Childminder in Rotherham

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Unique reference number 303108 Inspection date 04/12/2008 Inspector Maralyn Chiverton

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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 has been registered since 1992. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children under the age of eight years. She currently cares for one child on the Early Years Register on a part time basis. The provision is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently for one child over the age of five years.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives in Whiston, on the outskirts of Rotherham. All ground floor rooms are used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed rear garden which is used for outdoor play. The house is within walking distance of local amenities, such as schools, the library, shops and parks.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes children to and from school as well as to places of interest and is a member of a local childminder support group. The family have a dog, two rabbits one hamster and an aviary.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a warm, caring and welcoming environment for children. Her sound knowledge and understanding of the children in her care ensures that children's individual needs are met and their welfare promoted. Children are provided with good opportunities to extend their learning through play. Effective links with parents and other settings promote continuity of care and education. Written risk assessments are in place but do not fully mirror the changes to new legislation. The childminder reflects upon her practice through a formal self- evaluation system. However, areas for improvement are not clearly identified to ensure continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 review all written risk assessments to ensure they comply with requirements of new legislation  further develop the self-evaluation system to clearly identify key strengths and areas for improvement.

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provision

Children are provided with an inclusive and welcoming environment. All required policies and procedures for the safe and efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage are shared with parents and ensure children's individual needs are well met. The childminder has introduced further policies and procedures, such as healthy eating and uncollected and missing children to further enhance This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's safety and welfare. However, written risk assessments do not fully comply with new legislation. Resources are effectively and efficiently deployed to allow children to choose with safety and independence. The childminder has a secure and thorough understanding of her role and responsibilities in keeping children safeguarded. She has taken positive action to address recommendations made at the last inspection which has helped to further promote children's health

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provision

and safety. Parental permission is now obtained to administer medication and there is a clear procedure for recording existing injuries. The childminder self- evaluates her provision in a formal manner. However, targets for improvement are not clearly identified.

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provision

The childminder has developed a very good working relationship with parents through caring for siblings. She spends time talking to parents and gathering information before a child starts. This enables her to find out about children's interests and starting points, she is then able to plan and provide appropriate activities and resources to support each child. Individual progress records provide parents with information about their child's development and achievements. All policies and procedures used to underpin the running of the provision are discussed at the initial visit. The childminder is committed to providing an inclusive practice where every child matters. The childminder has strong links with other providers which promote well the integration of care and education.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy a warm and caring relationship with the childminder. They receive lots of encouragement and support which promotes well their self-esteem and allows them to be creative independent, thinkers and learners. The childminder provides a very good range of interesting resources and planned activities to further develop children's learning. An equal balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities allows children to independently further their learning and development. Children's individual interests are taken into account through the childminder's clear knowledge and understanding of the children in her care. The childminder further enhances children's learning through effective interaction. She uses open ended questions to encourage children to think for themselves. Children's awareness of colour, shape and number is well promoted through play and everyday activities. They are encouraged to recognise colours of cars when out

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

walking and particularly enjoy using their imaginative skills in role playing. For instance, they prepare a tea party for their dolls where they make toast and offer drinks and pieces of pizza. Children's awareness of the wider world is well promoted through visits to a local country park as well as visiting animals on a farm. The childminder has introduced effective procedures for assessing and monitoring children's progress. They include written observations as well as individual learning plans which help to ensure children make good progress towards the early learning goals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are well cared for, happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder provides an environment that is safe and secure, where children feel confident to choose their own activities and express their own needs. Children have a comprehensive understanding of how to keep themselves safe. They know This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 that should the smoke alarm go off they need to go outside to be safe and to look for cars when crossing the road. Children independently manage their own personal hygiene and understand the importance of good hygiene practice. They are kept free from infection through the implementation of a detailed sickness policy as well as being provided with fresh fruit and drinks throughout the day. Children are well behaved and encouraged to respect their own needs and those of others. They provided with a good range of resources and equipment which are

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

safe and suitable and meet their developmental needs. 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: Not Met (with actions)

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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

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register. 30/12/2008 30/12/2008

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary 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

 also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. 30/12/2008 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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