Childminder in Isle of Wight

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Unique reference number EY383548 Inspection date 09/03/2009 Inspector Lilyanne Taylor

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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 a registered since 2008. She lives with her mother and pre-school age daughter in a semi-detached home in a residential area of East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. All areas of the property are registered for child minding. There is a fully enclosed rear garden available for outdoor play. The childminder lives within walking distance of local shops, schools and transport links.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of these no more than two may be in the early years age range. When working with an assistant the maximum number of children she is registered to care for is increased to eight children under eight years of whom no more than five may be in the early years age range. Currently three children in this age group are on roll. Care is also provided for 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 local schools and pre-schools and attends a childminder drop in session on a regular basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder operates Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00 children’s hours of attendance are able to be flexible within these times.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder ensures all children's individual welfare and learning needs are appropriately supported and met; she is very committed to providing a good standard of care and education for children. Through discussion and use of a range of resources the childminder ensures an inclusive environment is provided for all children. Since registration, the childminder has attended training to develop her knowledge and understanding of the role she plays in supporting children to learn and develop through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Through self-evaluation she is able to identify the strengths of her provision and the areas that she aims to improve.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue developing a system for involving parents in the planning of their children's next steps of learning This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminders ability to self evaluate her own practice shows she has a strong commitment to developing aspects of the service provided. She is well organised and has devised a range of clearly written policies and procedures which are shared with parents and used to inform her practice. Information held relating to children is stored in their individual files to ensure confidentiality.

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provision

Rooms children have access to are well laid out and provide ample space for them to engage in a wide range of activities. The majority of equipment provided for children's use is suitable for their individual age and stage of development.

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provision

The childminder has established good working relationships with parents. She welcomes parents into her home and keeps them informed of the care their children have been provided with and the progress they are making. Systems for sharing information with parents regarding how their children's learning and development is to be continuously supported and progressed are in the process of being developed.

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provision

The safety and protection of children is given high priority. Children are cared for in an environment that is secure and maintained without any hazards. The childminder and her assistant are fully aware of their responsibilities for ensuring children are safeguarded and know what action to take should they have concerns about a child’s welfare. In the event of the childminder being absent through an emergency systems in place ensure children are only cared for by persons who are suitable. In addition, through constant supervision and the comprehensive risk assessments conducted for the premises indoors, outdoors and for outings children are kept safe and protected from harm at all times.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are well supported within the childminder's home. They enjoy their play and learning and have a good relationship with the childminder and her assistant. The environment is well organised and provides opportunities for children to be independent in their selection of activities they wish to play with. The childminder ensures a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities are provided which increases children’s confidence and raises their self-esteem.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children feel valued as individuals within the homely and caring environment. Older children are becoming confident communicators because the childminder talks to them continually, increasing their conversational skills. She helps young children to develop their language through listening intently to what they say to her and modelling the correct pronunciation of words back to them. This gives children the confidence to practise their speech and to develop a wider vocabulary whilst they play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children thoroughly enjoy cooking activities. They use scales to weigh the flour, count the number of spoonfuls of sugar being placed in the bowl and take turns to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 stir the mixture with a spoon. Children are shown how to crack an egg on the side of the bowl, which they later attempt to do by themselves.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children use their imagination well; they line up stools to pretend they are on a train journey taking on the roles of a driver and passenger. They make a cardboard box into a television set to re-enact a scene they recall seeing on one of their favourite television programs, during which there is a power cut and they have to use a torch to see. Children are beginning to be active learners and think critically. For example, when they are asked how they can mend their cardboard box they reply sticky tape will do it.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows the children well and is aware of the stage of development they are at. Each child has an individual progress record file that consists of photographs that have been taken while they have been engaged in activities. Each photograph has a written observation alongside to show how these relate to the aspects within the six areas of learning and show what the childminder aims to plan for children in order to progress them in their next steps. However, systems to fully involve parents in the planning of their children’s next steps are not yet fully developed. This is preventing some children from making continuous progress towards becoming independent.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are learning about keeping safe; they practise the emergency evacuation procedures on a regular basis and while on outings they learn how to cross roads safely.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Through the constant encouragement of the childminder, older children are developing independence in their self-care. For example, they are beginning to manage their own toileting needs and to wash and dry their hands in readiness for cooking and eating activities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are encouraged to follow a healthy diet. The childminder provides fresh fruit for their snacks and they have a wide choice of nutritious meals which she prepares from scratch using fresh ingredients. These include pasta, rice, vegetable, poultry and meat dishes. 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 registration.

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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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