Childminder in Rotherham

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Unique reference number EY373088 Inspection date 09/12/2008 Inspector Pauline Garfield

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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 2008. She lives with her husband and two children aged one and six in Woodlaithes Village in Sunnyside, near Rotherham. The whole of the ground floor of the house is used for childminding, plus the toilet facilities and two bedrooms on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed out door play area to the rear of the premises.

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Description of the childminding

There are two places for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder also offers two places for children aged between six and seven years before and after school. The provision is registered on the Childcare Register. The childminder also offers overnight care for one child from the age 0 to 8 years. The childminder is currently minding three children in the early years age group on a part-time basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks and drives to the local school to take and collect children. She attends the local childminder network groups.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder recognises children's individuality and involves them in the planning of activities, which enables them to make good progress in their learning and development. Close links with parents and carers helps the childminder to value children's diverse backgrounds. This helps children to settle into the setting and meet the needs and interests of all the children that attend. The childminder has completed a detailed self-evaluation of her provision, which means she has a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop planning and assessments systems.

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provision

The childminder has organised her home to provide an attractive, welcoming environment for all children. Activities are prepared and set up in the playroom before children arrive. Posters and planning are at children's height to enable them to be fully involved in the planning of activities. The childminder has attended a recent course on planning for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Planning and assessment systems are also being developed to ensure children that attend after school have appropriate learning and development records. The childminder has established links with parents and the local schools to compliment the learning and development that is provided. In addition, the childminder has established links with childminder networks as part of a support network to share good practice and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 promote improvement in the service that is offered.

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provision

The childminder is well organised and provides a broad range of policies and procedures for parents to promote effective practice and the care and welfare of children. Outdoor and indoors spaces, furniture and equipment are well organised. Written risk assessments, which are reviewed regularly, are in place for all areas of the home and for outings. The childminder has a secure understanding of keeping children safe and has attended appropriate training courses to ensure her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Framework is up-to-date. This ensures children are safeguarded. The childminder has recently attended a food hygiene course and has a good understanding of how to promote healthy eating.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows the children well and provides adult-led and child initiated activities, which results in children being active learners. The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and is confident in providing appropriate activities across all areas of learning. Planning and assessment systems are beginning to be developed, and activities provided help children progress towards the early learning goals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children display high levels of involvement in activities. For example, they persist for extended periods when playing with a puppet theatre using their imagination to make up stories. Children form good relationships with the childminder and their peers as they work together taking turns, playing together harmoniously. Children enjoy using a good range of books. They sound out the letters of words written by the childminder on the puppet theatre board. They enjoy making marks and use a variety of tools and equipment. Children show an awareness of shape and space and build with construction bricks.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children begin to understand about the seasons as they take part in activities and make displays for autumn and winter. They gain an awareness of the cultures and beliefs of others through books, resources, and celebrating festivals from around the world. Children enjoy a range of creative activities including making collages and drawings. They explore a variety of materials and enjoy dressing-up with role- play clothes.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder regularly exchanges information with parents to ensure children receive support and care that they need, and that an inclusive environment is provided for all children. The childminder promotes the welfare of children and teaches them to keep safe through house rules and explanations about how to use equipment safely. Children are encouraged to have a healthy lifestyle and are provided with healthy meals and snacks. Indoor and outdoor games further promote children's health and wellbeing. Children are well behaved, praised, and encouraged for positive behaviour, which promotes self-esteem and helps them to feel good about themselves. 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 registration.

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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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