Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29/04/2014 27/10/2008

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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

 Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's home. They have good attachments to the childminder, who is very caring and attentive to their needs. Consequently, children's emotional well-being is very well supported.  Teaching is good and has a very positive affect on children's learning as the childminder uses a range of methods to help children engage with challenging activities. She has established successful ways to observe children's development and to plan for the next steps in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are well established and are actively encouraged by the childminder, so that parents make regular and positive contributions to their children's learning and assessment.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibility with regard to protecting children in her care from abuse and neglect. This ensures that safeguarding requirements are met to promote the safety of children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is scope to enhance opportunities for children to further develop their independence skills.

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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 as they played indoors and engaged in children's discussions and imaginative play.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's assessment records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times, and looked at, and discussed a range of policies and procedures, including her self-evaluation form and improvement plan.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1995 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two children aged 16 and 19 years in Telford. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. Children have access to an enclosed garden. There are currently four children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age range. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for three- and four- year-old children. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those for whom English is an additional language. The childminding provision operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday with the exception of bank holidays, Christmas week and family holidays.

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

 enhance children's independence skills further by providing opportunities for them to make choices and help themselves to all resources.

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who attend

Children are happy and content to be in the childminder's home and benefit from an organised and stimulating learning environment, which they happily explore. Teaching is good and children are particularly well supported in their communication and language development. For example, the childminder sounds out letters when playing a game with children. This helps to promote their early phonics knowledge and help prepare them for their future learning. The childminder supports children for whom English is an additional language. There are posters around the provision to remind her of correct pronunciations, which are readily available to support children in their language development. She listens to children and responds sensitively, enriching their learning through purposeful play. Resources are plentiful and well maintained. They provide children with a range of play opportunities and ensure that all seven areas of learning are addressed. However, children

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who attend

do not always have access to all of the resources as some are stored away in a cupboard. This means that children are not always offered a full choice of resources during child- initiated play. The childminder responds to children's requests and fetch toys out of the cupboard, but this does not fully promote children's independence skills in the provision.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and this results in children making good progress in their learning and development. Each child has a personal learning journey, which includes detailed observations and assessments of children's progress and a good selection of annotated photographs. Children enjoy looking through their folders with the childminder and are keen to point out to visitors photographs of themselves. The childminder is skilful in linking observations to future planned activities to target gaps in children's learning. The progress check at age two provides a detailed summary of children's development and is completed in a timely manner to ensure that if necessary, early intervention is obtained. Children are suitably prepared for the next steps in their learning, such as starting school, as the childminder sits with children to ensure they get plenty of support and encouragement with their play.

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who attend

This also promotes their self-esteem and confidence.

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who attend

Partnerships with parents are promoted well. The childminder encourages parents to share information about their child, both when they first attend and on a regular basis, so that children's individual needs are met effectively. She continually shares information with parents about how they can support children's learning at home through regular discussions and a detailed daily diary. The childminder is aware of the need to share the progress check at age two with parents. This means that children's learning is consistently supported by both the childminder and parents. The childminder has established good links with other professionals, such as other childminders and local authority workers. She takes advantage of this to improve her practice for the benefit of children attending.

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

The welcoming environment and the childminder's friendly, informal interaction helps children feel relaxed and secure in her company. Together with her calm and easy-going personality, children flourish in her care. Children form warm, trusting relationships with the childminder and her family, which positively enhances their capacity for learning. Children are happy and secure in the provision and settle well. The childminder offers support and reassurance if children are upset, which helps to promote their emotional well-being. Children grow in confidence and self-esteem as the childminder focuses on social and emotional development, offering them frequent praise and encouragement. The childminder knows children well. This enables her to tailor activities to meet their individual needs. She encourages children to manage their own safety in the provision. For example, she reminds them that when the floor is cluttered with toys this could cause

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

them to trip over. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure all children's needs are known and met. Parents speak fondly about the childminder and commend her in the quality of her care. They comment on how their children are very happy and that their children make good progress with her.

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

The key person system is well established. The childminder discusses with parents individual settling-in plans for their children and ensures that parents are kept informed of how this benefits their child. Children sleep and rest according to parent's wishes. The childminder has formed secure relationships with children and she provides a good role model of how to behave. She listens to what children have to say and responds sensitively. The childminder reminds children to use good manners and to be kind and considerate to each other. She praises children's efforts and ensures children are given clear boundaries. Consequently, children behave well and have good manners.

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

Children have access to daily outdoor activities, which include playing in the childminder's garden or visiting local toddler groups. This ensures they benefit from regular physical exercise and fresh air. Parents supply the childminder with their children's meals and she ensures that she follows their wishes with regard to dietary requirements. Children have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day to ensure appropriate hydration. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet. This helps them to learn about good personal hygiene and promotes their self-care skills.

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provision

Children are effectively protected from harm as the childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of her responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children. She has completed training to support her understanding of child protection. Children remain safe and secure in the childminder's care, as she conducts thorough risk assessments of her home, garden and outings. Appropriate records regarding accidents are also kept and parents are informed. A range of policies and procedures meet the welfare requirements to support the safe and efficient management of the provision. Visitor identification is obtained and details are recorded in the visitor's book. The childminder demonstrates a high level of commitment in promoting children's safety and well-being. For example, there are secure procedures in place to ensure the suitability of household members and the childminder is fully aware of the need to inform Ofsted of any significant events.

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provision

The childminder has developed an effective self-evaluation process and she has clearly identified her strengths and weaknesses, which provide opportunities for her to review and evaluate her provision on a regular basis. She is enthusiastic about the development of her provision. As a result, the childminder reflects upon her provision and the care she offers to children. She is conscientious about supporting children for whom English is an additional language and ensures that her knowledge is extended to empower her to effectively support children and their families. For example, she uses a Polish dictionary to develop her knowledge and support her communication skills. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses this to support children's learning and development. She monitors children's progress well and has a good awareness of their abilities and skills. The childminder provides a good balance

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provision

of adult-led and child-initiated activities, which provide interest and challenge for children. Consequently, teaching is good as the childminder promotes the characteristics of effective learning.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder gives parents opportunities to become involved at all levels and ensures that effective communication is in place with regard to children's well-being and achievements. The childminder has a very good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other providers to ensure children's learning and development is well supported. This helps to prepare children for their future learning.

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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 208459 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 865545 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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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