Childminder in Derby

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Unique reference number 205980 Inspection date 22/12/2008 Inspector Justine Ellaway

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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.

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Introduction

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. 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 1985. She lives with her husband and one child aged 15 years in Derby. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The house is accessible to the ground floor.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. The childminder is available to walk to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local parent/toddler group. The family has two dogs, three cats and a lizard.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a suitable knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates an understanding of inclusive practice and what information she will gather to meet the needs of each child she cares for. She has sufficient knowledge of child protection procedures and understands her responsibility to take forward any concerns. She has a sound knowledge of safety issues and how to minimise any risks and hazards within the home and ensure children's safety when on outings.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to promote children's good health. She has records in place to enable her to meet the requirements within the Early Years Framework regarding accidents and medicines along with relevant permission slips. She has given suitable consideration to how she will help children to learn about being healthy and provide activities that will enable their physical development. She has a suitable understanding of how to meet children's needs with regards to food and drink.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has sufficient knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She has considered how she will observe children and plan a range of activities to meet their individual needs. Also, how she will ensure she provides regular feedback for parents and involve them in children's learning. Suitable consideration has been given to systems that will ensure the sharing of information with other settings that children attend.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has sufficient understanding of the systems she will use to evaluate and strive for continuous improvement. She has thought through how she can do this and what resources she will use to assist her in identifying areas for improvement.

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues to meet the requirements of registration. 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 the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.

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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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