Teece, Elaine Margaret

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/08/2013 20/03/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 4 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 4 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Children's health and safety is not fully supported. The assistant who has sole care of children at times, does not hold a valid paediatric first aid certificate.  The childminder does not keep a record of all accidents. This does not ensure that children are fully safeguarded and is a legal requirement.  The required progress check at age two is not carried out for all children between two and three years of age. Consequently, any gaps in learning or additional support that may be required is not swiftly identified and addressed at an early stage.  Self-evaluation to monitor and review practice lacks rigour. This affects the childminder's ability to make beneficial improvements to her practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder demonstrates that she understands how children learn, and ensures children are suitably challenged. This ensures children continue to make progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder has clear expectations for good behaviour. This helps children learn about what is acceptable.

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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 observed activities in the conservatory and lounge.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of other documentation including the childminder's policies and procedures, recording systems and children's information.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her evaluation and monitoring of the quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder, and held discussions with children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1981 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and one adult child in a house in Horbury, near Wakefield. The whole of the ground floor and the rear garden are used for childminding. The family has a cat and fish as pets.

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Information about the setting

The childminder attends a toddler group and activities at the local children's centre, and visits the shops and park. The childminder collects children from the local schools and pre- schools. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant. There are currently ten children on roll, of which seven are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3, and she is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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must:

 ensure assistants who at times have sole care of children, hold a current paediatric first aid certificate

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must:

 review children's progress when they are aged between two and three, and provide parents and/or carers with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas; ensure that this progress check identifies the child's strengths, and any areas where the child's progress is less than expected

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must:

 ensure a two-way flow of information between providers when children attend more than one setting, to ensure a shared understanding and common approach to supporting children's progress

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must:

 keep a written record of accidents or injuries and first aid treatment administered.

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

 implement rigorous and effective systems for self-evaluation, which take into account the views of parents and are used to inform priorities and set challenging targets for improvement.

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who attend

The childminder records children's progress through written observations of what the children enjoy doing and are achieving. She uses supporting guidance to correctly identify what children can do, and to plan their next steps in learning. There is a particular focus on personal, social and emotional development, physical development, and communication and language. However, there is limited evidence to suggest that planning takes account of what all children are learning at other early years provisions they attend. This means that the systems in place to promote partnerships with other provisions children attend are not yet fully developed. This does not support continuity for children between settings. Parents are encouraged to share information about children's health and dietary needs, and any new skills they are learning at home. However, the childminder has not completed the progress checks required for children between the age of two and three

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who attend

years. This is a breach of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This means that any gaps in learning or additional support that may be required is not swiftly identified and addressed at an early stage so that it has the maximum impact and benefit to children's progress. Children are able to make choices about what they want to do from a suitable range of resources and activities which they are able to select independently. These resources incorporate children's individual interests, and are developmentally appropriate. For instance, children take the initiative and choose a box of construction pieces. They learn to balance and fix pieces together as they build a tower. While they construct their tower they are encouraged to think about and describe what they are doing, and consider whether the tower is big or small. This helps to develop their skills in communication and

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who attend

mathematics. There are a suitable range of books available for all abilities, children visit a local library and sing popular nursery rhymes and songs. This helps to develop their interest in literacy. Small world equipment supports imaginary play, and encourages children to learn about the world through play. For example, children name animals and make animal noises while they play.

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who attend

The childminder treats children with equal respect. She interacts appropriately with them during activities, and stays close enough to become involved when any of the children need support or encouragement. The childminder uses open-ended questions to encourage children to think, and waits patiently for them to answer. For example, children are encouraged to name the shapes and colours of the bricks they are using. During a more focused activity, individual children are encouraged to name different shapes and talk about what the shapes look like. For example, children talk about a crescent looking like 'a moon at night' and a triangular brick looking like 'a roof'. This means children are supported as they are encouraged to develop their own ideas, and make their own links in learning. This helps children learn to create and think critically, and to develop some skills they need for school.

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

The childminder has a valid first aid certificate so is able to deal with any minor injuries appropriately. However, the assistant who has occasional sole care of minded children does not, and a record is not kept of all accidents that have occurred. This does not ensure that children are adequately safeguarded and compromises their well-being.

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

Health and well-being in other respects, is sufficiently promoted through opportunities provided for children to play outside, which includes the occasional trip to a local park. This adequately helps children learn about the importance of fresh air and exercise. Children are provided freshly prepared meals and snacks. This helps them learn about the importance of eating healthily. Children wash and dry their hands thoroughly before eating and after using the toilet or potty. This helps teach children the importance of good hygiene practices. Children are adequately helped during the different stages of their physical development, such as during toilet training, in line with parental wishes.

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

The childminder encourages parents to visit with their children as part of the settling in process. This allows children to establish a reasonable relationship with the childminder and to become familiar with the new environment. This supports a smooth transition into her care. However, there is not sufficient emphasis on the importance of partnerships with schools children will attend. This does not fully support children in their transition to school when the time comes. Children show they feel safe and are confident enough to share how they feel when another child's actions have upset them. Children are taught to develop an understanding of dangers and how to stay safe through their daily routine, activities and boundaries. For example, the childminder talks to children about stranger danger, and how to cross the road safely. This helps them behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others. The childminder has clear expectations for good behaviour,

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

good manners and polite language. There are suitable behaviour management strategies in place. Consequently, children are well behaved.

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provision

Most required documentation is in place and include procedures to be implemented in the event of lost and uncollected children and safeguarding. However, not all accidents have been recorded. This is also a breach of requirements with regards to both parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder generally monitors the impact of her practice on children's learning and well-being and has identified some areas for improvement, for example, the need to further develop partnerships with schools. However, it does not include contributions from parents or children to ensure that any changes made are in line with their views and needs. The childminder has continued with her own professional development, but there has been no action taken to ensure the assistant obtains an appropriate paediatric first aid qualification.

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provision

The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of the correct procedure to follow if she has a safeguarding concern. She has a clear safeguarding policy, which guides and informs her practice, and keeps parents informed of her legal roles and responsibilities. The childminder ensures that she adheres to required ratios when using her assistant and ensures that children are adequately supervised and offered appropriate activities at all times. The childminder carries out visual risk assessments indoors and outdoors. This ensures the home is secure and the environment including resources and equipment are safe and suitable for children to use. The childminder understands her responsibilities to ensure that Ofsted are informed of any significant events or any allegations of serious harm. Overall the childminder has developed generally sound relationships with parents. Complaints received in writing are recorded, along with the

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provision

action taken to resolve the issue. The childminder generally monitors children's achievements and the activities she provides to ensure children are making satisfactory progress given their starting points and capabilities. The childminder adequately understands the need to work in partnership with others involved in children's care and learning, to ensure appropriate support is obtained if needed. However, the systems in place to promote partnerships with other settings children attend are not sufficiently well- established in terms of supporting children's learning and development.

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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 records of accidents which occur on the premises where childcare is provided (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep records of accidents which occur on the premises where childcare is provided (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 321908 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 929225 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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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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