Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 03/11/2014 28/05/2014

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 4 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has driven improvements and successfully developed her knowledge and understanding of how to move children on in their learning and development. Consequently, they make good progress in their learning.  The childminder provides children with lots of guidance and time to become deeply involved in activities, which helps them develop their confidence and the skills they need for their future learning.  Children make good progress with learning to talk and a strong interest in books because the childminder fully promotes this area of their learning and development.  Children develop good independence and self-care skills because the childminder constantly encourages them to do things for themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not make a wide range of resources accessible throughout the day to further promote children's exploration and sensory development.  The childminder does not routinely share information with other early years provision that children attend to further compliment their learning.

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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 compulsory part 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 indoor activities in the childminder's home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's developmental records and self-evaluation documentation.  The inspector took account of parents' comments within documentation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives with her husband, and two school-aged children, in Aldershot, Hampshire. The whole of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a small fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The premises are close to local school, shops and public transport links. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder cares for children learning English as an additional language. There are three children on roll under eight years, of which two are in the early years age range.

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

 increase the range of accessible resources to further promote children's sensory development

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

 share information with other early years provision that children attend to further compliment their learning.

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who attend

The childminder provides children with a good range of activities and outings that inspire them to learn. For example, she takes them to the local woods where they learn about nature as they walk through fallen autumn leaves. The childminder responds to children's interest in a spiders webs, which they discover hanging from a window in her garden. She talks about the effect the rain has on the web and gives children time to watch the spider rebuilding it. The childminder successfully encourages children to speculate and test ideas through trial and error. For example, she supports them and suggests different approaches that enable them to successfully climb up a wooden ramp at the playground. She shows children how to do things and then gives them time to practise what they learn. Consequently, children develop confidence and quickly gain the skills they need for their future and starting school. Children are motivated and independent in their play.

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who attend

They choose their favourite toys, such as binoculars from boxes that are easily accessible in the playroom. The childminder provides creative adult-led activities, although she does not always make these resources easily accessible to further extend children's sensory development. The childminder teaches children to listen to instructions and be attentive. She extends children's vocabulary and teaches them to use new words as she joins in their play, reads stories and sings nursery rhymes. Children smile with pleasure as they choose what they want the childminder to sing, and attempt to join in and copy the words. The childminder successfully develops children's interest in books. She asks children to remember and tell her what they know and responds in a positive way to what they say.

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who attend

Children's individual needs are well met. They make good progress and are above expected levels in some areas, particularly in their language development, understanding and self-care skills. Since the last inspection the childminder has created learning journeys for each child, and encourages parents to take them home and contribute information about children's development. The childminder has successfully developed her ability to observe and assess children's learning during activities and uses her assessments to identify and promote their next steps. Parents make positive comments regarding their involvement in children's learning and the progress summaries they now receive. For example, they say 'we are very happy with the reports and are immensely grateful for the childminders role in our child's development'.

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

The childminder develops secure emotional attachments with the children she cares for. Consequently, they trust her as she provides them with lots of guidance and support that develops their confidence and ability to persist during all activities, and experiences. Children frequently smile with enjoyment when the childminder talks to them and joins in their play. This is because the childminder embraces the choices that children make and enters into the spirit of their play. For example, when children whisper and say 'shhh' and then talk loudly in relation to a character, in a book, that goes to sleep. Children are well behaved and cooperative. The childminder sets clear boundaries and expectations that children understand. She teaches children social skills that successfully promote their ability to interact with others during regular outings to toddler groups. The childminder meets children's emotional needs well. As a consequence, this enables them to move

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

smoothly between her home and school. Children are provided with healthy meals by their parents. The childminder successfully promotes children's ability to manage their personal needs. The childminder regularly praises children as they attempt to do things for themselves, for example, pulling up their clothes and blowing their noses.

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

There is a good range of indoor and outdoor play equipment that successfully promotes children's exploration during their play. Children learn about their own safety. The childminder teaches children to sit properly on the sofa so they don't fall off, and sets clear boundaries on outings. She stays close to children when they use large playground equipment and gradually moves away as they develop confidence. The childminder talks to parents to seek information about their home cultural celebrations. She values children's individual identity and uses information parents share to provide children with activities that develop their awareness of differences in society. For example, children make lanterns and snake mobiles for Chinese New Year and learn about the meaning of different festivals through sharing books with the childminder.

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provision

Since the last inspection the childminder has successfully developed her understanding and ability to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has worked closely with local authority advisors to successfully meet the actions and recommendations made at the last inspection. She has completed a self-evaluation document which shows her increased ability to evaluate the quality of her provision, assess outcomes for children and drive continuous improvement. The childminder has obtained learning and development guidance which she now uses regularly in practice to monitor children's progress, and adapt activities to meet their individual needs. She also shares her good knowledge of children's progress and next steps for their learning more effectively with parents. Parents are now provided with a short written progress summary when their children are aged between two and three years. The childminder has improved the

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provision

accessibility and selection of resources that provide children with further challenge in their play. As a result, she is able to support children's learning and development more effectively and identify any gaps in their development that require additional support and provide this information to parents. Since the last inspection, the childminder has reviewed and improved the opportunities for children to be involved in routine activities.

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provision

The childminder shares her safeguarding policy and procedure with parents and uses it effectively in practice to safeguard children's welfare. She recognises, and is aware of, internet safety issues and makes sure that any photographs of children are not published on social networking websites. The premises are safe and secure, and are suitable for the age of children and the activities provided. The childminder complies with health and safety, and fire safety procedures. She uses risk assessments effectively in practice to reduce hazards and maintain children's safety. For example, she has a set routine for outings due to the busy road outside her home. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. She supervises children well at all times, which means she is able to respond quickly in the event of a child needing first-aid treatment. Partnership is good. The childminder regularly talks to parents to seek their views about her care of their

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provision

children and agree how children's individual needs will be met. Parent's comments in letters seen during the inspection are very positive. However, the childminder has not taken steps to communicate with other early years provision in schools that children attend to further compliment their learning and development. This reduces continuity in children's care and learning.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory 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 EY381383 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 981723 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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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