Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 04/12/2014 13/09/2011

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early years provision

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

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This provision requires improvement

 The childminder provides a balance of child-initiated and adult-led experiences that are based on children's next steps in learning. As a result, children are helped to make good progress in their learning and development.  The friendly childminder works closely with parents and as a result, knows the children well. Consequently, children develop secure and trusting relationships with her. This supports their emotional wellbeing well.  The childminder successfully identifies and minimises risks within the childminding home and is aware of her responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect. This helps to safeguard children.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder has not kept Ofsted informed of changes to persons aged over 16 years living on the premises so that their suitability can be checked. This is a breach of the Early Years Register and childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not ensure that children consistently have the appropriate resources to extend their good physical skills further and encourage them to be more active in their learning, for example, by providing children's scissors.  The childminder, on occasion, does not optimise opportunities to extend children's learning. This is because she does not always give children time to think about and reply to the question.

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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 toured the premises and observed children playing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning and development records, a selection of policies and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder, her co-childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document and through written parental comments provided through completed questionnaires.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability of adult household members.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2011 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner, brother and two children in Redcar. The childminder also lives and works with a co- childminder. The whole of the house and first floor bathroom is used for childminding. The family has a pet corn snake. The childminder collects children from the local schools. There are currently three children on roll, all 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 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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must:

 ensure that Ofsted are provided with all relevant information to enable them to carry out the appropriate checks to ensure that all persons living on the premises are suitable.

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

 develop children's independence and physical skills further by consistently providing them with the appropriate resources and opportunities to explore and try activities for themselves, for example, by providing children's scissors

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

 extend children's language skills further by giving them enough thinking time to put their thoughts into words and not moving on too quickly to the next question.

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who attend

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows the children and their individual needs well and provides a wide range of fun activities which covers the seven areas of learning. This supports children to make good progress and helps them to develop the skills they need in preparation for starting nursery or school. The childminder works closely with parents from the start to gather information about children's interests and what they can do. This is used alongside observations by the childminder and her co- childminder to identify children's starting points in learning. Individual learning journals are completed by the childminder and contain a colourful record of children's learning and photographs of them at play. In addition, the childminder completes regular assessments of the progress that children are making, including carrying out a progress check for

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who attend

children between the ages of two and three years. This means that any gaps in the children's learning are quickly identified and addressed.

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who attend

Children's early communication skills are fostered well due to the positive interaction by the childminder. For example, she encourages them to talk about what they would like for Christmas and ask them to describe what Santa's sleigh looks like. She extends their language further as she provides different textures for them to explore and asks them to describe how they feel. However, occasionally, she does not give children time to answer questions before she moves onto the next one. This does not enhance children's otherwise good learning. Children develop their physical skills well with the childminder. For example, they use brushes and pencils with ease and carefully pour glue into their own pots. However, the lack of further resources, such as children's scissors does not further support children's good physical skills or support them to be more active in their learning.

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who attend

The childminder engages well with children as they play, providing them with regular praise and encouragement. As a result, children are clearly settled and content in her care. This supports children's confidence and self-esteem and provides a firm base on which they can learn. For example, children laugh with the childminder as they all sit on the floor and make faces in a mirror. The childminder supports their learning as she encourages them to make different faces, such as 'happy' and 'sad' and asks them how their faces are today. This helps children to develop a good understanding of feelings. Children take part in a good range of activities and outings to support their understanding of the world around them, for example, they visit local wildlife parks and talk about people from different parts of the world. Parents are kept well informed about their child's learning through daily verbal feedback and regularly reviewing their child's learning

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who attend

journal. In addition, the childminder encourages parents to share information about their child's learning at home. This enables her to use this information when planning activities. As a result, parents are very happy with the care and learning provided by the childminder and her co-childminder. For example, parents state that they are, 'Excellent' and that their children '...love coming and learn so much'.

