Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27/11/2014 03/02/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 4 Previous inspection: 3 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 4 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Children's safety is compromised because the childminder does not maintain adult-to- child ratios at all times.  There are weaknesses in the quality of teaching because the childminder does not assess children's progress against the areas of learning and development. This means that planning is ineffective in matching activities to children's needs. Relevant development information is not shared with parents to fully support children's learning and development.  The childminder has not developed methods to carry out a progress check for children aged between two and three years to identify the children's strengths, and any areas where the children's progress is less than expected.  The childminder does not fully promote children's understanding of why it is important to be aware of germs and to have a healthy diet.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have developed secure relationships with the friendly childminder, which promotes their well-being and independence.

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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 viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked the qualifications of the childminder and evidence of the suitability of adults living or working in the home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times, including a joint observation of children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's information, records and policies and procedures.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2005 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two children in the Catterick area of North Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor of the house is used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden for children's outdoor play. The family has two dogs. The childminder collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. There are currently five children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age range and they attend for a variety of sessions. The childminding provision operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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must:

 improve ratios so that they are maintained at all times and do not exceed a maximum of three early years children at any one time in line with requirements

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must:

 develop a secure understanding of the assessment requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how these can be shared with parents, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years, in order to implement these effectively and support children's good progress.

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

 reinforce messages about healthier choices and health awareness so that children show an understanding about good practices with regard to their health.

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who attend

Assessment of children's learning is weak and does not ensure that children are making the best possible progress. While the childminder observes what children enjoy doing, she does not plan activities with any specific focus on developing the next steps in their learning based on children's individual needs. Consequently, there is no planning in place to help them make suitable progress. The childminder is aware of the requirement to undertake a progress check for children aged between two and three years. However, she does not have any processes in place to complete this so that she can identify any delays or gaps in children's learning that need to be addressed. Therefore, children are not learning a suitable level of skills to support their readiness for school.

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who attend

While the childminder is not yet planning activities to ensure that children are sufficiently challenged in their learning and development, children become confident in the home and do enjoy some of the activities on offer. For example, they are keen to show the resources that they are playing with, such as building blocks and a train set. Older children start to show care and concern for babies and their understanding that resources should be shared as they offer them a toy for them to grasp. The childminder praises children for their efforts, which helps to develop their self-esteem. The childminder has some suitable methods for teaching children communication and language skills. For example, she helps children learn how to say words correctly, such as when they say, 'Ta' she says, 'Thank you'. When children play with the train, she says, 'Train' and tries to get them to repeat the word. Children babble in response with a big smile on their face. The childminder uses

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who attend

everyday opportunities to teach children about numbers. For example, she counts the blocks that children play with on the activity centre. Children learn how to work electronic toys with the childminder's guidance. She asks them to find the button on the fire engine and to press it so that it makes a sound.

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who attend

The childminder works in partnership with parents. She discusses what children can do and things she would like to develop with them, which she incorporates into her daily routines. For example, young children are learning how to feed themselves, so she asks parents to provide finger foods for lunch so that they can learn to be independent. The childminder engages parents, as far as she is able, in their children's development and learning in the setting and at home. She completes a daily diary for the parents of babies so that they are aware of their child's routines during the day. She feeds back verbally to parents of older children. Parents can look at their children's observation file at any time, however, insufficient information is shared about children's next steps due to the lack of assessment.

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

The childminder's lack of understanding about the requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage means that children's safety and well-being are compromised. However, she speaks with parents about children's individual care needs and demonstrates an understanding of children's likes, dislikes and dietary needs when they first start. The childminder invites parents to visit her home with their children prior to starting, and builds up the time that they are left, so that they can get to know her and her home. This helps children to move happily from their home to the childminder's care. Children form secure attachments to the childminder as their key person, which supports their well-being when they are with her. Children's behaviour is managed sensitively. For example, the childminder has a calm and consistent manner with them and talks to them about appropriate behaviour. She gives children timely reminders about how to manage their

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

own safety, such as sitting back on the sofa so they do not fall and why they should not throw toys. Children have plenty of space in the home to move around and choose where they want to carry out their activities. For example, babies push themselves round in a baby walker and move from the front room into the hallway and kitchen. The childminder sets out resources daily, based on what she knows children enjoy doing. Children make their own choices from these resources, which develops their independence. The childminder promotes children's physical development. She supports babies on the floor who are learning to sit by themselves. She places them on their tummies where they strengthen their arms as they push themselves up. Children have access to the back garden and go for outings in the local environment, such as to the woods, where the childminder does activities based on favourite stories. The childminder understands children's dietary

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

requirements and knows the foods that children enjoy eating. She provides healthy snacks for children, such as fruit and vegetables and talks to parents about providing healthy options in children's packed lunches. However, she does not promote the benefits of healthy eating further through activities. She also misses opportunities to raise children's understanding about germs when she drops some fruit on the floor. She changes it for a fresh piece of fruit but does not explain to children why she has thrown the dropped piece in the bin.

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

The childminder helps children learn how to be independent in self-care skills as part of the preparation for being ready for school. She helps children understand the need to wash hands at appropriate times, such as before meals and after using the toilet. The downstairs toilet means that it is easily accessible for children and assists them in their independence skills as they become aware of when they need the toilet. Nursery age children are competent in undressing and putting on fresh clothes when they return from nursery. The childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with other providers that children attend as part of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has developed relationships with the nursery and looks at children's development records so that she knows the areas of learning that nursery are focusing on.

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provision

The childminder is not meeting a number of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder has not maintained her adult-to-child ratios at all times. This compromises children's safety. Implementation and monitoring of the educational programme is weak. Although, the childminder plans some activities based on children's interests, this is not effective due to children's development not being assessed over time. This has a negative impact on her being able to provide enough challenge in her planning for all children and her ability to implement the progress check for children aged between two and three years, which results in their progress being restricted. This also has a negative impact on the childminder's ability to effectively share learning and development information with parents. The childminder has not addressed the recommendation regarding self-evaluation from the last inspection. This means self-

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provision

evaluation is weak and has contributed to breaches of requirements.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates through discussion her knowledge of what to do should she have any child protection concerns regarding a child in her care. She has a written policy, which she shares with parents so that they understand the procedures she follows and has attended training to keep herself up to date. The childminder carries out daily checks of her home and garden to make sure that any possible hazards are minimised for children.

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provision

Parents are broadly supportive of the childminder and the care that she offers to their children. From written comments that they have given the childminder they state the childminder has allowed them to be safe in the knowledge that their children are well looked after physically and emotionally. They say that children have enjoyed their time with the childminder doing arts and crafts. They would not hesitate to recommend the childminder to anyone in future.

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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 EY305601 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 996560 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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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