Warren, Jennifer

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 01/07/2014 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

 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses effective methods of teaching, observing and assessing children's play and learning. This results in them making good progress in their learning and development.  Teaching is good. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. The childminder constantly talks to children as she joins in their play. She uses age- appropriate questions, helping to secure their learning.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are well established and parents are involved in their children's learning. Information is shared regularly, supporting and complementing children's learning and enhancing the progress they make.  Children's well-being is effectively supported. They develop positive relationships with the childminder and form strong attachments with her.  Children are well safeguarded. The childminder has attended appropriate training and is

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This provision is good

secure in her knowledge of child protection. She has a clear understanding of procedures to follow and how to deal with any concerns that may be raised.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is scope to extend children's awareness and understanding of showing care and concern for living things, for example, through activities that provide them with opportunities to plant and grow their own flowers, fruits and vegetables.

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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 participating in a range of activities both indoors and outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged with the children, held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and carried out a joint observation of an activity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning and other documentation including the safeguarding policy, attendance records and children's information.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2013 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two adult children in the Sprotborough area of Doncaster. The family have a pet cat. The whole of the ground floor, first floor bathroom and the rear garden are used for childminding. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. There are currently eight children on roll, two are in the early year's age group and attend various sessions during the week. The childminder and children regularly visit the local park, toddler groups and shops. The childminder holds a level 4 childcare qualification, is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years and receives support from the local authority.

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

 enhance children's awareness and understanding of how to care for living things and the environment. For example, by providing opportunities for them to plant and nurture their own flowers, fruits and vegetables.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She completes regular observations on children's learning, which enable her to plan effective activities that successfully help the children to make good progress from their starting points. The childminder develops very positive relationships with parents and encourages them to be totally involved in their children's learning and development. Parents are encouraged to share information about their child's learning and development at home, helping the childminder to plan further activities that take account of children's interests.

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who attend

Teaching is good and the childminder fully supports children as she engages in their play, and enables them to make individual choices. There is a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. Children participate in a wide range of activities that promote their learning. For example, children confidently draw and write using pencils, pens and paint brushes to create their own pictures and practise their writing skills. A good range of books are easily accessible to children and printed words, such as, letters, envelopes, labels and price tags in the role play activities, promote children's early literacy skills. The childminder has ongoing conversations with the children, asking age-appropriate questions, promoting the development of their language and communication. The childminder fully interacts with children in their play, praising their efforts and achievements and introducing new words through the conversations she holds with them.

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who attend

Spontaneous opportunities in the outdoor area help to enhance children's understanding of the world around them. For example, when children discover snails and spiders in the garden, the childminder talks about the patterns on the snail shells and she encourages the children to use magnifiers to enable them to have a clearer view of these.

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who attend

The childminder understands the key principles of effective teaching and learning. She provides opportunities for children to develop their self-control, physical and mathematical skills through exciting activities. For example, as children initiate playing with the 'space hoppers', the chidminder assists the younger children by sitting on the hopper with them, enabling them to experience the sensation of bouncing around the garden and encouraging the older children to count how many bounces it takes to reach the end of the garden. Activities, such as this also enable children to develop their awareness and understanding of how exercise affects their body. For example, as they reach the end of the garden they tell the childminder they are out of breath and need to have a drink of water. Children enjoy being outdoors, with regular use of the garden and visits to the local park, where they have many opportunities to access climbing and balancing equipment.

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who attend

However, there is scope to extend children's awareness and understanding of living things, for example, by providing them with opportunities to plant and nurture their own flowers, fruits and vegetables. Overall, children are gaining the necessary skills to support their future learning in readiness for school.

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

Children are cared for in a warm, welcoming environment that is well resourced with a good range of age-appropriate toys and games. Through positive interaction, children form strong bonds and attachments with the childminder. They are confident within the environment and are comfortable with the childminder, enjoying how she engages and interacts in their play. The childminder is a good role model for children. She approaches behaviour management calmly and consistently, offering positive praise and recognising children's efforts and achievements. This helps them to develop their self-esteem. Children readily share resources and play co-operatively. For example, they share the magnifiers as they search for and look at snails and spiders in the garden. The childminder's consistent approach means that children develop an understanding about the expectations for behaviour at an early age.

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

Through the childminder's vigilance and daily risk assessments of resources and the environment, children are able to explore and investigate their surroundings safely. This helps to further support their feelings of security. They learn to manage risks and keep themselves safe as they regularly participate in a range of physical activities that enable them to explore a variety of climbing and balancing equipment. Regular practise of the emergency evacuation drill, further promotes children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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

Children develop an awareness of their own health and personal care. For example, they know to wash their hands before eating and after using the bathroom. They are able to access their own individual drinks, which are regularly replenished by the childminder throughout the day. The childminder gathers detailed and relevant information from parents when children start attending. This provides her with a base for establishing children's individual routines and helps with settling them into the provision. The sharing of information and the settling-in visits she offers, ensures the move between home and the childminder's provision is a happy and positive experience.

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provision

Children are effectively safeguarded as the childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is clear about the process to follow in the event of any concerns and she has attended appropriate training in this area. A range of written policies and procedures, including a safeguarding policy are fully in place and shared with parents. Effective procedures, such as daily risk assessments ensure children are able to play in a safe and secure environment. Required documents, such as daily registers of children's attendance, accident and medication records, children's information records and a valid first-aid certificate, are all in place and support children's welfare.

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provision

The childminder evaluates her provision and is effective in identifying areas for further improvement. She welcomes the support of the local authority to help her achieve her aims and is keen to maintain and update her training and professional development. Parental views and comments are positively appreciated by the childminder, and she uses these to ensure she fully meets their needs, wishes and requirements. Children's ideas, suggestions and interests are also taken on board. For example, when children request new toys, such as a play tent, the childminder fulfils their request by purchasing the desired item for them. The childminder has a good awareness and understanding of how to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This, coupled with her sound knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, means activities that she plans and provides, successfully

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provision

encourage children's ongoing progress and development.

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provision

The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents. She shares information about what the children have been doing on a daily basis through the use of daily dairies and also keeps them up-to-date with their children's progress by sharing their learning records on a regular basis. Partnerships with other providers, where some children attend, are well established and the childminder ensures that information is shared about the children regularly. This helps to fully support and complement the learning that takes place in both settings. The childminder clearly demonstrates a strong commitment to continually supporting children in their learning and to ensuring the transitions between her setting and others is a positive experience for children. Consequently, children are well prepared for school when the time comes.

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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 EY459352 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 939470 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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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