Childminder in Derbyshire

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Unique reference number 207417 Inspection date 22/01/2009 Inspector Karen Ann Byfleet

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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

This childminder has been registered since 1993. She lives with her husband and adult son on the outskirts of Chesterfield. The whole of the house is used for childminding, toilet facilities are on the first floor and the bedrooms are used for children's rests. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The home is accessed by one step to the front and the rear of the property.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to provide care for a maximum of six children under eight-years-old. There are currently nine children on roll, attending various sessions and of these, five are in the early years age range. The childminder supports children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. The childminder regularly undertakes outings to local amenities and she receives support from the local authority.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Children receive good quality care overall in an environment that is warm and welcoming. They are supported by a childminder who meets their individual needs well. The childminder plans age-appropriate activities which enable all children to make good progress in their learning and development. She is committed to continually improving her provision, although her self-evaluation of her practice and links with other providers have not yet been fully established.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop partnerships with other providers and parents to ensure continuity and coherence of care and education for all children including those children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities  develop further the self-evaluation of the provision to enable continuous improvement and reflect on practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain prior written permission for each and every medicine from parents before any medication is given. (Safeguarding and Promoting children's Welfare) 06/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Children's welfare and safety are promoted well. Records, policies and procedures which enable the childminder to ensure a fully inclusive practice for all children and parents are all in place and are well maintained. However, prior written permission from parents for the administration of any medication is not in place and therefore children's health is compromised. Good relationships are formed with all parents and all required information is gathered about the children to ensure their individual needs are met.

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provision

The childminder has implemented effective systems for observing and assessing children's development. These include the next steps in their learning and they are shared with parents. children are able to move freely around the well-organised home and make independent choices about what activities they would like to play with. The childminder has started the process of self-evaluating her provision to ensure continuous improvement, but this is still in the early stages of development. Children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities are well provided for. The childminder builds good relationships with the parents to ensure inclusion for all. However, links with other providers have not yet been established and this compromises the continuity of care for all children including those with additional needs.

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provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder has a very clear knowledge and understanding of the procedures for child protection and has implemented these to ensure the well-being of the children is maintained. Regular checks are carried out to ensure any hazards, both on the premises and on outings, through a detailed risk assessment process are minimised.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a warm and friendly manner with the children who are happy and settled in the welcoming environment. Information about the children's likes and dislikes is obtained from parents and this enables the childminder to have a basis on which to build their learning as she takes their interests into account. The childminder promotes children's welfare through ensuring they have regular opportunities to access physical and outdoor play activities, such as visits to local parks and outdoor play in the enclosed rear garden, where they are able to access climbing and balancing equipment. Good hygiene practice is followed as the childminder ensures her home is clean and well maintained. She follows good hygiene procedures with regard to hand washing and encourages the children in their own personal hygiene. Children are provided with healthy balanced snacks and meals and fresh drinking water is always available to them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder supports children's understanding of a sense of safety as she ensures they are safely strapped into car seats or holding hands when out walking. She has been proactive in improving children's understanding of fire safety as she has implemented an emergency evacuation plan. This is practised regularly and the childminder organised a visit from the local fire brigade who came talked to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 them about staying safe. Regular access to creative activities, such as role play and dressing-up encourage children to use their imagination. They have opportunities to use a range of resources for mark-making and writing and they enjoy singing and dancing along to favourite television programmes. They have regular opportunities to develop their knowledge of the local community through visits to local parks and their knowledge of the wider world is enhanced through

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

the use of books and exploring various world celebrations. For example, they taste Chinese foods and use chop sticks when exploring Chinese New Year. All children are treated as individuals by the childminder and she offers lots of praise for their efforts and achievements, helping to raise their confidence and self-esteem. 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 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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