Wainwright, Jacqueline Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/06/2014 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

 Teaching is good and the childminder uses a clear assessment system, which helps her to monitor the good progress children make in their overall development.  The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and there are effective measures in place to protect children.  Effective partnerships with parents and other professionals enable the childminder to meet individual needs well.  The childminder is keen to develop her role through training in order to continue improving her service for children and families.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 On occasions, tools and resources do not always suit the younger children, which means they cannot fully participate in all activities.  There is scope to encourage children to do even more things for themselves to enhance their independence skills fully, including during mealtimes.

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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 activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector talked with the childminder about children's activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documentation, which included policies and children's progress records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took into account parents' views gathered from the childminder's questionnaires.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives with her husband and three grown up children, in Maghull, Merseyside. The ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding, except for the front lounge. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently minding six children in the early years age group. She goes to local groups and receives support from the local authority. The childminder is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years and is a qualified nursery nurse.

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

 enhance the range of tools so they are more suited to younger children so they can fully participate in creative activities

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

 enhance opportunities for children to develop their independence skills further so they can practise doing more things for themselves in a range of activities, such as at mealtimes.

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who attend

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. She has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment were children move around confidently. Children are keen to learn through play, exploration and everyday experiences. There is a wide range of play equipment and resources that children can select for themselves and make spontaneous choices. The childminder plans a broad range of meaningful experiences that sparks children's interest. However, on occasions, exciting activities planned for children are sometimes not always appropriate for toddlers. For example, toddlers cannot spray the water bottles and so they can only watch, rather than fully participate.

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who attend

The childminder knows each child well and she understands when they require her support during their play and when to observe them playing. For example, children show interest in the letters in their name as they look for their name card. She encourages the children to sound out the letters. As a result, children learn to hear and say initial sounds in words. The childminder gets fully involved in the children's play. She gets down to the children's level and recalls activities they have carried out previously. She uses open- ended questions to extend and challenge children's learning as they use wet fragranced tea bags to make different patterns. For example, they talk about the texture, the smell and learn how to manipulate the tea bag to make different prints.

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who attend

The childminder uses a clear assessment system to monitor children's learning and progress. This includes individual files containing photographs and observations. The childminder ensures that children are making progress by tracking the observations effectively to help her identify children's stage of development and plan their next steps. Links with parents are good. Evidence is gathered about what the child can already do prior to starting in the childminders care. Parents are encouraged to share information about children's learning and development at home and have regular access to the learning file. As a result, these strategies and systems engage parents. This supports children's learning and development so they are ready for the next stage of their learning and school.

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

The childminder provides a welcoming family home, where children are valued as individuals. She is proactive in gaining information from parents when children begin to attend to enable her to respect home routines and preferences. Settling-in procedures are flexible to suit each child. Therefore, children are happy, settled and secure in the care of the childminder. This means the move between home and the childminding setting is smooth and effectively supports children's emotional well-being so they feel content, safe and secure. Children develop a strong sense of belonging as they see their artwork and many photographs of themselves displayed in the childminder's home.

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

The childminder provides familiar routines and clear explanations for her requests, which help children understand what she expects from them. She teaches children to share toys, take turns and use kind hands, explaining their differences in abilities as toddlers play with pre-school children. The childminder regularly praises children's efforts and achievements, making clear what they have done well. Consequently this boosts children's self-esteem and confidence, all contributing to children behaving well. Children regularly practise leaving the home in an emergency and discuss possible dangers when in the park. As a result, children learn to keep themselves safe. The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles. Children attend local community clubs, such as active tots. As a result, children benefit from the space and enjoy moving freely, balancing, jumping and running around being active.

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

Children start to develop self-help skills, such as putting on and taking off their shoes, washing their face and helping to tidy away toys. However, the children are not always involved in preparing and serving snack, which reduces children's independence and involvement with food. Nevertheless, children's discussion about the foods they eat contributes to their growing understanding about the importance of a healthy diet.

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provision

The childminder implements clear policies, which she shares with parents. She completes detailed risk assessments to help to provide a safe environment for children to play, both at the home and on outings. The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children, which includes recognising signs and symptoms that would cause concern about a child in her care. She has a clear understanding about her responsibilities in following correct procedures to help protect children from harm. The childminder keeps the legally required records, which she completes clearly and keeps confidential. She has a good understanding about how children learn through play and real experiences and she knows how to promote good progress in their overall development. She has an effective system that gives her an overview of children's progress, which helps her to successfully identify any gaps in their learning.

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provision

The childminder promotes effective partnerships with parents and other professionals. She supplies important information about her childminding service by way of the 'home link book' text messages and a wealth of displays in her home. The childminder encourages daily exchange of information with parents so that she can meet children's individual needs well. Parents say that the childminding service is excellent and are extremely happy. They appreciate the effective communication methods and the encouragement of their children understanding boundaries. Parents comment on the 'nurturing environment' where their children settle quickly and form secure bonds. The childminder maintains frequent dialogue with other early years practitioners when children also attend additional early years settings. This promotes consistency in children's care and learning.

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provision

The childminder evaluates her provision through ongoing reflective practice. She shares good practice ideas with other professionals and completes a self-evaluation document, which helps her identify her strengths and areas for development. For example, she regularly reviews her methods for communicating with parents, monitoring children's development and record keeping. Consequently, effective systems are implemented. The childminder keeps up-to-date with changes and improves her knowledge by attending training courses. All this helps her to continue to develop the service she provides for children and their families.

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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 EY312714 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 942504 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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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