Childminder in Isles of Scilly

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/03/2014 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

 The childminder's effective partnerships with parents and other providers enable them all to share information and provide children with consistency of care and continuity of learning.  The childminder is well equipped with good quality resources, which support her in promoting children's progress and learning.  The childminder's frequent reviews of children's progress, helps her know children well and so plan and respond effectively to support their progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not enable children to measure the passage of time and so support them in turn taking and conflict resolution.

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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 took account of parents and carers views included in the settings parent survey.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home journeys by car and walking.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked documents relating to the suitability and qualifications of staff.  The inspector sampled documentation regarding planning and children's progress.  The inspector held discussions with the provider.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her husband and three primary school age children in Hughtown, St Marys, on the Isles of Scilly. The whole of the house is available for childminding. There are two children on roll in the early years age range. In addition to the Early Years Register, the childminder is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder regularly takes and collects children from the local school. She uses the local amenities, the library, beaches and parks for additional learning experiences.

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

 use resources to enable children to visualise the passage of time and support them in conflict resolution.

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who attend

The educational programme is good. This is because childminder's warm interactions and well-balanced interventions with children, give them the confidence and encouragement to learn and try new activities and skills. The choice and range of activities and resources that the childminder provides supports children's progress over all areas of learning. The childminder uses information from parents and other providers, in addition to her observations, to assess children's levels of development and their characteristics of learning.

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who attend

With her knowledge of children's development levels and their next steps, the childminder provides and plans activities to engage and interest children and promote their learning and development. For example, when some young children are reluctant to handle and use messy materials, the childminder provides paint and paper. She encourages children to select toy tractors and drive them through a pool of paint to create tracks across the paper. The childminder introduces mathematical language and encourages children's speech as she supports their discussion and comparison of the size and lengths of different tracks. This provides a safe situation where younger children can observe their friends engaged in the activity. Feeling safe, they select vehicles, join their friends and begin to create their own tracks. The childminder notices when they get some paint on their fingers and gently encourages them to start creating patterns and marks on the

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who attend

paper with their fingers and hands. Consequently, children begin to develop confidence in handling and exploring messy materials. They also start to enjoy mark making and creating patterns, which they will be able to use in future creative and literacy activities. To develop children's coordination, the childminder encourages children to use tongs to pick up and move balls of different sizes into various containers. She also uses this activity to check and encourage children to match the balls by size and colour. Older children enjoy trying to balance bean bags on the heads as they walk across the room, receiving praise from the childminder at their achievements. The childminder encourages children to count the stairs as they go up to the playroom and bathroom.

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who attend

Children learn about their environment and locality when the childminder takes them on daily outings to the beach, play area and library. At the beach and play area, they have space to enjoy running freely and develop confidence, strength and balance as they use play equipment. The childminder provides books and toys, which reflect the children's island home and awareness and familiarity with the sea and boats. Consequently, children enjoy cuddling up with the childminder when she reads and shows them books about pirate grandparents and their adventures. This encourages children's ongoing and future interest in books and reading.

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who attend

The childminder quickly establishes children's starting points and identifies their next steps in consultation with parents. She frequently reviews her and parents observations of children's achievements and interests, revisiting and updating their next steps, to ensure that children make good progress in all areas of learning. This gives the childminder clear information and evidence of children's progress to share with parents and support her in providing progress checks for two and three year olds.

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

The childminder knows children and their families well and quickly develops warm and caring relationships with the children. She follows children's home routines and parent's wishes and so provides continuity of care. This gives children a strong sense of security and the confidence to engage in and enjoy the range of activities and experiences that the childminder provides.

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

Children learn to behave well, because the childminder gives them clear explanations of what is expected. The childminder reminds children of the need to share and take turns. However, young children have difficulty understanding how long they have to wait their turn, because the childminder does not use visual resources to show this passage of time.

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

The childminder provides a wide range of good quality resources to support children's learning and development and awareness of difference and diversity. She teaches children about their own and their friends' origins, valuing diversity as when they celebrate Australia day. Children develop independence by choosing activities and selecting resources. This is because the childminder has produced a photograph album of her resources for them to look through and choose from. The childminder works closely with parents to support them and their children in toilet training and growing in independence. The childminder teaches children how to walk up and down her stairs safely. On outings, she reminds them of road safety rules and children confidently look and listen for traffic as they cross roads. Older children understand the importance of closing safety gates to keep younger children safe. This is because the childminder gives them clear explanations.

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

Children learn how to behave in the event of fire, because they participate in the regular evacuation drills the childminder organises.

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

The childminder reinforces good hygiene practices as she talks with children about the importance hand washing and they see pictures and signs reminding them to wash their hands. Her provision of paper towels minimises risk of cross infection. The childminder ensures that children benefit from fresh air and learn the importance of exercise, on their daily outings to the beach and play area. The childminder ensures that children have drinking water readily available and reminds them to quench their thirsts. Children learn about the importance of healthy foods in discussions at mealtimes.

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

The childminder has close links with the local school. She uses her knowledge and understanding of their routines and methods to prepare children for future moves to school, especially encouraging their independence, confidence and communication skills.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. All adult members of the household undergo checks regarding their suitability. The childminder has completed safeguarding training. She demonstrates that she has a good awareness of child protection issues and has a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place. Along with relevant and current contact numbers, this includes the procedures to follow if she has concerns about any children in her care, and if anyone makes allegations about any adults in the household. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and the childminder is confident in contacting appropriate protection agencies to make referrals or seek advice. She carries out effective risk assessment checks to keep children safe, both in her home and on outings. When travelling by car, she ensures that she keeps

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provision

children safe in appropriate car seats. The childminder meets welfare requirements well, promoting children's welfare as she follows her policies and completes appropriate documentation. Policies and procedures are readily available for parents to read.

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provision

The childminder offers parents choice of communication methods to share information. For example, one parent likes to receive and contribute to a paper daily diary, while another prefers internet communication. The childminder works closely with other providers, sharing appropriate information to enable them to provide consistent care and continuity of learning. The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with other professionals to understand and meet children's needs.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to meet the learning and development requirements. She uses a developmental framework to monitor children's progress and identify their next steps. These records enable the childminder to monitor the balance and effectiveness of her educational programme and plan and provide activities to promote children's progress and learning. The childminder seeks feedback from local authority advisors, fellow childminders and parents. She attends childminder meetings to share practice and attends training to improve her knowledge. These activities demonstrate her capacity and commitment to continuous improvement.

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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 EY465413 Local authority Isles of Scilly Inspection number 936749 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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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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