Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29/11/2013 29/03/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 3 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 requires improvement

 Children are happy and settled and enjoy involving the childminder in their play. As a result, they benefit from individual attention, which helps them to feel secure.  Children enjoy exercise and fresh air during regular walks around the local community, as well as outdoor play in the childminder's garden. Therefore, children are beginning to learn about the importance of exercise and having a healthy lifestyle.  Children are well safeguarded because the childminder has clear policies and procedures in place to enable her to recognise and act upon any child protection issues.

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It is not yet good because

 Information gathered about children's learning and development is not always used effectively to identify their next steps and plan for their individual learning needs.  Strengths and weaknesses in current practice are not clearly identified and planning for improvement is not accurately targeted to improve the provision for children.  The childminder does not always successfully share information with parents to enable them to support their children's learning at home.  Not all records on members of the household are readily accessible or available for inspection.

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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 within the childminder's home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and children's learning records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a tour of the premises during the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2008 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her Husband and adult child in Kidderminster. The whole of the ground floor and upstairs bathroom 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 have no pets.

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Information about the setting

There are currently six children on roll, two of whom 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 is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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must:

 improve the planning of activities by using the completed observations and assessments of what children can do to identify their next individual learning steps to ensure they continue to make best progress

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must:

 build on the effective working relationships with parents to improve sharing of information regarding children's learning needs and achievements, so parents can support children's learning at home

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must:

 ensure evidence of suitability checks on member's of the household are readily accessible and available for inspection.

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

 review and more accurately target self-evaluation, so that it effectively highlights areas for improvement and it takes into account the views of parents and children.

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who attend

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and children are supported to ensure they make satisfactory progress towards the early learning goals. She observes and assesses where children are in their learning. However, these observations and assessments are not rigorous enough to ensure that the next steps in children's learning are constantly identified, to better promote their progress through consistent levels of challenge. This means they make satisfactory progress rather than good progress.

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who attend

Children happily make choices about their play and the childminder supports them appropriately as she sits with them as they play with floor toys. As a result, children enjoy the warm, positive interaction and individual attention, which helps to promote their personal, social and emotional development. The childminder is actively involved in children's play and continually talks to them about what they are doing. Children use a variety of resources to develop their language skills, such as, books, pens and paper. The childminder encourages children to repeat letters and sounds and match words to objects.

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who attend

The childminder plans a suitable range of activities to support children's learning and development. She responds to requests from children and listens to what they like to do and how they are feeling. However, the childminder does not fully involve parents in their child's learning achievements, which results in fewer opportunities for them to support their child's learning at home. Children learn to be independent as they help themselves to the broad range of toys available and put on and take off their own shoes. This helps children to obtain the skills they need for their next stage of learning, such as starting school.

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

Children have secure relationships with the childminder and are well cared for in a warm and welcoming family environment. They are happy and confident in their surroundings and show pleasure in their play and interactions with the childminder. Children settle well as the childminder works with parents to understand their routines and care needs. Parents are invited to stay and play, as well as meeting with the childminder's family. This ensures that children make a smooth transition into the childminder's care.

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

Children behave well with the childminder. They are polite and respond well to the childminder's encouragement of good manners. She gently reminds children about sharing, taking turns and being kind to one another. All of these skills help children in readiness for school. Children are provided with a healthy range of meals and snacks. Children have easy access to their own drinking cups, which are placed on a low table. Children benefit from regular fresh air because they have the opportunity to play in the childminder's garden, as well as visiting local parks and shops. This outside interaction supports children's growing confidence and independence.

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

The childminder keeps her home safe and secure by ensuring safety measures are in place for children. For example, fires have suitable guards fitted to them. She has a clear evacuation procedure should there be the need to evacuate. This helps children learn about keeping safe. When out in the community the childminder encourages children to stay close to her as they hold her hand as they walk home from pre-school.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates an appropriate knowledge of safeguarding issues and her responsibilities to protect children in her care. She has attended training and keeps a list of appropriate contact numbers to use, should she need to refer any concerns. Children are protected in the event of having an accident or being ill. This is because the childminder has a current first aid certificate and therefore, has up to date knowledge and skills to deal with these instances.

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provision

Policies and procedures are clear and are made available to the parents. Attendance records and records of children are suitably maintained. However, not all documents are readily available for inspection, for example, suitable person checks on members of the household. The childminder understands the need to evaluate her practice and is beginning to do so. She has attended all of the required training courses to develop her knowledge and understanding of the childminding role and has systems for self- evaluation. The childminder is beginning to consult with parents and children, in order to capture their views and promote ongoing improvement.

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provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents and regularly shares information about their child's care routines, activities and achievements. A number of policies and procedures are made available and these keep parents informed about the setting. The childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with other early years providers. She has established links with the local school and pre-school, in order to complement children's care, learning and development.

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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 EY384761 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 821653 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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