Childminder in North Yorkshire

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Unique reference number EY297785 Inspection date 18/11/2008 Inspector Melissa Louise Patel

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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

This childminder has been registered since 2004. She lives with her partner and two children aged seven and nine years. They live in the village of Sutton-in- Craven, near Skipton. The childminder is registered to care for five children under eight years, whom are included on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She is also registered to care for children on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for four children on the Early Years Register, four children on the Compulsory part of the Childcare Register and one child on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register on a full and part time basis.

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Description of the childminding

Children have access to the lounge, dining room, toilet and rear garden, which is used for outdoor play. An additional first floor bathroom and bedroom is also available to the children. The premises are accessible from the ground floor. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She has operational links with other early years practitioners. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder promotes most aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage effectively for the children, resulting in children being cared for in an environment that is safe, helps them feel included and values their individual differences. This supports children's learning and welfare. Partnership working with parents and in the wider context works well overall, ensuring relevant information is shared. The childminder is able to evaluate the service she provides effectively, identifying key strengths and areas to improve, promoting positive outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop partnership working with other local early years practitioners. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 keep a record of risk assessments, clearly stating when it was carried out, date of review, by whom and any action taken following a review or incident. (suitable premises, environment and equipment) 28/11/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder's home is organised well to help children investigate the environment. This means that children stay safe whilst experiencing a variety of activities, indoors, outdoors and in the community. The policies and procedures that are in place are effective. For example, there is a clear fire evacuation procedure in place, which is practised with the children. The childminder's understanding of safeguarding children is good, and this is reflected in the robust policy. In addition, the childminder gives high regard to supervising children at all times. This contributes to protecting children. Although, the environment and equipment is safe and it is regularly checked to minimise risks to children, there are no records kept of risk assessments, which is a breach of legal requirements.

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provision

The childminder promotes improvements well for children. This is because she does evaluate her service. For example, the childminder has identified the need to put into place clear systems to help monitor children's progress in their learning. She has done this, which is evidenced in clear documentation showing children's progress. In addition, since the last inspection the childminder has implemented a clear and updated safeguarding children policy and complaints procedure. The childminder has also ensured that she now uses a sanitizer in the downstairs bathroom, to ensure children's hands are clean. These improvements promote the children's overall welfare.

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provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents well, ensuring that they have access to a good range of policies and procedures. Parents are kept involved in their child's learning and development through discussion and access to their children's developmental records. In addition, the childminder talks to parents every day and shares a daily diary with them, to keep them up-to-date with daily events. There are some links with other early years practitioners that are involved with the same children to ensure some relevant information is shared. However, the extension of partnership working to include complimenting children's learning and development, is not yet fully established.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make good progress in their learning overall, because the childminder plans suitable experiences for them taking account of their individual interests. For example, through observing children whom enjoy playing with toy vehicles, she extends the activity by providing books to support the interest. Therefore, children are doing what they like whilst using books which support early reading skills. Children are helped to learn colours and numbers as they are introduced in the book. An activity is planned to help children learn about people at work in the community, which also links to vehicles. Children wait for the day the bins are emptied. They watch what happens so that they can recall events, developing their communication skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The observations and assessments that are kept of children's progress are in the early stages. However, they are clear and show good examples of how children are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 progressing towards the early learning goals, and what is planned for individual children to help them progress further. Children are finding out about size and space as they try to fit objects in to one another. They are helped by the childminder to find a smaller piece. The childminder introduces appropriate words to help children learn about smaller and bigger. In addition, other activities are planned to help children gain a further understanding of shape, space and size.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's physical skills are supported well as they explore a variety of resources outdoors, such as sit and ride-on vehicles, and they throw and catch balls. Children are becoming independent as they make choices about what they like to play with and they are encouraged to feed themselves. Children's emotional well-being is supported very well. For example, they receive lots of reassurance and praise during activities, helping build children's confidence and self-esteem. Children behave positively. For example, they follow simple requests, such as to wash their hands.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are learning how to keep themselves safe. For example, they are helped to understand the importance of safety when crossing the road. They are helped to understand the importance of the fire evacuation procedure through practice. Children's health is promoted well as the childminder promotes hand washing regularly, and accident and medication procedures are followed through appropriately.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a welcoming and inclusive environment. For example, the childminder displays pictures prominently that depict people positively from a wide range of backgrounds. These are displayed at child height and create an environment that helps children understand the importance of making everyone feel valued and welcome. Children who have some knowledge of words in different languages due to cultural background are encouraged to use them, and other children present learn them too, supporting inclusive practice. 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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