Childminder in Sunderland

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Unique reference number EY296535 Inspection date 25/11/2008 Inspector Lynne Pope

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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 three children aged 11, nine and three years. They live in the residential area of Penshaw Village situated on the outskirts of Washington. The childminder’s home is accessed by two steps at the front door. The whole of the ground floor and the upstairs bathroom on the first floor of the childminder’s home is used for childminding. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children aged under eight years. She also cares for children aged over eight years. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday from 08.00 to 18.00 for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder has completed a relevant training course and holds a current paediatric first aid certificate. She takes and collects children from the local school and attends the local parent and toddler

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder offers an open and accessible service to all, where activities and interests are led by the enthusiasms of the child. Children make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. However, systems to plan for their continued progress in their learning are less focused. Parents are welcomed and valued as experts on their child, which enables their child to take a full part in the setting. Most aspects of children's welfare is promoted. The childminder assesses the quality of service, care and education sufficiently well and is able to identify strengths and areas for further improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the record of children’s achievements to reflect the learning outcome and the next step in development  develop ways to share learning and development information with parents for their child so that they can continue it at home.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop visual risk assessments further by keeping a written assessment of possible hazards indoors and outdoors. (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 09/12/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment which helps children to feel secure and valued. She ensures that all documents required for the safe management of the provision are in place and are satisfactorily maintained. This means that children are sufficiently safeguarded. A visual check to ensure there are no hazards in the home and garden is carried out before children arrive. However, a written risk assessment has not been developed, which results in her not meeting the specific legal requirement. Training courses have been identified to increase her knowledge of good quality care and education for children. For example, she is currently attending safeguarding children and a National Vocational Qualification at level 3 in childcare. There is a varied range of resources and furniture which is well maintained and checked on a regular basis. They are arranged so that children can make their own choices as they develop their

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provision

independence. All of the recommendations raised at the previous inspection have been met. For example, resources and activities have been developed to raise children's awareness of diversity. Written information has been put together for parents that reflects the service that she offers. The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and the procedures to follow if concerns about children's welfare are raised.

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provision

Effective settling in procedures ensure that the childminder develops an understanding of the child's likes and dislikes. As a result, children settle in really well and are actively interested in the activities provided. Useful information is shared with parents through a diary detailing their child's day. Their views are sought regarding the quality of the provision through discussion. However, methods of sharing information about the learning activities that children take part in and how these can be continued at home, are not shared.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There is some planned, purposeful play and exploration for both in and out of doors each day. A well established routine ensures that children visit an activity, such as toddler group each day, where they learn to join in and make friends with other children. They make some progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has started to record activities, linked to the areas of development, that they take part in which are supported by photographs. However, the record does not show what the child has achieved or what the next development step will be. The childminder has identified this as an area for further improvement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settle well into the environment. Good relationships have been fostered with the childminder where they converse easily together. They become involved in their play as they use their imagination well. For example, children become animated as they draw on the mat saying what they are doing. A love of books is well developed as they select them for themselves and either look at them on their own or with the childminder. Their language skills develop well due to the guidance that she gives as she repeats the correct pronunciation of words. This includes using number in their play as she counts out loud, helping the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 child to learn the correct order that numbers come in. Experiences are talked about outside the childminder's home as she talks about things that they do at home. The children respond that 'mummy is at work'.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's behaviour is managed sensitively and positively by the childminder. As a result children understand the boundaries that are set. Lots of praise is given for their efforts which raise their self-esteem. The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of providing a healthy and balanced diet based on children's individual requirements. She consults children about what they would like for meals and snacks, giving them a choice of options. 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? 3 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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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