Reaney, Karen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31/03/2014 25/03/2013

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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 has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She effectively observes, assesses and tracks children's play and learning, which results in children making good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is secure in her knowledge of child protection issues. She has a clear understanding of how to refer and deal with any concerns that may be raised and has attended advanced safeguarding training. This ensures children are well safeguarded.  Partnerships with parents and other providers where some children attend have been fully consolidated to ensure information that is shared, with regard to children's learning totally supports and complements that which takes place in the childminder's setting and encourages parents to further support their child's learning at home.  The childminder is attentive and sensitive to children's well-being and their individual

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This provision is good

needs, helping them to form secure attachments.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The outdoor play area is not fully developed in order to provide further opportunities to enhance children's learning and understanding of the natural world.

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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 within the provision as they engaged in activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the practice of the childminder and jointly observed activities with her.

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Inspection activities

 A range of documents, including children's development records, were looked at by the inspector and discussions were held with the childminder throughout the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1989. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband in Halfway, on the outskirts of Sheffield. The whole of the ground floor of the home and the bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is an enclosed area for outside play. There are currently seven children on roll, of whom, three are in the early years age group. The childminder operates Monday to Friday all year round. The childminder is a member of the local childminding group and visits the toddler group, local shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and nurseries. The childminder is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years and receives support from the local authority. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and provides free education for two-, three- and four-year-olds.

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

 enhance and develop the outdoor play area in order to consolidate children's learning, knowledge and understanding of the natural world. Build on their curiosity and interests by providing them with more opportunities to plant and grow a variety of fruits and vegetables and by developing an area of the garden for children to explore bugs, insects and wildlife.

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who attend

The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides care for children in the early years age group and knows the children well. She undertakes regular observations of children during their play which enables her to effectively assess and track their progress. This results in the children making good progress in their learning. Children have access to a good range of activities which offer appropriate challenges to support them in the next stage of their learning and their eventual move to school. Information with regard to children's daily care and well-being is shared on a daily basis with parents. Three monthly summaries with regard to children's learning are also shared with parents. This ensures they are kept fully informed of their child's development and discussions with the childminder enable parents to be fully

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who attend

engaged in how they are able to support their child's continuous learning at home.

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who attend

Children enjoy the company of the childminder. As the childminder readily joins in with children in their play she is able to effectively support them in sharing and turn taking which helps to promote and develop their personal, social and emotional development. Children are able to self-select their activities and ask the childminder for what they want to play with. Toys, games and resources are stored within easy reach and sight for children which supports them in developing their independence and enables them to make their own choices. Teaching strategies are good and the childminder talks to the children as she engages in their play, asking questions and promoting their communication and language and literacy through innovative ways. For example, to encourage children to develop an enjoyment of books and stories, the childminder has developed story boards with pictures from familiar stories. This enables children to recall and tell the story in their

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who attend

own way and to use props, such as cuddly toys to add to their enjoyment of the story. The childminder is fully supportive of children as she plans and provides many opportunities for them to reach their full potential and move towards the early learning goals. She effectively uses the observations she makes to enhance their learning. For example, after identifying that some children are reluctant to use writing tools and materials, she has provided them with paper that contains pictures of their favourite superheroes. This has resulted in the children using and enjoying writing and mark making.

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who attend

Improvements since the last inspection have resulted in children being able to freely access the outdoor play area. They are able to take indoor toys outside and explore a variety of activities, such as, role play, sand and water. However, there is scope to further improve the outdoor area and to enhance children's development, awareness and understanding of nature and wildlife.

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

The childminder gathers relevant information from parents about children's welfare needs and requirements. She offers settling-in visits to all parents and children enabling the childminder to provide a suitable transition for children between their homes to her setting. Children are familiar with daily routines and are able to make their own choices as they select from a good range of toys and resources. Children's understanding of their own health needs and well-being is good. Young children are developing good awareness and independence in their own personal care. The childminder fully promotes healthy living through the well-balanced foods that she provides for lunches and snacks and by ensuring children are able to enjoy outdoor play on a regular basis. Regular drinks are available to children throughout the day, which ensures they do not become thirsty. Children's physical development is supported well as they have daily access to outdoor

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

activities in the rear garden and through regular visits to local parks.

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

Children form close relationships with the childminder. They willingly engage in conversations, welcome visitors and have formed good friendships with their peers. The smooth transitions children make between their home, nursery and the setting shows they are happy and settled and helps to support secure attachments. Children adhere to clear boundaries that are in place and the childminder has effective strategies in place for behaviour management, developing children's awareness and understanding of how to play cooperatively, share and take turns. Children are kept safe as the childminder has effective measures in place. For example, the premises are kept secure while children are present and daily risk assessments of the environment, toys and equipment ensure children are able to explore and investigate their surroundings safely. This contributes further to their feelings of security and self-confidence. Through regular emergency

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

evacuation drills and talking about road safety when out in the community, children are developing a sense of how to stay safe in the home and outside.

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and children are effectively safeguarded in the childminder's care. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and is clear about the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. All relevant documentation is in place which ensures children are cared for by suitable people. Following a visit by Ofsted a warning letter was issued in relation to the childminder not notifying Ofsted of all adults living on the premises. This inspection found that all adults living on the premises have been vetted to establish their suitability and the childminder is very clear in her understanding of the need to inform Ofsted of any changes to adults living on the premises. Daily registers of attendance, risk assessments, accident and medication records are well maintained which further supports the safety and well-being of children. A range of written policies and procedures, including a safeguarding policy,

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provision

are fully in place and shared with parents.

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provision

The childminder evaluates her provision and identifies areas for further development of her setting. For example, she is aware of the need to further develop the activities outdoors. The childminder's good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements means that the activities she plans and provides for the children, enhance their ongoing progress and development. The childminder is committed to improving her own professional development. She is an active member of her local childminding group who meet regularly to share skills and ideas. She has attended additional training, such as advanced safeguarding, through the local authority.

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provision

The childminder has formed secure partnerships with parents. She shares information with them on a daily basis so that they are aware of how their child's day has gone and the activities they have enjoyed. Parents are made aware of their children's learning and development records, where they are stored and how they can freely access them. The childminder also formally shares information on a regular basis with regards to the progress children are making and how parents can contribute to their children's learning at home. Partnerships with other providers, where children attend, fully support their welfare and learning. Detailed information around what children are learning in nursery and school is shared with the teaching staff. This enables the childminder to plan and provide further activities that help to fully complement children's learning and ensure they benefit from a shared approach to their continued development. The childminder clearly demonstrates a

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provision

firm commitment to continually supporting children's learning and to ensuring that transitions between her setting and others continue to be a positive experience for all children.

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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 300437 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 955682 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 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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Type of provision

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