Johnson, Amanda Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 04/12/2014 11/02/2009

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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 provides stimulating activities to interest children and promote all areas of their development.  Effective observation and assessment procedures enable the childminder to plan for each child's progress.  The childminder has a professional approach in her childcare practice and strives for continuous improvement.  The childminder has positive partnerships with parents, which supports children's well- being and continuity of care.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not extend the use of pictures to help children make informed choices during the day.

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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 in their indoor and outdoor play activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector read a sample of children's records of development.

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Inspection activities

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

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives with her primary school aged daughter in the village of Dobwalls, on the outskirts of Liskeard, Cornwall. The family has a cat. All areas of the property are available for childminding, which has an upstairs bathroom. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She receives early education funding to provide free places for children aged two, three and four-years. The childminder offers overnight care on an occasional basis. There are currently 13 children on roll, four of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder cares for her grandchildren on a regular basis and employs assistants to maintain ratios. She takes children to and from local schools and pre-schools. The childminder has a degree level qualification in Early Years.

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

 use pictures in a wider context to help children understand the options available and to extend teaching strategies.

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who attend

Children have plenty to do in the childminder's home because there is an extensive range of toys and equipment. The playroom is child-focussed with accessible resources for children to select. Children move around freely and with confidence as they explore. They take toys into the lounge and outdoors, so they are continuously busy. The childminder follows children's interests and suggests activities for them to do. For example, the childminder asked if children would like to play with the dough. Children were keen to join in and enjoyed this activity. They sat engrossed for a sustained period, which showed that good concentration skills develop to prepare children for school. To promote learning, the childminder encouraged the children to think about colour and shape, as they rolled and manipulated the dough. Conversations move from one subject to another, which helps children's language development. For instance, children talked about different forms of

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who attend

transport and vehicles. The childminder prompted children to think about travel on the road, rail and water, so children made comparisons.

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who attend

Children take part in a wide variety of activities and events throughout the seasons. The childminder encourages children to notice things, such as the leaves changing colour and falling in autumn. Children pick blackberries and apples to make a pie, so they learn about processes, ingredients and weights. The childminder offers children choices, such as whether to play outside or to decide on what they would like for lunch. She explains to children what options are available, although she does not extensively use pictures to enhance their understanding and help them in making choices.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She observes children in their activities and records information for parents each day. Children's records of development show that they make good progress towards the early learning goals. These include photographs, examples of children's creativity and achievement awards. The childminder completes summary reports, which include the required progress check for two-year-old children. Parents value their children's folders and like to share them with their families. To involve parents in children's learning, the childminder enables children to borrow books and toys. The childminder has discussions with key persons in other settings that children attend. This provides opportunities to share relevant information about children's care, learning and development.

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

Children enjoy being with the childminder and her family, so they are secure and happy in her care. They develop warm relationships and begin to make friendships, which supports their social and emotional development. The childminder teaches children to share and to take turns, so they learn to cooperate. They respond well to the childminder and understand the routines. For example, they find their coats and shoes when it is time to play outside. Children have a go at getting themselves ready, so they develop self-care skills. The childminder provides encouragement and support to help children achieve. She works closely with parents to promote continuity for children, such as when toddlers are ready to potty train. Toddlers make good progress and show pride as they choose a star to stick on their reward chart. To support children's speech and language development, the childminder limits the use of dummies. She suggests ideas for parents to do with their

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

children at home, to complement the activities they do with her. This helps to build on children's vocabulary and communication skills. The childminder has a good awareness of children's individual needs, which enables her to promote their well-being. Suitable arrangements are in place for the provision of food and drink, to meet children's dietary requirements.

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

The childminder teaches children about safety in age-appropriate activities and in a fun way. For example, children read relevant books and dress-up when they learn about fire safety. They practise the fire drill with the childminder and receive a special certificate to put in their development folders. Safe arrangements are in place to take children on outings and school runs. Younger children sit in the pushchair or hold onto the handle, to keep them safe. Older children walk in front and understand that they should stay near to the childminder. Children learn where it is safe and suitable to cross the road and to look out for hazards. The childminder gives gentle reminders to help prevent accidents. For example, she explains to children where it is safe to ride their tricycles in the garden. Replica road signs and traffic lights help children to remember about road safety as they play. Children enjoy being outside in the fresh air and play out every day if possible. The

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

childminder provides a good range of outdoor toys and equipment. Children develop physical skills and coordination as they practise climbing, jumping and balancing. They dig in the sand tray and play imaginatively with role-play resources, so children remain busy.

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provision

The childminder has a co-childminder and assistants who work with her with when necessary, to maintain ratio requirements. Vetting procedures are in place to check that persons working with children are suitable. The childminder supervises assistants and advises them of all childcare policies and procedures. This helps them in their practice to promote children's health, safety and well-being. The childminder ensures that children are in the care of a qualified first aider at all times. She has a secure knowledge of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures, which enables her to protect children from harm. The house is welcoming and secure, so children feel safe and at home. The childminder supervises children closely and checks that they cannot leave without her.

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provision

Since the last inspection, the childminder has addressed the recommendations relating to documentation and developing the sensory play activities. Consequently, written records are in order and children benefit from a wider variety of play materials, both indoors and outside. The childminder has completed her degree in Early Years to enhance her professional development. She strives to improve her practice and promote positive outcomes for children. For example, the childminder's current development plan is to provide a self-contained extension for her childminding business. The childminder is enrolled on a higher-level child protection course, to refresh and extend her knowledge. The childminder monitors her educational programmes well, which means that overall, children make good progress in their learning and development. Parents are very happy with the care of the childminder and provide detailed reference letters. They describe

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provision

long-term relationships and say how much progress their children make with the childminder. Parents describe many activities for children, including 'trips to the beach, historical houses, soft play and groups'. They explain that through the childminder's influence children 'embrace school and look forward to going'.

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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 EY372132 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 829266 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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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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