Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

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Unique reference number EY301156 Inspection date 11/03/2009 Inspector Sandra Davies

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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 March 2005. She lives with her partner and two children aged sixteen and twelve years. They live in an established residential area of Marske, close to the beach local amenities, shops and schools. The whole of the ground floor is used for minding. There is a lounge/diner available. The toilet is located at first floor level. There is an enclosed rear garden for outdoor play. The family have two pet dogs, a hamster and goldfish. Minded children have supervised access to the dogs.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children on the Early Years Register and three children on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, at any one time. She is currently minding four children under five years and three children under eight years on a part time basis. The childminder is also registered on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register and is minding one child over eight. Children are walked to local schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has taken an appropriate childcare qualification and is a member of the National Childminding Association and the local childminding group.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The overall effectiveness of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder provides a warm, pleasant environment where children are happy and settled. Children's welfare is promoted and they are generally safe and secure. They take part in a range of activities and outings which promote their learning. However, the process of observation, assessment and planning are not yet sufficiently developed to ensure that all areas of learning are covered to meet children's individual needs. The childminder is beginning a self evaluation process but has not yet developed an effective method.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the arrangements for observations and assessments so that these can be used to assist in planning enjoyable and challenging learning and development experiences that are tailored to meet children’s individual needs further develop a system of self-evaluation to continually improve practice and outcomes for children.  ensure that hazardous substances are out of reach of children  ensure that evacuation drills include all minded children on a regular basis This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

All the necessary records are in place as well as written policies and procedures. Records are clear, well organised and signed by parents as appropriate. The childminder has a sound awareness of child protection procedures and is aware of who to contact should she have concerns. Risk assessments have been carried out. However not all hazardous substances are out of reach of children.

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provision

The childminder has shown a professional approach to her childminding by taking a relevant childcare qualification and attending further training, such as child protection awareness and updating her first aid. She has completed the Ofsted self-evaluation form. However this did not help her to identify her strengths and weaknesses. She demonstrates a capacity to improve, as shown by acting upon the recommendations made at her last inspection. For example, she has protected low level glass and developed her knowledge of child protection.

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provision

Relationships with parents are good and they have made very positive comments about the childcare service they receive. Information is passed on verbally on a daily basis. The childminder has some discussion with other providers as to what activities the children have been involved in.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The warm, trusting relationship that the childminder has built up with parents and children creates a stable, happy environment, effectively supporting the children. The childminder is beginning to monitor children's learning and development through photographic evidence. Because the system is new, it is not yet evidencing assessment and future planning for individual development in all areas of learning. Resources are stored in boxes in the garage and children ask the childminder for the play equipment they wish to play with. Resources are rotated to provide choice and variety. There is a free open space within the house for children to adapt as they wish and an enclosed rear garden, allowing children to be physically active and enjoy fresh air.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder supports children's learning through discussion and joining in their activities. For example, helping with a jigsaw and counting as they go up the stairs. Children play well together, sharing and taking turns. Chunky crayons are provided for younger children's mark making whilst older children are encouraged to attempt to write their name. All children are able to enjoy books, looking at the pictures and having the story read to them. Water play and baking help children to learn about numbers, weighing and measuring and children enjoy creative play as they make models, dress up and use musical instruments. There are lots of opportunities for socialising as they attend a drop in centre, parent and toddler group and the library. They are developing some skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being, for example, as they access programmable toys.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are given regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise as they walk to and from the local school and other venues. They go to the beach and run up and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 down the sand dunes and play on the large apparatus at the park, helping with their physical development and co-ordination. The home environment is clean and children learn good hygiene practices, such as hand washing. Children learn to keep themselves safe through road safety and using large apparatus safely. Fire drills take place. However, not all children have the opportunity to take part on a regular basis. Behaviour management is effectively managed and good manners are encouraged. 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? 3 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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