Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13/10/2014 01/02/2010

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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 and her co-childminder provide a good range of fun activities that interest and motivate children, both within their home and at local groups. As a result, children are keen to engage and are making good progress in their learning.  Children are happy and settled and show close relationships with the childminder, her co-childminder and their peers.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents, other providers and professionals that benefit the children's welfare, learning and development.  Safeguarding procedures are good and the childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities. This ensures that children's welfare is protected and they are safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not fully embrace opportunities for children to extend their learning through exploring real and natural items, particularly in the indoor area.  Opportunities for the childminder to support and develop children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy during daily routines are not used consistently.

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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 had a tour of the premises and observed children playing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journey records, a selection of policies and children's records and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and all people living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder, her co-childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and involved the childminder in a joint observation of an activity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2006 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives her husband, who is her co-childminder and two children aged 14 and nine years in a house in Redcar. The whole of the ground floor, first floor bathroom and the rear garden are used for childminding. The childminder attends a toddler group and activities at the local children's centre. She visits the shops, beach and parks on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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

 increase the range of freely available natural and real items to enhance children's exploration skills in the indoor area

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

 maximise opportunities to consistently support and develop children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy during daily care routines, particularly before snack time.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She records observations of children's learning in their learning journals, which are shared regularly with parents. Parents have opportunities to add comments and share information about learning that occurs at home, to support the childminder in meeting children's learning and development needs. Learning journals contain observations, photographs and regular assessments of children's development. The childminder uses this information to plan for the next steps in their learning. She has a good understanding of the prime and specific areas of learning and follows children's individual interests, which effectively promotes their learning and development. Children are making good progress and are gaining the skills they need to be ready for school.

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who attend

The childminder has carried out progress checks for children aged between two and three years. This helps to ensure that any gaps in young children's learning are identified and plans made to support their future learning. Children have access to outdoor activities on a daily basis and are involved in digging and planting activities, developing their understanding of the living world. However, opportunities for children to fully explore a wide range of natural and real items in the indoor area are not always available. The childminder and her co-childminder regularly take the children to toddler groups, local parks and other places of interest, further enhancing their learning and development opportunities.

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who attend

The childminder routinely extends children's vocabulary, introducing new words through everyday activities and experiences. She also encourages them to repeat familiar words and gives opportunities for children to speak and listen in order to participate fully. This develops their speaking, listening and attention skills. Children display high levels of enthusiasm in self-chosen and adult-led activities. Children enjoy playing with the trains and rail track. The childminder encourages them to use their problem-solving skills to work out how to link together sections of track. Children concentrate as they construct and position the track, bridges and station so they can move their trains easily.

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

Children enjoy close, warm relationships with the childminder and her co-childminder. They snuggle in when they are tired or shy and are comforted by her calm reassurance. They play with her enthusiastically as they explore the interesting resources she provides for them. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement and, as a result, children develop their confidence and self-esteem. Children learn to care for each other and respect each other, because the childminder supports their behaviour well. For example, the childminder encourages children to be gentle with each other. She helps them to learn to socialise by taking them to regular playgroups, where they develop their confidence with other people and children. Consequently, they are developing the skills and confidence they need for their eventually move on to school.

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

The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks and fresh drinking water is freely available. Children are mostly encouraged to participate in care routines to develop their understanding and independence. They are encouraged to wash their hands before meals and after using the bathroom. Paper towels are provided for children to dry their hands helping to prevent the spread of infection, which keeps children safe and healthy. However, opportunities for the childminder to support and develop children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy during daily routines are not used consistently. For example, children are not always reminded to wash their hands before snack time. Children enjoy lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder. This helps to boost children's confidence and self-esteem. They are well behaved and respond quickly to the childminder's requests, such as putting toys away when they have

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

Children are learning to keep themselves safe, for example, they know that they need to look and listen for traffic before crossing the road. All necessary fire safety equipment is in place and regularly checked. The childminder has devised an evacuation plan to follow in the event of an emergency and is confident that she can follow this through quickly and safely. Children use a wide range of resources, which are organised in boxes and baskets so that they can access them with ease. As a result, children are able to make choices and decisions about their play and learning independently. Children have access to a spacious outdoor environment, where they can develop their physical skills by riding bicycles and scooters and playing ball games.

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provision

The childminder prioritises children's safety and has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. She is confident with the procedures to follow and knows who to contact if she has any concerns about children or other adults in the home. The childminder has undertaken safeguarding training externally and implements procedures and policies to ensure children's well-being at all times. A wide range of other policies and procedures that are required for the safe and efficient management are in place and shared with parents. Regular reviews of these are carried out to ensure that they are kept up to date. Risk assessments are completed for all areas that children have access to, including resources, outings and trips. Daily checks identify any hazards and these are effectively minimised to ensure children's safety remains paramount. The childminder ensures that children are supervised well at all times and that her home and garden are secure to prevent any

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provision

unauthorised access. She maintains all required documentation accurately, such as registers of attendance, medication and accident records, and she holds a current first-aid qualification. As a result, children's welfare is effectively prioritised and they are protected and kept safe.

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provision

Partnerships with parents, other providers and professionals are well developed. The childminder regularly discusses children's progress and development with parents. Learning journals are also shared with parents, who are encouraged to include their own comments and observations. The childminder regularly meets with staff at local schools to share information and ensure that activities in the setting are linked to the children's studies in school. This helps to support children in preparation for the next steps in their education.

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provision

The childminder has worked with her co-childminder to take effective action to meet the recommendations from the last inspection, such as developing her self-evaluation processes. They successfully evaluate the service provided, through liaison with their local authority adviser. This shows the childminder has a strong commitment to improving the quality of care and education she provides. She monitors children's progress, using developmental age bands to assess whether children are achieving well in all seven areas of learning. This ensures that she knows the children very well in her care and can target any specific support if needed.

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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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY337930 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 862748 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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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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