McVeigh, Angela

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/02/2013 07/10/2009

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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 constantly engage in activities that develop their communication, language and literacy. This is because the childminder accurately plans for their individual interests. Therefore, children's vocabulary is increased and they express themselves effectively.  Children quickly become familiar with the childminder when they first start to attend. This is because she has an efficient settling-in routine and effectively works in partnership with parents to settle their child. As a result, children are developing a strong sense of belonging and are relaxed and happy.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding procedures. As a result, she is able to recognise the possible signs of abuse and neglect to keep children safe. Therefore, children are protected.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 At times children have access to dirty toys. This is because there is scope to improve the consistency in which resources are monitored. As a result, children's understanding of health and self-care is not consistently reinforced.

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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 observed children at activities in the lounge.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and discussed planning with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder.  The inspector checked the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2003 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner, one adult child and two children aged 13 and 14 years in the Lower Wortley area of Leeds. The whole ground floor of the house is used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder collects children from the local school. There are currently three children on roll, two of whom two are in the early years age range. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday all year round. She has a National Vocation Qualification in children's care, learning and development.

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

 improve further the methods used to monitor resources, by establishing regular routines to constantly check that all resources are clean and ready for children to access.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and provides activities and experiences to support their development and learning. For example, young children enjoy investigating the activity cube that includes levers and other objects that can be pushed, pressed and turned. As a result, they excitedly kick their feet and then realise that their actions have an effect. Older children interact very well with their chosen story and puppets. They listen intently to the story and join in with familiar phrases. As they become more involved in the story, they use the correct finger puppets to represent the characters in the book. This means that children are motivated to learn and remain engaged in their play for a period of time.

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who attend

The childminder effectively uses the ongoing assessments to plan for children's next steps as well as their individual needs and interests. During activities she carefully listens to children's comments to find out what they know and asks appropriate questions to increase their understanding. For example, by encouraging them to lead in telling the story, children's speaking is improved. This means that children are making good progress in their communication, language and literacy.

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who attend

The childminder works well with parents to prepare their child for school. She does this by encouraging parents to read relevant books to them. Parents are included in developing their children's personal, social and emotional development by working with the childminder to encourage their child's independence in toileting and dressing themselves. Children are also taught about the structure of the school's 'lunch time' by encouraging them to pack away their own lunch boxes. As a result, children's learning is supported at home and their self-esteem is developing well.

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

The childminder has devised a good settling-in routine. For example, she visits the children at their home and the toddler group that they attend before her provision. This means that children are familiar with the childminder when they first visit with their parents and are settling well. The childminder also requests an individual care plan for each new child so that she can care for them according to their needs. These include the children's dietary needs, sleep times and comfort items. This means children are developing a strong sense of belonging.

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

The childminder has a good daily routine so children know what to do and how to behave during the day. Children confidently explore their environment and access the toys and resources they prefer independently. However, at times children have access to dirty toys. This is because the childminder does not check her resources regularly enough to assess their suitability. Therefore, children's knowledge and understanding of good hygiene procedures are not consistently reinforced. Children learn how to keep themselves safe because they are included in the emergency evacuation practises.

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

The childminder maintains a two-way flow of information through regular verbal feedback at the beginning and end of each day. As a result, partnership with parents is developing well. Children's learning is very well supplemented because the childminder regularly takes them on outings to various places of interest as well as to the local park and soft play area. As a result, children's physical development is effectively supported.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to meet the learning and development requirements and is keen to keep abreast of new initiatives in childcare. She regularly attends training courses and workshops, such as for the progress check at age two. The childminder also has a childcare qualification which she puts into practice to support children's learning and development. For example, she has revised her tracking systems to include the prime and specific areas of learning to monitor children's development. She also maintains her paediatric first aid certificate. This means that children are appropriately treated if they have an accident.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She has also attended training in child protection and has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow. She uses a risk assessment to check the safety of her home and reduce risks to children; this means that children are safe and protected. The childminder monitors her provision through self-evaluation and takes into account parents' views to identify ongoing improvements to the provision.

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provision

The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents and has secure systems in place for them to support their children's learning at home. She fully understands the importance of building a relationship with other professionals that come into contact with children. As a result, she has developed links with the local children's centre to tap into their support network. This means that children's learning and development is supported well.

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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 EY250326 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 819722 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

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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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