Childminder in Wakefield

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Unique reference number EY369626 Inspection date 17/09/2008 Inspector Maralyn Chiverton

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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 2008. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children under the age of eight years. She currently cares for two children under the age of three years on a part-time basis. The provision is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for one child over the age of five years.

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Description of the childminding

Members of the household include the childminder, her husband and daughter aged four years. The childminder lives in South Kirkby, on the outskirts of Pontefract . All ground floor rooms as well as an upstairs room are used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed rear garden which is used for outdoor play. The house is within walking distance of local amenities, such as schools, the library, shops and parks.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes children to and from school as well as to places of interest. The family have a pet dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a warm, caring and welcoming environment for children and their families. Her sound knowledge and understanding of the children in her care ensures that children's individual needs are met and their welfare and learning promoted. Children are kept safe and secure and enjoy learning through a range of planned activities which are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Systems to monitor children's learning include next steps which help to ensure children make progress. The childminder fosters close working relationships with parents and other providers which are used to promote good quality care and education. The childminder has effective systems in place for monitoring and evaluating her practice as well as identifying key strengths and areas for further improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop children's understanding of emergency evacuation to ensure they are aware of what to do in such an event  ensure children have more independent access to the wider range of resources available to allow them to be more active, creative, inquisitive thinkers and learners.

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provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 All documentation, including a wide range of detailed and well written policies and procedures effectively promote children's health, safety and welfare and ensure children's individual needs are met. The childminder is committed to providing an inclusive practice to ensure all children can achieve regardless of background. She ensures children's safety through completing a risk assessment checklist which covers all areas of her provision as well as actions to manage or eliminate risks. However, failure to practise emergency evacuation limits children's awareness of what to do in such an event. The childminder has attended child protection training and has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities in keeping children safeguarded. The childminder monitors her provision through the completion of a self-evaluation form. She has identified areas for improvement and

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provision

is committed to the provision of quality care and education through accessing training.

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provision

Parents receive good information about the childminder's provision and their child's care, learning and development. They are provided with copies of all policies and procedures and have access to all written records. Daily information sheets provide clear information about children's activities and routines. Individual progress records provide parents with information about their child's development and achievements. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their child's learning through written information about activities which can be done at home. They are asked to complete an 'All about me' document which enables the childminder to find out about children's starting points and interests. The childminder has very strong links with other providers which promote well the integration of care and education.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are well supported in their learning through the childminder's sound knowledge and understanding of the Foundation Stage. The childminder provides a good range of planned activities to further develop children's learning. A selected range of resources are set out before children arrive. However, children cannot independently access from a wider variety of resources which limits their ability to be more active, creative and inquisitive thinkers and learners. The childminder interacts effectively with children, asking questions and engaging them in conversation to support and promote their language and communication skills. Children's understanding of shape, colour, number and the wider world are promoted through everyday situations, such as shopping, counting steps and visits to the local wood and allotments. There are effective systems in place to record and monitor children's learning and development. The childminder uses written

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

observations which are linked into the early learning goals to identify the next steps in children's learning. The involvement of parents and other providers in promoting children's progress has a positive impact on children's learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are provided with a warm and caring environment. Positive relationships between the childminder, parents and children allow children to feel happy and settled in the childminder's care. Children show care and consideration for others. For example, they hand out yogurts at lunchtime and listen to what each other has to say. Children’s health and well-being is promoted well as the childminder uses This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 meal times to discuss healthy eating and foods that are good and not so good for them. Children have a good understanding of the reasons for personal hygiene and the benefits of healthy eating. For example, they know that washing their hands prevents the spread of germs and that eating too many sweets can damage teeth. Children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe is well promoted through appropriate discussion and simple explanation. The childminder encourages children

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

to be independent whilst explaining the need to be careful. Children are encouraged to be well behaved and to take turns and share as they play. When necessary the childminder intervenes in minor disputes in a calm and fair manner. 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? Good 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

Since registration there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.

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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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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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