Duffy, Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 07/05/2014 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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision requires improvement

 Children's development is encouraged across all areas of learning as the childminder is attentive and responds to their individual needs well. She ensures they experience a variety of activities both in the home and the local community that encourage their development.  Children form confident relationships with the childminder which enable them to be independent and also seek help and reassurance when they need it. They behave well in her company. She encourages good manners and kindness through her own positive behaviour.  Positive relationships with parents and others are developing, enabling children to experience continuity in their care. The childminder is responsive to parent's comments in order to work constructively with them to help each child.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder has not ensured the low level glass in her property is safe. This has the potential to impact on the safety of the children.  The childminder is not currently maintaining a clear document as a record of attendance. This is a requirement of registration.  Currently the childminder does not sufficiently share detailed children's developmental information with parents or suggest ideas to promote learning at home.

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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 toured the premises and resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children and childminder at play.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector read comments from parents.  The inspector discussed the provider's self-evaluation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her four children in the Royal Borough of Windsor, Berkshire. The children have access to the ground floor of the property for play and rest. There is a secure garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently three children on roll in the early years age range. The childminder visits local community activity groups and can take and collect children from the local school and pre-school. The family has two pet cats.

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must:

 ensure that the premises, including outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose, in particular, regarding low level glass

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must:

 maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance

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

 develop ways to share developmental information with parents and promote learning at home

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who attend

Children enjoy the activities the childminder provides. She adapts to their interests and ensures they have opportunities to develop their skills across all areas of learning. Children clearly enjoy the play opportunities available to them and actively participate in all that is available. The childminder understands how to promote learning and development and does this informally as she plays with the children. Currently the childminder is observing the children and encouraging their development naturally by extending their skills as they become more proficient.

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who attend

The childminder plans activities to link into their interests. For example, when children showed an interest in the ducks in a book, the childminder arranged a visit to the river to feed the ducks. Similarly, an opportunity to see farm animals at the school was followed up with an activity identifying the animals in a book. This encourages an awareness of the natural world and also develops children's interest in books. The childminder encourages children's language development by modelling speech as she talks about what she is doing and what the children are doing. Children develop awareness of mathematical language as the childminder uses it in her everyday conversations with them. This helps them to learn about shape, position and size. Children have opportunities to use writing implements as they draw and scribble, developing hand and eye coordination and awareness that the marks they make have meaning. The childminder encourages children to sing, dance and

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who attend

do action songs. This all helps to increase their ability to use language and express themselves. Children participate in activities in the local community where they develop their social skills as they meet different adults and children. For example, they visit the local library and toddler group. The childminder is conscious of encouraging children's independence relevant to their stage of development. This includes ensuring they are independent, self-confident individuals when they start school.

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who attend

The childminder talks with parents regularly. She gathers information about their children's interests and what they can do when they first start with her. This helps her to monitor the progress children make. She is currently developing a system to keep a record of the individual progress children are making. She intends to share this with parents. She is aware of the requirement to undertake progress checks for children aged two years, covering communication and language, personal social and emotional development and physical development. Although she has not had to do this yet, the childminder is aware of the importance of these checks in early identification of delays in children's learning.

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

Children form positive attachments to the childminder and relate to her well. The childminder is attentive and supports children gently as they play. She encourages children to make choices and helps them to get the toys they want. Children behave well because she has consistent expectations. The childminder encourages children to think about their actions and the feelings of others.

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

The childminder generally ensures children are safe at all times by supervising them closely. She has risk assessed her home environment and the activities children take part in. However, the childminder has not taken action to make low level glass safe. While she does supervise children well, the low level glass remains a potential hazard when the children are in the gardenStair gates are used to prevent children accessing the stairs or kitchen, the fire drill is undertaken and the premises are secure. These all help to promote the children's safety. The childminder encourages children to develop an awareness of safe behaviours both in the home and on outings. For example, they learn to walk with care near the road and to look and listen as they cross the road with her. Young children are strapped into their car seats or buggy for safety.

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

The childminder encourages children to eat healthily. She provides simple healthy food for them with lots of fruit and vegetables included. The childminder shares information about the food offered with parents in order to keep them well informed when planning their child's diet at home. Drinks of water and diluted juice are available throughout the day. Children learn appropriate hygiene routines to prevent the spread of germs. They wash their hands before and after food for example. Outings to the local play park and play in the garden, help to encourage children's physical development. Children enjoy the opportunities to develop their physical skills as they use the equipment. Physical activity in the fresh air also encourages a sense of well-being. The childminder ensures children's nappies are changed regularly and children who need a sleep have comfortable places to rest so they wake refreshed and ready to play.

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

The childminder makes appropriate use of all the space available on the ground floor. This provides children with a spacious playroom, a comfortable lounge for naps and quiet activity, and a dining room for meals and table top activities. Toilet and hand washing facilities with fresh towels are available on the ground floor so children have some independence. The garden is secure, although a little overgrown currently and is used only with close supervision. The childminder has plans to have this area improved. The childminder understands the importance of parents sharing information about changes in their child's life. This enables her to understand the children's behaviour and helps the children to know what is happening.

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provision

The childminder's knowledge of the children in her care helps her to encourage their development and progress. However, currently the childminder does not share detailed children's developmental information with parents or suggest ideas to promote learning at home

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provision

The childminder has a good awareness of safeguarding and the signs children may exhibit which would arouse her concerns. She has a policy to support her safeguarding practice which clearly indicates the action she would take.

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provision

The childminder gathers all the required information from parents and maintains appropriate records of accidents and medication. However, currently she is recording attendance only on her mobile phone. This does not provide a clear documented record of the children's names and times of attendance. This is a breach of requirements which the provider knows how to amend.

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provision

Partnerships with parents and others are recognised by the childminder as valuable. She has sought feedback from parents in order to continuously develop the service she offers. She informally talks to parents on a daily basis and also shares and receives information from the local nursery to promote continuity of care.

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provision

The childminder is reflecting on her first few months of childminding and is revisiting text books and notes from her course. She is finding this very helpful. She has actively sought feedback and is keen to attend workshops and develop her knowledge and skills to enhance the provision she offers. This indicates she will continue to improve.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 ensure the premises and equipment are safe and suitable for childcare  keep a daily record of the names of children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance  ensure the premises and equipment are safe and suitable for childcare  keep a daily record of the names of children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance

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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 EY463121 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 936918 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 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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