Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

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Unique reference number 208459 Inspection date 27/10/2008 Inspector Mary Anne Henderson

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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 1995. She lives with her husband and their two children aged 13 and 10 years old in a house in Telford. There are shops and schools within easy walking distance. All areas of the childminder's house are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has three dogs.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder attends the local carer and toddler group on a regular basis. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and a member of the Telford & Wrekin Childminding Network. The childminder is qualified to Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education and attends training provided by the local authority.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is able to collect children from the local schools and pre-schools. She is registered to provide care for six children on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register and is currently minding three children from birth to eight years on a full-time basis. She receives support from the local authority.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The individual learning and development of each child is supported very well through all experiences in the setting. The childminder works closely with parents to help settle new children into the home and to ensure their ongoing welfare is promoted effectively. The childminder ensures space both indoors and outdoors is well utilised to effectively support the children's learning, development and welfare. The childminder implements good methods to evaluate the provision and shows a 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?

 continue to update all paperwork to reflect the Early Years Foundation Stage framework  ensure children's information records include the named person with parental responsibility for the child and any legal contact issues.

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provision

The parents provide detailed information on their child's individual routine and current stage of development which enables the childminder to meet the needs of all children on roll effectively. Daily diaries are used to record two-way information about the child's routines and welfare. In addition, each child has a folder with their art work, and observations take place along with daily discussions with parents to identify individual learning and development targets. Systems to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 develop links with other settings providing for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) are good. The maintenance of records, policies and procedures implemented are effective and ensure positive outcomes for all children. However, parental responsibility with regard to legal issues is not clearly recorded. Improvements made with regard to the childminder's knowledge of

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provision

safeguarding children issues ensure children are now well protected.

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provision

Children's welfare is promoted well within the home. All areas within the home are safe and all equipment and toys are suitable and safe for all children to use. There is a comprehensive risk assessment in place. This includes areas, toys, activities and all outings involving the children.

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provision

The childminder is proactive in evaluating the care and learning she provides. There is a detailed self-evaluation system completed prior to inspection which includes information gained from children and their parents. However, the format used does not yet fully reflect the EYFS framework. Parents are provided with a parent information pack which includes a leaflet outlining the service provided. This also does not yet fully reflect the EYFS framework.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There are outstanding opportunities for children to extend their development in all areas of learning. The children enjoy an excellent range of outdoor play and outings to the local parks thereby extending their physical development exceptionally well on a regular basis. They are proficient at climbing and using swings and slides. The children enjoy an excellent and interesting range of activities that help them explore information communication technology. For example, under supervision, they like to use the computer, using appropriate programmes to extend their development in all areas of their learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The provision for learning and development effectively supports the uniqueness of every child. Every child is highly valued and acknowledged and all children are progressing exceptionally well towards the early learning goals in all areas of their development. The children freely access an exceptionally broad range of good quality resources and equipment. The children's play areas are arranged to a high level which enables the children to participate in adult-led and spontaneous activities both indoors and outdoors on a daily basis. The children show high levels of confidence and self-esteem and they react positively to the childminder's high expectations for good behaviour. The children thoroughly enjoy the company of their peers and the childminder. They show high levels of excitement as they use the home corner resources to extend their imaginary play. Children also extend their skills in imagination, using paints and junk to make Halloween pictures. The

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

children broaden their knowledge of the world around them when they go on outings to places of interest, such as Ingenuity, and toddler groups and childminding groups where they can mix with a variety of different people. This extends their skills in communication. They also enjoy visiting other childminders and their minded children and use a variety of indoor and outdoor play equipment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy exploring an extensive range of festivals which includes Chinese This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 New Year, Diwali, Eide and Halloween. Their knowledge of festivals is well extended through dressing-up activities, arts and crafts, food tasting and imaginary play thereby consolidating their learning. Children are very confident and independent as they problem solve. They repeat and discuss what they are doing as they weigh out and mix ingredients for cooking activities. There are extensive opportunities for children to explore books and writing. The children are able to help themselves to the broad range of story and reference books and they help themselves to crayons, pencils and paper as they are stored low down to encourage their independence. 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? 1 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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