Childminder in Derbyshire

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Unique reference number EY367363 Inspection date 18/12/2008 Inspector Anne McKay

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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 in Derbyshire. Children have access to the lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and cloakroom of the childminder’s house. The accommodation is on one level although access is via a step to the door. The garden is currently not in use but the childminder takes children to a local park for regular outside play. The childminder is on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children aged under eight at any one time. There are currently three children on roll in the early years age group, all of whom attend on a part-time basis. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and has a recognised early years qualification.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are secure in the care of the childminder with whom they have positive relationships. Their learning and development is generally supported well and they are making steady progress towards the early learning goals. Children's care is mostly promoted to ensure their safety and wellbeing. The childminder is meeting most of the welfare requirements and is sufficiently motivated to make and maintain any necessary improvements. The childminder works in partnership with parents and promotes inclusion well to ensure that all children have their individual needs met consistently.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop a systematic and routine approach to using observations and use assessment to plan for the next steps in individual children's learning and development  ensure regular evacuation drills are carried out and details are recorded in a fire log book.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure risk assessments are conducted and reviewed regularly, including risk assessments for each type of outing (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 08/01/2009  keep a written record of the risk assessments. (Documentation) 08/01/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder organises her practice around clearly written policies and procedures. These are shared with parents who sign a copy as part of their contract. They are therefore well informed about the care and learning offered to their children and about the childminder’s business practices. The childminder communicates regularly with parents through a verbal exchange of information and has made some initial contact with the pre-school that children attend. This helps all parties to more effectively support the children. Children’s safety is generally promoted well; children play in a safe and well-organised environment. However, risk assessments are not in place or written down for all the areas used by children, for outings or for the school run. Although the childminder is able to describe a suitable evacuation plan, this is not practised with the children so they do not learn what to do in an emergency. The childminder has a good knowledge

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provision

of safeguarding children procedures and understands how to implement these to protect children.

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provision

The childminder has begun to evaluate her provision to identify any areas for improvement. She is committed to developing her knowledge and skills. For example, she has identified the need to attend training on the Early Years Foundation Stage with a particular emphasis on how to assess and plan for individual children. She is able to recognise and build on her strengths, for example, in getting to know each child as a unique individual. She balances her attention well between the children in her care and is skilled in adapting activities and discussions to ensure all children are included in a way that promotes their individual development. She has a good understanding of how to support children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They enjoy their play and are well supported by the childminder who understands them well as individuals. She ensures they have a suitable range of toys to choose from during free play that meet their interests and challenge them appropriately. She also supports their play and learning through adult-led activities, such as art and craft. All areas of learning and development are covered in the activities provided but the childminder is not yet actively observing or planning for each child. She is beginning to develop systems for observing the children so that she can use this information to plan for their next steps. She intends to attend some training to help her with this process.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play contentedly, making good use of the resources that encourage their imaginative play. Two children evolve a role play that makes links between their own lives and homes and that of the childminder’s, demonstrating a strong sense of belonging. Another child spends time problem solving as she carefully stacks bricks back into a box, taking time to consider the order and colours as she sorts them. Children are encouraged by the childminder to count routinely during their play to help develop their confidence with numbers. The children play co- This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 operatively together and behave well, responding positively to the calm influence of the childminder. Children have positive relationships with the childminder and with each other. The children and the childminder chat together during lunch; the childminder is skilled in ensuring all the children are included and involved in the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

conversation, supporting their communication and social skills. She listens to the children and answers their questions at a level they can understand, including sharing information in a positive way about how some other people are different from them. Children are kept safe through appropriate levels of supervision and they learn about healthy eating during discussions with the childminder whilst eating their lunch. 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? 3 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 registration.

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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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