Childminder in Wakefield

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Unique reference number 502940 Inspection date 15/12/2008 Inspector Paula Fretwell

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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

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 has been registered since 2001. She lives with her family in Altofts, close to Wakefield. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and toilet facilities are on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for a maximum of five children under eight years and is currently minding four children in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the childcare register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a friendly, welcoming environment in which their welfare, learning and development needs are met well. The childminder offers well planned activities that enable each child to enjoy their time in the setting. The childminder has a developing understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and knows how this impacts on her work with children. Partnerships with parents positively support children's development and the childminder works closely with them to meet children's individual needs. Children's safety and security are mostly given high priority and children learn how to keep themselves safe in everyday ways. The childminder recognises the need for continuous improvement to enhance the quality of the provision and all recommendations from the last inspection have been addressed.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop systems for evaluating the quality of the provision. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure a record of risk assessments is in place, including risk assessments for each outing (W1.1 Safeguarding and welfare) 15/12/2008

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provision

Clear and well presented documentation, policies and procedures illustrate how the childminding setting is organised. Children are safe because the childminder supervises them very well and ensures any hazards are minimised. Visual checks of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 premises, toys and equipment ensure children play safely. The childminder has high regard for safety when out and about and she is vigilant about children's security at all times, although risk assessments are not all documented.

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provision

Procedures for safeguarding children are securely in place. The childminder is very aware of her role in protecting children from abuse and neglect and she fully understands the procedure to follow in the event of a concern or allegation. Information is regularly shared with parents so they are kept fully informed about their child's well-being and development.

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provision

The childminder is beginning to evaluate her practice and has a written statement about the quality of the provision. Strengths and areas to improve are identified through consultation with parents and children and the recommendations from the last inspection have been addressed. Parents express their satisfaction at the standard of care their children receive and they compliment the childminder on her skills and the service she provides. Regular two-way communication is in place with parents to ensure the children's individual needs are met.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are very happy and settled with warm and trusting relationships to support them in their play and development. Children are consulted about matters that affect them. For example, simple explanations are given about the inspection and the children are introduced to the inspector. Children confidently make their needs known and the childminder responds promptly to them to ensure their welfare and learning needs are met. Children receive a high standard of care and attention and the childminder has a very good knowledge of their individual personalities, interests and abilities. Interesting activities are well planned to ensure children learn through play and the childminder joins in to enhance their learning through plenty of conversation. Open questions are skilfully asked to encourage the children to think and the childminder ensures they independently access a wide variety of resources to support their play. Children behave very well

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

and use lovely manners and the childminder uses positive strategies to encourage good behaviour and promote their self-esteem. Plenty of praise and encouragement is given to children and they respond happily with smiles.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy creative activities, such as making cards and baking and the childminder ensures they have plenty of good quality resources and time to play. She is aware of each child's level of concentration and ensures activities are varied and interesting. Children become engrossed in play, such as when loading cars onto a transporter and the childminder knows when it is appropriate to let them play without interrupting. The childminder interacts well with children and they confidently count and recognise shapes, numbers and colours in everyday ways. Children play dominoes with the childminder and she uses this opportunity to help them to use positional language, such as next to, sideways, up and down. Children's knowledge of the wider world is developed through regular visits and activities within the community, such as local groups and libraries. She links with other settings who provide for children in the EYFS and she ensures her activities

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

compliment what is happening elsewhere, such as joining in with the pirate theme This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 for book-start week. Children talk enthusiastically about going on a train with the childminder and she helps them to recall their journey. The childminder is aware of the next steps in children's learning and she provides appropriate challenges for them to build upon what they already know. The childminder records children's progress giving an overview of their personalities and stages of development along with photographs to illustrate, and these are shared with parents.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's good health is promoted well. Regular opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air are included in their daily routine and they talk about going to the woods to walk a dog. The childminder promotes children's understanding of their own physical needs very well, such as helping them to know if they need the toilet or a tissue for their nose and their independence in personal hygiene is encouraged. Drinks are always accessible to children so they do not become thirsty and the childminder fully understands the children's individual dietary requirements, working closely with parents to ensure these are met. 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

 take action as specified for the early years register (W1.1 Safeguarding and welfare). 15/12/2008

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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 for the early years register (W1.1 Safeguarding and welfare). 15/12/2008 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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