Childminder in North Yorkshire

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Unique reference number EY312027 Inspection date 15/01/2009 Inspector Donna Suzanne Lancaster

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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 has been registered since 2005. She lives with her parents and adult sibling in Northallerton. Her mother is also a registered childminder and works along side her at the same premises. There are shops, schools and parks within walking distance. The whole of the ground floor and the main bedroom of the home is used for childminding. Premises are accessed via the rear entrance. The rear garden is available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for up to six children under eight years at any one time and when working with another childminder may care for no more than 12 children. There are currently 14 children on roll, of which, 13 are in the early years age group. All children are cared for on a part-time basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder 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 childminder creates a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment for children and their families, consequently children feel valued and their self-esteem is developing well. The childminder has a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), as a result, children are making satisfactory progress. The processes for observation, assessment and planning are sufficiently developed, however, these do not link to the early learning goals or next steps in children's learning. There are effective systems in place to safeguard children's welfare. However, risk assessment do not contain sufficient details. The childminder attends training and takes account of feedback from parents and others to improve her knowledge and practice, consequently this helps to identify strengths and weaknesses and targets for further improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop observations to ensure that they are clearly linked to the early learning goals; continue to develop the planning to ensure all areas of learning are covered and children's next steps are clearly identified  develop links with other agencies and the ways in which parents can be more involved in assessing children's starting points and capabilities  ensure records relating to the hours that children attend are maintained for a reasonable period of time  further develop the systems to prevent the risk of spreading infection To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  further develop the written risk assessment to include outings and to clearly state when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Suitable premises,

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further?

environment and equipment)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 29/01/2009

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provision

The childminder organises her day and her home well to meet the needs of the children she cares for. This results in children being settled and confident, and they enjoy their play and time spent with the childminder. Children’s overall well-being is safeguarded because the childminder understands child protection procedures and how to implement these when necessary. In addition, all required records, consent forms and information in relation to the children and parents are in place and up to date. This further safeguards children in her care. However, the hours of children's daily attendance record is not retained for a reasonable period of time. Procedures are in place in the event of any emergency, which are practised on a regular basis with the children. The childminder is safety conscious and she ensures that all safety equipment is in use, this ensures that children can play safely, both indoors and out. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments

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provision

in all areas of her home, however, these do not include outings or record when they were conducted and by whom.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates she has a sound awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of the provision. She is keen to develop her practice and has a positive attitude to attending training to enable her to do this. She reflects on her practice, takes on board regular feedback from parents and others and attends suitable courses to update her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection by introducing a suitable system for recording complaints.

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provision

Children benefit from the well established partnership with parents and carers that ensure children’s care needs are met to maintain continuity in routine. Parents are kept well informed about their child’s day through written and verbal feedback. A key worker system is in place, for example, the childminder works mainly with the older children. However, parents can talk to either of the childminder's about their child. As a result, the childminder has a sound knowledge of children’s need's and interests. However, little information is collected from parents regarding children's starting points and capabilities in order to move them on in their learning and development. The systems to liaise with other providers delivering the EYFS for individual children are not yet fully in place. This does not always ensure continuity in children's learning. 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

Children are clearly happy and settled in the childminder’s care. They share lots of cuddles and physical closeness, so that they feel secure, which helps to promote children's confidence and sense of trust. Children help themselves from play equipment from the low-level storage, or those presented at floor level, and they confidently ask for items which they cannot see, or cannot quite reach. The resources are good quality and used well by the childminder to cover most areas of learning and types of play. There are some opportunities for children to develop their understanding about their own and other people’s cultures. The childminder recognises this is an area in which she wishes to further develop. Children's behaviour is well managed and in a manner appropriate for their stage of development. Children are helped to stay safe as the childminder points out hazards to them, for example, children are reminded that they will slip and fall

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

over and hurt themselves if they use equipment incorrectly. They are also encouraged to hold on to the banister when walking up the stairs. On outings the childminder talks about road safety. In addition, children take part in regular fire drills, this further raises children's awareness of their own safety. Children are beginning to follow their own personal hygiene routines, for example, they are encouraged to wash their hands before meals and snacks and after toileting. However, the procedures to stop the spread of infection are not fully promoted as children use the same face cloth, which is rinsed under water in between uses and they do not have individual hand drying facilities. The childminder provides a varied range of healthy meals and snacks and children have good opportunities for exercise and fresh air. They walk daily to and from school and enjoy playing in the childminder's garden and on the large equipment at the park and the toddler

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are helped to enjoy and achieve as the childminder makes learning through play as much fun as possible, which develops the habits of good learners. For example, children sit with the childminder and learn their colours, letters, shapes and numbers. They anticipate what number will come next and are excited and proud when they know the answers. Positive praise is given to each of the children and all get a turn to answer the questions. Children make good progress in communication and literacy through lots of conversation, reading on a daily basis and numeracy within the daily routine. Children enjoy using available resources to create props to support role play. For example, they enjoy playing hairdressers and dressing up into characters. They regularly take part in cooking and craft activities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of child development and the EYFS framework. As a result, children are making satisfactory progress towards the early learning goals. She takes the lead role within the setting in implementing the framework, and plans weekly art and craft or baking activities. She records when these have been done in order to ensure children do not become bored. Photographic evidence of these activities are available for the children and parent to see. Children can recall and remember the activities in the pictures and point to all the children and name them. The childminder has begun to make simple, written observations of what children do and enjoy. However, these do not link to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 all areas of learning and they are not used to plan for the next steps in children's learning and development. 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? 2 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR5) 29/01/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR5) 29/01/2009 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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