Marshall, Joy Michelle

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27/03/2014 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 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision requires improvement

 Teaching strategies are effective, children's learning and thinking skills are extended through the skilful questioning of the childminder.  Strong relationships are in place between the childminder and the children, and as a result children's emotional development is well supported.  Effective policies and procedures, including those for safeguarding, help to ensure that children are protected from harm.  Partnerships with parents ensure that relevant information is shared so that the childminder can tailor the care she provides to meet their individual needs.

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It is not yet good because

 Educational programmes do not provide children with a range of planned activities which support them in their next stage of learning.  Observation and assessment are not used to successfully monitor children's learning and development or their progress over time given their individual starting points and capabilities.  The self-evaluation process is not embedded into practice effectively as result opportunities for improvement are limited.

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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's play, including interactions with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's developmental records, evidence of the childminder's suitability and a range of policies and procedures.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her three children in Stoke on Trent, the children are aged 20, 14 and nine years. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding, including bathroom facilities. There is an enclosed garden to the rear of the property for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are four children on roll who are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder takes children to groups outside the home.

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must:

 develop a programme of planning and assessment to ensure children's starting points, next steps of learning and ongoing assessments accurately reflect children's learning and development, in order to better support their progress towards the early learning goals.

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

 develop a process of self-evaluation to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the provision, in order to improve and enhance the educational programmes.

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who attend

The childminder has a sound awareness of the learning and development requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder uses some effective teaching strategies, for example, during a rice activity the childminder extends children's thinking skills through a range of open-ended questions. The childminder uses good role modelling of language to introduce new words, such as scrunch and squash. Children are encouraged to use their imagination through role-play activities and to talk about personal experiences, for example, children comment that they are planting seeds to grow pink flowers for a wedding. Children are given time to explore and experiment with activities while being encouraged to express their emotions and any ideas they have during play.

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who attend

Children are making some progress in their learning and development, however, observation and assessment is weak. Children are offered a suitable range of child- initiated activities, however, these are based on what children want to do and few adult- directed activities are included in the planning to actively support their learning. At times the childminder is unclear about what stage each child is at in their learning, because her assessments are not sufficiently robust to clearly identify their next steps in learning.

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who attend

Children have access to a range of suitable resources and equipment and are, therefore, given opportunities to develop their independence while extending their learning through child-initiated activities. The childminder is beginning to incorporate some new skills, such as colour mixing, during activities. She uses praise well to encourage the children to have a go. This type of activity is helping the children to develop some skills that will aid their future learning, such as problem solving skills and self-helps skills.

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

The childminder has strong relationships with the children, who show they are happy and settled in her care. The children demonstrate a suitable wariness of strangers, however, are quickly reassured with support and engaged in play and communication. Children relish the comfort and attention from the childminder and enjoy praise they receive. The childminder encourages and talks to the children about sharing and the children respond appropriately. Children behave well, demonstrating excellent manners and the ability to respond to simple instructions. The childminder aids children's transitions into her care by asking parents about their care needs and by offering settling-in visits.

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

Children's independence is promoted through healthy meals and snacks, they are given choices of which fruit they want and how they want to eat it, for example, either sliced or whole, additionally, children have access to drinks throughput the day. The childminder talks to the children about the importance of washing fruit to raise their awareness of safe practices with regard to food. Children are aware of the need to wash their hands before food and after using the toilet, they have their own hand towels and use a step to access the sink, which encourages their independence. Children have access to an enclosed garden which has a range of resources, such as, a swing, a slide, the playhouse and a variety of balls. All of which provide the children with the opportunity to develop different physical skills

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

The environment is safe and welcoming and resources are suitable for the different ages of children who attend. Resources are stored at child height and are within easy reach, promoting the children's independence. Children are happy and relaxed and play cooperatively together. The childminder takes the children to local groups to provide children with additional leaning and development opportunities as well as the chance to socialise with other children.

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provision

The childminder understands her role and responsibilities to meets the safeguarding and welfare and the learning and development requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a good understanding of the policies and procedures needed to keep children from harm; these are reviewed and updated regularly. For example, the safeguarding policy contains all of the required elements, so that children's welfare is supported. In addition, the childminder understands the common signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who she should contact if any concerns were raised about a child. She ensures that her training and professional development is up to date and in line with mandatory requirements. For example, she has completed paediatric first-aid training and a food hygiene course to ensure she is up to date with current practice. The childminder completes risk assessments to ensure that children are kept safe

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provision

in the home, garden and on outings. In addition, all required records, such as those for accidents, are kept and shared with parents as necessary.

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provision

The childminder is starting to reflect on the educational programmes provided for the children. As a result, what is provided covers the areas of learning and development. Self- evaluation is beginning to take shape, as the childminder recognises what she does well, however, she has not fully considered where to make changes in order to improve her practice.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are have been established, daily communication enables parents to share and record learning and development at home as well as any specific care requirements. Information is shared at induction, so the childminder is aware of what children can do and she is beginning to use this information to plan to support their progress.

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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 EY436649 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 906819 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 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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