Childminder in Lancashire

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Unique reference number EY369158 Inspection date 18/11/2008 Inspector Margaret Baines

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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 lives with her husband and their two children aged 2 and 7. They live in Poulton-le-Fylde near Blackpool. Children have access to the front lounge, dining room and a playroom. There are toilet facilities on the ground floor. Children have access to the garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Currently there are two children on roll who attend on a part time basis. The childminder hold the Btech national diploma in childhood studies. The childminder receives support from the local authority.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment which offers children a rich and stimulating variety of learning experiences. She has a good knowledge of each child's individual needs and starting points. This is highly effective in ensuring children's individual needs are met to ensure their ongoing learning and development. Consequently inclusive practice is given a high priority in this home. The childminder reflects on her practice as part of the overall development of the care and education she provides. Consequently she strives to provide a high quality provision. However, she has failed to complete a paediatric first aid course and to complete the registration workshops, which are both a requirement of registration.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure children do not have access to hazardous items in the outdoor area. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course by 14th December 2008 (W1.2 Promoting good health) 14/12/2008  complete the registration workshops (W2.2 Qualifications, training, knowledge and skills) 16/01/2009

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provision

The childminder has in place detailed policies and procedures that promote a safe and secure environment, so assuring children's safety and welfare. Consequently the childminder has an efficient approach to the management of the children's individual care and needs. The childminder is very organised and knowledgeable in This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 her approach to children's development. She ensures they have a very good range of experiences in all areas of learning. Routines are flexible so they reflect the children's ongoing interests and ideas. The childminder is committed to her own self development through regular training.

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provision

The sharing of information with parents and carers is encouraged as a two way process. For example, the children each have a daily diary which the childminder completes and parents provide comments about the child's learning at home. The childminder also provides delightful records of achievement for the children which are shared with parents. This pro-active approach is effective in enhancing and supporting children's needs and promotes continuity. The childminder has completed her self assessment; she reviews her provision and works towards continuous improvement with plans for further professional development. However, she has yet to complete a paediatric first aid course and the pre registration workshops. She links this to her capacity to maintain continuous improvement when evaluating the effectiveness of her provision and the enjoyment that the children gain from her attention to detail.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The good range, balance and variety of activities successfully promote children's learning in this home. The environment is organised in a most effective way, therefore it supports and extends children's development. Children gain confidence to explore and learn in a safe secure yet challenging environment. The environment is safe and secure apart from the water collected in the outdoor sand tray.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children use the playroom which is set up for their needs and enables good access, selection and choices for all the children, which includes a selection of natural resources. There are opportunities for the children to be active learners as they engage in a good range of activities planned to meet their individual needs. Children have opportunities to use their ideas freely. Children are provided with experiences and support which help them to develop social skills and a positive disposition to learning. The childminder offers effective support for children’s emotional well-being to help them to know themselves and what they can do. Positive relationships develop between the childminder and the children, therefore children feel happy and secure in this home. This is reflected in their behaviour which is managed in a caring sensitive way, ensuring children's concerns and needs are fully supported.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder ensures children have access to a very good range of visual images, for example, there are lovely posters on the walls and children enjoy the alphabet and number displays. They also enjoy the good range of books readily available. Children have ongoing opportunities to develop their speaking and listening skills which are seen as important. For example, the childminder talks constantly to the children, waiting for responses and confirming her approval. The children use a wide variety of resources for expressing their understanding, including mark making, creative play, modelling, books, story telling and music. Children can fix and make things which supports their problem solving skills well. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children have resources to measure with and to weigh ingredients to bake with when they make cakes. There are games available that help children develop their

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

problem solving skills and the childminder also uses every day activities to promote this aspect of their learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a secure and safe environment for the children in her care. She uses a risk assessment to monitor safety. All equipment, resources and toys are checked and maintained to ensure their ongoing quality and suitability. Snacks are provided as well as drinks through the day and these promote healthy choices for the children, for example they enjoy wholemeal bread, fruit and home cooked nutritious meals. Daily access to outdoors and fresh air fully promote the children's health and well-being. Children have access to a range of equipment both large and small which support and extend their physical skills very well. For example, the outdoor area has a selection of large equipment which help develop children's large muscle movements. Children visit the local area and places of interest and have access to positive information and resources that reflect the wider world for the children. The environment for children is inclusive; ensuring

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

that all their needs are met in full as they play and learn in this home. 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? 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? 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

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 requirements of the Early Years Register.

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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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