Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20/06/2014 19/01/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 follows robust safeguarding procedures to guide and inform her safe practice and to ensure that all of the required suitability checks for adults, are complete. This protects children's safety and welfare.  The childminder uses her teaching skills effectively, to provide good quality learning experiences, which promote all areas of development very well. For example, she creates a highly attractive learning environment outdoors, which ignites children's inquisitive senses and enthusiasm for learning.  The childminder is a positive role model. She skilfully encourages children to adopt kind and considerate manners towards others and to build strong bonds and friendships. This helps to secure children's emotional well-being.  The childminder builds strong and effective partnerships with parents and other childcare professionals and shares timely information about children's development and

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This provision is good

progress. This successfully promotes continuity in children's learning and care.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children's understanding of routines which contribute to good health, for example, in relation to sun-safety practices, are less well planned for.  There is scope to extend the already good quality of teaching and learning, for example, by providing further opportunities for children to listen and respond to ideas expressed by others in conversation or discussion.

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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 activities in the childminder's home and garden and conducted a joint observation of a planned outdoor activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children present on the day of inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records and planning documentation, including early years summary reviews and the progress check at age two.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistants and spoke to the childminder about her self-evaluation arrangements and improvement plan.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents from written information given to the childminder and from their comments in their child's development records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2004 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives in a house in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. She sometimes works with two assistants. The whole of the ground floor, and the rear garden are used for childminding. The childminder takes children to local children's activity groups. She visits the shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from local schools and pre-schools. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. There are currently five children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age group. Children attend for a variety of sessions.

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

 strengthen children's understanding of practices which contribute to good health, by offering clearer explanations about sun-safety routines

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

 extend the already good quality of teaching, for example, by providing further opportunities for children to listen and respond to ideas expressed by others in conversation or discussion.

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who attend

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere in her home, which helps children feel safe and secure. For example, she takes time to get to know new children through gradual introductory visits, so that they feel confident to leave their parents when they first start to attend. She helps children of different ages build strong bonds and friendships, as they play and learn together. She speaks kindly to children and guides them sensitively through their personal care routines, so that they develop a positive sense of themselves from an early age. She sets clear expectations for behaviour and rewards children with certificates for their special achievements, such as when they demonstrate marvellous manners. This helps children to develop a sense of pride and personal responsibility. The childminder provides a broad range of imaginative play toys and equipment to help children learn about people and communities. For example,

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who attend

children recognise and name members of the Royal family as they play with the London bus. They learn to value and respect people's beliefs and traditions, as they find out about different cultures and lifestyles.

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who attend

The childminder successfully enables children to practise and develop their independence and skills, through the daily routine. As a result, children quickly develop a confident approach to their self-care. For example, young children gain increasing control of their physical needs, as they begin to recognise when they need to visit the toilet. They show good levels of understanding about their self-care, health and hygiene, as they independently attempt to empty the potty in the toilet and wash their hands in the sink, with some success. The childminder engages children's active involvement in food preparation, by showing them how to use a special tool, so that they can easily peel their own Satsuma. She displays children's drink containers in a readily accessible storage holder, so that children can help themselves to a drink whenever needed. In addition, she involves children in planting and growing fresh vegetables, so that they learn about the

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who attend

benefits of a nutritious diet. She promotes a positive approach to healthy lifestyles, offering children continuous opportunities for regular fresh-air and exercise outdoors and during their active play. She follows children's individual care and sleep routines, to ensure they are well-rested and remain comfortable and clean. She is beginning to help children to learn about the importance of sun-safety, by applying sun cream to their skin. However, she does not always give them clear explanations about this, in order to strengthen their understanding of practices which contribute to good health.

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who attend

The childminder builds positive and trusting relationships with parents, which helps her to share timely information and offer supportive guidance, about all aspects of their child's care and progress. This secures children's emotional well-being and helps to prepare them well, as they move between home and other settings.

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

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere in her home, which helps children feel safe and secure. For example, she takes time to get to know new children through gradual introductory visits, so that they feel confident to leave their parents when they first start to attend. She helps children of different ages build strong bonds and friendships, as they play and learn together. She speaks kindly to children and guides them sensitively through their personal care routines, so that they develop a positive sense of themselves from an early age. She sets clear expectations for behaviour and rewards children with certificates for their special achievements, such as when they demonstrate marvellous manners. This helps children to develop a sense of pride and personal responsibility. The childminder provides a broad range of imaginative play toys and equipment to help children learn about people and communities. For example,

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

children recognise and name members of the Royal family as they play with the London bus. They learn to value and respect people's beliefs and traditions, as they find out about different cultures and lifestyles.

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

The childminder successfully enables children to practise and develop their independence and skills, through the daily routine. As a result, children quickly develop a confident approach to their self-care. For example, young children gain increasing control of their physical needs, as they begin to recognise when they need to visit the toilet. They show good levels of understanding about their self-care, health and hygiene, as they independently attempt to empty the potty in the toilet and wash their hands in the sink, with some success. The childminder engages children's active involvement in food preparation, by showing them how to use a special tool, so that they can easily peel their own Satsuma. She displays children's drink containers in a readily accessible storage holder, so that children can help themselves to a drink whenever needed. In addition, she involves children in planting and growing fresh vegetables, so that they learn about the

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

benefits of a nutritious diet. She promotes a positive approach to healthy lifestyles, offering children continuous opportunities for regular fresh-air and exercise outdoors and during their active play. She follows children's individual care and sleep routines, to ensure they are well-rested and remain comfortable and clean. She is beginning to help children to learn about the importance of sun-safety, by applying sun cream to their skin. However, she does not always give them clear explanations about this, in order to strengthen their understanding of practices which contribute to good health.

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

The childminder builds positive and trusting relationships with parents, which helps her to share timely information and offer supportive guidance, about all aspects of their child's care and progress. This secures children's emotional well-being and helps to prepare them well, as they move between home and other settings.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She keeps up-to-date with current procedures through safeguarding training and is knowledgeable about how to protect children. She keeps relevant Disclosure and Barring Service checks to show that her suitability and that of both her assistants, has been checked. She keeps comprehensive inspection and policy guidelines, to inform her safe and efficient practice. She holds a current first-aid qualification and public liability insurance, enabling her to secure children's safety and welfare. She conducts thorough risk assessments of her home and outings, including how children get to and from school safely, to maintain her safe practice and procedures.

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provision

The childminder's committed approach to providing good quality teaching and learning opportunities, is further advanced by her attendance at professional training events. For example, since attending early years training, she has learned how to enhance children's development through outdoor play. Consequently, all children benefit from exciting and purposeful activities, which make outdoor learning fun. This secures their continuing progress.

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provision

The childminder successfully evaluates her practice to analyse what she does well and to help her identify further areas for improvement. This means that she continually adapts her practice, to enhance her professional knowledge and expertise. As a result, children benefit from her skilful interactions. In addition, she works well with early years advisors to develop her skills further, in order to mentor and coach her assistants. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection. As a result, she now organises resources to provide varied and stimulating activities, which promote children's learning very well. She actively engages in children's play, by listening and responding appropriately to what they say and do. Consequently, children's communication and language development is progressed. Lunchtime arrangements have improved, so that children receive the childminder's full attention. This better supports

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provision

children's emotional well-being and social interactions. Partnerships with parents and other early years professionals are well-established, leading to shared good practice and effective outcomes for 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 EY283933 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 877716 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 5

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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