Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/02/2014 16/10/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 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 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children, which results in them being happy and settled. An effective induction procedure ensures all children are included and their individual needs are fully met.  The quality of teaching and learning is good. There is a good balance of child-initiated and adult-led experiences that ensures there is ongoing challenge for children's age and stage of development. Consequently, they have ample opportunities to make effective progress in their learning and development.  The childminder effectively raises children's awareness of the importance of good health. She is a positive role model and consequently, encourages a good understanding of how to achieve a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder has built very good relationships with parents. They exchange information about the children each day they attend, maximising each child's welfare

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is scope to develop the environment for older children to participate in even more activities to support their literacy skills.

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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 playing and looked at areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment folders, information from home about children's interests and a selection of children's records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at documentation that supports the safety of children, safeguarding policy and procedures, risk assessments and a selection of the childminder's policies and procedures. The childminder's self-evaluation documentation was read at the start of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and spoke to the children present.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took into account documents provided for parents and written feedback available from parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2009 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner and three children aged nine and six years and six months. They live in a house in Cottingham, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The childminder uses the ground floor for childminding. There is an enclosed garden used for outside play. There are two cats as family pets.

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Information about the setting

The childminder runs a playgroup one day a week situated in the local children's centre and visits local shops and parks on a regular basis. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Information about the setting

There are currently seven children on roll, of these four are in the early years age group, they attend for a variety of sessions. She provides care all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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

 enhance the learning environment for the older children, in order to maximise their literacy skills, for example, by providing more labelling and activities to promote the recognition and understanding of words.

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who attend

Children have many good opportunities to participate in a wide range of activities and experiences that promote their communication and language. They are well supported to speak and listen, through stories, songs and lots of discussion. The childminder provides a good mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities that are open-ended allowing the children to make choices in what they would like to do with a particular resource and to fully express their own ideas. The childminder joins in with their play when she observes and supports the children. She models different ways of using the resources. The childminder provides activities that meet the current learning needs of individual children, interacting effectively. As a result, the quality of teaching is good. A well-organised music and movement activity gives children opportunities to develop their individual creative expression. Literacy is generally supported through use of a good range of books and

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some labelling. Independence is promoted through following simple tasks, such as hand washing before snack and using the pirate dressing-up clothes to practise getting dressed, making it fun to learn to put on clothes. The childminder takes children to group session at the children's centre and on various outings in the local area, where they learn about their own community and socialise with other children. The childminder places a strong emphasis on children learning through play. She provides them with effective support to ensure they make good progress across all the areas of learning and development, taking into account their starting points. Any gaps in learning are quickly identified and their learning objective is included in the individual planning to ensure that children make good and sometimes rapid progress. Consequently, children are being well prepared for the next stage in their learning. The childminder interacts positively with the children at all

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who attend

times and encourages their personal, social and emotional development effectively. She encourages children to freely use the wide range of well-organised resources that follow their interests to support their learning. Children explore, problem solve and develop an understanding of shape and size in everyday play.

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who attend

The learning environment promotes learning in all areas. The enabling environment indoors and outdoors is effective in developing children's learning. Indoors, there is a good range of natural materials to explore, there are interesting and different resources for children to examine different textures. However, there is scope to further stimulate the older children's emerging interest in literacy.

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who attend

The childminder completes accurate observations of the children in the prime and specific areas of learning and uses these to plan for the next steps in their learning and development. The observations and assessments of children's progress are used well to promote learning in all the areas of learning. The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and knows the children in her care well. She bases her planning on children's interests and learning styles. The childminder completes a record of what children do and this is shared with parents to ensure they are kept fully informed to support children's learning at home. She is aware that it is important that children are well prepared to move onto other provisions. Their learning records are summarised at regular intervals to inform parents and any other providers of care that children attend. This means that children are well prepared for the next stage in their

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who attend

learning. The childminder is aware of the progress check at age two years and information is collated to enable these to be completed as required. The childminder recognises that some children may have special educational needs and/or disabilities and effective planning is in place to support individual children. Different strategies are used to support children's communication and picture prompts and signs are in place to further support their understanding.

