Childminder in North Tyneside

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Unique reference number EY295111 Inspection date 14/11/2008 Inspector Cathryn Parry

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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 two children aged seven years and five years. They live in the residential area of Monkseaton in Tyne and Wear. The childminder’s home is accessed by one step. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder’s home is used for childminding. The childminder is registered on the Early Years, Compulsory Childcare and Voluntary Childcare registers. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children aged under eight years. She also cares for children aged over eight years. There are currently eight children on roll. Of these, four are in the early years age range. The childminder cares for children on weekdays from 08.00 to 18.00 for 47 weeks of the year. She has completed a relevant training course and holds a current paediatric first aid certificate. The childminder takes and collects children from the local school and attends the local parent and toddler group. The family

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The extremely friendly and approachable childminder offers a very warm welcome to all children and their families. The wide range of resources and activities provided ensure children make good progress whilst having fun. The childminder demonstrates a particularly positive attitude to providing an inclusive environment and in raising children's awareness and understanding of difference. She continually and effectively evaluates the care and education she provides and is very keen to gain new knowledge and advice to further improve the outstanding service she offers.

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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 the written format for planning and recording children's progress.

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provision

The childminder has completed and effectively implemented a self-evaluation form and linked it to her comprehensive files of pictorial evidence, plans, policies and procedures. She has positively addressed the two recommendations from her previous inspection. This has resulted in a glass cabinet being made inaccessible to children and her attending relevant Early Years Foundation Stage training. She demonstrates a passion in her chosen childcare profession and is constantly reviewing her practice. This includes gaining feedback from parents and children through individual questionnaires. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has built extremely good relationships with parents. She ensures they are fully informed of their child's progress and activities participated in. This takes place verbally every day and with written diaries. The diaries are also

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provision

completed by parents, particularly when children are on holiday so the childminder can link in with experiences on their return. The childminder actively encourages parents to be involved in their children's learning. For example she highlights their particular interests and lets children take resources home to share with their parents. The childminder has built strong links with the school, including obtaining their termly plans in order to continue learning themes in the childminding environment. She also liaises with other professionals, for instance, taking a baby to the health visitor to be weighed.

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provision

The childminder has attended safeguarding training and demonstrates a thoroughly sound understanding of associated issues. She has a comprehensive written policy and procedure, including all relevant contact details should a referral need to be made. A wide range of written risk assessments are in place and extremely well implemented to ensure children are safeguarded well. These include specific ones for each outing made.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The learning environment is carefully planned with a wide range of attractive and interesting resources, which encompass each of the early learning goals. The childminder enthusiastically plans for individual children, demonstrating an exceptional knowledge of their individual characters, interests and developmental stages. She has now started to evidence this planning in a written format, which is still being developed. The childminder effectively observes children continually, in order to inform her planning. Again she has just started to evidence these observations and children's progress in newly developed individual written files. Particular attention is given to adapting activities to meet individual requirements and to enable them to gain as much as possible from each experience. An example of this is where the children went to see the cruise ship Queen Elizabeth 2. The

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

younger children discussed the size of the ship and where it was going on the sea. The older discussed its history and how one of their grandfathers had been a ship builder. This visit was further extended as children built their own ship out of building bricks. The childminder inspires children to learn and have fun as she enthusiastically joins in with their play. She actively contributes to children's growing understanding of the world they live, for instance by taking them to visit English Heritage properties. Another example is where they can plot stars in the sky. Consequently, children are highly motivated and can concentrate for periods of time. This is complemented by the excellent balance of child-centred and adult-led activities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children’s good behaviour is actively encouraged through extremely good positive role modelling, meaningful praise and valuing good behaviour. The children have devised their own house rules to complement the childminders, which encourages them to take responsibility for their own actions. Children develop a sensitive awareness of diversity and an understanding of the needs of others. This is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 achieved through a wide range of activities, discussions and resources which promote a positive outlook of the wider world. Parents can choose to bring packed meals for their children. These are complemented with carefully planned nutritious snacks, such as cheese and crackers and an array of fresh fruit. Children are also encouraged to try new fruits and vegetables, including avocados to promote healthy lifestyle habits effectively. The childminder implements consistently high standards

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

of hygiene in her home and is proactive in developing children's knowledge of their own personal hygiene. They all have individual hand towels and flannels with tooth brushes for the younger children who attend all day. A wide range of safety equipment is in place as well as children participating in regular fire evacuation practices and other related safety activities. Consequently, they have a growing knowledge of how to keep themselves safe. Children's all round development is fostered extremely well, as a wide range of exciting activities are provided and the childminder is actively involved in their 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? 1 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? 1 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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