Childminder in West Northamptonshire

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Unique reference number EY243077 Inspection date 12/01/2009 Inspector Jan Burnet

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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 was registered in 2002. She lives in Brackley, Northamptonshire with her husband and two children aged five and 10 years. The whole of the ground floor is used for play activities and children do not have access to the first floor or the garage. The garden is temporarily not included in registered space. The family has two guinea pigs.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She may care for five children, of whom three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding two children in the early years age group. The childminder is able to transport children to and from local schools. She attends parent and toddler groups.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA).

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides effectively for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). She satisfactorily promotes children's welfare and meets their individual developmental needs successfully. The childminder ensures that all children are valued and included. Information obtained from parents enables her to meet children's different care needs. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement as she is aware of her strengths and areas for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 record information about who has legal contact with the child and who has parental responsibility for the child  make sure that knowledge of safeguarding procedures is up-to-date.

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provision

The childminder provides a welcoming, safe and secure environment and she is aware of her responsibilities with regard to supervision. Children are safe because the childminder undertakes checks before their arrival each day and because a record of the risk assessment is kept. Most required records for the safe and efficient management of the provision are in place and are well maintained. However, information about who has legal contact with the child and who has parental responsibility for the child is not recorded.

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provision

The childminder implements sound systems for self-evaluation. The Ofsted self- evaluation form has been completed and the childminder identifies that she This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 intends to extend her EYFS knowledge and that she will complete food hygiene training. She is working towards a Level 3 early years qualification and has developed her already sound knowledge of the EYFS by accessing internet information as well by reading documentation. At the time of the last inspection three recommendations were made and all have been satisfactorily addressed. One was to develop her knowledge of child protection procedures and in response the childminder has completed National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) training. The childminder provides information for parents on safeguarding and is aware of her responsibilities, however, she refers to an out-of-

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provision

date Area Child Protection Committee booklet for referral information and not the Local Safeguarding Children Board information.

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provision

Written information for parents is good. They are initially asked to look through a folder that contains risk assessments, a range of policies and procedures including complaints, home and car insurance, training certificates and police clearance information. The childminder has developed good systems for recording children's progress. Observations are recorded in her own journal, children's individual journals and their individual assessment record books. Parents are fully aware that records are kept. Information on each child includes detail on their individual care needs. Links with other providers have been established in order to promote the integration of care and education for children under five.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making good progress and the childminder is clear of her responsibilities with regard to ensuring that all children are challenged effectively. The range of resources and activities meet their needs well. The childminder is developing her knowledge of the EYFS learning and development requirements to ensure that children make progress across all areas of learning. Children's achievements and planned 'next steps' are clearly recorded.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play happily and space is used effectively. They are able choose and select resources, thus encouraging their independence. The childminder encourages children to think and promotes language development by asking open- ended questions. Children have easy access to books and resources that help them to develop good manipulative skills. They are creative and imaginative and they learn to use programmable equipment. Children learn colours and shapes as they play and counting is continually encouraged. For example, when making crispy cakes children help to weigh ingredients as they count spoonfuls onto the scales and they also look for numerals on the dial. Hand and eye coordination is then practised as they spoon the mixture into cake cases. Children's social development is promoted effectively at parent and toddler groups and they are learning to share and take turns. They benefit from learning and play

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

opportunities through a variety of visits and outings, for example, to the library and the park.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder takes positive steps to safeguard children and promote their welfare because she has a clear understanding of her responsibilities. Children participate in regular physical play activities and learn about healthy eating. They This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 have helped the childminder to choose and cut out good and bad foods from magazines and then make a game for a small group of children to play. Children play in a safe and welcoming environment and they are learning how to keep themselves safe. For example, road safety and use of equipment at the park. 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? 3 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 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

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action.

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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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