Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

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Unique reference number EY381090 Inspection date 22/04/2009 Inspector Sandra Davies

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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 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 registered in October 2008. She lives with her husband and two children aged four and two years. They live in an established residential area of Teesville, Middlesbrough, close to local amenities, shops and schools. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. There is a lounge and playroom available. The toilet is located at first floor level. There is an enclosed rear garden available for outdoor play. The family have two pet birds.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of one child on the Early Years Register and three children on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, at any one time. She is currently minding one child aged under five years and one child aged under eight years on a part time basis. The childminder is also registered on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. Children are walked to local schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification and 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 satisfactory. The childminder provides a warm, pleasant environment where children are comfortable and settled. Children's welfare is promoted and they are generally safe and secure. They take part in a range of activities and outings which promote their learning and there is a process of observation, assessment and planning. However, information on children's starting points and capabilities are not obtained to ensure children's individual needs are met. There are developing systems in place for self-evaluation, therefore, the capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement is satisfactory.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information on children's starting points and capabilities on entry  ensure that the daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises states the actual times of attendance.

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further?

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

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further?

 carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 15/05/2009  obtain written parental permission, at the time of the child's admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's 15/05/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 welfare).

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provision

Most of the required records are in place as well as written policies and procedures. However, the daily record of children minded does not state the correct times. Written permission to seek emergency medical advice and treatment has not been obtained; this may compromise children's health and welfare and is a breach of requirements. The childminder has a sound awareness of child protection procedures and is aware of who to contact should she have concerns. To ensure the safety of the children, risk assessments have been carried out within the setting and most safety requirements are in place. However, risk assessments have not been carried out for outings, this is a breach of requirements.

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provision

The childminder has shown a professional approach to her childminding by attending training, such as Behaviour Management. She has recently started to mind and begun to establish a self-evaluation process.

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provision

There is a two way flow of information with parents. They are able to access a welcome file containing the policies and procedures and are given a copy of the complaints procedure. The childminder obtains individual information on children such as allergies, likes and dislikes. Information on children's progress is passed on verbally on a daily basis.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are settled and happy in the childminder's care. The childminder is beginning to monitor children's learning and development. However, information on starting points is not obtained. There is child size furniture and resources readily available, allowing children to choose independently. The enclosed rear garden, with appropriate equipment, allows children to be physically active and enjoy fresh air.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder supports children's learning through discussion and joining in activities. Children have opportunities to socialise, sharing and taking turns when they play with the childminder's own children and when they go to the library and a playgroup. Children enjoy listening to stories everyday and use chalks and pencils to improve their mark making skills. Numeracy is encouraged when counting in everyday activities and size explored when talking about big and little teddies at a teddy bears picnic. Children enjoy creative play as they use musical toys, sing and make masks. They are developing some skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being, for example, as they access programmable toys.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There are opportunities for children to learn about the natural world around them, for example, as they go on walks and talk about the birds and the leaves. Children have free flow between the house and garden. They enjoy running in the garden and action rhymes, which promote their physical development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The home environment is clean and children learn good hygiene practices, such as hand washing and using tissues as needed. A hand washing poster is displayed and the childminder talks about germs and the effect they have on health. Children learn about healthy eating as they access healthy foods and are encouraged to try new fruits. They learn to keep themselves safe and develop an understanding of dangers, for example, through road safety and fire drills. Behaviour is effectively managed and a list of house rules is displayed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

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? 3 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? 3

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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? 3 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

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