Childminder in Sunderland

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Unique reference number 305541 Inspection date 10/12/2008 Inspector Sharon Greener

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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 1995. She lives with her husband and one adult son. They live in the residential area of Roker in Sunderland. The whole of the ground floor, except the front room of the childminder’s home is used for childminding. The childminder is registered on the Early Years and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children aged under eight years. There are currently six children on roll aged from one year to seven years. She also cares for children aged over eight years. The childminder cares for children on week days from 7.30 to 17.45 for 46 weeks of the year. The childminder takes and collects children from the local schools.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a welcoming environment where they are acknowledged and valued as individuals. The childminder shows satisfactory understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and children are well supported and able to take part in a suitable range of activities and learning experiences. The childminder consults well with parents to obtain relevant information about children's individual abilities and uses her own observations to glean additional information. Through this she is able to plan and seek help and advice appropriately to ensure that children's individual needs are well met. The majority of documentation is in place and the childminder assesses the quality of service, care and education reasonably well.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop self evaluation procedures to help identify more effectively areas for further improvement.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 complete an appropriate first aid course (Safeguarding and welfare). 24/12/2008

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provision

The vast majority of documentation is in place. Written permission to seek emergency medical treatment has been requested from every parent. However, not all have been forthcoming. The childminder had sought training to renew her first aid qualification but has not yet completed the training. This is a breach of requirements. Policies and procedures are used well to promote children's welfare. For example, the childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the action to be This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 taken regarding the administration of medication, accidents and understands clearly the management of a sick child. She has a suitable awareness of the management of a complaint and of how to safeguard children from harm. The recommended child protection literature and contact details for the Local Safeguarding Children Board are available for reference purposes. Suitable risk

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provision

assessments are conducted and recorded. Security within the home is well maintained and children are very closely supervised. Appropriate safety equipment is in place. All resources and equipment is routinely checked and kept in good order to help promote and preserve children's well-being. In general the childminder reviews her practice and identifies aspects for further development reasonably well. However, not all areas for improvement are identified effectively, such as, the lapse of the childminder's first aid certificate.

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provision

Parents have access to suitable written information about the service provided and some key policies and procedures. The childminder works well with parents. This is demonstrated through the positive induction process and by how well children settle. Parents complete several visits with their children to help gradually introduce them to the childminder, her family and home. Relevant information is obtained from parents about children's needs and their individual abilities and recorded. This information allows the childminder to build a satisfactory knowledge of children’s capabilities. The use of her own ongoing observations of the children enables the childminder identify appropriately specific learning goals for each child. Through this she is able to plan a variety of suitable activities and children make satisfactory progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder uses regular verbal feedback to keeps parents well informed of their child's

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provision

developmental progress and day-to-day activities. This enables them to support their children's learning at home. Suitable links have been made with teaching staff at the local nursery and primary schools to facilitate the exchange of relevant information. This helps to support children's progression and the continuity of learning and care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a welcoming environment and have access to a satisfactory selection of resources within the constraints of safety. They are able to self-select toys. This helps to nurture their decision-making and independence skills. The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides children with easy access to a suitable range of activities and learning experiences and an appropriate balance of adult-led activities is provided. The childminder encourages imaginative role play, initiates singing, action games, reads stories and provides cookery activities and additional creative activities. Children benefit from regular outings to visit local parks, the beach, children's play grounds, soft-play facilities and walk to and from school and nursery. Younger children access additional play opportunities when attending toddler groups. The childminder forges warm relationships with children who are

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

contented in her care. They communicate readily with her and she makes suitable use of discussion, questions and praise to support and extend their learning and nurture their positive self-esteem. For example, the childminder encouraged a young child to talk about a recent trip to Disneyland and praised the child's ability This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to recall events from the holiday.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of health and safety procedures and uses this well to promote children's welfare. They are encouraged to adopt suitable hygiene practices and explanations are given as to how this has a positive impact on their well-being. Hygiene standards are well maintained and the childminder presents as a positive role model. Healthy eating is well promoted. Children have access to fresh drinking water and other suitable drinks. The childminder has a good understanding of behaviour management strategies and manages children’s behaviour well. This includes the use of positive reinforcement and explanation of rules to promote good behaviour and raise children’s awareness of danger. Children respond well to this and their behaviour is good. For example, children are taught about road safety, not to approach or talking to strangers and to stay close to the childminder. A visual risk assessment of childminding areas,

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

equipment, and resources is carried out before children arrive each day. This process is ongoing throughout childminding hours and helps keep children safe. Regular fire drills are carried out and recorded and records of risk assessments completed are suitable maintained.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder shows sufficient awareness of how to support children with learning difficulties or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. She acknowledges the importance of raising children's awareness of the wider world and equal opportunity. A suitable selection of resources is provided to nurture children's understanding of such matters and the childminder demonstrates a satisfactory understanding in these areas. 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? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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

 take action a specified in the early years section of report (CR1.3). 24/12/2008

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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

 take action as specified in the early years section of report (CR1.3). 24/12/2008 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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