Tofton, Hannah

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11/10/2013 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

 The children benefit from regular outings to a variety of indoor and outdoor local resources, which extend and enhance their learning experiences.  Children are progressing well due to the attentive and responsive care they receive. The childminder notices what they can do and are interested in and she plans motivating and challenging ways to extend their learning further.  Children quickly warm to the childminder and feel a strong sense of belonging because careful attention is given to ensure their care and learning needs are well met.  Partnerships with external agencies, local schools and parents are well established to support the childminder and enhance learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Occasionally, arrangements for monitoring younger children's progress within the specific areas of learning are not as effectively monitored as in other areas to help them progress towards excellence.

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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 children in the living room, kitchen and outdoor area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked through children's assessment records and planning, and reviewed a selection of policies and procedures.

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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 three children aged eight, five and 18 months in the village of Healing near Grimsby. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has a cat, a hamster and some fish as pets.

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Information about the setting

Children attend on a full and part-time basis. She also offers care to children aged over five to 11 years. There are currently seven children on role. The childminder is available Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round apart from family holidays. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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

 enhance existing systems to better monitor and track younger children's very good progress across the specific areas of learning so their all-round development is promoted even further.

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who attend

Children are making good progress in their learning. This is because the childminder has a secure knowledge about how babies and children learn. She understands the importance of laying down solid foundations by supporting the youngest children in the prime areas of learning. The childminder has started to monitor children's progress through observing them at play and recording children's achievements. This helps her to identify children's stage of development and to plan future activities around their individual interests in order to challenge children further. However, there is scope for the childminder to begin to extend younger children's assessments into the specific areas of learning to promote their very good all round development even further.

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who attend

Well organised systems are in place to ensure parents contribute to their child's initial assessment and share what they know about their child with the childminder. This begins the effective and professional partnership with parents, which helps support children to make good progress from their starting points. The childminder completes daily diaries to keep parents well informed about children's learning within the setting as well as other relevant two way information.

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who attend

Children are taken into the wider community to attend various groups and places of interest. This enables them to have a wider range of activities and opportunities to promote a positive view and to increase their awareness within the local area. For example, walks to the nearby woods, where the children collect conkers and leaves, extends children's learning about the world in which they live. Also, regular visits to the local children's centre extends the play opportunities and experiences available to them and encourages social interaction.

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who attend

The childminder works effectively with children to develop their communication and language skills. For example, she continually talks to the younger children when preparing snack, introducing colour language and new words. This helps them to hear spoken language and link words with their meaning. As a result, children are becoming confident communicators, preparing them for the next stage in their learning. A parent comments 'my son likes the fact you listen to him'. This demonstrates the childminder also shows an interest in what the children have to say and values and respects their opinion. This promotes their self-confidence and a sense of worth.

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

Parents are asked about daily routines, which as far as possible, are followed closely to enable children to have continuity and to feel comfortable in their surroundings. The children behave well and when minor problems do arise the childminder gently explains what is and is not acceptable and why. As a result, children learn right from wrong in a gentle and calm manner. Children's emotional well-being is effectively supported through receiving lots of warmth and affection from the childminder. This results in children developing close relationships with the childminder and feeling secure.

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

The childminder maintains good health through effective hygiene routines. She uses appropriate hygiene practices to reduce the risk of cross infection. Young children are supported well when the childminder cleans their hands before and after eating. This means they begin to develop their understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene to maintain good health. Children learn about the importance of healthy eating because the childminder provides them with a range of healthy foods to choose from and drinks are accessible at all times. They have opportunities for fresh air and exercise on their daily walks to and from school, when playing in the garden and during regular outings. Children are encouraged to be independent and challenge their abilities through supported risk taking. For example, at the park, children are encouraged to climb the ladder on the slide and carefully negotiate climbing over into the sitting position. This

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

allows children to gain confidence in what they can do, knowing an adult is close by for support and reassurance.

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

Good links with the local school and a variety of groups are well established and support children's smooth transitions to their next stage of learning. For example, the childminder takes and collects children from the local school and knows the staff well. She communicates with the teaching staff about all the children and can pass information onto parents when they come to collect their child. Therefore, she has a good knowledge about children's learning and topics being covered and can share this with parents.

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding policies and procedures, in order to protect children. She has wealth of support available to her and knows who to contact should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. She regularly checks areas of the house that children come into contact with to reduce the risk of hazards. Children benefit from a range of safety measures, for example, stair gates, smoke detectors and cupboard locks. The childminder provides suitable car seats when travelling by car and appropriate car insurance is in place and available for parents to view if required. This shows that children's safety is a priority.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides children with a variety of interesting opportunities and experiences to promote their learning and development in all areas of learning. As a result, children are making good progress in her care. She is confident in her ability to track children's progress and plan stimulating and challenging experiences, using identified next steps alongside children's individual interests.

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provision

She has a strong commitment to improving her practice and works closely with her childminding coordinator to ensure that she continues to develop and evolve further. Systems for self-evaluation are in the process of being developed. The childminder has successfully gained views of parents and children through a written questionnaire and has used their comments to improve her practice. For example, one of the older children requested to play more board games. The childminder was able to supply these and has planned time to sit and play a game with the children together.

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provision

Relationships with parents are strong and the childminder works closely with them to ensure children's needs are met. Written parental feedback states that 'children feel safe, confident and secure' in her care. Good working relationships are in place with others who share care of the children to ensure continuity in their care and learning.

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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 EY461854 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 918010 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 7

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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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