Childminder in Norfolk

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Unique reference number EY370824 Inspection date 09/02/2009 Inspector Christine Ann London

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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 three children aged 11 and eight years in a village, east of Norwich, Norfolk, close to parks and schools. The childminder’s home is accessed by a ramp from the driveway. The ground floor of the childminder’s home is used for childminding, with a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has two cats and two dogs.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children from local schools and attends a toddler music group on a regular basis. She is a member of an approved childminding network and of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder provides effectively for children in the Early Years Foundations Stage (EYFS) and supports them well in their learning and development. The childminder has formed exceptionally good partnerships with parents, she treats each child as an individual and works sensitively to meet their specific needs. Children's welfare is promoted as the childminder keeps them safe and helps them enjoy a healthy lifestyle. The childminder has started to identify her strengths and areas for development.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the record of the regular fire drills carried out, to evidence any problems and how they were resolved  develop current planning to evidence children's starting points and the next stages of learning.

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provision

Children's welfare is effectively promoted as the childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date by attending a variety of relevant training courses. The childminder has a good understanding of the EYFS. She is beginning to use self- evaluation to identify strengths in her practice and areas for improvement. The childminder knows all the children in her care very well and holds detailed This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 information from parents about their needs and organises her day around the children's routines. This promotes children's individual needs being met. She keeps clear records and has secure written policies and procedures which support her in working effectively. However, children's starting points and next stages of learning are not recorded, therefore her assessment and planning for individual children's needs is not always met.

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provision

The childminder has sound systems in place for assessing risks and identifying hazards around her home, garden and for outings and she takes appropriate steps to minimise or eliminate risks to children. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, the children wear high visibility jackets when out walking for easy recognition and safety. The childminder implements very good hygiene around the home to prevent the spread of infection and illness. The childminder has a good attitude to healthy eating and uses her knowledge to encourage the children to develop good healthy appetites. For example, children make choices of which fresh fruit and vegetables they eat, making smoothies, all of which promotes their health and well-being.

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provision

The childminder is well organised and has good relationships with parents and carers which enables children to feel secure and well settled. She regularly shares information enabling her to work extremely well with parents and others to meet children's ongoing needs. She has formed sound links with the local school and day care facilities. She values each child as an individual and plans appropriate activities, for example, ensuring a good selection of appropriate resources are available for the children to use. Children are protected from harm because the childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children. She has clear procedures to follow and parents are made aware of these.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making good progress across all areas of their learning and development. They are well supported by the childminder who has a clear understanding of the EYFS. She uses her knowledge of the children as individuals to help her plan fun and interesting activities for them to enjoy both indoors and out. Children's assessment have been started and the childminder uses these to ensure they make continued progress. She shares these with parents and uses photographs to make these attractive and easy to understand. Any individual development needs of children can be quickly identified because information is regularly exchanged between the childminder and parents.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have very positive relationships with the childminder and respond well to her smiling and laughing as she talks and plays with them. She positively promotes their language development and the children repeat new words to her. Children learn about their local community as they are taken on regular outings, for example, to the shops and parks. They also have outings to play centres and various support groups. Children learn about keeping themselves healthy. They eat a healthy diet and talk about different foods and how they are good for you, they make fruit smoothies with the childminder for their snacks. They enjoy daily opportunities for physical exercise and learn why this is good for them as they go This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to the local park or enjoy the garden to run around and play. Children learn how to keep themselves safe through daily routines, such as learning about road safety as

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

they walk to and from school wearing high visibility waistcoats .They know about fire safety and how to get out of the house safely as they have practised the emergency evacuation with the childminder. However, although the childminder keeps a record of the regular fire drills carried out, there is no record to evidence any problems and how they were resolved.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy selecting their own resources and choose from a wide range of toys and activities. Their independence is encouraged from selecting equipment to taking care of their personal needs. Children are learning right from wrong and how to behave well as the childminder remains calm and is a positive role model. The children have helped to create the house rules which are displayed on the play room wall. She is patient and praises children for appropriate behaviour and teaches them to be polite and show respect for others. The childminder shares information with parents on a daily basis which enables them to be involved in children's care and learning. They have some suitable resources that help them learn about diversity and disability, such as play figures, dolls and books, which the childminder uses to promote discussions. 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? 1 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

Since registration there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action.

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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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