Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

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Unique reference number 314283 Inspection date 23/04/2009 Inspector Joy Law

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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

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 1987. She lives with her husband, adult son and his partner and three children, and her father and stepmother, in a detached home in Market Weighton. The home is situated close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. There are two sitting rooms, kitchen and downstairs toilet used for childminding. Children have access to a patio and lawn to the rear of the house for outdoor play. Childminding hours are Monday to Friday 08.00 to 18.00. The childminder has two pet cats.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children 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 four children in this age group. She also offers care to children over five years to 11 years. The provision is registered by Ofsted the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local school and attends toddler groups, Jelly Tots and the local library.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has completed the Introduction to Childminding Practice and is also a member of the local Childminding Network.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. Well developed knowledge of each child's individual needs ensures that the childminder promotes all aspects of children's welfare, learning and development well. The childminder provides children with an excellent range of interesting opportunities both indoor and outdoors, which contribute to children making good progress in their welfare, learning and development. Partnerships with parents and good links with local schools contributes well to ensure that needs of all children are met well and receive the individual support they need. The childminder has satisfactory systems of self-evaluation in place.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop systems of self-evaluation to help identify strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children  continue to develop the system for observation and assessment to plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child and match the observations to the expectations of the early learning goals. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The home is very warm, welcoming, clean and safe for children. A very good range of toys and equipment is available and stored safely and easily accessible to children who are very aware of what is available. They confidently access resources themselves or ask for anything out of reach or sight.

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provision

A comprehensive range of documentation including all the required records, policies and procedures are in place, such as clear and accurate individual records of children’s attendance, and clear recording of medication and accidents. These effectively contribute to the safe and efficient management of the setting and ensure that the needs of all children are met. All documents and policies are shared with parents and signatures are obtained confirming that they have read and understood these. In addition, all the required consents are obtained, such as for emergency medical treatment and the administration of medication.

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provision

Good quality, effective risk assessments are regularly undertaken and action is taken to manage or eliminate risks. For example, the childminder undertakes thorough risk assessments of each outing prior to the visits taking place with the children, such as visits to the seaside or barge trips. Clear records are maintained of these and regularly reviewed. The childminder effectively safeguards children by ensuring all required checks are completed on family members and she closely supervises children to promote their safety and well-being.

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provision

The childminder works very well with parents and other settings to promote the welfare, learning and development of the children. She shares resources with parents to encourage them to continue and extend children's learning at home, for example, a shape game and books relating to topics. Two way verbal information is shared daily; they talk about the child's day and achievements and share any relevant information from other settings the child attends. The childminder works very effectively with the local school where children attend. Information is obtained about what children are involved in at school and this is used to extend learning at her setting. For example, the childminder attended a school workshop on phonics to gain a shared understanding of practice and to support children’s learning.

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provision

The childminder looks for ways to improve what she provides for children although she recognises this is an area for further development. She involves parents in her setting through the use of parental questionnaires and welcomes all feedback as this helps to reinforce and continue to build on and improve the good practice already in place. She also works closely with another childminder to plan activities and outings which works very well and provides children with plenty of opportunities to socialise with other children. She continues to attend training to update her knowledge, particularly addressing the recommendation from last inspection. She is now more knowledgeable about how to plan for young children's learning and is linking her practice with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS). The childminder promotes inclusive practice to ensure that all children have their welfare needs met and achieve as well as they can regardless

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provision

of their background. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder supports children's learning well and makes effective use of the home environment to help children progress towards the early learning goals. She plans and provides an excellent range of purposeful play and exploration; both in and out of doors for all children, and repeats experiences to make sure all children are included. Topics are planned for in advance and resources purchased to support the children's learning and enjoyment. For example, growing plants, hatching chicks from eggs and celebrating Chinese New Year.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has good resources to support all areas of learning, which she uses very effectively. For example, a baking activity is planned and discussed with children, their ideas are sought on what they would like to bake or cook, children's communication, number and problem solving skills are developed by identifying what ingredients are required and a shopping list is made for when they go to buy the ingredients.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children receive a balanced range of adult led and child-led activities. An example of this is when children visited a Chinese market, Chinese restaurant and made lanterns and dragons. Activities were repeated to make sure all children experienced the range of opportunities available. For those children who hadn't visited the restaurant and to ensure all children were included in tasting Chinese food, the childminder helped children cook their own Chinese meal. The table was set replicating the restaurant and children experienced eating with chopsticks.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A comprehensive range of books supports the different learning experiences provided for children. In addition, the childminder researches the internet for information to support activities and extend children's learning. All children are members of the local library which they visit regularly thereby encouraging love and respect of books, and promoting their communication, language and literacy skills. Children are encouraged to seek out books that link to particular topics or interests and these are taken home and shared with parents. Consequently, children are developing early skills of reading and writing through meaningful and practical experiences.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder plans for all children to ensure that each child receives an enjoyable and challenging experience across the areas of learning. Children are making good progress in their learning given their capabilities and starting points. Each child has their own profile which includes examples of their work and an excellent collection of photographs evidencing the extensive and interesting range of activities and experiences provided. Written information to support the photographs is included. Children enjoy looking at their profiles and confidently and competently talk about their experiences. There is excellent interaction between the childminder and children who are valued as individuals and listened to. The childminder is very involved in what children are doing and asks questions to make them think and to extend their learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Observation and assessment is an integral part of the childminder's practice This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 although the systems in place are being further developed in line with the EYFS and to link clearly with the areas of learning. The childminder has a clear understanding of what children know understand and can do and effectively plans and works in partnership with parents to support children’s individual welfare, learning and development. For example, children have to be independent in their personal care when starting nursery and therefore she works in partnership with parents to encourage and support children to achieve this.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides children with many opportunities to develop their curiosity and interest in finding out about objects and living things. For example, children confidently use Information Technology (IT) equipment and know how things work, such as a computer and printer. They explore the natural environment when on visits to farms and 'bug hunts' where children encounter creatures and living things. Children enjoy physical activity and they access outdoor play on a daily basis. There is a good secure outdoor play area with a good range of toys and equipment. They also walk to and from pre-school daily and enjoy walks to the local parks and farms. They develop skills of coordination, control, manipulation, movement through an extensive range of equipment, such as sit on toys and various size pens for different developmental stages. Boys and girls are considered when planning activities, for example, the childminder is aware

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

of the need for more outdoor play and physical activity for boys. She knows that boys are interested in playing football and makes arrangements in agreement with parents to take them to play football. 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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