Lainsbury, Helen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26/11/2014 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 accurately monitors children's progress, interests and stage of development, to help her plan activities that support them all to make good progress.  Children are keen to learn. They become fully engrossed in play due to the stimulating indoor play environment and the childminder's sensitive interactions.  The childminder takes positive steps to promote children's safety.  Strong relationships with parents help to ensure good information sharing, which makes children feel safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to increase their awareness of their own family and home community.

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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 activities in the childminder's home and garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a sample of welfare records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the written and verbal feedback from parents and the provider's self-evaluation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her husband and their two children in the Southill area of Weymouth, Dorset. All areas of the childminder's home are available for childminding, with care mainly provided on the ground floor. This includes a lounge/diner, kitchen, toilet and conservatory. Rest facilities are available on the first floor. There is a rear garden for outside play. The family has a pet cat. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently seven children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age group.

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

 increase opportunities for children to talk about and relate to their own families and home lives, by providing more photographs of people, pets and places that are special to them.

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who attend

Children are very settled and happily engage in activities of their choice. The childminder interacts well with children, supporting their play through her sensitive involvement and purposeful discussions. During the inspection, she provided children with opportunities to explore materials such as shaving foam. She added tools such as combs and sticks for children to use, along with their hands and fingers, to make marks and patterns. When children showed a keen interest in the water bowl, which they were using to wash their hands, she encouraged them to extend their experience and bathe the dolls. The childminder talked to them about washing different parts of the doll's body and drying their dolls to keep them warm. This increases children's use of language and range of vocabulary as well as teaching them to be sensitive and caring to each other's needs. The childminder provides children with a wide range of fun activities that motivate children to

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who attend

get involved and try things out. For example, during the inspection she set up an activity with dry pasta and a wide range of pots and containers. Children enjoyed placing the pasta into the pots and tipping it out again. They tried out different ways to use the pasta, listening to the sounds it makes. This opportunity to explore and experiment introduces children to simple mathematics as they compare quantity. The childminder supports children's understanding of the world around them well, providing them with support and opportunities to learn about their local and wider community through her resources and outings. However, she does not provide children with photographs of members of their family, friends or pets, to extend their awareness of their place in their own family and home community.

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who attend

The childminder closely monitors children's progress through her observations and written records. This means she has an accurate understanding of individual children's interests and learning needs. She uses this information well to plan activities. This helps ensure all children receive the support they need to take their next steps, and subsequently make good progress in all areas of learning. Parents receive detailed information about events, routines and the activities children have enjoyed. This is through discussions with the childminder and the written daily diaries. Parents are fully aware of the records the childminder keeps on children's learning. The childminder has only recently started caring for early years children. She has plans to meet with parents each term to share information about children's progress and their next steps in more detail. The childminder is fully aware of the need to complete the progress check for two-year-old children when

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who attend

this becomes necessary. Parents contribute to the information the childminder gathers about children's interests and development stage. She uses this to establish starting points for each of the children. This helps to ensure she is able to support children's individual needs right from the start.

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

Children are very relaxed and develop strong and secure relationships with the childminder and her family. This is because the childminder has a very good understanding of children's individual needs and home routines, and respects these at all times. Children are very confident and gaining in independence. For example, they get themselves up into their chair ready for their snack. Children learn to play well together due to the clear and consistent expectations and boundaries the childminder uses with them. She offers lots of praise and encouragement, which increases children's self-esteem. The childminder uses photographs of children around her home, such as on the self-registration system. This helps children to develop a strong sense of belonging.

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

Children are keen to get involved in play due to the very well organised and welcoming play environment. Clearly labelled boxes of toys and resources on low-level shelving, encourages children's easy access, allowing them to make choices in their play. The wide range of toys and equipment available are highly stimulating and reflect children's interests and stage of development. There is plenty of space for children to move around, enabling them to develop balance and control in their movements. Some areas of the garden are currently under development, to increase the range of activities children engage in. In the areas the children can use, they have access to equipment such as slides, where they gain physical skills as they climb the steps to the top. Activities teach children about the natural world as they help to pick fruit during the summer months. This helps children learn about the benefits of exercise and a nutritious diet on their long-term

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

The childminder promotes children's safety and welfare well. She provides good levels of supervision for children at all times, which helps to keep them safe. The childminder completes daily risk assessments and fully considers safety for outings. This helps her to ensure that appropriate measures are in place to provide a safe environment, appropriate for the children attending. The childminder is quick to notice potential hazards and removes any risks promptly to prevent accidents. The childminder teaches children about safety. They talk about road safety on outings, helping children to learn skills for later life.

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provision

The childminder has a very good awareness and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements for both learning and development and safeguarding and welfare. Although she has only recently started caring for early years children, she demonstrates a clear commitment to continuous improvement. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice, identifying areas for improvement and taking steps to address these. For example, she has adapted her monitoring and planning for children's progress. This helps to ensure she is meeting individual children's specific learning needs through their play and activities. The childminder frequently attends training to increase her skills, and seeks feedback from parents to gain their thoughts and ideas of any areas for improvement. The childminder monitors children's progress to help her evaluate the success of her educational programmes. This helps to ensure that overall, children benefit

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provision

from a broad range of learning opportunities that support their all-round development.

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provision

The childminder has a very confident understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures. She uses information gained on training, and her own comprehensive policy to ensure she has the skills and knowledge that enable her to take immediate steps should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder shares all her written policies, including those for safeguarding, with parents and carers. Therefore, they are clear about her role and responsibilities. Well-organised and efficient use of documentation such as an accurate record of children's attendance and medication records and visitor's book, helps her to support children's ongoing safety and welfare.

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provision

The childminder establishes close relationships with parents and carers. This helps children to feel safe and secure and receive care and support that reflects their individual needs. Parents state that they value the ongoing information they receive from the childminder, including diaries, text messages and newsletters. This reassures them of their child's well- being and keeps them very well informed. They comment that their children settle well with the childminder as she provides them with fun activities that reflect their interests and preferences. The childminder links with other professionals involved in supporting children's needs to share information. This means children receive consistent support from all those involved.

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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 EY457023 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 935745 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 7

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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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