Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 08/02/2013 11/06/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 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 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, confident and settle with ease under the support of the childminder.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.  The childminder uses mathematical language well to support the children's learning about shape, space and measure.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder does not always promote the behaviour of all children well enough to ensure that they learn about consistent boundaries for expected behaviour, especially when walking to school.  The childminder does not liaise effectively with other settings where children receive their main early years experience, so that she is able to provide experiences that enhance the children's learning and development.  There is a limited selection of age-appropriate resources that are accessible and relevant to the children's stage of 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 observed activities in the main downstairs area of the home and on the walk to school.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the visit.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation document, written policies and procedures, and the children's records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives with her husband and three young children in Axminster, Devon. All areas of the home are used for childminding purposes, with a living room, dining room and kitchen used as the main accommodation. Rest and toilet facilities are available upstairs. A back garden is available for outside play. The family has two cats and fish. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll, one of whom is in the early years age range. The childminder holds a diploma in nursery nursing.

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must:

 implement a behaviour management policy that uses consistently applied strategies that provide clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour, with particular regard to their behaviour when walking to school, to help children learn about personal safety, risks and the safety of others

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

 improve the systems for working with settings where children receive their main early years experience, so that you are able to balance the children's experiences and plan for their progress based on the information that is shared

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

 increase the range of resources that are accessible, age appropriate and relevant to children's interests.

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who attend

The childminder currently provides wrap-around care for early years age children before pre-school. She has a satisfactory knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage to help support children's learning appropriately. The childminder completes written observations of the children and uses Development Matters to identify where they are at and what they are learning. She talks to parents and the other settings where children receive their main early years experiences to promote consistency. The exchange of information mainly covers the children's care needs and daily routines to ensure children feel settled and secure. This means the childminder is not clear about what the children are involved in, and what their next steps are, to allow her to build on and complement what the children receive at pre- school and nursery. Children are making satisfactory progress in their learning and

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who attend

appropriately supported to take the next steps in their development.

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who attend

The childminder provides a suitable range of activities and support to occupy children in the short space of time they are with her. She ensures children are happy and engaged through lots of discussion and by getting involved with the children's play. There is a basic range of resources available. However, these are more suitable to the needs of younger children. For example, a pre-school age child can only access cardboard picture books. Although they enjoy looking at the pictures with the childminder, identifying what they can see in response to her questions, they are not particularly interesting or challenging for this age group. The childminder supports children's understanding of mathematical concepts well in their play. She uses language to help them learn about shape, space and measure as they build a tower with wooden building bricks. For example, she tells a pre- school age child that she is going to build a tower with 10 bricks and asks if the child can

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who attend

build one taller. She questions the child about how many bricks, and which is taller, smaller and bigger before they count the bricks up to 11.

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

Children are happy, confident and settle with ease under the childminder's supportive interaction. A pre-school child chatters happily, showing a secure attachment to the childminder. Children respond positively to the childminder when reminded to share, take turns and consider the needs of others in their play. However, at times, the childminder does not always promote the behaviour of all children well enough to ensure that early years age children learn consistent and clear boundaries for expected behaviour. This means that at times, the older children's behaviour becomes disruptive. The childminder's home is family orientated and welcoming. Children have access to some activities and resources.

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

Children receive appropriate support to lead healthy lifestyles and keep safe. They walk to school each day with the childminder, which ensures they receive daily exercise and fresh air. The childminder talks to them about some potential hazards on the walk to raise their awareness of road safety. However, she does not always successfully engage children to learn about safety by encouraging them to contribute to decisions when crossing the road. The childminder discusses emergency evacuation of the home in the event of a fire so that children are clear on expectations.

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provision

The childminder has a satisfactory knowledge of the learning and development, and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses sufficient methods to help her assess the effectiveness of her practice to make some changes. For example, she updates some aspects of her knowledge through attending training courses, such as safeguarding. The childminder receives support from her local authority and other early years providers to raise her awareness of positive practices so she can consider areas for improvement. However, she is not meeting the requirements of the Childcare Register in full as she does not have a written complaints policy in place.

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and the correct procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. This helps her to safeguard children's welfare. Risk assessment systems allow her to monitor safety features within the home, garden and on outings to support children's safety appropriately. This includes checking the smoke detectors regularly, and ensuring the car is safe for use.

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provision

The childminder communicates with parents and other settings that children attend to ensure appropriate information shared. This helps to ensure children settle comfortably during the different transitions in their day. The childminder ensures parents provide relevant information about the children's care needs and what they want for their children. She discusses her practices and procedures so that parents are aware of what to expect. This means both parties are able to support the children and help them feel secure. The childminder communicates well with other early years settings children attend to ensure children settle and are happy. However, systems are not strong enough to allow the childminder to build on what they do at these other settings to enhance the children's learning experiences.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 make available to parents a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email. (Procedures for dealing with complaints) (Providing information to parents) (this also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  make available to parents a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email (Procedures for dealing with complaints) (Providing information to parents).

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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 EY383074 Local authority Devon Inspection number 838232 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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