Childminder in Doncaster

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Unique reference number EY248337 Inspection date 06/10/2008 Inspector Jennifer Anne Marsh

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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 December 2002. She lives with her husband and three children aged 11, 9 and six years. The family live in a semi-detached house situated on the main road through Carcroft, near Doncaster. The ground floor of the home is used for childminding during the day, with the addition of the bathroom upstairs. There is a small enclosed rear garden. The childminder offers overnight care in an emergency. The premises are accessible to people with limited mobility.

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Description of the childminding

There are three places for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage when the childminder works alone. When working with two assistants there are nine places and with one assistant six places available. The childminder is currently caring for four children in this age group. The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare and has a level 1 award in a quality assurance scheme.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's care and development are greatly enhanced by the passion and contagious enthusiasm the childminder projects into children's learning and development. Strong supporting systems and secure links with parents, schools and others ensure the children's care is fully inclusive. Effective systems in place monitor and evaluate the childminder's practice and clearly identify key strengths and plans for further development.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 continue to develop resources and materials so children can express their creative ideas.

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provision

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The exemplary planning, observation and assessment of children's activities and progress enable children to flourish within an interesting learning environment. Their care is greatly enriched by the effective organisation and links with others involved in the children's care. For example, the childminder ensures all assistants are kept in date with current issues and attend relevant training. Through her effective monitoring of the children's starting points and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 developmental progress, the childminder successfully identifies when children have additional needs and is proactive in seeking out the necessary support. Highly effective working partnerships with the parents, schools, health personnel and others are firmly imbedded to ensure the children receive the support they need to

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provision

progress. Parents highly value the superb care their children receive. They feel fully involved in the setting as they receive daily excellent quality information about their children's progress and feel actively involved in their children's learning. An effective evaluation of the childminder's service is monitored monthly and is discussed with parents and the children to identify any further improvements. A wealth of policies, procedures and written risk assessments is very effectively implemented to ensure children's safety is of utmost priority. The childminder demonstrates a very secure understanding of her responsibilities and procedures to implement to safeguard the children's welfare.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a very welcoming family home. Children are exceptionally warm and compassionate with the childminder and each other. They are very inquisitive, eager to learn and are active learners. From a young age children display high levels of confidence in their daily activities and are developing exceptionally well in their independence skills. For example, children aged two years happily prepared the table for snacks and lunch, fetching utensils and food from the cupboards and washing up after themselves. Young children show affection to the babies, ensuring they too are involved in their play. Babies respond with gestures, are learning to imitate and communicate very socially with their peers. The childminder eagerly embraces community events to provide a wealth of interesting activities to develop children's awareness of the world around them. For example, through fun activities and food tasting they celebrate different festivals and learn

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

about cultures and customs. They recently were able to fully enjoy the experience and splendour of a full traditional Sikh wedding.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Displays and presentation of the setting and equipment are extremely welcoming and allow plenty of free choice for the children to chose whether to play indoors or out and to independently and safely select their resources. Young children understand very well the importance of tidying up and putting back things where they belong before they settle down to lunch. The careful and thorough implementation of risk assessments and involvement of children on how to manage their own safety allows them to benefit from supervised risks, such as climbing a named tree.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's creativity and communication are greatly enhanced through the enjoyment of singing stories and role play. They play for long periods of time engrossed in an imaginative world with the dolls and prams deciding between them who is 'mummy' putting babies to bed, wrapping them in blankets to keep warm, and who is making tea and going to the shops. Before long the children developed giggles and squeals as the children changed their play to a scary animal hiding under the pram covers. Children listen intently and respond to stories and number rhymes, participating with fun visual props to enhance their enjoyment of the stories and aid their learning. Opportunities for the children to practise emergent writing This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 skills are provided through lots of practical mark making messy activities, such as with foam, corn flour and paint.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are actively involved in helping to extend their own learning. They sit as a group and discuss and evaluate their enjoyment of the activities. For example, very young children identified they would like to eat food. Therefore, it was decided by the children and childminder that this extended learning need would be met through more baking activities. Through play children are building strong relationships based on respect for themselves and for others using the empathy doll, named 'Indy' by the children, who is seen to be very much part of the childminding home. 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? Outstanding The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Outstanding

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Outstanding

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Outstanding

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well are children safeguarded? Outstanding

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Outstanding How well are children helped to be healthy? Outstanding How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Outstanding How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Outstanding

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Outstanding

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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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