Childminder in North Yorkshire

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Unique reference number EY225099 Inspection date 04/12/2008 Inspector Elizabeth Patricia Edmond

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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 cares for children in the family home which she shares with her husband and two children aged 11 and nine years. They live in a semi-detached house in a village near Stokesley. Only the ground floor of the house is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden to the rear of the property for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has been registered since November 2002 and may care for a maximum of six children under eight years. There are currently five children on roll in the early years age group. The childminder is also included on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register; at the time of the inspection, there were two older children attending in relation to this aspect of the registration.

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Description of the childminding

There are links with the local school, nurseries and pre-schools where children are collected and taken. Children are transported by car with parents' permission. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and has links with a childminding group supported by the local authority.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a caring, inclusive setting where children with a variety of needs are effectively welcomed and valued. She has effectively incorporated a high level of nursery education into a warm, homely environment. Children are exceptionally motivated by the invitingly presented equipment and well planned routines and outings; they make very good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder is aware of her strengths and identifies relevant areas for improvement; however, systems for evaluating the educational provision and monitoring children's learning across all areas of learning are not yet fully established.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the system for monitoring children's development to evidence their progress through all areas of learning.

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provision

The childminder has a positive approach to making continuous improvements to the service and therefore outcomes for children. She continues to attend a broad range of relevant training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She uses links with the local authority effectively for developmental opportunities and effectively involves parents in the evaluation of the service. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are very happy and settled in a homely, yet stimulating, setting. For example, they approach the childminder freely for their personal care needs and she responds affectionately and with good humour; this creates a successful emotional environment where children learn and develop. The physical facilities, similarly, provide an effective blend of invitingly and accessibly presented indoor and outdoor play equipment within a cosy family home and enclosed garden.

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provision

Clear safeguarding procedures, the childminder's dedication to training and the effectively organised records and guidance ensure that children are well protected and their welfare promoted. There is good clear general information for parents in the form of notices and written policies and procedures. Daily liaison ensures that children's changing individual needs are effectively met. For example, the childminder knows if the children have not slept well and so arranges the care around their needs. The effective three-way relationships are reaffirmed in a daily notebook which all parties use efficiently to promote a highly coordinated approach to the children's care and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are motivated in the stimulating environment where they can easily access what they want to play with. At the same time, children confidently tell the childminder what they want when she has put items away which could be hazardous to the younger ones. This is important in relation to children's confidence in their own learning and in relation to the younger children's safety; children know exactly which items are kept on a higher shelf and, importantly, why. Children's high self-esteem and their excellent behaviour contribute significantly to their learning and development. For example, because children are used to having their contributions to conversations recognised and valued, they join in the inspection process enthusiastically. Similarly, they know their artwork is valued because the childminder displays it proudly around her home.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of child development and the six areas of learning. This means that children's learning and development in all areas are promoted whether they are taking part in a planned activity or chatting to the childminder on their walks out. Proud of the warm praise and encouragement, or stickers, they receive for their efforts and contributions, they are motivated to complete ever more complicated jigsaws, think critically about what they see or simply finish their lunch. Their exceptionally good behaviour and self-worth also contribute to their safety. Children explain confidently about holding the childminder's hand or the buggy when out and about in the village and have an excellent understanding about the dangers of the deep water when feeding the ducks or if the oven is making a humming noise. The childminder has recently introduced a system of observing children to establish what they know and can do,

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

and she is beginning to use this effectively to plan for children's continued learning. She links efficiently with parents in this by gathering information from them to start this process off. Parents also have free access to their children's ongoing learning journeys. However, the newness of the monitoring system means that children's sustained progress is not yet being fully evidenced in all areas of learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children enjoy the freshly cooked meals, healthy snacks and regular drinks provided by the childminder. Well nourished from ample portions of good quality food, they concentrate well at their play and are good humoured. They learn to use cutlery effectively and the capably pour their own water. Children develop a positive approach to being active in the outdoors; they benefit from the regular walks out and they develop their strength and skills as they learn to ride a bike.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has redeveloped her garden to facilitate outdoor play even in poor weather. 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? 1 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

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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