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

The childminder is fully committed to her childminding service and takes effective steps to ensure the children's welfare needs are fully met. Children have developed strong attachments to her and are very happy and settled during their time spent with her. She is a good role model and remains calm and focused at all times. The childminder has realistic expectations in accordance with children's ages and stages of development. Therefore, children respond positively towards her, learning to share and take turns, demonstrating good behaviour. Children are settled and relaxed in the childminder's care. They form friendships and have photographs to show families and children who are not present what they have been doing. Care routines, such as nappy changing, are managed sensitively, helping the children to feel secure. The childminder prepares children for the move onto other providers, building their confidence through attending play sessions where they

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

socialise with other children in a group.

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

Healthy snacks and meals are provided by the childminder, such as fruit and water or milk, which is served to children in a social setting. They develop an understanding of eating together at the small table. Children are provided with routines that meet their individual needs, with times for rest and relaxation as well as robust physical exercise. Children freely use the garden, where a range of activities promote children's learning and development in many areas. They visit the park where they can run and climb, developing their physical skills. Therefore, children are developing an understanding of the importance of fresh air and exercise to promote their good health. The childminder organises her home very effectively and provides an enabling indoor and outdoor environment. She provides a wide range of age-appropriate resources that the children can freely use, promoting free choice and building independence. The childminder is

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

proactive in supporting children's understanding of diversity and books and resources that support children's understanding of differences and disabilities are freely available.

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

The childminder, through risk assessment of her home and activities and effective supervision, develops children's understanding safety. She works with them in developing their own understanding of this. For example, she follows the emergency fire evacuation procedures and has made a child-friendly poster to discuss with the children what they need to do and how they can make improvements for next time. They have discussions about road safety while walking in the local community and why it is important for them to keep near the childminder when visiting the park. The childminder has implemented ongoing risk assessments of her home and resources to ensure accidents are minimised. The childminder is effective in enhancing children's awareness of safety.

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provision

The childminder understands and fulfils her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare and the learning and development requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Consequently, children's welfare is promoted well and they have an enjoyable experience, which is tailored to meet their individual needs. The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of the seven areas of learning and development. Children make good progress because the childminder observes those in her care and provides many learning opportunities. She makes detailed assessments of their learning and progress in the prime and specific areas of learning. Personalised weekly planning is in place and ongoing monitoring ensures their individual learning styles are met. Parents' and children's views are sought. She asks parents to give feedback through completing the questionnaire about her service and discusses with the children what they

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provision

enjoy doing; these are linked to the childminder's evaluation of her service. The recommendations made at the last inspection have been completed. The childminder reflects on her practice and is continually making improvements to her childminding service. She is proactive in seeking information from other professionals to support children's learning. The childminder is aware of her areas for further development and attends ongoing training to extend her knowledge to enable her to make further developments in her childminding service. Her plans include further developing the garden, so it continues to challenge and motivate the children.

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provision

The childminder has a clear understanding with regard to her role and responsibility in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She fully understands her responsibility to safeguard children in her care and she has attended training to ensure she is informed about safeguarding issues. The childminder has clear procedures to follow should she have any concerns. Written policies and procedures relating to safeguarding with the required contact numbers are readily available and she ensures parents are made aware of these at the onset of a placement. A range of relevant policies and procedures underpin the welfare and safety of the children attending. Written risk assessments are completed and she uses these to minimise the risks to children. This means that children are well protected while they are with the childminder.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are very good and they have access to a wide range of information about their children's learning and development. The childminder has daily discussions to keep parents informed of their children's progress, which supports them to continue their children's learning at home through similar activities. The observations and photographs, with her overview about where children are in their learning, keep parents well informed. Links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage are in place. The childminder confidently discusses the necessity of sharing relevant information with regard to children's learning and development to ensure and promote children's progression.

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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 EY388738 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 879029 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 7

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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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