce new vocabulary to children. She supports mathematical development through play as she counts with the children through rhyme. The children continue counting independently, demonstrating their knowledge of numbers. Children's understanding of the world is supported as the childminder takes the children out to visit local country parks on the bus. This helps them develop an understanding of people and communities.

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who attend

Parents feel fully involved in the setting. They talk with the childminder on a daily basis and share children's achievements. Children's developmental records are always accessible to parents. This also enables them to learn about their children's progress within the setting and to extend their learning at home.

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

Children are confident as the childminder provides children with comfort and reassurance. This helps them to gain a sense of trust and promotes their emotional well-being. Children benefit from regular visits to toddler groups that enable them to develop confidence in new experiences.

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

Children behave well as the childminder provides them with clear and consistent boundaries. She has plenty of equipment to help children share without becoming frustrated and she successfully distracts their attention to avoid any confrontations. This helps children manage their feelings and behaviour. The childminder helps develop children's awareness of safe practices. For example, they take part in regular fire evacuation drills and they clearly point out the safety meeting point. She also teaches children about road safety when they are out in the local community. This helps to develop their understanding of keeping safe.

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

The childminder has a positive partnership with parents as she has cared for many of the older children since they were babies. She liaises with parents to establish children's care routine from home. This supports consistent care between her and the families. Furthermore, it helps to support children's emotional well-being.

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

The childminder aids children's emerging independence as she encourages children to feed themselves with a spoon and they are encouraged to put on their own coats and shoes. These skills help to prepare children for their next stage in learning, preparing them for transition to school.

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

Children do not have enough opportunities to be physically active. In the summer months, children walk to the local park but in the winter children have limited opportunity to be physically active. This inhibits the development of their large muscles.

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provision

The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She fully understands her responsibilities in relation to meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has attended regular safeguarding courses and can competently discuss the known signs and symptoms of abuse. This ensures the children are kept safe at all times. The children are also kept safe as the childminder carries out regular risk assessments. All adults living on the premises have had Criminal Records Bureau checks to ensure they are safe to be around children.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development requirements. However, while she does evaluate her practice, it is not carried out on a regular basis, so some areas for improvement are not clearly identified. For example, the self-evaluation does not identify the gaps in the childminder's knowledge relating to the revised Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. This has a direct impact on the learning and development of the children.

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provision

The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. Daily diaries are sent home and keep parents fully informed about the activities the children have been involved in during the week. This helps the childminder to work in partnership with parents as it encourages a two-way exchange of information, which has a direct impact on supporting the development of the children.

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provision

There are currently no children on roll with special educational needs and/or disabilities or who speak English as an additional language. However, the childminder demonstrates through discussion her ability to work with other professionals in the best interest of the children.

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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 250195 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 818369 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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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