Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

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Unique reference number EY378620 Inspection date 23/04/2009 Inspector Elizabeth Patricia Edmond

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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 cares for children in the family home which she shares with her husband and five year old son. They live in a detached house on the north side of Bridlington. All childminding facilities are easily accessible being on the ground floor. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play and learning. The home is within easy walking distance of local schools and pre-school groups where children are collected and taken. Minded children are not usually transported by car although this could change in the near future. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has been registered since October 2008 and may care for five children under eight. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register; there are currently three children in the younger age group on roll. The childminder is also included on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. At the time of inspection there were no older children attending in relation to this registration.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder provides a very comfortable, homely environment where children settle well and are beginning to make progress in all areas of learning. Although not minding for very long, the childminder is proactive in liaising with parents and other providers to make sure that children's individual care and some developmental needs are promoted. She is developing effective systems to evaluate the provision and make continuous improvements for children. Systems to monitor children's learning are also beginning to show children's progress in most areas of learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 consider ways of presenting the play and learning opportunities, indoors and out, so that children are inspired and motivated to explore freely and make good, independent choices in their play and learning across all areas  continue to develop the system for monitoring children's progress across all areas of learning, linking with other Early Years Foundation Stage providers where appropriate.

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provision

The childminder is enthusiastic about her developing childminding service. Although she has not been childminding for very long, she is already evaluating the provision effectively and making highly relevant plans to continually improve outcomes for children. For example, in her self evaluation the childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 recognises the need to let children play more independently. She has attended important training, such as first aid and safeguarding children's wellbeing, and is beginning to recognise her training needs. She also makes good use of the regular visits from the local authority's advisory service to monitor the quality of the provision.

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provision

The childminder keeps all necessary guidance and documentation for the safe management of the provision in a well organised manner. This, alongside her recent training, means that children are safeguarded and protected from harm. Procedures, such as emergency evacuation procedures, have not yet been tried and tested, although any weakness in the provision is, on the whole, related to the short time that children have been attending. The range of user-friendly policies and procedures give good, clear information to parents about how situations would be handled and they explain her approach to various childcare issues. The childminder is proactive in talking to parents about their children so that she can meet their individual care and learning needs. Parents are effectively included in the inspection process; they are very pleased with the service and their children's progress.

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provision

Children make themselves at home in the well organised, family environment. They help themselves confidently from an appropriate range of play equipment when the childminder has shown them what could be available or makes verbal suggestions about what they might like to do. They also use her furniture freely for their rest and play. However, relying on verbal invitation to engage the children in activities, rather than presenting the equipment invitingly, sometimes results in play being a little overly adult led. For example, in asking children if they would like to play outside on the swings, children do not fully consider other opportunities, such as the sandpit because the lid is sometimes kept on until they ask.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder and they benefit from the warm trusting relationships with her and their peers. They snuggle with her when they have had a a minor tumble in the garden and are soon comforted by her warm, caring nature and calm manner. They learn to play very well together, even the youngest children take turns easily and say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ with the minimum of adult prompting. This creates a positive emotional environment where children behave very considerately and are motivated to learn. The childminder is proactive in engaging young children in conversation. She chats to them with genuine interest about their play so that they know that they are valued and their thoughts respected. This, alongside the regular use of rhymes and songs encourages children's language skills. She skilfully introduces other areas of learning in to their conversations, for example, she helps them to count how many

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

times they are pushed on the swing, then they later count independently as they jump on the trampoline.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy the range of equipment indoors, for example, they enjoy dressing the dolls and taking them for walks. The garden is used well to promote children's health and wellbeing and also to enhance their development in some other areas This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 of learning. The childminder has spare boots so that they can access the outdoors throughout the year. Children make up simple story lines as they play on the tricycles and cars, sing along as they are pushed on the swing and develop their strength and balance on the trampoline. Children also learn to keep themselves safe as they play outdoors. Without being overly protective, the childminder explains clearly and kindly about being careful near the swing. This means that children develop a clear understanding about their own safety. Sensible use of risk assessment opens up interesting outings for children and broadens their learning

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

opportunities. They enjoy learning about the local railway station or visiting the library. They also benefit from the additional activities offered at local toddler groups. Children learn about the importance of washing their hands before having their lunch or after playing outdoors. This maintains a good level of health and hygiene. The childminder provides healthy, home cooked evening meals with ample portions of fresh fruit and vegetables. She also supplements children's packed lunches with additional fruit and reminds them to drink regularly. Effectively hydrated and well nourished, children enjoy being active, they are alert and good humoured.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates an understanding about the six areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage and how to promote them through play. She has started to record sensitive observations of children as they play, to establish what they know and can do. This assessment system is already identifying potential ways of helping children to make good progress, however, it is not yet fully operational across all areas of learning. Close links with parents means that the childminder knows how to help children to develop or if they need extra help in some areas. However, whilst relationships with other early years provides are friendly and often useful, there is limited liaison about how she can help children to make progress in all areas of learning, according to the assessments that other settings already have in place. 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? 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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