Childminder in Doncaster

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Unique reference number 317910 Inspection date 08/10/2008 Inspector Christine Snowdon

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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 1997. The family live in Armthorpe, Doncaster and there are two teenage children in the household. The whole of the ground floor and toilet facilities on the first floor of the premises are available for childminding. There is secure garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under the age of eight years at any one time and is currently providing care for three children in the early years age group. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder knows the children in her care very well and is fully aware of their interests and capabilities. She provides a good range of resources and activities that builds on their interests and meets their individual learning needs very well. The childminder is beginning to make sensitive observations of the children's development and record their progress. She has a very positive attitude to the inspection and recognises her own development needs. The very effective and positive working relationships with the parents ensure the children's welfare and learning needs are met and they make good progress in all areas of learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the risk assessment to include any visits and outings  use the information gained from assessments of children's ability to help them move onto their next stage in learning and development  continue to develop systems to evaluate the setting's practice and to ensure continuous improvement.

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provision

The childminder has detailed and informative policies and procedures in place, thus promoting a positive attitude to children's care, safety and welfare. She has a sound understanding of safeguarding children and ensures all adults in the household are vetted and suitable. The childminder takes effective steps to ensure all areas of the setting are safe and secure to reduce any risk to children. There are some good systems in place to promote children's awareness and safety when off site. For example, they travel in the pushchair or use wrist straps and learn about road safety and the dangers of traffic. However, the system for risk assessing visits and outings is not yet fully developed. The childminder has addressed the action raised at the last inspection and now holds an up to date first This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 aid certificate. This ensures her suitability in dealing with any accidents or

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provision

emergencies involving children in her care. The childminder seeks help and advice from the local authority's advisors in order to improve and develop her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, this does not sufficiently evaluate her own practice in order to ensure continuous improvement. Indoor and outdoor spaces are well organised and resourced so that they are appropriate for the age and development of all children attending.

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provision

Parents receive good information about the childminder's provision and their child's care, learning and development. They are provided with copies of all policies and procedures, which they read and sign. The children's daily diaries provide clear information about children's care, activities and achievements. The childminder spends time talking to the parents and gaining a clear understanding of children's development, starting points and interests on entry to the setting. Parents' letters of recommendation signify their total satisfaction and they acknowledge the quality of care their children receive along with their progress and learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children experience a good range of activities inside and outside the home, which supports their all-round development. Daily activities and routines are thoughtfully planned taking into account children's individual care needs and interests. For example, whilst babies sleep the childminder uses her time effectively supporting and extending the older children in their play. Children have a great love of cars and they freely choose these from the good selection of resources. The childminder interacts effectively with the children, asking questions and engaging them in conversation to support and promote their learning. For example, she asked them what sort of car it was and what colour. They said, 'It's a Mercedes and it's red'. The childminder repeated the word red pronouncing the letter 'r' clearly as she helped the children to further develop their speech. Children's understanding of shape and number is promoted effectively through everyday play situations. Whilst using the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

construction bricks they recognised the square shape the childminder made for them. Later they formed a ring by linking the shapes together and proudly told the childminder they had made a circle. She praised their efforts and said, 'Well done aren't you clever', promoting their self-esteem and confidence. As the childminder held on to a toddler's hand to promote their early walking skills, she counted 'one, two, three' and repeated the numbers again, introducing the concept of counting and number from an early age. The childminder has started to update the recently introduced assessment and attainment records to show where children are at in their learning and development. However, this information is not yet being used to its full potential in order to plan for their next steps in learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are confident, happy and settled with the childminder and they respond warmly to her. They all enjoy the cuddles and sitting on her knee or snuggling in beside her as they look at the books together and listen to the stories. They particularly enjoy the book which depicts similarities and differences, the last page being a mirror; the children smiled, pointed and talked about their own reflections. The childminder teaches the children to be caring and sociable towards one another and they warmly welcome babies returning from their sleep. As a result, young This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 babies gurgle and smile with delight at the children and childminder. Young babies benefit from the high level of interaction from the childminder; they are cuddled whilst having their bottle and the childminder talks to them constantly with lots of smiles and eye contact. As a result, very young children settle quickly in the happy

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has very good methods in place to promote positive behaviour. Her warm, calm and friendly manner support the children as they learn to share, take turns and play cooperatively with one another. There are good hygiene procedures in place to reduce risk of infection and promote children's good health. For example, children learn to wash their hands before meals and each have their own individual nappy changing mat. Meals are prepared and cooked by the childminder and the children enjoy the varied range of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. 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

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound 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? Good The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Satisfactory

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Satisfactory

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Good How well are children helped to be healthy? Good How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Good How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Good

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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 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

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage General Welfare Requirements.

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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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