Childminder in Rotherham

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Unique reference number 302924 Inspection date 09/12/2008 Inspector Carolyn Gifford

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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 1990. She lives with her husband and three adult daughters in Brinsworth, Rotherham. The whole of the ground floor of the premises are available for childminding, which includes a lounge/ dining room, hallway, kitchen, and toilet facilities. The property is within walking distance of schools, shops, and public transport. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time. There are currently seven children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder's husband is registered as her assistant.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the well organised environment where they make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. The childminder provides effectively to meet the individual needs of children and offers a fully inclusive childcare service. The childminder uses observations of children to identify the next steps in their learning and development, but links to formal planning are not yet firmly established. She is willing to access further training and is giving priority to ensuring that her first aid qualification is renewed as soon as possible. She carefully reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement, such as continuing to develop systems for planning, observation, and assessment.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop systems for planning, observation and assessment in order to make clear links to individual children's learning and development.

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provision

The childminder maintains a clear focus on children and ensures that their safety and well-being are well promoted. Children are effectively safeguarded through detailed risk assessments and good levels of supervision. There are clear procedures in place for conducting daily checks to make sure that any potential hazards, highlighted via the risk assessment process, are minimised or eliminated. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities with regard to child protection and knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns about children.

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provision

Written policies and procedures underpin important areas of the childminder's practice. They are well implemented and shared with parents as part of the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 welcome pack they are given when children first start. All of the relevant records are well maintained and stored appropriately to ensure confidentiality. This means that the setting operates in accordance with requirements and effectively promotes children's safety and well-being. The childminder has successfully addressed previous recommendations, which means that the fire blanket is now appropriately sited and documentation with regard to the administration of medication includes all of the relevant information and detail. These improvements have a beneficial impact on the general welfare of the children attending.

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provision

Good links with parents and other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage are established and supported by effective systems for sharing information. This contributes very well to children's overall learning and development and secures continuity of experience and care for each child between settings. The childminder provides planned, purposeful play and exploration, both in and out of doors, with a good balance of adult led and child initiated activities. However, systems for planning, observation and assessment are not fully developed and do not make clear links to individual children's learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is deeply committed to the provision of high quality care and education and uses her knowledge of how young children learn and develop very well. The environment is organised to create exciting, stimulating, and interesting play and learning opportunities that capture children's imagination and builds on their natural curiosity as learners. For example, when children are placing shapes into a shape sorter, the childminder asks open questions to encourage children to begin to problem solve. She extends children's vocabulary and understanding by introducing new words and gives them lots of praise and encouragement, which shows that their attempts and achievements are valued.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's behaviour is good and the childminder's high expectations and use of appropriate behaviour management strategies ensure that children learn right from wrong in a caring and supportive environment. Children develop social skills as they interact with each other. The childminder talks and explains to the children why certain behaviours are not acceptable, which encourages them to consider the effect of their behaviour on others. Inclusive practice is well promoted and the childminder ensures that all children's individual needs are met successfully. This effectively contributes to children making good progress in all areas of learning and development regardless of background, learning difficulties or disabilities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Resources are readily accessible and are safe and suitable for the ages and abilities of the children attending. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides a varied range of purposeful activities and experiences. Regular outings to local parks and places of interest are included as part of the planning process, which gives children the opportunity to develop physical skills and to explore and learn about the environment in which they live.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a clean and safe environment where effective measures This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are taken to protect them from the spread of infection and keep them safe and secure. The childminder demonstrates a very good awareness of the individual needs of the children she minds. She discusses and records all relevant detail and information with parents when children first start, including what children know and can do, their likes, dislikes, dietary and health needs. Children enjoy a healthy, well-balanced diet and learn about healthy eating via activities and discussions with the childminder. 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? 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: Not Met (with actions)

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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

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course 21/01/2009 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 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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