Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Unique reference number EY295449 Inspection date 01/10/2008 Inspector Shirley Peart

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 has been registered since October 2004. She lives in the west of Newcastle upon Tyne, with her husband and child aged 20 months. The ground floor of the home, the bathroom and two bedrooms on the first floor are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

There are currently two children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) age group. The childminder also offers care to one child aged over five years. Ofsted registers this provision on the compulsory and voluntary childcare register.

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Description of the childminding

She is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a recognised nursery nursing qualification.

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Description of the childminding

There is a pet cat and pet goldfish on the premises.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a child friendly, welcoming and safe environment for children, where their individual care and learning needs are successfully met. She aims to work in partnership with parents and helps children to learn about and respect differences, through various activities, so that all children are included. Therefore, children benefit from good quality care and excellent learning opportunities.

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further?

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

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further?

 record the evacuation drills, any problems encountered and how they were resolved.

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further?

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

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further?

 conduct a risk assessment, review it regularly and maintain a record of the particular aspects of the environment that need to be checked. 31/10/2008

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provision

The childminder has recently completed a written self-evaluation form, which she found beneficial in helping her to review her practice. She has made very good improvements since the last inspection, to the one recommendation that was raised, so that children’s safety is further improved. She has also quickly grasped a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 good understanding of the fundamental regulations regarding the requirements of the EYFS, so that children are effectively cared for and their learning is promoted extremely well.

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provision

The childminder makes good efforts to engage the parents in their children’s learning and development. She completes daily diaries, ‘All about Me’ information, children’s progress files and an operational file are always available to parents. Posters and information relating to the safety, organisation and the educational aspects of her provision are prominently displayed throughout the home too. Previous parents written references are highly positive and include comments such as, the childminder is ‘approachable, supportive and extremely reliable.’

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provision

The childminder is very experienced within the childcare field and has a relevant child care qualification. She also attends further training such as, safeguarding, food hygiene, first aid and equality and diversity so that children are effectively cared for by a knowledgeable, well informed, competent childminder. Various written policies and procedures are available in the operational file. The childminder goes through this with the parents and discusses important aspects of her practice with them, which ensures that parents are fully informed and are made well aware of how their children are cared for.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder’s overall procedures and effective practice, ensures that children’s welfare is well met. She does not have a formal written risk assessment so the welfare requirement is not met. However, her home is secure, she has minimised hazards by using child safety equipment effectively, fire prevention equipment is available and she practices emergency evacuation with the children, although this is not documented.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have a generally healthy all round diet, and their drinks are readily available in their own cups throughout the day, so that they can help themselves and remain hydrated. They follow good hygiene practices and the childminder encourages good manners as she helps them to wipe their noses and put their hands over their mouths when they cough, to prevent the spread of infection. She talks to the children about safety when they are out and about and reminds them to sit properly on chairs, so that they begin to gain a good awareness of staying safe.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are extremely settled and happy to be with the childminder. They approach her easily and make their needs known. They confidently tell her what they want to do and what they want to play with. They are very independent as they help themselves to games, jigsaws and small world toys from and excellent, diverse range. They have lovely relationships with the childminder. Children enjoy completing the jigsaw repeatedly to consolidate their learning and they are very proud of their achievements. They express themselves clearly and enjoy talking about their experiences, such as trips to the farm or making shopping lists so that they can buy fruit, milk and bread. The childminder extends their learning extremely well by encouraging them to recall activities and events and what they did. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children benefit extremely well from an excellent balance and range of indoor and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

outdoor activities, such as swimming, energetic play in the park, attendance at toddler groups, creative and musical activities, and visits to the library for story times as well as special planned outings. This ensures that children access a rich and varied provision that meets their learning and development needs exceptionally well.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has an excellent understanding of child development. She links the observations on children to the areas of learning, and formally monitors children’s progress on a monthly basis via her documentation. She also gathers very good information on children’s individuality through her ‘All About Me’ documents, so that she is well aware of their likes and abilities. She is highly aware of what children are interested in and what they can do and plans activities that extend this learning for their individual ‘next steps’. Therefore, children progress extremely well throughout the areas of learning. 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? Good 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? 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? Good How well are children helped to be healthy? Good How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Outstanding 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: 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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