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Unique reference number 400602 Inspection date 23/03/2009 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 1996. She lives with her husband and two teenage children in a detached house in Ripon. The kitchen, dining room and sun room are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. There are shops, schools and a park within walking distance. The family have a pet cat and fish. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register to care for six children, three of whom may be in the early years age group. There are currently 26 children on roll who attend for a variety of sessions, five of whom are in the early years age group attending on a part time basis. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder has worked hard to develop her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage in order to begin implementing systems to support all children to make good progress in their learning and development and their welfare is promoted successfully. Effective partnerships with parents and other professionals are in place, documentation is generally well maintained, and well organised polices and procedures underpin the provision to ensure children are safeguarded and included. The childminder evaluates her practice and provision and has a reasonably secure understanding of the areas to develop and is committed to continuous improvement in order to provide the best outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop systems for observing and assessing children's learning and development to identify their individual interests and next steps in their learning, to help them progress towards the early learning goals  continue to develop systems for reflecting on current practice and evaluating the provision for the outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep a record of risk assessments clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident. 30/03/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has begun to reflect on her practice and provision for the outcomes for children and has identified her key strengths and most areas for further development through completing the Ofsted self-evaluation form and seeking the views of parents. Appropriate targets have been set, for example accessing ongoing training and support from the local authority and other early years providers, the recommendation set at the last inspection has been addressed, demonstrating a good capacity to improve. Most of the documentation, polices and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the setting are in place, reviewed and shared with parents and children are safeguarded, included and their needs met. The childminder ensures she is up to date with the procedures to follow if she had concerns about a child and risk assessments are carried out and recorded for the premises and each type of

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provision

outing. However, these do not clearly state when a risk assessment was carried out, by whom and the date of review, which is a requirement.

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provision

Parents are happy with the service provided and systems to ensure an effective two way flow of information are in place. Detailed information is gathered before children start to help them settle and to plan to provide for their individual needs and interests. Home to setting daily diaries are used for younger children and the childminder provides regular opportunities for discussion and information sharing. Partnerships are also in place with other providers where children also attend to further provide continuity in their care and learning, the childminder is aware of the professionals available to help support children with any additional needs and how to access their services.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder effectively provides for children's welfare, learning and development and the outcomes for children are promoted very well. The learning environment, both indoors and outdoors, provides children with a range of opportunities to learn and develop across the six areas of learning. Children's learning is supported and enhanced through the childminders use of effective questioning and by playing alongside them, tuning into their interests and getting involved in their learning. Outdoor play, fresh air and exercise is provided in all weathers, enabling children to be healthy and to experience the different elements. Regular walks in the local area and trips to the park provide opportunities to support their overall learning and development such as looking at signs and numbers, climbing trees, collecting and counting pebbles and other objects of interest and make fishing rods out of sticks to fish in puddles. The

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

childminder also uses these opportunities to teach children how to keep themselves safe, for example crossing the road safely and learning to assess risks for themselves. Children are also encouraged to take responsibility for their personal care needs, supported by the childminder who promotes good hygiene practices at all times.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a calm and organised manner and children who are unwell This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are comforted and procedures comprehensively followed to ensure the welfare and good health of all the children. Children are developing their emotional skills through learning to empathise with one another and show concern for each other's well being when ill or upset. They also attend local toddler groups providing opportunities to further develop their social skills and friendships. The childminder promotes positive attitudes to difference and diversity through discussion, using real life situations and resources that also develop their understanding of the wider world. Children are learning how to be healthy and are provided with well balanced nutritious meals and at snack time they have fresh water, a range of fresh fruit to choose from and breadsticks, which they thoroughly enjoy.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Positive behaviour is promoted through praise and encouragement and children are polite, play nicely with one another and are learning to take turns and share. They work well together to solve problems as they connect the pieces of the train track together, each working on a different section. The childminder ensures children have opportunities to make choices and decisions. Resources are stored to enable children to choose and direct their own play and the childminder suggests activities they may like to do and takes her direction from them, fostering their independence and developing their confidence. Children enjoy making marks and practising their emerging writing. They competently control their pencils and successfully name each colour as they choose different crayons. They show great imagination as the crayons become rockets flying around in space. This leads onto the children making space helmets out of plastic tubs and stepping into their

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

imaginary rockets, counting '1,2,3 to blast off'.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is currently developing systems for observing and assessing children's learning and development using the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance to track their progress. She has begun to record this information in their individual files to show the good progress children are making towards the early learning goals. Children's interests, learning styles and stage of development are identified and the childminder has begun to use this information to identify, record and plan the next steps in their learning. Planning is spontaneous, with the environment and activities organised around the individual needs and interests of the children attending in order to make play and learning experiences personal to them. 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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