Childminder in Doncaster

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Unique reference number 317804 Inspection date 16/01/2009 Inspector June Rice

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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 2008. She lives with her husband and adult child in Hatfield, near Doncaster. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The premises are generally accessible to people with limited mobility. The childminder walks and drives to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local parent and toddler group. The family has a cat. There are three places for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder offers three places for children aged between six and seven years before and after school: this provision is registered on the Childcare Register. Children occupying these places share the same facilities as the children in the early years age range. There are currently five children on roll on the Early Years register and five children on roll on the compulsory register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents and others to ensure she meets children's needs effectively. She keeps parents informed about how her provision works and their children's progress. The childminder considers both boys and girls when planning activities, and ensures the learning environment and resources are available to all children. She has systems in place that involve parents and children to help evaluate her provision and this ensures continuous improvement.

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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 to help identify children's starting points. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 maintain 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. (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 23/01/2009

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provision

Most required documents are in place including risk assessments for outings. However, there is no record of risk assessments carried out for indoor and outdoor environments. The policies and procedures in place are clear, effectively implemented and shared with parents. The childminder carries out a self assessment which identifies targets for further improvement. For example, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 although she has well established links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage, she sees this as an area that will continue to grow to ensure she continues to children's individual needs effectively. She incorporates the planning of other Early Years providers into hers to ensure continuity of learning and care. She provides clear information to parents and carers about her provision through newsletters, an extensive portfolio and a web site, and they are well

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provision

informed about their children's achievements and progress. Satisfactory information is gathered from parents at the commencement of a placement. However, the system is in its early stages and does not always make clear links to children's stage of development.

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provision

Inclusive practice is well promoted in an environment that reflects the wider world and children's own communities through small world equipment, books and activities. Children's welfare needs are met well and they continue to make good progress. They are helped to stay safe and healthy because of the steps taken by the childminder. For example, the environment, toys and equipment are checked visually on a daily basis, and good hygiene procedures are implemented successfully to reduce the risk of cross infection. The childminder continues to attend appropriate training, she has a certificate in Early Years practice and is qualified to a level 3 in childcare. Children are safeguarded because she has a clear understanding of safeguarding issues and the procedures to follow. However, the safeguarding children procedure does not include all relevant information. For example, what to do in the event of an accusation made against self, or a member

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are helped to stay safe through the steps the childminder takes to ensure their safety. For example, she carries out full risk assessments prior to outings, checks equipment daily and ensures they follow the same route to and from school. Children learn about keeping safe. For example, they wear reflective jackets and information wrist bands, are included in emergency evacuation practices, and learn how to use equipment and furniture safely. Children are helped to be healthy. They are encouraged to participate in physical activities and enjoy regular outings. She encourages children to eat healthily and introduces them to cultural and ethnic foods. They enjoy home cooked meals and smile brightly as they are praised for trying newly introduced food. Children talk about good hygiene practices and have individual towels in the bathroom to help prevent cross infection. The childminder uses disposable gloves while changing nappies,

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

disposes of the nappy immediately and washes her hands thoroughly.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The learning environment helps children progress towards the early learning goals and ensures that each child receives enjoyable and challenging experiences. The childminder clearly illustrates she knows the children well. She talks about their different temperaments, their different ways of learning and stages of development. Children benefit from well planned, purposeful play and exploration, both in and out of doors, with a balance of adult-led and child-led activities that results in them being active learners. They enjoy independently choosing activities which include building a house. During this activity the childminder encourages This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their colour recognition, and introduces mathematical and size language as they talk about big, little and tiny. The childminder encourages their imagination as they place figures into a car and talk about mummy, daddy and granddad. Children

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

enjoy planting and growing beans and talk about what is needed to help things grow. They make clocks and talk about the different times of day, and how it took a long time for the seeds to grow. They enjoy outings to large activity play areas, and visits to farms where they see a large variety of animals such as; chinchillas, raccoons, ostriches and reindeer. The childminder asks appropriate questions to help children to think and work things out. For example, during story time they are encouraged to look at the illustrations. She asks them questions to help draw them into the story, such as; 'what's this' and 'what is he doing?' She encourages their interest in counting, and to repeat simple words from the story extending their vocabulary. Children are encouraged to develop habits and behaviour appropriate to good learners, their own needs, and those of others. For example, they are encouraged to share, take turns, and join each other in activities. They are

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

encouraged to sit nicely together during story time, and help to tidy toys away when they decide they have finished with them. The childminder ensures all children are fully included and are invited to join in, they are encouraged to use good manners and request toys off other children instead of taking.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows what children can do on entry through the information she gathers from parents about likes, dislikes, interests, favourite things to do, what they can do and their daily routine. She uses this along with short observations to influence planning. However, the system in place is not robust enough to clearly identify where children are at in their development at the start of their placement and is still being developed. Regular assessments of children are carried out which take account of children's abilities and interests and the childminder uses these effectively to plan their next steps in learning. She supports children whose are bi- lingual by learning simple words in their second language, and making careful observations of new words they are introducing into their vocabulary. 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: 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 Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 23/01/2009

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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 and the compulsory section of the Childcare Register (CR5 Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 23/01/2009 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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