Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 09/05/2013 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 are encouraged to make choices about their play. They use an appropriate range of toys and activities which help them to make steady progress in their learning and development.  Children benefit from a variety of activities outside the setting. They regularly visit the local parks and toddler group. The childminder uses these opportunities to help raise children's awareness of road safety and how to stay safe.  The childminder shares information, both verbally and in writing, to ensure that parents are aware of their children's daily activities and the service provided.

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It is not yet good because

 Information gathered about children's learning and development is not consistently used to plan what children need to learn next to ensure they make good progress.  Children's attendance is not recorded on a daily basis to ensure their welfare is protected.  There are limited resources and activities to support children in being positive about other children's diverse backgrounds and abilities.  Self-evaluation is not always used effectively to help identify strengths and weaknesses or set challenging targets for improvement to the setting.

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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 spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection regarding the care provided and activities on offer.  The inspector interacted with children and observed them during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises with the childminder and viewed the equipment and resources available for the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journey records and a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.

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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 child aged nine years in Attleborough, Nuneaton. The ground floor of the premises is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has two dogs.

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Information about the setting

The childminder visits the shops and park on a regular basis. She is able to collect children from the local schools. There are currently three children on roll, all of whom are within the early years age group. Two children attend on a full-time basis. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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must:

 use information obtained from observing children to understand their level of achievement, interests and learning styles. Shape learning experiences for each child reflecting those observations to help them make the best possible progress in their learning and development

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must:

 ensure the daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises includes their hours of attendance.

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

 increase the range of resources that provide positive images of diversity, including people with disabilities and other cultures

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

 devise and implement a thorough self-evaluation process which strengthens the links between identified priorities and plans for improvement that supports children's achievements over time.

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who attend

Children are settled and happily make choices about their play. They select from a range of toys and resources. This means their personal, social and emotional development is appropriately supported. They enjoy looking at books and sharing the experience with their dolls. This supports the development of their simple literacy skills. Children concentrate well and are becoming confident at following simple instructions, such as when the childminder asks them to find different letters on the building blocks. She encourages them to repeat the sounds as well as counting each brick, and praises them for their efforts. Children enjoy making marks using paint and join in with activities at the local toddler group, such as painting and drawing. As a result, children develop their communication, language and simple counting skills.

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who attend

The childminder knows what the children like to play with and ensures that they can access their favourite toys. For example, children like to use their imagination and enjoy playing with the dolls and role play resources. They confidently push the pushchair and dolls around the available space and negotiate the space well. These opportunities enable children to express themselves and develop their physical skills.

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who attend

Children use a variety of musical and programmable toys and have access to a laptop. This means children are able to investigate and develop their understanding of how things work. Children learn to tend to seeds that they have planted, such as cress. This helps promote their understanding of the natural world they live in. However, children's have access to a limited range of resources and play opportunities which reflect diversity and acknowledge cultural. As a consequence, children's understanding of the world they live in and their awareness of others with disabilities and from other cultures is not routinely promoted.

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who attend

The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of the prime and specific areas of learning. She has suitable systems to identify children's starting points. She obtains information from parents during settling-in time to enable her to meet children's interests and preferences. The childminder plans a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. She observes children as they play and makes some notes about their development. However, the monitoring of the planning is not always effective. As consequence, the information gained from observing children's play is not consistently used to ensure that the next steps in their learning are identified so that children make good progress in their learning. The childminder shares photographs and observations with parents to keep them informed of their child's activities and progress. This ensures that parents are actively involved in their child's learning. The childminder is aware of the progress check at age two and the need

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who attend

to share this with parents to enable her to complete this appropriately. As result, children are satisfactorily gaining the key skills they need in their learning to be ready for school.

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

Children have formed effective relationships with the childminder. Their individual needs are appropriately met. This is because the childminder requests parents to complete an 'all about me' form from the onset, which includes relevant information about their children's care routines. This ensures that children settle quickly and make a smooth transition from home to the childminder's setting. Children learn about expected behaviour. The childminder encourages them to share, take turns and be kind to each other. She praises the children for their efforts, such as using their manners and helping to tidy up. This helps develop children's self-esteem. As a consequence, children are happy and secure in her care.

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

The childminder regularly rotates the toys and resources to ensure children remain interested. She organises her home to enable children to make independent choices about their play, and toys which are stored away can be requested. Children have daily opportunities to engage in outdoor activities and are provided with plenty of fresh air. They learn to ride wheeled toys and use a variety of push-alongs toys and climbing equipment. Children also benefit from a range of activities outside the setting. They visit the local parks and toddler group. These opportunities help support children's overall physical well-being and develop their social skills in preparation for later transitions to nursery and school.

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

The childminder encourages children to learn about keeping safe. For example, when on outings she explains to them to stop at the kerb and to look and listen for oncoming traffic. Children also learn about fire safety and know the procedure for evacuation in an emergency because the childminder practises this with them. The childminder recognises the importance of hand washing. As a result, children are familiar with the daily hygiene routines and develop their self-care skills as they independently wash their hands. The childminder is a qualified nurse with over twenty years of experience and is fully aware of how to promote children's health. She has the appropriate permissions and records in place regarding the administration of medication and is aware that all accidents need to be shared with parents. This ensures children's well-being is protected.

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

Children are encouraged to eat healthily and are offered a variety of nutritious snacks and meals. Food arrangements are discussed and agreed with parents from the onset and children have access to fresh drinks at all times. The childminder is aware of children's individual dietary needs and ensures these are met.

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provision

The childminder has an appropriate understanding how to protect children in her care, and recognises that this is her first priority. She knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care and has devised a written policy, which she makes sure is shared with parents. The childminder assesses potential risks to children and has put procedures and practices in place to minimise these at all times. Appropriate safety equipment is used according to the age and needs of the children attending, including safety gates, cupboard and drawer locks and socket covers. This ensures children's safety is protected.

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provision

The childminder has an appropriate awareness of the learning and development requirements and demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement. She recognises there is capacity for improving the systems for observational assessments and the range of resources, and has begun to evaluate her practice. However, self-evaluation is in its infancy and is not entirely effective in identifying all strengths or weakness in order to help set challenging targets for improvement to the setting.

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provision

The childminder has formed positive partnerships with parents and regularly shares information about their child's daily routines and activities. Policies and procedures are made available and these keep parents informed about the setting. However, children's hours of attendance are not recorded on a daily basis to ensure their welfare is protected. This is also a breach of one of the Childcare Register requirements. The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with other early years providers. She has established links with the local school and childminders in order to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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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:

 keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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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 EY447216 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 890139 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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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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