Childminder in WarringtonOfsted inspection, 11 Feb 2014

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11/02/2014 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

 Teaching is good and children are provided with a wide range of interesting and age- appropriate activities and experiences. As a result, they make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has a clear understanding of each child's individual learning and progress. This enables her to accurately plan for their future learning so that they continue to make good progress towards the early learning goals, in readiness for school when the time comes.  Children's health and well-being are a priority and appropriate safeguarding procedures are in place to protect them from harm. The childminder carefully assesses the risks to her premises and minimises these, which helps ensure children's safety. She has effective policies and procedures to support her practice, which she shares with parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Some aspects of partnership working are not fully robust as information regarding children's learning and development is not shared in extensive detail with other settings children attend. This means the childminder cannot consistently work alongside the other setting to fully promote children's progress.  Although the childminder has effective partnerships with parents and carers, the level of information regarding children's progress at home is not extensive, and regular feedback is not obtained from parents.

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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 undertook a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed children's play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed documentation and discussed children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives with her two children aged 11 and six years in Warrington. The childminder's partner and step-children are sometimes present at the home during minded hours. The family has a small pet dog. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding purposes. This includes a downstairs toilet and hand washing facility. A secure rear garden is available for outdoor play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder attends a toddler group and visits the shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Currently there are four children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age group. She holds a Level 3 and a Level 4 qualification in childcare. 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:

 strengthen the partnerships with other settings in order to enhance the depth of information shared about children's learning and development, to enrich the planning process so that children continue to make best progress

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

 extend the partnerships with parents to ensure that children's ongoing progress at home is discussed in detail, to support children's learning to the highest possible level.

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who attend

Children are provided with a wide range of activities and experiences which support their development across all the areas of learning and which help prepare them for their future learning and the move on to school. Teaching is effective and the childminder ensures that children's individual interests and preferences are catered for. She has a good understanding of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children select from an interesting range of age-appropriate resources and a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities. They move around freely and independently select from the variety of resources available.

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who attend

The childminder has arranged her home to ensure that it is welcoming to children. Photographs and children's drawings are displayed on the wall and many toys, games and equipment are stored in colourful boxes and at low level for children. This means they can see what is available and can select what they would like to play with, which develops their confidence and independence. The childminder also has several resources set out in the lounge area where children spend much of their time. After playing with the small cars, tractors and aeroplane on the mat, children move around the low table where the play farm is set out. They happily engage in imaginative play, moving the animals and farm vehicles around the table and re-positioning the farm buildings. The childminder encourages children to talk about what they are doing, and asks questions to support their language for thinking and communicating. Children express their imagination with an

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who attend

increasing vocabulary and a combination of animal and vehicle noises. Children enjoy looking at books by themselves and sharing stories with the childminder, which supports them to develop an enjoyment of books and an understanding that print carries meaning.

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who attend

Children pass and roll the rubber ball to each other, which develops their physical skills, and with reminders from the childminder to share and take turns, children build positive relationships with others. Children use foam letter shapes to make their own trains, and the childminder encourages them to think about where the train is going and supports their number skills. She also teaches children about numbers, letters, shapes and colours through displays around her home and everyday activities. Children have free access to materials to make marks, such as pencils and crayons, and they are provided with opportunities to paint and be creative with art and craft materials at different times. This helps children to develop their small physical skills as they learn how to grasp paintbrushes and pencils correctly in preparation for early writing. Each child has a development folder, which contains detailed written observations of children's progress,

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who attend

along with some photographs and examples of children's achievements. The childminder identifies possible next steps in children's learning and plans ways in which she can support their development through enjoyable activities. Children's development is discussed with parents and they are able to look at their children's folders. However, there are not extensive opportunities for parents to share information regarding children's progress at home. This means the childminder cannot always effectively build on this information, to extend children's learning to its full potential.

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

Before children start to attend, the childminder has discussions with parents regarding children's individual care needs. She records all required information and gathers appropriate written consents from parents. Individual routines and preferences are known and catered for, such as medical or dietary needs, and the childminder has a personal knowledge of each child she cares for. This helps children to make a comfortable and smooth transition from home into her care. It also ensures that children build secure attachments with her, which supports children's emotional security and helps to build their confidence and self-motivation.

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

Children are developing a good understanding of health and safety. They are encouraged to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious snacks and meals for children, such as fruit, sandwiches and yoghurt. Children take part in regular physical exercise in the childminder's home and garden, weather permitting. Visits to playgroups and parks give them opportunities to climb, run and jump, which develops their large physical skills.

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

The childminder manages children's behaviour appropriately, reminds them to share toys and be kind to others, and explains why inappropriate behaviour is not acceptable. Children develop an understanding of keeping themselves safe in an emergency as they practise fire evacuation drills, and demonstrate a knowledge of what to do when the childminder blows the whistle. Children learn about the wider world through discussion and activities. Resources, such as books and dolls, spending time in the local community and celebrating various cultural festivals, help children to learn about diversity. Children's individual needs are respected and all children have equal opportunities to use the resources and activities provided.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and welfare requirements and the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. All the necessary checks have been completed to confirm that all adults in the home are suitable to be in regular contact with the children, and the childminder is aware of the procedures to notify Ofsted of any changes. Consequently, children are protected from harm. Policies and procedures are in place and are shared with parents. The childminder helps to protect children from harm by ensuring her home is safe, clean and well maintained. Risk assessments are carried out and she uses equipment in the home and on outings to protect children from harm. For example, safety gates prevent young children having free access to the stairs and the kitchen. The childminder holds a current certificate in paediatric first aid and ensures medication and accident records are maintained.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides children with interesting activities and experiences which promote their learning and development. She monitors observations to ensure children make progress, and is able to demonstrate how this is done through ongoing activities. Good relationships with parents are in place to ensure that children's care and welfare needs are known and catered for well, and generally good discussions regarding children's ongoing progress take place. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification and demonstrates a commitment to professional development by continuing to update her knowledge of childcare. A self-evaluation document has been completed which the childminder feels has enabled her to reflect on the provision for children. She has identified some areas for improvement, such as introducing a

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provision

questionnaire for parents and improving the access to outdoor play during winter months.

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provision

The childminder has begun to establish early links with other settings that minded children attend. She asks parents for further information regarding meetings with the nursery, and when collecting children each day discussions regarding children's welfare take place. However, some aspects of children's progress have not been shared and there is scope for extending these partnerships to further support children's 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 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 EY432158 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 883777 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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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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