Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 02/12/2014 09/07/2009

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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 forms close and affectionate bonds with children. This means children are secure and settled, and treated as part of the family.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She uses high quality teaching techniques which enable children to reach their full potential.  The childminder interacts well with children, following their lead and supporting them to become confident and independent learners.  The childminder provides a caring and nurturing environment, which enables children to develop good social skills, preparing them for future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not successfully encourage parents to contribute information about what children are learning at home to enhance their learning.  The childminder's lengthy observations do not provide a precise and clear picture of children's progress to share with parents and other early years settings children attend.

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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 engaged in activities with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas used for childminding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, children's records and the self-evaluation form.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives with her husband and three children in a semi-detached house in Plymouth. Downstairs is the main accommodation available for minded children. Children have the use of a secure garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to provide overnight care for one child. She currently cares for one child in the early years age group. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children and regularly takes children to parks, the library and local playgroups. The childminder speaks several languages and supports children learning as an English as an additional language.

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

 develop ways for parents to share what children are learning at home to promote a more shared approach to children's learning and development

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

 make better use of observations to provide clearer information about children's progress to parents and other early years settings children attend.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and understands how to support children's learning and development through play. She gathers information about children from parents when they start and takes time to observe them. This means she understands children's starting points and interests. The childminder observes children as they play and makes accurate assessments, which enable her to plan their next steps in learning. However, her observations are lengthy and do not provide a precise and clear picture of children's progress for others to understand. This restricts the detail of information she shares with parents and other early years settings children attend to enhance the partnership working. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to complete the required progress check for two-year-old children. The childminder gets to know children and families well, and overall, this supports children's

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who attend

learning. She shares children's progress with them, however, she does not successfully encourage parents to share what children are learning at home to enhance their learning.

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who attend

The childminder uses effective teaching techniques to support children's learning and development. She interacts sensitively and warmly with children and engages them positively during play. For example, as she shares books with children, she brings the characters to life, making animal sounds, which they are eager to copy. She skillfully involves older children by talking about what is happening, and ensures younger children enjoy exploring the sounds and pictures. This helps children to become confident and independent learners. The childminder speaks several languages. She speaks to children predominantly in English and uses some words and phrases in other languages, with agreement from parents. This approach enables children to develop very good communication and language skills, which parents value. This also supports children's respect for the differences and similarities they see in themselves and each other as they learn new

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who attend

languages. Children benefit from trips to local parks, the beach and library, which promote their knowledge and understanding of their community and the natural world.

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

The childminder forms strong and affectionate bonds with children, nurturing their emotional well-being. She ensures she gets to know children and families very well when they start so children settle quickly and she is able to meet their individual needs. This provides a good foundation for their learning and developing independence. The childminder talks to parents daily, which promotes consistency of care for children and ensures all children feel valued, safe and secure. The childminder promotes healthy eating and supports parents to ensure children have a balanced and nutritious diet. She ensures meal times are social occasions, encouraging young children as they begin to feed themselves. Frequent encouragement and praise supports children's good self-esteem. This promotes their growing independence and encourages them to try different flavours and textures as they eat. The childminder regularly takes children on walks and outings, meaning they develop good physical skills

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

and healthy lifestyles. Children behave well and the childminder is a positive role model. She fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect, encouraging sharing and consideration towards each other. The childminder reminds children about playing safely, and involves very young children in putting toys away. This helps them to understand about safe practices to promote their own and others safety. The childminder fosters children's personal, social and emotional development particularly well. This ensures children are confident and eager learners, and prepares them effectively for future learning.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has attended training in safeguarding, meaning she is familiar with the current referral procedures of her Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder maintains comprehensive written risk assessments and takes sensible precautions to ensure her home and garden are safe for children. She has attended training in paediatric first aid so she can support children if they have an accident. These measures effectively keep children safe and secure. The childminder monitors children's learning and development effectively, ensuring she is covering all areas of learning well and meeting children's individual needs. She notices when children need additional support and, overall, works hard with families and other early years settings children attend, to ensure she meets children's needs and they make

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provision

good progress. The childminder is reflective of her practice and strives to provide the best possible service for families. She maintains a detailed self-evaluation document, which identifies areas she would like to develop. The childminder continues to develop her knowledge and skills through further study and attending training, which benefits the children in her care. The childminder supports families well and parents speak highly about the high quality of provision she provides. They particularly value the childminder's support and guidance with their children's learning and development. They comment that children are happy and stimulated with lots of play and learning experiences and they could not be happier with the care she provides.

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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 EY348187 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 828544 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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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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