Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

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Unique reference number EY369335 Inspection date 10/10/2008 Inspector Olwen Pulker

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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 14 months and five years in a suburb of Telford. There are shops and schools within easy walking distance. All areas of the childminder's house, with the exception of her bedroom, are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play and contains within it a large wooden cabin set up as an additional play room.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, the compulsory part of the Childcare Register and the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and is currently minding seven children all of whom attend part time. Six of these children are in the early years age group. The childminder walks to the local school to take and collect children. She attends the local carer and toddler group on a regular basis.

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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 effectively for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). They make good progress in their learning and development because they are well supported; the childminder provides interesting and stimulating activities and works closely in partnership with parents and others to meet children's individual needs. Everyone is warmly welcomed and given equal chance to succeed. Documentation is well maintained and detailed, offering clear information about the care service provided. The childminder has a realistic awareness of her own provision and is keen to make improvements in order to promote positive outcomes for the children.

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further?

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

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further?

 carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing undertaken and ensure the premises remain secure when children are in attendance.

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provision

The childminder effectively plans and equips an attractive environment in which children play and learn. She has a sound understanding of safety issues within the home and while away from the premises on outings. Written risk assessments effectively highlight hazards within the home and garden and the necessary safety equipment is fitted to both levels of the home. However, the rear of the premises is not always kept secure to prevent children leaving unsupervised or restrict access to unauthorised persons. Risk assessment records are not yet in place for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 outings undertaken with the children, to fully meet the specific legal welfare requirement and ensure that areas children visit are fully monitored and safe. The childminder protects children from harm or neglect as she has a good understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board's procedures and the

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provision

guidelines set out in the booklet 'What To Do If You're Worried A Child Is Being Abused'.

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provision

Positive relationships exist between the childminder and parents as she involves them in their children's learning; encouraging them to share information about their child's routine and home life and their likes and dislikes, which helps the childminder to meet their individual preferences and needs. A good range of documentation is provided for parents to ensure that they are fully informed about the care provided. They receive daily feedback through detailed information sheets and fortnightly meetings when they spend time with the childminder, discussing her observations, assessments of the progress made by the children and the plans for extending their learning. The childminder also liaises informally with daycare providers to share information about children's attainments and agree areas of focus to help them progress further. These procedures are effective in informing all how they can support and extend children's welfare, learning and development.

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provision

The childminder is keen to make improvements and address the strengths and weaknesses of her practice but as yet has not fully developed a formal system for self-evaluation. She takes time to seek out resources, for instance through the use of the internet, developing documentation to promote children's learning and development. She has attended training required to support her registration and is keen to attend further courses to increase her knowledge.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have good opportunities to learn and develop through a balanced range of adult and child-led activities that reflect children's interests and capabilities. The environment is stimulating and planned effectively so that children can access toys easily. Resources are stored in low level storage units so that children are encouraged to make choices and explore. They are supported well by the childminder as she has a developing understanding of how children progress towards the early learning goals and how to provide a broad range of activities and experiences to support all areas of learning. Effective use is made of observations to assess children's progress and these are used to show what children have learnt and plan their next stages of development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are able to participate in a range of physical activities on a daily basis as they enjoy playing in the garden, trips out in the local area and visits to a play barn. Counting and shape recognition is built into routine activities and children's early language skills are supported well as the childminder recognises the need to listen carefully and allow children opportunities to express themselves. She talks to them about their families and encourages them to recall past events. Skilful questioning about their play activities helps to extend children's communication and thinking processes. Children are developing a good understanding of how to behave responsibly and respectfully through clear and consistent messages provided by the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder who is calm and considerate. There is emphasis on celebrating children's positive behaviour through praise and encouragement and as a result

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

children gain confidence and self-esteem. Overall, the young children are developing important skills that set foundations for later learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare is promoted well through everyday activities and practice. The childminder successfully helps children understand how to keep themselves safe as she reminds them to use toys and resources with care, and how to behave in the vicinity of roads and open water. Children learn that they wash their hands to get rid of germs and do so routinely after toileting and before eating. They also brush their teeth after mealtimes. Their good health is promoted through a balanced diet of nutritious home-cooked meals and cold snacks including fresh fruit and vegetables. Children learn about healthy eating options through discussion and visual images. 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? Satisfactory

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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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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well are children safeguarded? Satisfactory

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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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