Childminder in Devon

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Unique reference number EY379896 Inspection date 12/03/2009 Inspector Sara Bailey

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives with her husband and two children, aged five and two years, in the Beacon Heath area of Exeter, Devon. The whole of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom two may be under five years. There are currently four children in the early years age range on roll, all of whom attend on a part- time basis. The provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to provide overnight care for two children.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. Children are happy, settle well and play confidently in the childminder's home. The childminder knows each of the children very well and is able to meet their individual needs effectively. Children engage in fun activities, which are beginning to be recorded to show children's development. Through her self-evaluation, the childminder has identified that she needs to improve her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in order to effectively observe, record and share children's progress more effectively with parents. She has been proactive in seeking guidance and courses to improve the outcomes for children. The childminder promotes many aspects of children's welfare with success, ensuring that they are healthy, safe and secure.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 continue to develop individual children's observation and assessment records to show their starting points, progress and identified next steps and share these with parents  ensure all identified risks in the home and in the garden are recorded to show how children's safety is maintained, regardless of the high levels of supervision, which ensure they are not in danger

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provision

The childminder is well organised and plans her daily routines effectively to provide a range of age appropriate experiences and activities for children, both indoors and outside. Daily routines are established to make children feel secure and confident.

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provision

All regulatory documentation is in place, accurate, professional and confidentially stored. Risk assessments generally identify and address most hazards in the home, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 garden and on outings. The childminder's daily diary records the day's events to ensure future planning meets individual needs.

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provision

The childminder develops positive relationships with parents through the use of individual communication books between home and the setting to keep each other informed about individual children's progress. A notice board for parents enhances the information sharing about the setting, alongside clear policies shared on admission through a profile folder compiled for parents. Parents are given some information about the EYFS but individual learning journey files are not yet fully implemented to show individual children's progress. The childminder has developed some links with other settings to further improve how children's individual needs are met.

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provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of child protection issues. She has attended training and has relevant literature to refer to in the event of being concerned about a child. She has systems in place to record concerns and shares her child protection policy with parents to ensure they also understand her responsibilities.

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provision

The childminder constantly self-evaluates her services in order to improve outcomes for children. She is developing her practices on a daily basis as her numbers increase and she reflects on children's individual needs alongside the needs of the group of children she is caring for. She has identified the need to complete EYFS training and further develop her newly implemented systems for observation, recording and assessment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are encouraged to develop healthy lifestyles as they have regular outside play opportunities in all weather, and enjoy regular healthy snacks and cooked teas provided by the childminder to compliment lunches provided by parents. Through established hand washing routines before eating, after using the toilet and after messy play, children learn the importance of personal hygiene.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are developing an awareness of how to keep themselves safe through the childminder's discussion and practical activities under supervision. For example, they are encouraged to pack toys away themselves safely, explained the dangers of scissors and encouraged to play in areas where they can be constantly seen by the childminder.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children engage in a wide range of exciting, age appropriate activities that are planned to meet their individual needs. For example, boys and girls play with toy cars and then make a garage for them using a cardboard box decorated as the children choose, using a wide range of easily accessible art and craft materials. Children's language development is particularly well supported with the childminder's good use of questioning and encouragement to make choices and problem solve.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's age appropriate squabbles are managed effectively by the kind, caring This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder. She ensures equality in all children do, encouraging turn taking and sharing at every opportunity. Children learn the importance of good manners through the childminder's positive role modelling and through much praise and encouragement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's progress is beginning to be recorded using observation sheets linked to planned activities for individual children across all areas of learning. Although records are very sparse at present, the childminder is experimenting with different ways to record and assess children's development. She is very aware of individual children's next steps and why she is providing specific activities. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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