Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21/01/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

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

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children have close relationships with the childminder and her family and settle quickly in her care.  Good standards of cleanliness are maintained in the childminder's home and effective steps are taken to reduce potential dangers. Consequently, children's health is promoted and they are kept safe.  The childminder has a clear understanding of the procedures for safeguarding children, should she have concerns about their welfare.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder does not have effective systems in place to identify the next steps in children's learning or to rigorously check that children are reaching their full potential.  Parents are not given consistent opportunities to share information about their child's learning at home, so this can be used to further consolidate children's learning at the setting.  Photographs of children's family and other special people are not displayed, to further support children's personal, social and emotional 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 spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's records and the childminder's certificates.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband, her daughter aged 12, and her son aged 17 years. All areas of the ground floor and the first floor bathroom are used for childminding. The family has two dogs.

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Information about the setting

The childminder takes children on outings and to activities in community settings. She takes and collects children from the local school.

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Information about the setting

There are currently four children on roll, of whom three are in the early years age group. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder cares for children all year round, except for family holidays. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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must:

 observe and assess children's progress against all seven areas of learning, using guidance, such as, 'Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage', and use this information to plan the next steps for each child.

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

 extend the opportunities for parents to share information about their child's learning at home to further consolidate learning

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

 enhance the learning environment further by displaying photographs of family and other special people to support children's personal, social and emotional development, in some format.

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who attend

Children are content and settled in the childminder's care. She provides a range of appropriate activities and resources to support their learning. She supplements the activities she provides in the home by occasionally taking children to local community groups. The childminder observes children's progress and makes some records of these. However, she does not complete precise assessments of children's development and use her findings to effectively plan for the next steps in their learning. She is not yet using guidance, such as, 'Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage' to help her identify if children are generally working comfortably within the typical range of development expected for their age. Therefore, she cannot be certain that children are making as much progress as possible. Parents are happy with the range of activities provided for their children. However, they are not consistently given opportunities to share

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who attend

information about their child's learning at home, so this can be used to further enhance planning. Children interact well with the childminder and her family and are starting to say recognisable words. The childminder promotes further development in their language by talking clearly to them and repeating words, so they hear them pronounced correctly. They love animals and confidently make the sounds for different animals as they play with the stuffed toys. The childminder uses daily routines and songs to help children develop an awareness of number names. They demonstrate sound progress in their physical development. They confidently move around the setting supported by the childminder and are very proud of themselves, as they show off their skills for walking. The childminder provides a range of things for them to push to support this area of development.

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who attend

They demonstrate increasing dexterity skills as they feed themselves pieces of fruit at snack time and as they 'draw' pictures with wax crayons. Children access a selection of resources that reflect their current interests, such as, toy animals, and are given opportunities to make their own choices. Toys and resources are readily available to promote children's independence and give them choice. However, there is scope to enhance the environment further by displaying photographs of children's family and other special people to help support their personal, social and emotional development.

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

Despite being relatively new to the setting, children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder, who is warm and caring. The children approach her readily and with affection, which is very much reciprocated. Transitions between home and setting are smooth and easy for children. The childminder takes time to get to know them and finds out as much as she can from parents about children's likes, dislikes and routines to help them settle quickly and feel secure. She encourages the use of comfort objects from home and works with parents to meet individual routines, such as sleep arrangements. Consequently, children are becoming increasingly confident and self-assured. Attendance at local community sessions enables children to experience being in a larger group which helps with their eventual transition into nursery and school.

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

The childminder promotes children's health appropriately. She is qualified in paediatric first aid and has clear written procedures to manage children's health. She provides nutritious meals and snacks, which include fresh meat, fruit and vegetables. The childminder ensures that children have daily fresh air as they go out in the community and they accompany her when she goes to collect older children from school. Good standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout childminding areas and toys are checked regularly to ensure the risk of cross infection is minimised. The childminder models good hygiene routines, which help children to develop an understanding of the importance of these. For example, she washes her hands after changing nappies and encourages children to clean their face with wipes.

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provision

The childminder successfully meets safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is an experienced practitioner who has recently re-registered as a childminder, following a break from providing childcare. Well organised, clear documentation is in place to help maintain the safe and efficient management of the setting. For example, an accurate record of the hours of children's attendance is kept and well written policies are in place. She sees children's safety as paramount and she constantly risk assesses to ensure they are not at risk. The childminder has completed child protection training as part of her registration course and has a clear understanding of her responsibilities and of the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child. The required checks have been completed on the adults in the home to ensure they are suitable.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, as yet, she does not have rigorous systems in place to monitor children's progress towards the early learning goals. This does not help her to consistently plan, in order to support children to develop to their full potential.

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provision

The childminder is keen to develop and improve her service for the benefit of the children and hopes to complete a childcare qualification in the near future. Satisfactory systems are in place for self-evaluation. Parents and carers are asked for their views and the childminder acts positively on any comments they make. Partnership working with parents is encouraged and this helps them to exchange relevant information about the children's welfare and care. Parents complete required consents and documentation in line with legal requirements. They receive information about their child's day both verbally and through the daily diary sheets. The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents, so they are aware of her childminding practices. Written comments indicate that parents are happy with the care provided, commenting that they think the daily reports are 'great to read' and that their child has 'lots of opportunities do different activities throughout the

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provision

day'. The childminder is aware of the requirement to work with other professionals and regularly share information between providers, if a child attends more than one setting.

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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 EY449456 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 811598 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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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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