Childminder in Rotherham

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Unique reference number EY375320 Inspection date 11/02/2009 Inspector Tracey Jane Outram

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 young son on an established residential housing estate in Rotherham, which is well served by shops, parks, schools and public transport links near Rotherham. The ground floor of the home is used for childminding. This includes the kitchen, dining area, lounge and toilet and hand washing facilities. There is a fully enclosed rear garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and she is currently minding three children under five years of age. She also offers care to children aged over five years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local school and attends several toddler groups on a regular basis. She is a member of a childminding network and she holds a level three qualification that is appropriate the post.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The quality of the childminding service is good. The childminder is a reflective practitioner who understands the benefits of self-evaluation and strives to continually improve the service that she offers to children and families. She has a strong commitment towards further training and takes positive steps to ensure that she is able to promote children's good health and wellbeing. The childminder works in partnership with parents to meet a range of individual needs and the planned activities are carefully considered in order to enhance children's knowledge of different cultures and the society in which they live.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the systems for completing risk assessments both indoors and outdoors.

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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 (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare) (also applies both parts of the Childcare Register). 02/03/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder is a thoughtful and sensitive practitioner who takes positive steps to provide children with good quality care. The environment is extremely warm and welcoming; the children are well supervised and the childminder achieves a good balance between providing children with the freedom to explore and safe limits. The children's safely is carefully considered and equipment, such as safety gates are in place. In addition, risk assessments for the premises are completed and frequently reviewed but they are not in place for each type of outing. The childminder has clearly written procedures in place, which are shared with parents outlining how she would safeguard children. She is aware of the current information in relation to child protection issues and she is confident about the steps to take if she is worried that a child is being abused or neglected. All toys and resources are labelled and accessible; they are arranged to create a bright and

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provision

stimulating environment. Posters and examples of the children's art work are displayed along with the children's names; this creates a print rich environment and a strong sense of belonging for the children.

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provision

The childminder recognised the importance of building trusting relationships with children's parents. All parents receive a copy of the clearly written policies and procedures that underpin the daily operation of the service. Systems are in place to ensure that the settling-in period is matched to children and their parents individual needs and open dialogue and the completion of children's records ensure that the childminder is aware of children's individual care plans, individual preferences an understanding of the family background. The effective completion of observations and assessments, which are accessible to parents at all times helps to ensure that children's welfare, learning and development is given a high priority.

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provision

Planning for the continued improvement of the setting is good. The childminder has a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and she has made plans for improvements that are clear and well targeted. She is committed to self- improvement, which includes the further development of the service to improve outcomes for children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Daily routines are consistent and the children thrive in the calm and relaxed atmosphere of the childminders home. Strong bonds are in evidence and great emphasis is placed on helping the children to develop strong emotional well-being and social skills. The children confidently seek out the childminder for comfort and she responds by offering high-levels of praise and positive affirmation. Consequently, the children develop good self-esteem and confidence. The childminder helps the children to deal with and express their feelings. For example, positive and consistent behaviour management techniques help the children to understand the necessity to share, take turns and be kind to each other.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are provided with many opportunities to make choices and explore with a range of interesting and tactile resources. For example, the toys are all This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 stored in low-level baskets and boxes, which are labelled and filled with resources that help the children to use their senses to make connections and enhance their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. Equally, as the young children become increasingly mobile they enjoy investigating role-play materials and using a range of developmentally appropriate equipment, which is designed to encourage problem-solving, comparing and sorting skills. Outdoor play and outings form a large part of the curriculum; the children benefit from socialising with others in wider community while learning about wildlife and enhancing their coordination and strength through the use of bats, balls and small wheeled toys in

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is extremely child-centred; her interactions with the children are both playful and educational. She skilfully engages the children and talks to them at length to encourage listening skills, verbal repletion and confidence to communicate. The children enjoy listening to music and attempt to keep in time with the beat as they using home shakers to respond to the sounds that they hear. Good plans are also made to ensure that older children coming towards the end of the Foundation Stage are stimulated. They have access to games and puzzles and are involved in activities, such as sewing and arts and crafts. The childminder is keen to ensure that children are all ages are healthy and safe. The children are encouraged to do things for themselves, such as reach for their drinks and become independent in feeding themselves. However, the childminder is always close at hand to support and encourage the children as they enhance their self-helps skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

In addition, the children are able to practise new skills and acquire some sense of danger through their engagement with others and through the planned play opportunities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children each have 'scrap books', which contain a photographic record of their achievements, outings and involvement in valuable and exciting range of activities. In addition, the childminder makes sensitive observations and makes plans to positively address the next steps in children's learning and development. She is knowledgeable in relation to children's development and she has a very good understanding of the 'Early years Foundation Stage' 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

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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