Childminder in Wakefield

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Unique reference number EY288597 Inspection date 04/11/2008 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 registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and children aged 14 and 11 years. They live in Castleford, which is a town near Wakefield, in West Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is an enclosed rear garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. She currently has four children on the Early Years Register, one child on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register and one child on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects and takes children to local schools. She has dog as a family pet.

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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

Children’s overall safety is promoted well. However, some required documentation does not include all the necessary information regarding the safeguarding of children. Children’s learning is fostered well through a good range of resources and the childminder’s knowledge of how children develop and learn. However, the organisation of resources limits children’s opportunities to develop choice and decision making skills and the system for both the planning and the assessment of children’s development has some weaknesses. This in turn contributes to not all children being able to reach their full potential. Children’s health and welfare is promoted effectively. The childminder promotes inclusion well through the use of a persona doll. As a result, children individual welfare needs are effectively met. Her ability to self evaluate, regarding some areas of her provision, ensure 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?

 provide more opportunties for children to be come independent and to develop choice and decision making skills  extend planning and assessment systems to reflect all the children's individual needs and interests  develop links with other settings to extend children's learning and continuity in care.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 develop knowledge and extend the child protection policy to include procedures regarding allegations made against other adults in the setting (also applies to both 11/11/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 parts of the Childcare Register).

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provision

There are some good systems in place to ensure the continual improvement of the welfare and learning of children. For example, the childminder has completed a wealth of training, such as Healthier Food and Special Diets, Including Children With Sensory Impairment and Working With Children With English as an Additional Language. In addition to this, she has completed a Childcare and Education qualification at level 3, which has allowed her to develop a good understanding of children's development and learning. She has identified some weaknesses in her provision through then use of a self-evaluation form and parent questionnaires and has started to address some of these issues. All of the required policies and records are appropriately held and stored confidentially, which underpins the overall care and development of children.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of most aspects of safeguarding children. She is confident in knowing the signs and symptoms in all areas of abuse and is aware of most procedures to follow if concerns are raised. As a result, children are suitably protected. However, she is not fully aware of procedures to follow should allegations be made against other adults in the home, and her written child protection policy, which she shares with other adults working in her home does not include this information.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are promoted well. The quality of information is very good and detailed general information is displayed in the setting. There is also a wealth of photographs and examples of children’s work shared and parents can access written policies and a file which contains information on the setting, such as a menu, and training and qualifications. Systems for the sharing of the children’s progress and achievements are also good. The childminder holds regular verbal discussions, completes daily diaries and parents are informed that the written observations are available for them to see. There are also 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 children into the provision.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a friendly environment. However, although children have access to a good range of resources, they have limited opportunities to make independent choices and develop decision making skills, as the childminder selects and rotates resources on their behalf or the more-able children can request them by pointing to them in the garage. Children enjoy adult-led activities. For example, to encourage the valuing of diversity children visited an optician and observed the process of eyesight testing and the fitting of glasses. The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and uses a friendly manner with lots of encouragement to get them to concentrate on their activities. Young children are developing communication skills and knowledge of the world by reading books and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 comparing issues, such as how different materials feel. Their imagination is also

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

supported well by the childminder asking open-ended questions and encouraging the use of mathematical language. As a result, children are interested in their activities and are learning to solve problems. The childminder plans and provides activities that promote learning in all areas. For instance, children enjoy baking, engaging in role play experiences and making items, such as Halloween bats. They enjoy visiting a childminder's playgroup and participating in stimulating outings, such as train journeys and visiting the seaside. However, the childminder's planning system does not reflect all children’s individual learning needs and interests, which means that they may not reach their full potential. She has also not yet developed links with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage. A detailed written assessment system is in place. This clearly identifies what children can do and understand and their next steps in all the areas of learning. However, due to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

this system being newly implemented, it has not yet been extended to include all the children on the Early Years Register. This means that not all the children are fully helped in progressing towards the early learning goals.

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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 are helped to be active and develop their physical skills by visiting the park on a regular basis, as the childminder's garden is temporarily inaccessible. Good hygiene is promoted well with young children. As a result, more-able children are independent and confident in knowing the reasons why this must be done. Their health is promoted very well through the implementation of very effective sickness and medication policies and the childminder executes positive steps to minimise risks to children’s safety both inside and outside the premises. For example, gates are bolted in the outdoor area and fire equipment and resources are checked and regularly cleaned. There are good systems in place that develop children’s understanding of keeping themselves safe. Children know they must hold hands and watch for cars when crossing the road, as a result of the childminder teaching them

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

the Green Cross Code. They behave extremely well through the childminder using good methods that reflect their ages and abilities. As a result, more-able children tidy their toys away without any adult intervention or guidance. 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. Good

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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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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well are children safeguarded? Satisfactory

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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? Satisfactory 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: 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 (CR2). 11/11/2008

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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 (CR2). 11/11/2008 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

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints 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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