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Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY292213 Inspection date 05/11/2008 Inspector Diane Ashplant

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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 2004. She lives with her husband and three children aged eight years and four year old twins. They live in Shirley, Solihull. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding as well as the bathroom and one room upstairs for sleeping. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and is currently looking after three children of which two are in the Early Years age group. The childminder also takes children to the local nursery and other pre-school groups and collects from the local school. The childminder is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary Childcare Register. The family have two pet cats.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder effectively meets the needs of children and encourages their overall welfare and development. She offers a welcoming, child-orientated home and organises her childminding around children's routines and regularly attends several pre-school groups. She works closely with parents to find out about children's individual needs and meets most of the learning and development requirements. She has systems in place to evaluate her practice and shows a commitment to extending her knowledge through attending a range of different courses.

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain a regular two-way flow of information between providers (for example, where the childminder regularly collects the child from a nursery)  continue to develop observational assessments in order to plan for children's individual needs and help them make progress towards the early learning goals  extend the opportunities for child-initiated and freely chosen activites.

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provision

The childminder organises her day around the children's routines and regularly attends different pre-school and childminding groups in the community. This provides children with a variety of different play and social experiences. She has a range of policies and procedures to support the efficient management of her childminding business and maintains daily record keeping appropriately. She talks regularly with parents about her services and is starting to use systems such as the self-evaluation form, to further review her practice. She has attended a range of different courses to extend her knowledge and practice. She currently completing her National Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has an effective partnership with parents and provides them with comprehensive information about herself and her business including a selection of

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provision

policies and procedures. She talks with them about their children's day and uses a daily diary to share information as well as examples of items they have made. She has strong links with other childminding and pre-school groups in the community. Although, the sharing of information from other settings attended by the children such as the nursery, is not yet developed.

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provision

Children are safeguarded from potential risks as the childminder has a good understanding of how to keep them safe. She carries out risk assessments and ensures equipment is properly used. She always supervises children when they are out and has appropriate procedures such as safe collection and fire evacuation, in place to ensure their safety. She is aware of her role and responsibility to protect children from harm or neglect and has attended training to increase her awareness in relation to child protection.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare, learning and development is appropriately supported as they are part of a child-orientated home and enjoy a range of different experiences within the home and outside in the community. Children are developing self-esteem as they carry out independent tasks. They have opportunities for different physical play in the garden and are encouraged, with daily practices to promote their health. They also enjoy a range of healthy snacks. Children are learning to develop their own awareness of personal safety as they respond to guidelines when walking outside or learn about fire safety as they practise fire evacuations.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making progress in their learning and development as the childminder understands the need to support and encourage them according to their individual age and stage of development. There is a range of indoor and outdoor play as well as both adult- and child-led activities, although the opportunities for children to freely express themselves and select toys of their choice is sometimes limited. Children are supported in their play by the childminder who uses conversation and questions to extend their interest and there is a very good range of resources to support all areas of learning. Children are developing their social and play opportunities as they attend a variety of different pre-school groups in the community and also enjoy special trips such as a visit to the 'Think-Tank'. They are encouraged to play well together, to develop good manners and social skills, for example, by helping the childminder to tidy away toys. Children's physical

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

development is promoted through a range of equipment in the garden. They are developing their language as they are encouraged to talk with the childminder and share events they have enjoyed such as the Halloween party. The childminder uses everyday routines such as trips to school to encourage them to take notice of the world around them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder gets to know the children through regular discussions with the parents and observing them as they play, to find out their preferences. She has a sound understanding of how young children learn and has attended some courses This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to develop her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is aware of the need to observe children so she can appropriately support their development, although her systems for monitoring their individual progress are not yet fully effective. Children are happy in her care and benefit from being part of a welcoming family environment, where they enjoy a range of different play experiences. 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? 3 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

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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