Rigg, Stephanie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10/10/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 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 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children's safety is seen as a priority. The childminder and her assistant work closely together to make sure children are well supervised and supported. Hazards are effectively minimised through the implementation of thorough risk assessments.  Children are happy, content and enjoy attending this welcoming environment. They take part in a wide range of activities within the home and on outings. This supports them well in making good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has a very caring, calm and friendly manner and as a result, children settle easily into her care and are happy and content.  Children receive plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise, which promotes their physical development and their good health.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is scope to enhance parents involvement in their children's learning, with specific regards to their contributions to the childminder's initial assessment of what children already know and can do when they first start.  There is room to do more to help young children understand that words have real meaning, for example, by labelling storage and displaying signs.

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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 had a tour of the premises and observed children playing indoors and outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation document, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector observed a specific activity planned by the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents in letters provided for the inspection.

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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 two children aged 18 months and four years in the Washington area of Tyne and Wear. She also works at her mother's home in the Houghton-le-Spring area of Sunderland. Her mother is a registered childminder and her sister works as an assistant. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. There is a rear garden available for outdoor play. The family has a cat.

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Information about the setting

The childminder attends local community groups and the local children's centre. She visits the shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools.

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Information about the setting

The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except family holidays. There are currently two children on roll, one of whom is in the early years age group and they attend for a variety of sessions.

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

 review the arrangements for involving parents in sharing what they know about their children, in order to enhance their contributions to the initial assessments of children's development on entry

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

 enhance the amount of print in the environment, such as labelling on storage, signs and posters, to further encourage children to learn about the links between pictures and words.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She flexibly plans enjoyable and varied activities, which capture their interest and engage them. She undertakes an accurate assessment of children's prior skills, knowledge and understanding when they first start with her, based on her own observations and information from parents. However, there is room to gather more precise information from parents about exactly what children can do to contribute to these. Even though children have only recently returned to the setting, after a long break, the childminder knows them very well and describes how they are working comfortably within the typical range of development expected for their age.

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who attend

Individual learning journals are in place for all children; these include photographs, examples of children's work and observations of them at play. These are linked to the seven areas of learning and are used effectively to identify the next steps in children's learning and assess their progress. The childminder shares information with parents to show what children have been doing at the setting. She also provides parents with suitable opportunities to discuss what children are doing at home and takes account of any areas of development they wish her to focus on. This means that parents are actively involved in children's learning. The childminder is aware of the requirement to provide a written summary of children's development in the prime areas when they are aged between two and three years and is implementing clear records to support this.

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who attend

The childminder provides exciting and challenging experiences that meet the needs of all children, both within her setting and on trips out in the local area. She organises her setting to ensure that children can explore and play freely, with resources being easily accessible to enable children to select their own toys and activities. However, some opportunities to extend children's understanding that words have meaning have been overlooked, such as labelling storage and using signs. She engages fully in all aspects of children's play and expertly extends their language through her good use of open-ended questions and her careful listening skills. For example, they sit together at the table as they create pictures of family members. Children confidently describe their siblings, saying they need sunglasses because they are going on holiday. They go on to choose strips of paper to make them a bracelet, with the childminder supporting them in picking a piece,

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who attend

which is 'big enough' and helping them to investigate if the one they make, which is 'too little', will fit on the soft toy frog.

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who attend

Children develop good physical skills as they jump on the musical stepping stones in the garden and count as they play hopscotch on the numbered floor tiles. They confidently clamber on the large equipment at the local wildfowl park. Children particularly enjoy visiting the shop to buy fruit. The childminder extends this learning by providing recyclable materials and paper shopping bags in the outdoor playhouse. Consequently, children develop good imagination skills as they decide what to buy from their own shop and carefully put them in their bags. Children enjoy books, which the childminder uses well to support their listening, ideas and communication. They independently select favourite story books and enjoy looking at them independently and with the childminder. They are regular visitors to the library where they are able to borrow books linked to their interests.

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who attend

Children learn about different cultures and are made aware of different religious celebrations and events. For example, they mould their own tea-light holders from clay as they learn about Diwali. The childminder supports children in their activities as she encourages them to think how the clay feels before and after they have moulded it. Consequently, children are learning the difference between 'hard' and 'soft'. The childminder effectively supports children in being ready for the next stages of learning. For example, she provides opportunities for children to attend community groups where they learn to mix with wider groups of children, developing their confidence and social skills, such as taking turns and sharing.

