Childminder, Out-of school day care in Derby

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Unique reference number EY370868 Inspection date 21/10/2008 Inspector Ann Winifred Harrison

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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 daughter aged two years in Derbyshire. The whole of the childminder’s house, except the master bedroom is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. Although the premises are easily accessible, they may not be suitable for children with mobility issues as the toilet is located on the first floor. The childminder has systems in place to support children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, and who speak English as an additional language. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has two cats.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder currently has one child under five years on roll, who attends on a part-time basis. She drives to local schools to take and collect children and, attends local community facilities. The childminder is a qualified teacher and is working towards the Early Years Professional Status .

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's welfare, care and safety are promoted very well because the childminder implements an effective range of polices and procedures to ensure children's individual needs are met. The childminder works closely with parents to help settle new children and ensure their ongoing welfare is promoted effectively. Children's learning and development is supported well, consequently, children are happy and are making good progress. Overall, an inclusive and welcoming service is provided. The childminder implements excellent methods to evaluate the provision and shows a very strong commitment to improving her practices.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve resources and experiences to promote children's awareness of diversity  develop further the system of risk assessments to include all outings and review the assessment before each type of outing.

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provision

Children benefit from the childminders implementation of a strong partnership with parents. Daily diaries are completed for children, in which the childminder highlights any new experiences and achievements and encourages parents to add their comments or information. On going discussion and photographs of activities mean that parents are very well informed about what their children are doing each This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 day. Parents provide detailed information on their child's individual routine and current stage of development when they start, which enables the childminder to recognise their starting points and meet all children's needs successfully.

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provision

Children are safeguarded effectively because the childminder has robust systems in place for security and safety. Effective and ongoing risk assessments are in place to ensure children are safe in the home. Security in and around the home is good and the childminder checks to see who is at the door before allowing entry. Toys and equipment are checked frequently to ensure safety and cleanliness. However, the written risk assessments do not include all of the outings the children may go on. A safeguarding procedure is available in writing and the childminder ensures that she is up-to-date with current local safeguarding procedures so that she can ensure that any concerns about the children in her care can be addressed promptly.

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provision

The childminder has excellent systems in place to evaluate her practice and is aware of her strengths and potential areas for improvement. She has clear aims and objectives in relation to what she needs to do to develop her service so that outcomes for children are effectively promoted. For example, she has devised a detailed action plan which includes plans to further develop children's assessment records to devise personal portfolios and a quarterly report to parents. The childminder is proactive in accessing training to help her to continually improve her knowledge and skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is well organised and spends the majority of her time engaging and playing with the children. She uses her knowledge of child development to ensure play opportunities are interesting, challenging and achievable. Resources are plentiful and very well organised so that they are easily accessible to children to enable them to become independent learners and make decisions about what they want to do. Younger children are provided with a wide range of toys, for example, musical toys, sensory toys and discovery toys so that they can explore with good encouragement from the childminder. She ensures that children's favourite toys are available when they are settling in to help them feel at home and feel secure. Children's work is displayed around the setting which helps to promote their self- esteem and shows their work is valued.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder completes effective observations and assessment of the children and she uses this information to plan for children's individual next steps in learning. Her planning covers all six areas of learning and shows a good balance of adult led and child initiated activities. For example, children play with play dough and with musical instruments to explore their senses. They choose to play in the outdoor play house where they can use their imagination as they chop vegetables with pretend knives and they play indoors with the animals in the farm. They enjoy craft activities, with good support from the childminder, such as painting and gluing. The childminder recognises the importance of books and regularly takes children to the library. They enjoy listening to stories each day and singing songs and rhymes to help develop their communication skills. Children are learning to develop their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

problem solving skills through good questioning from the childminder in their everyday play. For example, when playing with the farm they talk about the size of the horse and the childminder asks 'Will it fit under the door?' Children are learning about the wider world as they go on outings to the farm and zoo. They talk about the moon and the sun as they look at the sky early in the morning. They discuss the weather on a daily basis and plant sunflower seeds and watch them grow. The childminder talks to children about other cultures and peoples differences in books and stories, however, resources that reflect diversity are limited, which potentially restricts children's understanding of others.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are provided with healthy, balanced and nutritious meals and snacks. For example, children enjoy fresh fruit, fish, pasta, and vegetables. They are able to take a drink when they wish as the childminder ensures their individual cups are accessible and prompts younger children to take a drink frequently. Children learn about healthy eating as the childminder explains to them that fruit is good for them and biscuits and cakes are best as occasional treats. Records and documentation is in place to ensure children's health needs are met, the childminder follows children's dietary needs with care to ensure their individual needs are adhered to. Good hygiene procedures for nappy changing and individual towels for hand washing limit the risk of cross contamination. Children's health is further promoted through good opportunities for outdoor play. They enjoy playing in tunnels and tents in the garden and going on outings to the toddler group and the park. Children begin to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

develop an awareness of keeping themselves safe, for example, they practise the emergency evacuation procedures and the childminder talks about safety in the home and safety when on outings. 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? 2

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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

Since registration there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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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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