Childminder in Derbyshire

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Unique reference number EY307032 Inspection date 21/01/2009 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 was registered in 2005. She lives with her husband and their two daughters aged 14 years and 10 years and the family have two dogs. They live in a village on the outskirts of Chesterfield, Derbyshire. 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 six children under eight years and there is currently one child on her register who is in the early years age range. She does not provide overnight care.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder's home is accessed from the roadside by a path and two steps. All the downstairs areas of the home are accessible to children along with the bathroom and the rear bedroom on the first floor. There is also a safely enclosed rear garden for outside play. The childminder lives close to local schools, shops, woods and a park where she regularly takes children on visits. She also accesses the local toddler group. The childminder receives support from the local authority.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children receive good quality care in an environment that is warm and welcoming. They are supported well by a childminder who meets their individual needs well. The childminder plans effective activities which enable all children to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder is committed to continually improving her provision. Although, self-evaluation of her practice has 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?

 devlop further the system to evaluate the provision to maintain continuous improvement  plan and provide a wider range of activities and resources that support children's knowledge, skills and understanding to help them make sense of the world, with regard to their own cultures and beliefs and those of others.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure a record of the risk assessment with specific regard to outings is maintained, clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review. (Documentation) 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. Strong relationships with parents are formed. For example, settling-in periods are individual to each parent and child to enable them to feel secure in the care provided. The childminder gathers all necessary information from parents which enables her to provide care, which meets children's individual needs.

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provision

Effective observation and assessment processes which enable the childminder to monitor children's learning have been implemented and are shared with parents regularly. The home is well-organised to enable children to move around freely and make individual choices with regard to self-selecting toys and resources. The childminder has started the process of self-evaluation to ensure continuous improvement, but this is still in the early stages of development.

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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. The childminder conducts and records daily checks within the home and garden to make sure that any hazards are minimised. For example, she checks that the gates are locked and sharp corners on the kitchen table are protected. However, the written records of risk assessments have not been extended to outings.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder promotes children's welfare through ensuring they have regular opportunities to access physical and outdoor play activities. Sound hygiene practice is followed as the childminder ensures her home is clean, well-maintained and she follows good hygiene procedures with regard to hand washing. A healthy, nutritious menu for snacks and meals has been devised by the childminder, which includes fresh fruits and vegetables and this is shared with parents. The childminder is happy for parents to provide any foods for their children and she ensures these are safely stored in the refrigerator and re-heated when required. Children have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day. The childminder supports children's understanding of a sense of safety as she ensures they are safely strapped into pushchairs or holding hands when out walking.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's self-esteem is developing well as they are treated as individuals by the childminder. She provides a good range of activities that are suitable for the children and which take account of their individual likes and dislikes. Children are able to independently select resources which promotes their development in communication, language and literacy and problem solving. For example, they enjoy building up the train track and counting the trucks. They also enjoy story time with the childminder and interacting with the story or pictures. Children are able to participate in a range of creative and imaginative activities such as role play as they dress the teddy and put it to sleep as well as painting activities such as This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 hand and foot painting. They have regular opportunities to develop their knowledge of the local community through walks to the local park and woods and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

visits to the shops. However, there is a lack of activities and resources to fully support children's knowledge, skills and understanding of the wider world. 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? 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? 3 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 received by 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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