Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 03/04/2013 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

 The childminder interacts warmly with the children, which makes them feel secure and safe.  Effective steps are taken to reduce potential dangers to children. This means that children are cared for in a safe, secure environment.  The childminder has a sound understanding of her role and responsibility for safeguarding children.  The childminder takes children to places of interest within the local community, such as community groups and parks.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder does not always ensure that activities are appropriate for individual children's age and stage of development.  Parents are not given consistent opportunities to share information about their child's learning at home to consolidate children's learning at the setting.  The childminder does not have consistent routines for children to learn about the importance of hand washing.  Self-evaluation does not clearly identify the strengths and weaknesses of the provision or take into account the views of children and their parents.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 viewed the premises, toys and equipment.

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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 observed children engaging in activities in the setting.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2013 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and 13-year-old child in Middlesbrough, Cleveland.

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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. There are currently five children on roll, of whom four 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.

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must:

 improve planning to ensure activities are appropriate for individual children's age and stage of development, in order to further promote their learning.

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

 increase the opportunities for parents to contribute information about what children do at home and use this shared knowledge to plan together and think through ideas of how to move the child forward in their learning

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

 raise children's awareness of how good hygiene practices, for example hand washing, can contribute to good health

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

 implement a more robust self-evaluation process, including providing further opportunities for parents and children to contribute to the self-evaluation of the setting; use their views effectively to help raise the quality of practice and the level of children's achievements over time.

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who attend

The childminder provides a range of activities and resources to support children's learning, and they appear to be making steady progress in their development. She supplements the activities which she provides in the home by taking children to local community groups. For the most part, activities challenge children appropriately and are based on their interests. However, activities involving games consoles for children who attend before and after school do not provide learning opportunities which are relevant for their stage of learning and development. This does not help those children to progress as much as possible. The childminder observes children's progress and makes records of it. She is beginning to use this information and documents such as 'Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage' to effectively plan for the next steps in their learning.

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who attend

The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's learning in the prime areas. She supports their language development by talking clearly to them and engaging them in conversation. Children are confident to ask for things and talk happily as they play. They demonstrate sound and sometimes good progress in their physical development. Children are lively and move with confidence around the learning environment. They use large equipment with increasing skill and control. The childminder supports their increasing independence by encouraging them to try things for themselves, such as putting on their own coats and using the toilet. Children develop early writing skills as they use a range of materials to make marks, and as they get older, to successfully write their names in their Easter cards. The childminder encourages children to count during play and routines. For example, they count the rabbits they stick onto

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who attend

their cards and the dishes at snack time. Children begin to use their imaginations in role play as they set up a den in the conservatory and have fun hiding from their peers.

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who attend

The childminder shares verbal information with parents about how well their children are progressing. She requests some information about children's starting points from parents when they first start with her. However, as yet, parents are not being encouraged to fully share what their children do at home, so that the childminder can take this information into account when planning her activities to fully extend their learning.

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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. Effective settling-in procedures ensure that children's transition between home and setting is smooth and as easy as possible. Children behave well, relative to their age. Young children are beginning to learn that some things are shared while some things belong to others. They are becoming aware that their actions can sometimes hurt or harm each other. The childminder's positive role modelling and patient explanations help children to begin to learn about acceptable behaviour. Attendance at local community groups enables children to develop confidence in being in a larger group, which helps with their readiness for nursery and school.

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

The outdoor environment encourages children to be physically active. Children enjoy practising their ball skills as they play football with the childminder's child and skilfully use equipment, such as scooters and trikes. They love being outdoors in the fresh air and the childminder makes good provision for this by ensuring that they can freely and easily access the garden. The childminder provides nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children, which helps to promote their health and well-being. Good standards of cleanliness are maintained in all childminding areas to help prevent the spread of infection. However, the childminder does not always remind children to wash their hands when appropriate, for example before eating snack, to promote their health. The childminder helps children to learn about being safe by, for example, teaching them about road safety.

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provision

The childminder meets safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has a satisfactory understanding of safeguarding issues and knows the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns about any of the children in her care. She assesses risks and takes steps to minimise hazards to children. The childminder has completed first aid training. As a result, she is able to treat children appropriately in the event of an accident. Required documentation to help maintain the safe and efficient management of the setting is in place. For example, the childminder keeps an accurate record of the hours of children's attendance and a record of any accidents that occur while children are in the childminder's care. The required checks have been completed on the adults in the home to ensure that they are suitable. The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides

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provision

a range of activities to promote children's learning. However, she does not ensure that all activities provide appropriate learning opportunities which are relevant to individual children's age and stage of development.

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provision

The childminder has a positive attitude to improving her service for the benefit of the children. She takes some steps to evaluate the provision; for example, the childminder reflects on her practice and is willing to make changes as she feels necessary. However, evaluation does not rigorously identify the strengths and weaknesses of the provision or routinely take into account the views of parents and children to help her drive continual improvement.

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provision

Satisfactory partnerships are in place with parents. The childminder verbally shares information about the children's welfare and care on a daily basis. Parents complete required consents and documentation in line with legal requirements. This helps to safeguard children and promote their welfare. Partnerships with external agencies and services are positive and mean that children are well supported and protected. The childminder is fully aware of the benefits of sharing information with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is beginning to build partnerships with the schools and nurseries which children attend to support their ongoing learning and development.

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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 action. 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 EY451494 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 885995 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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