Childminder in North Yorkshire

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Unique reference number EY305768 Inspection date 17/02/2009 Inspector Rachael Flesher

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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 2005. She lives with her husband and two children aged seven and five years in a large detached house in a small village near Boroughbridge. The whole of the house except the utility room and main bedroom are used for childminding purposes and there is a large enclosed garden for outdoor play. The house is within walking distance of public footpaths, farms and fields and a short distance from schools, playgroups and shops.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and there are currently five children on roll attending on a part time basis. The childminder takes and collects children from a local school. The family have two cats. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and has an NVQ level 3 in childcare and education.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the early years provision is outstanding. The childminder has thorough systems in place for evaluating her practice and provision and continually making improvements which have a highly positive impact on the outcomes for children. Effective procedures are in place and positive relationships are established with all concerned to ensure all children are safeguarded, their welfare promoted and they are fully supported. The childminder has an in depth understanding of the unique interests, needs and stages of development of each child and plans personalised care, play and learning opportunities to ensure they are stimulated and motivated to learn. As a result children are making exceptional progress.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 continue to develop partnerships with other providers where children also attend to ensure continuity in their care and learning.

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provision

The childminder fully engages in ongoing reflective practice, using information and observations gathered to regularly evaluate her practice, actions and interactions, and the impact of these on the outcomes for children. This includes actively seeking the views of parents and completing the Ofsted self-evaluation form. As a result she has successfully identified her many strengths and areas she would like to develop further, which are recorded in the action plan and promptly addressed. The childminder accesses support and training provided by her local authority to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 further develop her provision and practice and explains to parents how this has had a positive impact on the children.

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provision

Extremely well organised and effective systems, policies and procedures underpin this exemplary provision and ensure children are safeguarded, included and their welfare fully promoted. These are shared with parents and implemented in practice. The childminder regularly accesses child protection training and is fully aware of the procedures to follow if she had concerns about a child. A high standard of hygiene is maintained at all times and children are cared for in a clean, tidy and safe environment where risks are fully assessed and minimised.

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provision

Excellent partnerships with parents and other professionals are in place. Parents highly praise the childminder and are delighted with the progress their children are making and the service provided. The childminder gathers extensive information from parents to establish children's starting points and carefully plan for each child's individual needs. Children's achievements and learning and development records are shared with parents daily, who use the information to support their child's learning and development in the home. The childminder has recently made links with other providers where children also attend to ensure every child is appropriately supported and to provide continuity in their learning by sharing learning and development records.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are extremely well settled and clearly enjoy their time at the setting. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the individual needs of the children and provides for these accordingly, in line with their routines at home. Warm, responsive relationships between the childminder and children are established, and children are learning to share and negotiate. These consistent positive interactions enable children to feel secure and help them thrive in their learning. Children are provided with opportunities to learn to equally value and respect those who are different from themselves and helped to learn positive attitudes and respect for diversity and equality. The childminder has carefully selected a range of resources from her travels that reflect the diversity of children and adults in the wider world, that challenge children's thinking. Children are also taken to local toddler groups

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

and play sessions to enable them to further develop their social skills and form friendships.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

An exciting range of opportunities are provided for children to learn about how to keep themselves healthy and to be more adventurous with food. They are involved in growing, harvesting and cooking home-grown fruit and vegetables and visit the nearby village store to buy local produce. They are provided with healthy and well balanced meals and snacks, such as home made vegetable soup, blueberries, grapes and cherry tomatoes and the fruit bowl is always available for children to help themselves, to encourage them to develop healthy habits. Fresh air, exercise and outdoor play is offered on a daily basis which also helps them develop their knowledge and understanding of the world. For example, they go for walks in the countryside, feed the ducks and play in the garden. Children are learning about how to keep themselves and others safe and have recently enjoyed a visit from the 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

local police officer. They are also taught to adopt good hygiene practices.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The learning environment and selection of resources available offer a range of stimulating and motivating play and learning experiences across the six areas of learning and space is well organised. Children enjoy exploring materials such as play dough, developing their dexterity skills as they mould it and roll it with a rolling pin. They engage in small world play, pushing the cars along the road they have constructed, deeply involved in their own imaginative play. Children are provided with a range of creative learning opportunities and enjoy playing on the piano. Resources are stored to ensure children can access them independently in order to choose and direct their own play and learning, with pictures displayed outside the toy cupboard to help them make further choices. Children are confident to make decisions, explore and investigate, and relate well to others.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder engages children in active learning by understanding and building on what each child is familiar with, knows and can do, making learning personally meaningful to each child. She observes and records what children are interested in and maps out where the interests can be supported and developed with the children. A range of records are kept meticulously and used to monitor children’s welfare, development and progress in their learning. Information includes details on the needs of individual children, activities planned for them and priorities for the future. The childminder celebrates each child’s successes with parents with enthusiasm, and shares the high aspirations she has for children’s progress. Parents confidently contribute to their child’s learning and development record and are kept well informed about their child’s progress. As a result, children are provided with varied and exciting experiences which enrich their overall

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

development and are making exceptional progress. 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? 1 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? 1

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 1 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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