Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

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Unique reference number EY231912 Inspection date 30/09/2008 Inspector Sandra Davies

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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 registered in January 2003. She lives with her husband and three children aged eleven, nine and four years. They live in an established residential area of Marske, a coastal town in East Cleveland. This is close to local amenities, shops, the beach and schools. The whole of the ground floor is used for minding. There is a lounge/diner and dedicated play room available. The toilet is located at ground floor level. There is a large enclosed rear garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years old, three children on the Early Years Register and two children on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding four children under five years and two children under eight years on a part time basis. Children over eight are also minded. The childminder walks and drives to local schools to take and collect children. Children are taken to the park, village green and toddler group.

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Description of the childminding

The family have a pet dog and two cats, a snake and stick insects. Minded children have supervised access.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and the local childminding group.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder supports each child so that no individual is disadvantaged and all children make progress in their learning and development. Children’s welfare is promoted very well and a warm, welcoming, inclusive environment ensures that the children feel secure and confident. Partnerships with parents and other providers are used to promote good quality education and care. Policies and procedures are effective and inclusive for those children who attend. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards meeting the needs of children with additional needs. There is a dedicated play room which is well resourced with easily accessible toys and learning materials. This creates an ideal learning environment for the children. Overall, an inclusive and welcoming service is provided. A system of planning for improvement including a process of self evaluation, is being established to further improve provision and outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the systems of self evaluation, leading to clear identification of targets for further improvement  develop observational assessments in order to plan to meet young children's individual needs. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder is very motivated and has a professional attitude towards her childcare, as demonstrated through undertaking further childcare training. She is beginning to monitor her service through self-assessment and she has the capacity to make necessary improvements as shown by improvements made since the last inspection. Inclusive practice is promoted so that all children have their welfare needs met and achieve as well as they can. The childminder maintains records, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage and to ensure that the needs of all children are met

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provision

Parents are provided with copies of the policies and procedures and the childminder talks through the service she offers. They are encouraged to share what they know about their child when the child first starts, through a taster session. A formalised system of informing parents of their child's progress and achievements is being established. The childminder liaises with other providers and has established links with the local school to ensure continuity and progression of children's learning and development. Privacy and confidentially is maintained

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provision

Children are well protected as the childminder has good safeguarding procedures in place. There is an effective safeguarding children policy and the childminder has a good awareness of safeguarding issues and procedures, ensuring the safety of children. The indoor and outdoor spaces are safe and well maintained. Good risk assessments have been carried out, including for outings, and actions have been taken to minimise or eliminate risks. Steps are taken to promote the good health and well-being of children, including those to prevent the spread of infection.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There is a dedicated play and learning environment which is well organised to meet the needs of the children, helping them to feel confident and initiate their own play. Children's behaviour is well managed and in a manner appropriate for their stage of development. Children are helped to stay safe as the childminder points out hazards to them when they are walking and teaches road safety. They take part in fire drills and have had a talk from a fire fighter.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are helped to be develop a healthy life style. There are lots of opportunities to be active and understand the benefits of physical play, as the childminder talks to them about building muscles and exercise keeping us healthy. Children are beginning to understand and adopt healthy habits as the childminder talks to them about germs during hand washing and ensures tissues are to hand. Healthy food choices and access to fresh drinking water also helps children towards a healthy lifestyle.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are helped to enjoy and achieve as the childminder makes learning through play as much fun as possible, develop the habits of good learners. They are developing good social habits of sharing and turn taking and older children help younger children. Self confidence and esteem is built as they make choices about This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their activities, play resources and snacks. Children are well behaved and respond to the expectations of the childminder. Skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being are being developed as children communicate well through language , make up their own stories, count and measure and use programmable toys.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There is planned and spontaneous play and exploration, both in and out of doors, with a balance of adult led and child initiated activities that result in children being active learners. For example, reading books, doing actions to nursery rhymes, practicing writing at the child's own level, counting in every day activities such as how many boats can we see and measuring during sand and water play. Children learn about the wider world as they watch, with binoculars, a crow build it's nest, watch birds in the garden and identify them, learn about the seasons during outdoor activities and different cultures such as activities around the Chinese New Year. There are lots of opportunities for physical play and children learn co-ordination during ball games and using simple tools.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is starting a system of observation and assessment to ensure that children achieve as much as they can. She identifies any additional learning and/or development needs and provides for them. For example speech and language. The childminder has a positive attitude towards caring for children with additional needs The involvement of parents and other agencies and providers has a positive impact on the children’s learning and development. 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 action in order to meet the National Standards.

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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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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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