Childminder in Cornwall

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Unique reference number EY375135 Inspection date 13/01/2009 Inspector Clare Elizabeth Pook

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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 their child aged twenty months in Werrington, close to the city of Peterborough. The whole of the childminder’s bungalow is used for childminding. The garden is not currently used for childminding. The property is accessed via a step to both the front and back doors.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is currently minding three children in the early years range, of these, two attend school during the day. The provision is registered on both the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is able to walk to local schools and pre-schools to take and collect children. The family have no pets. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA).

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides appropriately for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home and are making progress in their learning and development. Children's individual needs are supported and are generally supported well by the childminder. She is keen to make improvements and through her self evaluation process has identified several areas for development.

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further?

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

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further?

 match observations to the early learning goals  increase opportunities to share information with parents and involve them in their child's continuous learning and development  use assessments to plan the next steps in a child's developmental progress. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 develop risk assessments to include a full risk assessment for each type of outing, taking into account the nature of the outing 31/01/2009

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provision

The childminder has started to evaluate her own practice and has effectively identified several areas for development. This includes accessing additional training over the coming year such as Level 3 in childminding and safeguarding children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Her policies and procedures reflect her practice well and cover most of the requirements in the EYFS.

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provision

Appropriate systems are in place to keep children safe. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and knows what to do if she has concerns for a child. She has carried out some risk assessments, but these do not cover all aspects or outings as required by the EYFS. She teaches children road safety whilst out walking and older children about 'stranger danger'. She holds a current first aid certificate and carries details of children with her in case of an emergency.

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provision

The childminder has good relationships with parents and provides them with copies of her policies and procedures. Parents are aware of the developmental records she keeps on their children, however these are not yet shared with them and parents are not actively encouraged to make their own contributions towards these. The childminder recognises this an important part of children's learning and development. She has made contact with other providers who care for children in the EYFS and is implementing systems for sharing some information on children's progress.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder adequately promotes children's welfare, learning and development, so that children make progress. The childminder plans activities for children that provide them with varied experiences across the six areas of learning. She observes children and makes notes on their achievements. The childminder uses both notes and photographic evidence to support these. The observations are evaluated and some next steps are noted. She has started to link her observations to the areas of learning, but not to the early learning goals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy the time the childminder spends with them play peep-bo in the tent and the cuddles given when they are tired. She ensures toys are set out for children on arrival so they can settle into their play. Children are able to independently access toys from the toy box that the childminder regularly rotates to give them different choices. Older children are able to ask for games and other resources stored in the bedroom.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are learning about healthy lifestyles through healthy snacks and routine activities. The childminder organises her time each day so that children can gain fresh air and exercise through visits to the park or local walks. The garden is not suitable at present to be used by the minded children. The children have access to a computer and are learning simple mouse skills. The programmes are used to support children's learning. The children count and look at numbers in their play. Older children sound out phonics and learn to form letters correctly.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The world and our diverse society is introduced through craft activities and special days such as Australia day and a Holi a Hindu festival. Any particular festivals or events celebrated by the families are included. The childminder meets children's individual needs appropriately gaining relevant information from parents on This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 placement. Children generally behave well and positive methods are used to deal with any challenging behaviour. 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? 3 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

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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