Childminder in North Yorkshire

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Unique reference number EY136496 Inspection date 08/01/2009 Inspector Lindsay Helen Dobson

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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 April 2003. The family live in Selby, North Yorkshire. There are two children in the household, aged nine years old and ten years old. Their home is within walking distance of schools, shops and local amenities. The whole ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding and there are toilet facilities on this floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family have two cats.

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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, to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. She is currently minding one child full time and one child on a part basis, both children are 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 meets the needs of the children who attend, because she recognises the uniqueness of every child and plans activities to meet their individual needs. This helps children to make good progress towards the early learning goals. Children are given time to explore their imaginations, through free play sessions and they are able to access a wide range of stimulating resources, which means they have a choice in their own play. Children's welfare is promoted by the childminder's vigilance about their health and safety, but she has overlooked some areas of her risk assessments. The childminder promotes inclusive practice, by ensuring every child receives her undivided attention for at least some part of the day and by establishing professional and friendly relationships with parents, who are kept up to date about their children's progress and welfare. The childminder is committed to continuous improvement and she

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

has undertaken a number of courses to help improve her practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure there is sufficient detail in the risk assessments for all outings

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provision

The childminder maintains her policies and procedures effectively and makes sure these are shared with parents, when they make enquiries about her provision. She has the required documentation in place for the safe care of the children. The childminder has taken all the necessary steps to promote children's good health and to stop the spread of infection. She safeguards children well, by never leaving them with anyone else and she has a sound knowledge of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder provides children with plenty of resources that are colourful, clean and age appropriate and plans activities for individual children, that are stimulating and challenging. The childminder makes sure her practice is inclusive, by maintaining good links with parents and providing them with information about

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provision

their child's routines, through written daily diaries. The childminder also regularly shares children's progress records and asks parents for their children's starting points, so she can build on what children already know.

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provision

The childminder makes sure children are given her time and attention during the day and provides them with resources and experiences, that helps them to develop an understanding of diversity. She has started to self evaluate her practice, to promote continuous improvement and to ensure all children are safeguarded, but she has not fully risk assessed some of the outings undertaken with the children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children thrive in the childminder's care, as she is attentive to their needs and plans activities for individual children, based on information from parents, her own observations and children's abilities and interests. They explore a variety of activities both in their free play, where they self select resources from the colourful range provided, or when they take part in planned activities. This gives children a wide range of experiences, all of which helps them to make good progress towards the early learning goals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about being healthy, as they enjoy a range of nutritious foods, that includes fruit and vegetable choices. Drinking water is always available, with younger children having their beakers frequently refreshed. Children take part in physical activities, either in the childminder's garden, where they plant and grow, develop ball skills and use sit and ride cars, or on visits where they run off energy and experience age appropriate playground and soft play equipment. Children's understanding of safety is developing well, as the childminder teaches them by example, using safe road crossings on outings and practising emergency evacuations from the home. Children's safety is important to the childminder, who has devised a risk assessment for her home and this, together with daily visual checks, supports children's safety.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and they are engaged in activities in the home, at toddler groups and in the local library. Children's confidence is growing as they learn to socialise, share and take turns, both in the childminder's home and at outside venues. Children's language skills are developing, as the childminder talks to children about what they are doing, seeing and experiencing. For example, she joins the children as they draw, encouraging them to respond to her questions, by asking about the animals they are stencilling. Young children explore numbers in simple ways, by singing number songs and observing the childminder counting objects, as they are played with. Younger children are beginning to copy the childminder and they are able to count in rote, as the childminder points. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are learning about diversity, as they access a number of resources within

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

the childminder's home, that reflects people from different cultures and of all abilities. The childminder encourages children to sing and dance and she has musical instruments for them to explore. For example, children choose a triangle, the childminder asks them to listen and identify what sounds are being made, as they use different beaters to tap it. Children are being prepared for their futures through these activities and through the examples set by the childminder. She uses common courtesies, clear explanations and makes sure each child is given time and understanding, to help build their confidence and self esteem. 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 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.

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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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