Pearson Catherine Jayne

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Unique reference number EY243432 Inspection date 06/02/2009 Inspector Cynthia Walker

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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 2002. She lives with her husband and two children aged three years and one year in a converted farm property on the outskirts of Skipton. The childminder uses the lounge and dining area for childminding supported by a toilet on the ground floor. Children use the first floor for sleeping. There is a fully enclosed paved area available for outside play and access to an adjacent field.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom, no more than two may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder visits the local toddler groups on a regular basis. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a Diploma in Childhood Studies.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder is committed to helping children progress in their learning and development and promote their welfare. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are safe and secure at all times. The childminder actively works with the parents and carers to ensure the needs of the children are met by valuing each child as a unique individual. She accurately evaluates her provision for children's welfare, learning and development and ensures priorities for future development are identified.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the methods used for observing children to include identification of their future learning needs

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 complete a risk assessment for each type of outing the children are involved in which is regularly reviewed (Safeguarding & Welfare) 20/02/2009

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provision

The childminder is effectively maintaining most of the documentation which is required for the safe and efficient management of her provision. A comprehensive range of policies and procedures are included in a well presented parent This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 information booklet. The childminder has a good understanding of her strengths and weaknesses which are reflected in her self-evaluation documentation and her plans for the future are clearly identified which include updating her skills and improving her storage. She has responded positively to the recommendation from the previous inspection by improving children's access to fresh drinking water. Detailed risk assessments ensure effective action is taken to eliminate and manage risk to children within the home, however, although the childminder has a good understanding of the hazards and minimises the risk to children on outings, these

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provision

are not recorded. The childminder is committed to her professional development and has attended a wide range of training courses. She liaises with the local authority advisor to review her practice and maintain the quality of her provision. The childminder has attended child protection training and has a sound understanding of child protection issues which enables her to effectively safeguard the children in her care.

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provision

Parents and carers receive detailed information about the care and learning provided in her well documented information booklet which is updated by regular newsletters. They sign to say they have read and understand all the policies and procedures. Parents and carers are well informed about their children's achievements through the daily diary sheets in the children's personal record book and verbally at the end of the day. The childminder values the parents' and carers' comments and evaluation of her care which state that children are developing confidence with the childminder's support and they enjoy the daily diary sheets.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a sound knowledge of the learning and development requirements and confidently enables children to be active learners. The children's assessment files include observations of activities, artwork and a weekly overview linking the weeks observations to the areas of learning. Although the childminder has a good understanding of individual children's future learning needs, for example some children's physical skills need extending whilst others require their colour recognition and counting skills reinforcing, these are not identified within the assessment files. Children are accessing a wide range of planned activities which reflect their interests and the childminder uses her knowledge of children's future learning needs to ensure that the activities suitably challenge their learning and help them progress. There is a good balance of adult and child-led activities with flexibility as the childminder effectively responds to individual requests to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

paint their snowman instead of completing a sticky picture. The organisation of her home encourages purposeful play and exploration which enables children to make independent choices and be active in instigating their play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder sensitively supports the children's learning as she listens and skilfully interacts with children during activities, for example, enabling the children to arrange the farmyard and all supporting characters. She responds positively to requests to sing some songs and then actively motivates the children's sustained interest. The childminder actively praises the children for their achievements as they show her a completed snowman picture or manage to stand unaided. She constantly communicates with the children and encourages discussion about This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 activities in the snow and reinforces younger children's language by repeating simple words and sentences.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children use their imagination as they dress up as a lion and a monkey which is extended by request into an enthusiastic singing session as they participate in a number of singing games including pretending to be sleeping bunnies. They are confident and explore the environment and wide range of resources with interest. Children initiate interactions with each other and all adults and use language to negotiate whilst playing with the farm and as they discuss the snowman they made in the garden. They explain that they had got a book from the library and enjoy looking at books as they carefully turn the pages. Children carefully spread glue on the paper and cover with cotton wool to make interesting pictures of snowmen.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder effectively promotes children's health and well-being. There are clear systems in place to manage accidents which is skilfully reflected in practice. Daily access to the outdoor area, surrounding fields or visits in the local area encourage the children to be active and begin to understand the benefits of physical activity. Children are encouraged to respect each other as they participate in activities or use resources which reflect diversity. Explanations from the childminder on the dangers of using toys to climb on help children understand how to stay safe. Children behave well and are developing positive relationships and show care to younger children as they gently stroke their arm. The childminder ensures that her home is well resourced, safe and secure. 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? 2 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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