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Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY271510 Inspection date 01/12/2008 Inspector Rachael Flesher

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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 2003. She lives with her husband and two children, aged 11 and nine years, in a link-detached house in the small village of Grewelthorpe, close to Ripon. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding; this comprises a kitchen, bathroom and lounge/dining room. The first floor is not used by children. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register to care for six children and there are currently eight children on roll, seven of whom are in the early years age group. Children have access to a garden, covered barn and private field for outdoor play. Local amenities include a park and duck pond. The childminder attends four toddlers groups and offers a school and nursery collection service.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has highly effective systems in place to ensure children are safeguarded, healthy and their welfare promoted. Children are making good progress in their learning and development, all children are included and their unique interests and needs provided for. Children enjoy positive relationships with each other and the childminder, resulting in children being confident and secure. Strong partnerships with parents and others, are in place and information is shared to further support children's individual needs and promote continuity in their learning. The childminder reflects on her practise through developing self- evaluation processes and strives for improvement, accessing support and training to develop the provision further.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop processes for self evaluation to identify additional areas for improvement and plan for future developments to further improve the provison and outcomes for children  continue to develop systems for recording and analyising observations and identifying the next steps in all areas of children's learning, and document their progress towards the early learning goals.

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provision

Systems, documentation, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the provision, are in place and extremely well organised. These are implemented in practice, regularly reviewed and shared with parents, and ensure all children are included, safeguarded and their welfare promoted to a very high standard. Thorough risk assessments are carried out for the premises and each type of outing. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder is engaged in reflective practice, using information and observations gathered, and the Ofsted self evaluation form, to evaluate her practice and provision and the impact of this on the children's learning and development. As a result, the childminder has a developing understanding of her strengths and areas for improvement, and has identified some targets for future development. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continuous

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provision

improvement. She accesses support and training through the local authority and shares good practice with other childminders and providers, to ensure she is up to date and has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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provision

Partnerships with parents and others is a significant strength. Parents are extremely happy with the service provided and there are highly effective communication systems in place, that fully support parents and the individual needs of children. There are strong links with local schools and pre-schools. Children's development and learning records and other relevant information is shared to support effective liaison with other providers, particularly during times of transition. This ensures all concerned have a good understanding of the child's individual needs and interests, and promotes effective continuity and progression in the children's learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled and warm, responsive relationships between the childminder and the children are established. They are cared for in a clean and welcoming environment, good hygiene practises are fostered and they are provided with healthy meals and snacks. Individual care routines are followed in line with their routines at home, to promote their welfare, and support their personal, social and emotional development. Children are polite, have good manners and are well behaved. They receive lots of positive praise and encouragement, and achievements are celebrated. Children play nicely with each other and are learning to take turns and share. Independence is encouraged at all times as they take off their coats and shoes and put them on the shoe rack, and happily help to tidy up. Consistent positive interactions between the childminder and the children enable them to feel secure and confident. They are also given

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

time and space to concentrate on their own play and learning. The childminder skilfully shares her time and attention between the children and questions their thinking where appropriate.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder gathers information from parents before children start and during the settling in period to establish starting points, current interests and things that are important to them at home, in order to provide for their individual needs. She observes children and records these in their files, along with significant achievements and samples of their work. These are analysed and linked to the six areas of learning. The childminder has begun to identify the possible next steps in children's individual learning, and show their progress towards the early learning goals, although these systems are not yet fully developed. Parents are encouraged to contribute to these files and progress and development is shared through home to setting diaries. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The learning environment offers a range of resources and activities that support

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

children's learning across the six areas. All children have the opportunity to make independent choices to direct their own play and learning, as resources are freely accessible. Children confidently select to play on the computer, choose jigsaws and explore the electronic toys and musical instruments. The childminder supports children's emerging language as she repeats words back to them that they cannot quite say yet, and reinforces key words and phrases. They sing along to songs on the computer, enjoy playing with a ball, learning to throw and catch it with delight, and snuggle up for a story. There are a range of resources that reflect positive images of the diverse society we live in, and children are encourage to respect each other and value differences and individual talent. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children with learning difficulties and disabilities, through her role of special educational needs governor at the local primary school.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children receive fresh air and exercise on a daily basis, enabling them to experience the different elements and seasons, and to extend their physical development and knowledge and understanding of the world. They explore the wildlife in the childminders field, searching for bugs under stones and logs and play ball games in the barn. Children enjoy a regular walk in the village, watching the ducks on frozen pond, looking for the cows they like to count in the field and investigate the frosty grass on the village green. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about how to keep themselves safe, such as look for cars before crossing the road, and talk about the icy puddles being slippery. The childminder makes use of other local facilities to engage the children in the local community. They have links with the nearby village schools, and attend their pre-school toddler groups and other events such as the Harvest Festival and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Nativity play. 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? 1

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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? 1 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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