Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

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Unique reference number EY297309 Inspection date 26/02/2009 Inspector Jackie Phillips

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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 husband and two children, aged eight and seven years of age, in a mid terraced house to the north of Beverley, within the East Riding of Yorkshire. Minded children have access to the lounge, kitchen diner, and toilet situated on the ground floor. There is an enclosed garden used for children’s outside play. Local amenities are within walking distance of the home and the flexible routine involves children being taken out each day.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered for a maximum of five children and is presently caring for seven children. This includes three children in the early years age range, three who are over five but under eight and one who is over eight years of age. Children attend on a full or part time basis and sessions can be flexible. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and regularly meets with other childminder's in the area. The family have a dog, cat and a rabbit as pets.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children are well supported to enjoy and achieve and are cared for in a secure, homely and inclusive setting. Parents are acknowledged as partners and asked to share information about their child, particularly in relation to any specific requirements. The childminder has effectively improved outcomes for children regarding issues identified at the previous inspection. She has given some consideration to where weaknesses remain to bring about further improvement to the provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve planning and assessment arrangments in order to meet children's individual needs across all areas of learning as they progress towards the early learning goals  improve children's understanding of effective personal hygiene routines  take reasonable steps to ensure that hazards to children are minimized, for example having unsupervised access to the fish pond  improve the emergency evacuation arrangments in particular to clarify all children take part and the procedure is robust via all exits of the property.

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provision

The childminder has in place a variety of policies and procedures to support the effective operation and management of the setting. These are made accessible to parents to help keep them informed. In particular, the setting's inclusion policy This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 informs parents of the childminder recognizing the uniqueness of each child. It explains how children are respected as individuals and are provided with opportunities to explore ways in which they can learn about the lifestyle and needs of others. Partnerships with parents are fostered through sharing information, through, for example, regular feedback and access to children's files. In the wider context the childminder liaises with an additional setting some children attend. This helps to support continuity of care and education for children, and identify concerns to enable both providers to work towards overcoming children's

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provision

Through her commitment to relevant and purposeful training the childminder is developing her knowledge and understanding of childcare practices, in particular the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is aware of the requirements and has initiated a self evaluation exercise involving the contribution of parents. She demonstrates a positive attitude to make necessary progress and has given some consideration regarding improvements for the future. She is active in helping children understand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. For example by accessing healthy food, a varied diet and plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. Children are introduced to personal hygiene routines. However, the potential risk of infection is increased when after wiping noses, children are not taught about the effective disposal of soiled tissues and consistent hand washing routines.

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provision

Children are cared for in a secure environment. Written procedures are established to record attendance, accidents or injuries and medication to be administered. The majority of parents have given their written consent for the childminder to seek emergency medical advice or treatment. Children are helped to understand about personal safety through planned and spontaneous events regarding road safety, and being involved in the setting's emergency evacuation procedure. Records are not established to clarify that all children have taken part in this, or to show details of any issues raised that have required action to ensure the procedure is robust. The childminder has a sound understanding of safeguarding children procedures. She has devised a risk assessment system to identify and action issues for concern. However, although children are supervised and in the main play in the enclosed decked area of the garden, they are able to access the unprotected fish

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provision

pond currently in place if they use the trampoline or choose to see the rabbit.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children benefit by the flexible day that is arranged for them. For example, they participate in activities that take place indoors and out. They are frequently able to meet and socialise with other children, developing a wide circle of relationships. Attendance at local activity groups, such as those focusing on music or creative play for example, provide children with many opportunities to access a varied range of resources and rich learning experiences. In conjunction with the pleasing selection of good quality toys at the setting, additional items are borrowed from toy and book libraries. This means children are exposed to a wide variety of stimulating and interesting resources from which to learn, develop, enjoy and achieve. In particular, the childminder has invested time to source and purchase a superb range of books and jigsaws to help raise children's awareness of cultural This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

diversity and disability. Group sessions with local childminder's and minded children are organised to celebrate a varied range of events and traditions associated with other cultures. This means children can learn about different festivals from around the world and celebrate accordingly with their friends.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder supports children well as they play. For instance, she gets down to their level and encourages conversation and discussion. This action encourages children to share their ideas, concentrate, remember and respond appropriately when open questions are asked, for example about shape and colour. A three year old confidently counted to eight when asked 'how many', and promptly recalled using strawberries and grapes to fill her pancakes recently. She demonstrated her knowledge of a range of colours and shapes, and used her imagination when playing with the medical kit to test the childminder's blood pressure and administer a 'pretend' injection. Children have access to some resources to develop their understanding of information and communication technology. For example, they have a mobile phone to play with and can use the laptop. Plans include those for groups of children to make buns and biscuits. This not only invites them to share

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

and take turns, but introduces new vocabulary and skills, such as mixing and measuring.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder plans the following weeks activities in advance. There is a reasonable balance of those that are child-initiated and those which are adult-led. Frequent walks are taken everyday to and from the school or to local places of interest. Sometimes trips and outings are organised within the community or further a field. The setting's garden area, which has a range of suitable toys for outdoor use, provides the opportunity for additional physical exercise in the fresh air supporting children's health. Plans in place do not successfully show how each area of learning is systematically covered, or how activities are repeated or adapted to support learning and make successful links as children progress towards the early learning goals. Assessment strategies involve direct observation and good use of photographs, helping parents to see the range of activities children engage in to support learning and progression. However, it is not clear

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

how the next stage in children's learning will be met or tailored to meet the individual needs of the child. 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? 3 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

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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