Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 03/12/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision requires improvement

 The childminder keeps up to date with developments in childcare. She is well organised and maintains records and documentation to support children's needs. She demonstrates that children enjoy their learning and continue to make suitable progress.  The childminder is keen to develop and further improve her service. She acts promptly on advice and attends regular groups and training to enhance her knowledge, which further supports children's development.

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It is not yet good because

 Although the childminder is continually looking at ways to improve activities and experiences for children her self-evaluation does not include parents or accurately identify strengths and weaknesses to help her set challenging targets for improvement.

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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 compulsory part 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's resources and equipment provided in the living room, kitchen and bedroom.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and looked at the childminder's written policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's records.

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Inspection activities

 Safeguarding and child protection issues were discussed with the childminder and the policy reviewed.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives with her husband and two young children. They live on the ground floor in the Lordship Lane area of Wood Green. The childminder is registered on the Early Years and compulsory part of the Childcare Register. There is currently one child on roll. There were no children present at the time of inspection.

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

 develop a robust process for self-evaluation to clearly identify strengths and areas for development to further improve outcomes for all children.

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who attend

The childminder demonstrates a sufficient awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has a developing understanding of how children learn through play. She uses her knowledge to plan and provide a range of activities that interest children and motivate them to learn. Through discussion and with examples of children's learning profiles, she demonstrates an understanding of the requirement to observe and assess children to support her in planning for their next steps of learning.

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who attend

The childminder states that children are provided with a flexible routine suitable for their various ages and stages of development. A good supply of toys and resources are stored safely and suitably to help children in making their own independent choices. The childminder continues to maintain positive relationships with parents of the children she cares for. She shares verbal information with them on a daily basis, as well as completing appropriate records and an on-line assessment system that they can access daily.

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

The childminder says that she is confident that children feel safe and emotionally secure in her care because she knows them well and meets their needs fully. She recognises the signs when a child becomes tired, hungry or needs a nappy change and is quick to respond. She provides daily diaries and has discussions with parents regularly about their children's well being. The childminder demonstrates that children are well settled and have a close attachment to her. She has realistic expectations of children and is a good role model for children's behaviour. The house rules, displayed in picture format, support children's understanding and remind them of the clear boundaries.

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

Children play in a safe environment. The childminder teaches them about their own safety and that of others though consistent reinforcement. On outings, they talk about road safety encouraging children to press the button and wait for the green man before they cross the road. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She works closely in partnership with their parents who provide nutritious packed lunches. On outings to the shops, children are encouraged to choose fruit and vegetables so they are more likely to want to try them at mealtimes. This provides a good opportunity to initiate discussion about healthy eating. Children enjoy outdoor activities with regular visits to the park. This promotes enthusiasm for physical activity from an early age.

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

The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment, with a broad range of resources available for children to choose. These include resources that provide positive images of cultural diversity to help children to recognise and respect difference. The childminder is able to adapt activities to enable children of different ages and abilities to participate.

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provision

The childminder's provision of the Early Years Foundation Stage is well managed overall. The childminder's health, hygiene and safety procedures, which include risk assessments and regularly completed safety checks, generally support areas of children's welfare. Records are well organised and securely stored in line with the childminder's confidentiality policy. The childminder has comprehensive agreements with parents regarding their children's individual needs and care.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a sufficient knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. She demonstrates an adequate understanding of her role with regard to protecting children and the procedures to follow if she had any concerns. The childminder has relevant guidance to back up her policies and procedures. She is generally aware of aspects of her role, for instance regarding who to contact if she has concerns about a child or when to notify Ofsted. The premises are safe and secure with risk assessments combined with daily checks to ensure the safety of the premises. The required policies are in place, for example, safeguarding and a complaints procedure. In addition, the childminder has a valid first aid certificate and public liability insurance.

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provision

The childminder has started to assess the effectiveness of her provision and in the short time she has been childminding has taken some positive steps to make improvements to benefit the children. She has attended training to learn about child protection and safeguarding. The childminder recognises the importance of continuously developing her practice to improve outcomes for children. She undertakes some self-evaluation but this is not yet effective enough to identify all areas for further development.

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provision

Parents are provided with all relevant policies and procedures and contracts set out clearly the expectations of both parties. The childminder demonstrates through discussion the importance of maintaining links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure children's continuity of learning. The childminder does recognise the importance of continuous improvement and has continued to attend training events to maintain support and develop her knowledge and skills to improve overall outcomes for children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory 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 EY413948 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 941842 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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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

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

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