Morgan, Jodie Melissa

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/11/2013 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 childminder has a sound understanding of her responsibilities for welfare and safeguarding children. They are safe and happy in her care.  The childminder has a positive relationship with parents, which helps families and children to feel valued and included.  The childminder is caring and attentive and she promotes children's personal, social and emotional development well.  The childminder provides good opportunities for children to play outside, to promote their health and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder often guides children's play but does not always give them enough time to choose and explore activities for themselves.

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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 toured the premises and observed activities in the inside and outdoor areas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector gathered the views of parents by talking to them and taking account of information in letters from them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of policies and written procedures, statutory documents and children's learning journeys.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of practitioners working with children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013 on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her husband, who was also a registered childminder, and their young child. The childminder currently cares for three children including her own, of whom two are in the early years age group. The childminder does not work on a Friday. The family share a four-bedroom house in Coopers Edge, Brockworth, in Gloucestershire. Childminding takes place on the ground floor. There is a downstairs toilet. A bedroom, upstairs is used when children require a rest. A fully enclosed garden is available for outside play.

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

 provide more opportunities for children to choose their own toys and activities to enable them to explore independently.

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who attend

From their starting points children make acceptable progress in most areas of their learning and their development is typical for their ages. The childminder provides a range of activities linked to all areas of learning. The rooms are organised so that children can easily find resources and they eagerly join in with a range of appropriate activities. However, children have limited opportunities to choose things for themselves. The childminder tends to instigate their play, which limits their independence and opportunities for child initiated play. They often move to each activity as a small group with the childminder and this limits their independent play. Nevertheless, the childminder's enthusiasm enables children to enjoy their play. The childminder introduces new words about how things feel when children use their hands to play in the 'messy area' with jelly and custard. They are learning to enjoy books as they cuddle up to the childminder for

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who attend

story time. The books are well chosen for the age group and they listen carefully. The children willingly turn pages, press squeakers, attempt to join in with the words or make sounds, for example, of a fire engine. This activity helps to prepare them for the next phase of learning.

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who attend

The childminder provides good opportunities for outdoor play. Children use different ride on and push along toys in the outside area. They are beginning to develop their bodies through exercise. Sometimes children use brooms to sweep up leaves and persevere when they overbalance and push at the same time. The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development well. She helps children learn to manage their feelings by using suitable words and encouraging them to share toys and have 'kind hands' towards each other. She is skilful at comforting children who are upset, and uses appropriate techniques to manage behaviour such as offering another toy and distracting a toddler who takes toys from another.

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who attend

The routine includes regular trips, which help children to learn about the world around them. They visit a farm and discover the names of different animals and about how they are looked after. The childminder has an allotment at the nearby school and children help to plant seeds and grow vegetables there. They develop social skills with children of their age at childminding group sessions and a music group.

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who attend

The childminder has several ways of assessing children and recording what they can do. She completes focussed observations of children when they are playing. She records their achievements on small notes or as photographs in 'learning journey' booklets, and these are shared with parents. Parents provide information about children's routines, and the childminder discusses their child's achievements with them at the beginning and end of the day. Children have a daily diary. Parents comment on how useful this is for finding out about what has happened during the day. They also write comments about care, significant events or concerns. This helps the childminder to plan some activities or to change routines to meet children's needs. For example, a child who had not slept well is encouraged to have an extra rest while others are playing.

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

Children benefit from a supportive, homely environment. They form strong, caring relationships with the childminder and her family because she has a good understanding of young children's emotional development needs. When they arrive with their parents, she warmly welcomes them and they happily join the other children in the playrooms. Parents comment about how their children show excitement when they know they will stay in the setting, and how they feel reassured because they know their children are safe. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of how to keep children safe and about safeguarding issues. She knows what actions to take to protect and support children. The toys, equipment and all areas used by the children are checked regularly to make sure they are safe.

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

Children show confidence when they are with the childminder and are reassured when she is there. When they are upset or pleased they go to her. A two-year-old eagerly shows the childminder their toys and tells her the colours of some wooden shapes. A toddler goes to the childminder for comfort when she is feeling tired. In a butterfly-catching game, the childminder joins in, encourages children and helps them to enjoy the game. When a toddler listens to songs, the childminder mimes actions and dances with the child so they happily joins in. She uses praise positively to support children's self-esteem and says how pleased she is when they find their own towels after washing their hands. Children have clear guidance about how to behave and they are learning to consider others. They take turns using large toys in the garden area. Parents and the childminder share information about the children's feelings and behaviour so that all adults are consistent in how they

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

There is a good selection of appropriate toys to help children's all round development. However, the childminder does not always provide enough experiences that develop children's independence. For example, in the outdoor area the childminder suggests how the children should use the balls and skittles instead of allowing them to play in their own way. There is not always enough time in the daily routine for children to develop their own interests.

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

Children are helped to enjoy healthy food. At snack time, they are given a selection of pieces of fruit and they confidently help themselves. The childminder encourages them to taste new food and textures such as kiwi fruit or small pieces of cheese. They learn about hygiene and wash their hands before eating. They have regular exercise in the fresh air when they play outside in the garden, visit the allotment or walk to parks and a local farm.

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provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Visitors are signed in and introduced to the children so they are reassured. The childminder regularly checks the toys and equipment for suitability and safety. Equipment such as safety gates and cupboard locks prevent children from coming to harm. They are well supervised at all times, particularly when they are in the kitchen area with 'messy play'. There is a quiet, secure room for children who need to sleep and the childminder constantly checks them and uses a baby monitor when she is not in the bedroom. She makes sure that children will be safe on trips by visiting places beforehand and noting possible risks. She has information from the Local Authority Safeguarding Board and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. There are suitable policies for safeguarding,

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provision

which are available for parents. These also cover the use of cameras and mobile phones. Records for medication or accidents are in place. The childminder has an up to date paediatric first aid certificate that is displayed. Parents state they are confident and reassured that their children are safe at all times.

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provision

The childminder has a positive relationship with parents and they speak highly of her. This helps the children to have the best start in their education. Each day she involves parents by sharing information about their children's care and their activities and she asks for their views. This helps all families and children to feel included and valued. The childminder tells parents where they can find information about the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

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provision

The children benefit from the childminder working in partnership with others. She liaises with the nearby school and uses some facilities there. She is developing relationship with the teachers to enable her to support children when they move on to school. She uses a toy library to provide a greater range of resources, which can be changed to suit children's needs and interests. The childminder has been working in this role for less than a year and but has made some positive changes for improving the provision and developing her skills. She has begun a self-evaluation process, and discusses this with the local authority early years advisor. The childminder has fitted astro turf in the garden area to enable children to use it in all weathers. The childminder has enrolled herself on a course about developing children's language. She liaises with other childminders who provide support and advice. Parents are

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provision

confident about suggesting changes, and the children have benefitted from changes to care routines, trying different foods and flexible arrangements when they first start.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY462534 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 920870 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 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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