Childminder in Nottingham

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Unique reference number 254719 Inspection date 29/09/2008 Inspector Tina Garner

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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 1994. She lives with her husband and two grown up children in Mapperley in Nottingham. Their home is within walking distance of the local park, shops and schools. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding, with toilet and hand washing facilities available within these areas. An enclosed rear garden is available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and currently offers care to four children on the early years register, all attend varying times and days according to parents wishes. The childminder is also registered by Ofsted on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled and their individual needs are effectively met. The childminder provides a wide range of activities which enable all children to gain the most from their play and learning experience. Systems have been introduced which monitor progress and achievement, although these are not yet fully in place to ensure each child is observed and their next steps in development are robustly planned for. The childminder works closely with parents, other childcare settings and schools to ensure that information about children is shared. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to improving the provision and has successful systems in place to monitor and evaluate her practice. This enables her to clearly identify key strengths and areas for future development.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop observational assessment to plan the next steps in a child's developmental progress and regularly review this approach  further develop risk assessments which are reviewed regularly to ensure children's safety.

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provision

Documentation which is required for the safe management of the provision is well organised and written policies and procedures underpin the running of the setting. The childminder has a strong commitment to ongoing training. This enables her to update her professional skills and care practices and ensures that children's individual needs are well met. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures and ensures that parents are fully aware regarding her role and responsibilities to protect all children in her care. She ensures children's general ongoing safety by supervising them well and ensuring toys and equipment This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are maintained to a good standard. However, thorough risk assessments have not yet been introduced to ensure potential hazards are minimised both within the home and on outings. The childminder has a clear awareness of her own provision.

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provision

She has a robust range of self-evaluation procedures in place which effectively identify areas for improvement. Where appropriate further funding is applied for to improve the quality of the setting. For example, a child friendly vegetable garden has been created due to the children's interest in planting and growing. Positive action has been taken to address the recommendation made at the last inspection which has helped to further promote children's learning experience.

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provision

The childminder talks with parents daily about the care and education of individual children. A good range of information containing full details of the childminding service are made available and parents views and opinions are requested.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare, learning and development are successfully promoted because the childminder has a sound knowledge of individual children and understands their stages of development well. She provides a wide variety of stimulating activities to both support and challenge children. Planning is flexible and takes good account of children's own interests. Opportunities are provided for spontaneous play such as following children's requests to make puppets and then enabling children to adapt the environment to create a puppet theatre and present puppet shows. This has a positive effect on their self-esteem and enables them to learn incidentally. A wide range of planned activities and topics promote children's knowledge of themselves, transport and the wider world. Resources are effectively organised to support their learning. The childminder ensures that all children are included in activities and offers support which is tailored to children's individual needs and abilities. Young

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

children show an early interest in reading as they independently access books and seek out the support of the childminder for story telling.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children stay healthy as they have easy access to the rear garden and have good opportunities for outdoor activities such as hunting for mini beasts, gardening and using equipment to develop their physical skills. Their creativity is encouraged as they play pirate games on the sofa and have their requests met to make pirate hats. Opportunities are provided for them to learn to keep themselves safe such as discussing road safety when out walking. Children's achievements and stages of development are recorded. However, these assessments of children's learning are not yet fully developed to ensure that next steps are clearly identified for all. Daily routines are in place, these help children settle and feel at home. The childminder interacts sensitively with children and positive methods are used to help them learn right from wrong. As a result children are confident, building positive relationships and developing well. Parent's are well informed about children's progress through

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

daily discussions and having good access to their own children's development files. 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

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound 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? Good The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Outstanding

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Good

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Good How well are children helped to be healthy? Good How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Good How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Good

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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 or concerns raised 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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