Childminder in North Lincolnshire

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Unique reference number EY295470 Inspection date 03/12/2008 Inspector Diane Lynn Turner

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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 November 2004. She lives in a semi-detached house in Bottesford, Scunthorpe. All of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding, with toilet facilities situated on this level. There is an enclosed garden to the rear of the premises for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and is registered on both the Early Years and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding four children, all of whom are in the early years age group. Attendance comprises of both full and part-time places.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder recognises and values the uniqueness of each child and her very good knowledge of their individual needs and interests means all aspects of their learning and welfare are promoted successfully. They are kept safe, secure at all times, and enjoy taking part in a very good range of learning experiences both inside and outside the home. As a result, they make very good progress given their age, ability and starting points. The childminder develops and maintains very good relationships with the parents and providers of other settings the children attend which ensures continuity in their care and learning. She is also committed to developing her setting, which enhances a service that already meets the needs of both parents and children very well.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the range of resources to support children's imaginative play  improve the safety by ensuring the emergency evacuation procedures for the home are practised regularly with the children.

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provision

The childminder has good policies and procedures to support the safe and efficient operation of her service and the children are offered a very good range of activities, which are planned around their individual interests. For example, they attend a weekly music group to support and extend a child's interest in this area. The childminder makes careful observations of the children's responses to the activities, details these in their 'look at me' books and uses the information very effectively to help plan for the next steps in their learning.

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provision

She fully understands her responsibilities in safeguarding children and protecting them from harm. Detailed risk assessments are carried out on all areas of the home and for all outings and are used very successfully to identify and minimise This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 any risks. Good use is made of safety equipment and emergency evacuation procedures have been devised for the home. However, the childminder has not yet practised these with the children.

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provision

The childminder establishes and maintains very good relationships with the parents. For example, they receive good information when the placement begins. She regularly asks them to share their child's learning at home with her and includes their accounts in the children's learning journeys. The childminder clearly demonstrates that she is committed to developing her service and fully involves the parents and carers in the process. She regularly asks them to complete questionnaires and she makes effective use of the Ofsted self-evaluation form to help her identify areas for future development. She has also developed very positive links with the providers of other settings where children attend. She has regular discussions about the activities they have been involved in and this collaboration ensures continuity in the children's learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a very warm and welcoming environment where children are very much at home. She is very patient in her approach and derives a lot of enjoyment from the part she plays in helping them to learn and develop. She talks enthusiastically about the progress they are making and her contribution to the activities helps them to achieve well. For example, she gives high priority to developing their interest in books. As a result, the children listen intently as she reads stories to them and they demonstrate very good language skills predicting what might happen next. They also develop very good counting skills as she encourages them to count the various objects on the page.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder uses every opportunity that arises to extend the children's learning. For example, after a recent snowfall she provided materials so they could recreate the snowmen they had seen. She also helps them to learn about their local environment and how things work. For example, babies enjoy exploring the sounds and the communication tubes, which are part of the play equipment in the park. They have also made rain gauges from recyclable materials, to measure the rainfall in the garden. There are limited resources, however, to support their imaginative play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder gives good attention to supporting the children's understanding of keeping themselves safe and healthy, and as a result, they fully understand the importance of washing their hands before meal times and enjoy taking part in physical activities, such as using the equipment at the park and the soft play provision. They know how to cross the road safely and are taught to walk to the side of childminder away from the road. They are provided with fruit for their snack, which encourages them to eat healthily, and they learn to behave very well because the childminder constantly raises their self-esteem through praise, acknowledging their achievements. 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? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 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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