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

The childminder provides a bright, welcoming and safe environment for children in her care. She takes time to meet with parents and children before she starts offering childcare. Information is gathered from parents regarding children's likes and dislikes, self- care skills and care routines. As a result, children form strong, positive and secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Parents' comment that they 'appreciate the childminder's kind, calm and patient manner'.

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

Children are keen to discuss their favourite meals cooked by the childminder, which include soup and garlic bread. They are learning about healthy eating as the childminder has created a vegetable patch using grow bags where children grow a variety of vegetables, including carrots and potatoes. Children are able to dig up the produce and use it in their meals, contributing to their growing knowledge of healthy foods. The childminder ensures drinks are readily available at all times. As a result, children understand about healthy food and drink. Parents' comment positively on the different healthy foods children eat, including lots of fresh fruit and the fact that the childminder helps to educate children about the importance of healthy eating. The childminder supports children's independence well and helps them to develop good hygiene routines, for example, washing their hands before eating and after using the toilet.

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

Children's behaviour is good as the childminder models positive behaviour. For example, the childminder speaks in a calm, quiet manner and listens carefully when children talk. She uses good manners, such as saying, 'please' and 'thank you'. Consequently, children require very little prompting to use good manners themselves when asking for more bread or sharing out resources. The childminder celebrates children's achievements with rewards, such as stickers, for using good manners. This positively promotes children's sense of value and boosts their self-esteem. She also accesses regular sessions at community groups to help children mix with larger groups and develop their social skills. Consequently, children are developing the necessary skills ready for the move on in to their next stage of learning.

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

Children have daily opportunities to experience fresh air and exercise. For example, they have fun as they go for walks, chase and feed the ducks and climb on the large equipment in the play park. The childminder has good measures in place to keep children safe and secure. For example, she asks any visitors to sign in when they arrive, so that she has a record. She supervises children closely and ensures that they are kept safe when being transported in the car. This includes making sure she has consent from parents and that all children have appropriate restraints and booster seats. Children gain an awareness of risk taking and how to keep themselves safe as they play on the large equipment in the park and know that scissors can be dangerous if not handled correctly. Children learn about road safety, with them confidently explaining to adults about needing to stop to look and listen for traffic before crossing the road. Consequently, children are learning

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

how to keep themselves safe when on outings or playing.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She clearly enjoys spending time with the children. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility in meeting the learning and development requirements. She monitors the educational programmes to ensure all areas of learning are covered in depth and that they provide suitable challenge for children. She reflects on activities and uses this information, along with her secure knowledge of children's interests to help with activity planning. Clear tracking documentation is in place, which enables the childminder to monitor the progress children make over time. This ensures she has an accurate understanding of all children's skills and abilities.

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provision

The childminder has written policies, which inform parents of her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates a comprehensive and professional understanding of the child protection procedures, including how to respond and who to contact if she or her assistant has a concern about a child or an allegation is made. The childminder effectively risk assesses both her setting and the venues used for outings, so that hazards are minimised for children. She has a secure knowledge of the required ratios and how to supervise children to maintain their safety. The childminder makes the best use of the available space and organises the setting to create a child-friendly, welcoming and accessible environment. Comprehensive policies and procedures and a clear evacuation procedure are in place to ensure children's welfare is effectively safeguarded and promoted. The childminder is

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provision

aware of her responsibilities when administering medication and treating minor accidents.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement through her good systems for self-evaluation. Areas for future development that will support children's achievements over time are well documented and the childminder shares good practice ideas and suggestions with her childminding colleagues. The childminder informally encourages parents to share their views and children are encouraged to express their ideas and thoughts. The childminder is committed to her own professional development and welcomes support from the local authority advisory team.

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provision

The childminder establishes and maintains good relationships and communication with parents. They receive detailed information at the start of the care arrangement and this explains how she operates. Information is effectively shared on an ongoing basis through discussion and the sharing of learning journals. Parents' comments are highly positive. They state that their child enjoys their time at the childminder's setting and is always keen to tell them about their day. The childminder fully understands the benefits of developing links with other early years settings when the need arises and has plans in place as to how she can positively do this.

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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 EY456473 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 926114 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 2

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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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