Childminder in Wakefield

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Unique reference number EY254526 Inspection date 27/10/2008 Inspector Jacqueline Patricia Walter

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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 originally registered from 1995 to 2001. She then re- registered in 2003. She lives in Castleford, in West Yorkshire, with her husband, one adult child and one child aged seven years. The toilet facilities on second floor and the whole of the first floor are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed rear garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. She currently has three children on roll aged between seven months and four years. The children attend on a part-time basis. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder uses information gathered by both parents and children well and, as a result, children individual needs are effectively met. Their overall safety is suitably promoted. However, some required documentation regarding the safety of children is not in place and little consideration is taken or shared with parents regarding missing children or those who are not collected. Most children’s learning is fostered well through a wide and stimulating range of resources and activities that reflect some of their individual interests. However, planning and assessment systems are not yet in place for all the children, which means that some children are currently unable to reach their full potential. Children’s welfare is promoted well and the childminder’s ability to self-evaluate ensures some priorities are identified and acted on.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop assessment and planning systems to gain further information on children's starting points and promote and assess progress for all children  ensure procedures are in place regarding a lost child or parents and carers failing to collect them, and share these with parents  ensure individual attendance records are completed on all children. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 conduct a written risk assessments on the premises, furniture and equipment of the setting and any outings undertaken (also applies to the both parts of the Childcare Register). 03/11/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of all aspects of safeguarding children. She is confident in knowing the signs and symptoms in all areas of abuse and is fully aware of procedures to follow if concerns are raised. For example, existing injuries are recorded and signed by parents and she has contact numbers and written guidance easily available. As a result, children are protected well.

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provision

There are appropriate systems in place to ensure the continual improvement of the welfare and learning of children. For example, the childminder uses a self- evaluation form, has successfully identified weaknesses in promoting children’s learning and development and has taken action to address this by attending training on planning and assessment. In addition to this, she asks parents to complete a questionnaire highlighting any weaknesses and strengths they feel apparent.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are promoted well. There is a notice area within the setting, which displays the registration certificate and general information on aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage. In addition to this, some policies and procedures are written up and given to parents at initial meetings. There are appropriate systems in place to encourage parents to share what they know about their children’s care and the childminder uses the information gained successfully in meeting children’s individual needs. Systems for the sharing of the children’s progress and achievements are good. In addition to verbal discussions being held both before and after sessions of care, photographs, written observations and examples of some of the children’s work are shared every six months. There are some systems in place to encourage parents to be involved in children’s learning and care. For example, the childminder requests that parents help to settle

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provision

children into the provision and some parents are successfully involved in special events and activities, such as fun days.

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provision

Most of the required policies and records are in place and all, with exception of the children’s individual attendance records, are implemented effectively to underpin the efficient management of the setting.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a very child-friendly environment where children have access to a wide range of resources and stimulating activities. For example, they visit steam trains and grow their own flowers. They have good opportunities to develop decision-making skills and, as a result, some children are very confident and able to direct their own play. The childminder plans activities based on children’s individual interests and consequently they are motivated and enthusiastic in their learning. For example, after noticing a child’s fascination with ‘the body’, children created a model and labelled various parts. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 There is an appropriate assessment system in place. However, the childminder has not yet extended this to all the individual children and only collects limited information from parents in relation to their starting points. She interacts well with

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

children, encouraging their knowledge and skills. For example, learning is extended in communication and language through playing alongside the children, asking them open-ended questions and introducing new words. This in turn, helps them to focus and concentrate.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are developing a good understanding of health and bodily awareness. They know to wash their hands after using the toilet and on occasion participate in preparing some healthy meals, such as fruit salads. This develops further understanding of healthy eating. Their health is well promoted through the implementation of effective medication and sickness procedures. However, despite the childminder executing a lot of actions to minimise risks to children’s safety, she is in breach of requirements as she has not conducted written risk assessments regarding both the premises and the outings she undertakes. She has also not considered sharing procedures with parents regarding children not being collected or if children go missing. As a result, children’s safety is not promoted effectively. There are appropriate systems in place that develop children’s understanding of keeping themselves safe. For example, they participate in emergency evacuation

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are settled, relaxed and very confident in approaching the childminder and other adults. They are learning to behave well as a result of the childminder using sound methods that reflect their ages and ability. 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? Satisfactory 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? Good

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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? Satisfactory 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? Satisfactory

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

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

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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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report. 03/11/2008

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report. 03/11/2008 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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