Childminder in York

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Unique reference number EY232327 Inspection date 12/11/2008 Inspector Diane Lynn Turner

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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 has been registered since July 2002. She lives with her family in a semi detached house on the outskirts of York. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding, with toilet facilities situated on this level. There is a garden to the rear of the premises but this is not currently used for childminding purposes. However, children are taken for walks in the local community and to the nearby park for outdoor play opportunities. The family have two dogs.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and the local childminding network and is registered by Ofsted on both the Early Years and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently five children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age group. Their attendance is a mix of both full and part time places.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder welcomes all children and effectively uses information gathered from the parents and her own observations, to ensure their individual needs are met. They are cared for in a well organised and child-orientated environment, where they are kept safe and secure at all times. Their learning is supported well, through the interesting activities she provides and good partnerships are established and maintained with the parents and other providers, such as the local school. The childminder is an active member of the local partnership group and good attention is paid to monitoring and assessing her service, including regular and detailed self- evaluation, which ensures that any priorities for future development are identified and acted on, to enhance the outcomes for children.

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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 recording children's progress and development.

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provision

The childminder has devised clear policies and procedures, to support the efficient management of her service. These cover most areas and include those to be followed in an emergency. Clearly documented risk assessments are undertaken on the premises and for outings and the childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities, in relation to safeguarding children. Her home is well organised and includes a designated play room. This is very bright and inviting, with posters and the children's art work adorning the walls. A good range of interesting resources are available, including child-height furniture. The children are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 encouraged to make their own choices and are able to request those items which are not readily available, by using the well presented photographic inventory the childminder has devised for them.

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provision

The childminder pays good attention to monitoring, evaluating and developing her service and fully involves the parents and children in the process. Parent questionnaires are used to gauge satisfaction of the care and similar ones are used, to gain the children's opinions of the resources and activities. The recommendation from the previous inspection has been successfully addressed and the childminder has identified areas for future development, with the garden being identified as a priority. She regularly attends training courses, to develop her knowledge and improve her practice and future plans include undertaking a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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provision

Good systems are in place to find out about children's individual needs, including pre-placement visits and information gathered on the registration form. Parents are given copies of the childminder's policies and contracts are drawn up as to the care arrangements. Daily discussion ensures that information is shared about the children's care routines, photographs are provided of activities they have been involved in and information is displayed, for example, the complaints procedure and the snack menu. Observations and records are made of the children’s progress and development. However, the system is not yet fully developed to ensure it is user-friendly for parents.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are very settled and comfortable in the care of the childminder. She is very welcoming and offers a good balance of both adult-led and child-initiated activities. These are based around the children’s interests with the emphasis being on fun, which inspires the children to take part and enjoy their learning. For example, they independently select resources, such as dressing up clothes and dolls, to develop their own imaginary play and they learn to socialise with others and have opportunities to take part in activities, such as making 'bread hedgehogs', as they attend the weekly play session at the local children’s centre. They learn to count as they build with bricks, laughing with delight, when the tower becomes so tall that it topples over and they are keen to repeat the process. They learn to behave very well. The childminder consistently raises their self esteem through praise and she

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

encourages them to learn about the wider world and diversity, by providing activities which focuses on children's lifestyles in other countries, such as India and how this differs from their own.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children develop very good relationships with the childminder and she gives good attention to promoting their safety and welfare. They learn to follow good hygiene practices, such as hand washing as part of their daily routines and they thoroughly enjoy the daily opportunities they are offered, to play outside in the fresh air. For example, photographs show them using large equipment in the park, feeding the ducks and having great fun, as they explore fallen leaves and collect the ones they want to use to make collages. They learn how to cross the road safely, when out in the community and to be careful around the animals they observe, at This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the local farm shop. Their understanding of eating healthily and where food can be sourced is supported very well. For example, they regularly visit the local fruit shop, to choose items for their snack.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

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

 devise a written policy for safeguarding children. 26/11/2008 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

 devise a written policy for safeguarding children. 26/11/2008 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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