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

Children are happy and settled because the childminder is friendly and shows care and concern for the children. She makes good use of forms, such as 'all about me' to obtain information from parents prior to children starting about their individual needs. This includes information about what they enjoy, family members and their routines. This supports a smooth move for the child, from their home into the childminder's care. The childminder also helps children to prepare well for the move to nursery or school. For example, she talks to children about what it will be like when they go to 'big school' and introduces them to ideas, such as 'circle time'. However, children's overall well-being is compromised because the childminder has failed to meet some of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register by failing to give Ofsted the information they require in order to check the suitability of

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

The childminder supports children's physical development and good health well. Children go on regular outings, for example, they take nets to the park to catch fish and go on trips to the beach. This enhances children's well-being as they enjoy regular fresh air and exercise. Children are familiar with the consistent care routines which support their understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, they know to wash hands before eating and cover their mouths when they cough. Their understanding of keeping healthy is further promoted through planned activities, such as a trip to visit the dentist. The childminder and her co-childminder provide children with healthy meals and snacks, such as corn on the cob and fresh fruit. Children enjoy making their own sandwiches at lunch time; this further promotes their independence and self-confidence.

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

Children behave well as the childminder implements age-appropriate behaviour management techniques. Children are encouraged to share with each other and any negative behaviour is managed through distraction and discussion. The regular use of praise and encouragement promotes children's self-esteem and helps them to develop a secure understanding of right and wrong. Children have a dedicated play room in the childminder's home with a wide range of resources which are clearly labelled and stored at low level. This provides children with good opportunities to make independent choices about their play. Risks are effectively minimised within the environment due to the preventative measures that have been taken. For example, smoke detectors and safety gates are in place. In addition, children are constantly supervised and external doors are kept locked. The childminder helps children to learn about keeping safe through planned

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

activities, such as practising fire drills and discussing 'stranger danger'. Furthermore, children develop a sense of responsibility as they help to tidy some of the toys away. This creates a safer space to play.

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provision

The childminder and her co-childminder have not kept Ofsted notified of changes to persons over the age of 16 living on the premises. This is with specific reference to the childminder's partner moving into the childminding home. As a result, information has not been provided to Ofsted in order for them to carry out the required suitability checks. This is a breach of the legal requirements and also does not meet the requirements of the Childcare Register. The childminder accepts that she has overlooked notifying Ofsted of this change. However, the impact on children is minimised as children are always supervised and the childminder's partner is never on the premises when minded children are present. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements and implements these appropriately to promote children's safety and well-being. For example, the childminder has a secure

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provision

understanding of child protection procedures, including where to seek advice if she had a concern about a child in her care. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to identifyg and minimise hazards and ensures that safety procedures are effectively reinforced. She constantly supervises the children and checks of the space where children play every day. Documentation required to meet children's individual welfare needs is in place and up to date. This includes accident records and a record of children's dietary and medical requirements.

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provision

Monitoring of the educational programmes provided by the childminder and her co- childminder is effective to ensure that all areas of learning are covered. Detailed planning and accurate assessments of children's learning are used effectively to support children to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards developing her practice, for example, by attending relevant training on the Early Years Foundation Stage. In addition, she works closely with her co- childminder and her local authority to reflect on, and discuss good practice. Feedback from parents has been sought through the use of questionnaires and the childminder has made good use of the Ofsted self-evaluation form. As a result, she has a good understanding of her strengths and weaknesses. The childminder further demonstrates her commitment to developing her practice as she has fully addressed all of the recommendations raised at

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provision

the previous inspection, this includes improving the systems to observe and assess children's progress.

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provision

The childminder has good procedures in place to keep parents informed about how she and her co-childminder work. For example, her certificate of registration is clearly displayed for parents to see and all policies and procedures are shared with parents prior to children starting in her care. Relationships with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage are effective. The childminder works closely with other settings to ensure the two-way sharing of information. This supports continuity of learning and care for children who attend more than one setting.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 ensure that Ofsted are informed of the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of any person aged 16 or over working or living on the premises (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that Ofsted are informed of the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of any person aged 16 or over working or living on the premises. (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)

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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 EY425348 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 870230 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 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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