Nunn, Mandy Elizabeth

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Unique reference number EY233801 Inspection date 09/02/2009 Inspector Helene Anne Terry

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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 2002. She lives with her husband and seven-year-old daughter in a terraced property in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Access to the home is via the front garden. Areas of the home used for the children include four rooms in the basement and on the ground floor. The rear garden is used for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She occasionally works with an assistant. At present she has 10 children on roll between the ages of two and 10 years; most of whom attend for various sessions throughout the week. The childminder takes children to and from the local school. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the early years register and the compulsory and voluntary childcare register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has a level 3 qualification in early years. She regularly attends toddlers groups and is a member of the National Childminding Association. She has also attained quality assurance with the local authority.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children are very happy in a homely, well-organised environment in which they are all included and have a sense of belonging. Children are extremely well supported and their individual needs are met very well by working with parents and other early years settings. Children's learning and development is promoted well through their self-initiated play and a varied range of activities and exciting experiences that help them to understand the world around and people's differences and similarities. Improvements have been made since the last inspection and the capacity of the childminder to maintain continuous improvement is good.

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further?

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

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further?

 update the system for recording complaints to reflect the welfare requirments and for the procedures to contain the regional office contact address for Ofsted  further develop the use of observations to identify learning priotities and use these observations to plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has a comprehensive range of policies and procedures to support her working practices. Relevant documentation is maintained to promote children's welfare and ensure their needs are known. Clear attention is given to supervising children closely and providing a safe environment in which they play. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and has good procedures in place to guide her in the event of any concerns. The childminder shows a very good commitment to ongoing improvement. She has addressed the recommendations made at her previous inspection and as a result children's welfare is enhanced and their understanding of healthy eating has immensely benefited. She has very secure systems in place to monitor and evaluate her practice through a quality assurance scheme with the local authority, self-evaluation forms and parent questionnaires.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, which enables her to provide effective care and education for children. She regularly updates her skills through attending many training courses, this enables her to effectively meet children's learning and care needs. Parents are provided with good quality information both verbally and in writing. They receive clear guidance about the childminder's provision within the information and policies and procedures that they receive. There is a written complaints procedure in place should parents have any concerns, however, the contact details for Ofsted are lacking as it does not contain the address for the regional centre. The means of recording complaints also needs to be updated to reflect the welfare requirements and guidance. Parents are informed of their child's progress and care on a daily basis. The childminder maintains a record of children's progress, which is shared with parents

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provision

and their additional comments are encouraged. This ensures they work collaboratively to promote the outcomes for children well. She has developed good links with other providers, such as nursery schools, involved in the ongoing care of the children to ensure progression and continuity of learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a safe, secure and welcoming environment for the children in which they make good progress in all areas of their learning. They understand simple health and safety messages, such as why they wash their hands before eating meals. Children are learning how to cross roads safely when they are on outings and they talk about how they have to 'stop, look and listen' before crossing any roads. The childminder takes great care to ensure effective steps are taken to minimise the risk of the spread of infection through very good practice. Children are learning to use tissues carefully and to cover their mouths when they cough. All aspects of safety are addressed extremely well. There are very clear risk assessments for inside and outside the home, including a recent sledging trip. The childminder has clear fire drill procedures in place that she discusses and practises with the children. As a result they know what to do in the event of an emergency.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's understanding of how to keep healthy and the need for a good balanced diet is promoted extremely well. They are involved in the whole process from the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 buying of food to its preparation. They excitedly talk about the visit to the butchers where they choose their favourite sausages. They help prepare the vegetables and fruit for their meals and have made their own bread, biscuits and fish cakes. Children discuss why certain foods are good for them, for example, they say that milk makes their bones strong and carrots help them see in the dark. They enjoy playing outdoors with the excellent range of provision that promotes their physical abilities as well as their health. They have opportunities to play on the climbing frame, slide, swings and in the playhouse. The childminder recognises the benefits of outdoor play for children and they have made the most of the recent snow by

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

going on a sledging trip and building a snowman in the garden.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy, confident and eagerly engage in the activities available to them. The childminder creates a welcoming environment for the children where they can freely access a very good range of activities according to their own wishes. For example, they enjoy mark making, making hedgehogs from collage materials and doing problem solving activities, such as jigsaws, inset boards and fitting together the train track. Within the child-initiated and planned activities the childminder skilfully supports and encourages children so that their play is purposeful and provides very good challenges. The childminder uses her observations of the children to find out what they can do, however, the links between the planned activities and children's next steps in their learning are not very clear. This potentially inhibits the childminder's ability to ensure that children reach their full potential across all areas of learning robustly. Children have

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

opportunities to use numbers in their play. They readily identify the numbers on the posters, clocks and trains and more able children are beginning to use calculation skills as a child says that one and two make three and they help set the tables counting out the number of knives and forks needed for the number of children present at lunch time. The children enjoy books and they make their own from the photographs of baking activities that they have been involved in. Children are active in their environment; they learn about the changes in the seasons and are currently doing activities about the hibernation of animals. They very effectively learn to value and respect peoples' differences and similarities, through outings, activities, posters, resources and learning about different festivals from around the world. Children are very well behaved. They share, take turns and are cooperative during their play. They display good manners and are gently reminded

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

when they forget to say please and thank you. 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? 2 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? 2

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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? 1 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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