Childminder in Derbyshire

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Unique reference number EY298256 Inspection date 29/10/2008 Inspector Sheena Gibson

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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 registered in 2005. She lives with her partner and son aged five in Long Eaton, Derbyshire. The childminder's partner and daughter are also her assistants. The ground floor of the house is used for childminding; children also have use of the upstairs bathroom and a bedroom for resting and sleeping. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, the compulsory part of the Childcare Register and the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children under the age of eight years; she is registered to care for one child overnight. When working with another childminder or an assistant the childminder may care for seven children under eight years. Currently there are five children on roll. The home is easily accessible. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools. The family has a rabbit.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder takes some positive steps to get to know the children that she cares for and this helps to effectively support their individual needs. Children's welfare, learning and development are adequately promoted and some documentation is in place to support the childminder's practice. The childminder builds positive, informal relationships with parents to provide consistent support for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that the daily record of children's hours of attendance is consistently completed for all children

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 undertake sensitive observations and use the information to plan and provide experiences that are appropriate to each child's stage of development as they progress towards the early learning goals 31/12/2008  ensure that there are effective systems to meet the individual needs of all children, particularly in relation to self evaluation 31/12/2008  develop systems to work in partnership with parents and other agencies to share information about children's care and learning 31/12/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge and skills through undertaking further training and this benefits the overall outcomes for children. She has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection and this successfully supports children's welfare. She has begun to consider how her practice is evaluated. However, this system is not effective as current weaknesses have not been successfully identified and addressed, which impacts upon children's learning and development. The childminder ensures that children who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities are fully included within the setting through working with parents and carers to make sure that individual children's care needs are effectively met.

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provision

Children's safety is prioritised and the childminder takes positive steps to ensure that this is successfully maintained. For example, detailed risk assessments are undertaken on the indoor and outdoor environment and for outings. A satisfactory range of equipment and resources are available to support children's learning and successfully promote independence. The childminder maintains some required documentation in order to ensure that children's needs are met. However, the childminder acknowledges that documentation is a weaker area and, for example, children's hours of attendance are not consistently recorded.

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provision

The childminder liaises with parents and carers in relation to children's welfare and informs parents of some of her policies and procedures so that all parties have an awareness of each other's expectations. This also ensures that the childminder is knowledgeable about children's likes, dislikes and any particular requirements, effectively supporting their care. The childminder has a sound understanding of safeguarding children. She is aware of what would raise a concern and is confident of the steps she would take if required.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has an adequate understanding of how to support children's learning and development and therefore they make satisfactory progress. She consults with children about what they want to do and organises resources to ensure that a suitable range is freely available to them. This successfully supports their independence and decision making. The childminder talks to children, asking a range of open questions that encourages their language development. They learn through games such as counting fingers and toes during songs and rhymes. Children are able to be creative and take part in the Halloween celebrations by making a collage pumpkin. Children are settled in the home environment. They are generally very sociable and are beginning to understand the importance of developing positive social skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding about the abilities of the children in her care although she is not undertaking effective observations. She offers children activities that they enjoy such as the doll, buggy and the play castle. However, as she is not effectively assessing children she is not planning with This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's next steps in mind, which impacts upon their progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has displayed an information poster about the Early Years Foundation Stage, which parents can look at and talk to her about. However, she has not yet established effective communications with parents and carers, schools or other settings attended by children to help provide for continuity of their learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are secure in the setting as the childminder has good procedures in place for ensuring that they are not able to leave the house unnoticed and unauthorised people cannot gain entry. The childminder also helps children to learn about taking some responsibility for their own safety. They learn about road safety through discussion, books and craft activities. Children are offered regular meals and snacks that are generally healthy and nutritious. They are gaining an understanding of the importance of good hygiene practice as they are encouraged to wash their hands before snack and receive praise for doing so. They take part in a range of physical activities such as playing on garden play equipment and going to the park. They also have the opportunities to learn and discuss their feelings. As a result their health and well-being is supported well. 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? Satisfactory The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Satisfactory

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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? Satisfactory

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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? Satisfactory How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Satisfactory How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Satisfactory

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Satisfactory

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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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