Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/11/2014 12/03/2012

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Met 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 demonstrate a strong sense of security because of the positive relationships the childminder establishes with them.  The quality of teaching is good. As a result, children make good progress from their initial skills and abilities.  Partnership with parents is strong. There is an effective two-way flow of information. This cohesive approach helps children to make good progress.  The childminder effectively promotes children's welfare because she demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibility with regards to safeguarding children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not consistently extend children's awareness of healthy lifestyles.

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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 and the childminder at play.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector looked at policies, documents and other paperwork  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector read parents testimonials.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1998. She lives with her husband and three children in Mortimer, Reading. The whole of the downstairs is used for childminding. Sleep and toilet facilities are on the first floor. There is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder lives close to local amenities. She is willing to take and collect children from local pre-schools and schools. The childminder has three children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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

 enhance children's understanding of healthy lifestyles and healthy eating.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She plans activities to encompass all of the areas of learning, for them to enjoy. Children are making good progress in all areas, and in some, exceed expected goals. Each child has a development folder that captures significant moments in their learning and development. The childminder enhances this further by using photographs that show children engaged in different activities. Parents stay informed about their children's progress and look at their children's learning and development folder on the secure electronic recording system the childminder uses. Parents share children's achievements from home and this helps the childminder to plan around children's interests. The childminder shares activities that the children are taking part in with parents. For example, she took them on a scarecrow trail and the children then made a scarecrow together. Parents report how they were able to

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who attend

extend this activity at home by singing scarecrow songs and discussing what scarecrows are used for with their children. Consequently, this strong partnership with parents provides a cohesive approach to children's learning and development. This results in children making good progress. The childminder also has a secure understanding of involving parents with the progress check for two-year-old children, to ensure an accurate assessment of their child is made. She is aware of the need to use this assessment to identify any areas where children need extra help, and to accurately plan to meet children's individual needs.

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who attend

The childminder talks to children and consistently asks them questions to help them to think for themselves. She encourages them to make links in their learning. For example, while children were playing with the modelling dough, they discussed how they were making pizza and which pizza they like best when they eat them at home. The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities for physical development. She takes children on outings to the park where they can practise their climbing and balancing skills. She takes them to 'play and stay' sessions where they meet other children and adults which helps them to develop their social skills. Children complete puzzles and use rolling pins to change the effect of play dough. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts whenever she can. She counts with children and uses the language of size as children try to work out how to make the play dough snake 'bigger'. She offers them lots of

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who attend

opportunities to develop their literacy skills. There are a good range of books for children to choose from in her home. In addition to this, the childminder takes children to the library where they can choose books to share with her and the other children. The childminder helps children to learn letter sounds and to write their names. She displays their names in the environment which provides children with opportunities to recognise their name and to learn that print carries meaning. This helps children to prepare for their eventual move to pre-school, or school.

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who attend

The childminder provides children with a variety of electronic toys to develop their early technology skills. They display confidence as they push buttons and listen to the responses made. She discusses the weather with children. For example, to help children to understand about the weather, they looked outside and changed the weather chart to reflect the weather of the day. The childminder celebrates different festivals with children such as Chinese new year. She provides children with a variety of resources which reflect diversity. This helps children to gain an understanding of different cultures and the world around them.

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

The childminder creates a welcoming and stimulating environment in which children feel safe, secure and engage happily in their learning. They form trusting relationships with the childminder. They snuggle up and enjoy the time they have with her as they take part in activities together. The childminder discusses children's routines and care needs with parents before they start. This allows her to plan for their individual needs from the outset. She provides a wide range of interesting and age-appropriate resources that are freely accessible, to encourage the children to make independent choices. This supports their growing independence and curiosity.

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

Behaviour management is good. The childminder reminds children about her house rules and what she expects of them. For example, she reminded children to sit at the table when they were eating. She offers lots of praise and encouragement to children when they have done well. This gives children a sense of achievement and builds on their self- esteem. She places a strong focus on children's safety. She teaches children about road safety when on outings and not to talk to strangers. She regularly practises the fire drill with them and displays procedures at children's level so they engage in conversation about this with her. The children demonstrate a growing awareness of safety. For example, they asked the childminder if the safety gate at the top of the stairs was shut behind them as they came down the stairs. Children have opportunities for fresh air daily, either in the garden, at the park, or when

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

they go on outings. These opportunities effectively contribute to their physical well-being. The children enjoy healthy snacks such as fruit and the childminder follows a healthy eating policy. However, the childminder occasionally misses opportunities to discuss the benefits of eating healthily with children and further support their awareness of healthy lifestyles. She does however, teach children about appropriate table manners and how to gain self-care skills with toileting and eating. The support they receive to develop their independence, and their social skills, prepares them well for the next stages in their learning.

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provision

The childminder has a good awareness of her responsibility in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has attended safeguarding training and she demonstrates a good understanding of the process to follow if she has concerns about a child's well-being. For example, a clear, well-written policy and procedures are in place and relevant phone numbers are to hand if needed. The childminder rigorously assesses risks. For example, she checks her home is safe for children on a daily basis, and when she takes children on outings she checks that the area she is visiting is free from hazards. As a result, her procedures help to safeguard children effectively.

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provision

Through discussion it is clear the childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She recognises her strengths and identifies areas for improvement well. For example, she has addressed the actions made at her last inspection and she has attended further training to increase her knowledge and, therefore, improve outcomes for children. She seeks feedback from parents about her service to gain their views. Parents report they are, 'extremely happy with the childminder's care' of their children. They particularly like 'the home from home environment' she creates.

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provision

The childminder works well with parents and other providers to enable her to meet the needs of children effectively. She gives parents secure access to the electronic recording system that she uses. This gives them a wealth of information about the setting and the progress of their own children. This system includes a comprehensive set of policies and procedures to support her practice. This enables parents to understand the service she provides and the care she gives the children. The childminder uses this system to monitor children's development. She identifies any gaps in children's learning and plans for these accordingly. This ensures children's individual needs are met and they make good progress from their initial abilities and skills. She ensures parents know about their children's day through verbal feedback. She recognises the importance of working in partnership with other professionals, where this is appropriate, to fully meet children's

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provision

needs. She shares information with other settings children attend and is aware of where to seek help for children who may need extra support. This cohesive approach to children's learning and development, helps to prepare them well for their eventual move to school, or pre-school.

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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 EY298690 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 893542 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 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

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