Childminder in Sunderland

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Unique reference number 305513 Inspection date 10/06/2009 Inspector Lynne Pope

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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 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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 1994. She lives with her adult child and younger child aged 15 years. They live in the residential area of Barmston in Washington. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor of the home is used for childminding. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

She is registered to care for a maximum of five children aged 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 three children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 12 years. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday from 07.15 to 18.00 for 51 weeks of the year. She has completed a relevant training course and holds a current paediatric first aid certificate. She collects children from the local school and attends toddler groups on a regular basis. The family has a dog.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder provides a happy, welcoming and inclusive environment where all children are motivated and effectively cared for. Children's safety and security is given priority, with good systems in place to help them learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder plans and observes their development based on their individual needs. Children are making good progress in most of their learning and development. Relationships that have been developed with parents and other providers positively support children's development and the continuity in their care. The childminder evaluates her service and actively seeks to make improvements which impacts positively on children's progress.

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further?

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

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further?

 analyse and review knowledge of each child's development and learning from observations so that informed decisions can be made about the child's progress and plan for the next steps to meet their development and learning needs.

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provision

The childminder has created a warm and inviting environment for children and parents. The playroom is effectively organised so that children can make their own selections from the readily available resources. This develops their independence. Posters are displayed in more than one language, which ensures that all children are included no matter their background. Written comprehensive policies and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 procedures are in place and followed vigilantly by the childminder to ensure children's welfare is effectively safeguarded and promoted. This is reflected in her understanding of the procedures she would follow should she have a safeguarding child concern. Records are professionally maintained and presentation is very good. A detailed record of all possible hazards that children might come into contact with whether in the home or on any outings is well maintained and

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provision

The childminder has a very positive approach to her professional development. She continues to attend important training such as the ‘Common assessment framework’, ‘Self-evaluation’ and ‘Food safety.’ Consideration has been given to how she can improve her practice and this is evident in how she has implemented the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) effectively. She continually evaluates whether she could improve how she offers activities to children. For example, she has printed out pictures from favourite nursery rhymes so that children who cannot communicate effectively can select one from the pictures to sing. Recommendations raised at the previous inspection have been met. Children's dietary requirements are recorded and medication forms have been revised and are countersigned by parents when completed. The premises are secure at all times when children are present.

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provision

Partnership with parents is good. Written information pertinent to how the provision is run is provided when they first enquire, with further information available once their child starts. They are kept up to date on their child's progress through verbal discussions and for young children through a daily written record, which includes any activities or achievements. The views of parents have been sought through a questionnaire about the service, which received positive responses.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child development and the EYFS, which is implemented well into her everyday practice. Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and thrive in the stimulating and caring environment. Information is sought from parents about their child's likes, dislikes, needs and interests when they first start and settling in visits are offered to aid a smooth transition from home. The childminder observes and assesses where children's development fits into the EYFS over the first few weeks. From this, she plans what the next step will be. Activities are based on the child's stage of development, what their particular interests are and learning styles. The childminder completes written observations of achievement, which are supported by photographic evidence, and links them to the learning outcomes. However, the records do not comprehensively show how children make progress overall against

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

all the learning outcomes. Information is gathered about children's learning and development from other organisations that they attend to offer continuity in their learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

An excellent variety of clean, safe play equipment is well maintained. These enable This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children to explore, discover, use their imagination and learn social skills. Children are happy and have settled really well into the environment. They show curiosity and increasing independence as they select from the resources. Children's developing language skills are encouraged in a variety of ways. The childminder helps them to learn how to say new words. She works closely with parents of children with English as an additional language and has put together a list of words in the child's own language, which she can use during activities. A CD is played on car journeys, which encourages all children to join in learning the child's language. Children's knowledge and understanding of the world is promoted through stimulating activities such as learning about recycling. Children collected rubbish

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

for a week and then were taken to the local recycling plant where they sorted the rubbish into the correct containers. They visited the local wildfowl park where they were introduced to baby ducklings and were able to stroke them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health and well-being is enhanced as the childminder role models acceptable behaviour and practice. Healthy eating options are discussed with parents who provide packed lunches and healthy options are provided by the childminder at teatime. Children have a good awareness of what the boundaries are when with the childminder. They receive lots of praise for their achievements. Regular outings to toddler group and the childminding group enable them to participate with enthusiasm, displaying positive attitudes towards learning as they learn to make friends and respect each other. Children learn to keep themselves safe. Evacuation procedures are practised in the home in a wide variety of ways, which encourages them to be aware of what to do in such a situation there or in their own home. They visited the library where they learnt about how to cross the road safely. The childminder extended their understanding by borrowing resources

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

that they could use in her home such as dressing up clothes for a lollypop person. 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: 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

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