Childminder in Nottingham

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Unique reference number EY296862 Inspection date 13/01/2009 Inspector Susan Riley

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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 2004. She lives with her husband and two children in a suburb of Nottingham. There are facilities close by such as a parks, schools, nurseries and shops. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently caring for four children in the early years range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder provides care for children during the full working day, before and after school and during the school holidays.

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Description of the childminding

The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. There are five steps down to the front of the house. The family has one small pet snake that is kept in locked cabinets. The childminder walks to the local schools and nursery to take and collect children. She regularly attends the local toy library to take children to play and socialise with their peers. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children settle well with this childminder and enjoy a close relationship with her. They make good progress in their learning and development because she provides a well-structured programme of activities in addition to times of free play and she takes into account children's individual interests when planning the day. Her practice is fully inclusive because she works closely with parents to meet children's needs and she is developing links with any other providers who share the care of her minded children. She has begun to carry out a self-evaluation of her provision and has started to identify areas for improvement. However, she has not looked in sufficient detail at the welfare requirements and consequently one welfare requirement is not met.

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further?

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

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further?

 review the arrangements for safeguarding children to include a procedure to be followed in the event of an allegation being made against yourself or another person whilst a child is in your care.

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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 clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation). 27/01/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has developed a range of policies and procedures to support her working practices. Relevant documentation is maintained to support children's care and to ensure their needs are known. Children's welfare, care and safety are successfully promoted because the childminder continues to update her professional skills, procedures and care practices. She undertakes risk assessments for the home so that any hazards are identified and minimised. However, these are not documented. The childminder has started to evaluate her provision and has met the recommendations made at the last inspection. As a result, children are protected as the parental consent for the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment is gained. The childminder has also increased her resources to reflect today's society. This helps the children to appreciate and value each other.

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provision

Children enjoy continuity of care between their home and the childminder's because the childminder works in close partnership with their parents. She discusses children's routines and interests before she begins minding and she develops an ongoing relationship with parents so that they are well-informed about children's welfare, achievements and progress. She takes photographs of children enjoying different activities and shares these with parents before collating them in children's individual learning diaries to indicate what children are learning. The childminder also liaises with other early years providers who share care of her minded children so that she is aware of the activities they are doing and she shares relevant information with staff. The childminder has an understanding of her responsibility to protect children. However, she is not fully aware of what do to in the event of an allegation being

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care and they have developed warm, positive relationships. The childminder has set quiet times within her daily routines for children to rest and relax. Children's independence is promoted as they are encouraged to see to their own personal needs. For example, they are very aware of the lunch time routine with regard to washing their hands. The childminder plays with the children and supports them to gain new skills. For example, she encourages their communication skills by talking and singing with them and providing new vocabulary through the use of ‘flash cards'. The childminder is effective in supporting children's learning, she very easily gets down to their level. She is a good role model and uses different teaching methods in helping children learn. A suitable range of resources is available to promote learning and these are set out so that children can make independent choices in

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

what they do. The childminder helps children to appreciate diversity and begin to develop an understanding of the wider world through the use of appropriate resources, activities and experiences. Overall, children develop the skills needed to be active learners. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder plans in a very informal manner to meet the needs of the children she is caring for. She has started to record observations of the children's learning and is using these to plan for their next steps. As a result, children make suitable progress in their learning. Children enjoy and achieve during their time with the childminder. Before children start attending, the child and their parents make visits to the childminder's home. This enables the childminder to find out about the children's interests and abilities and the children to feel comfortable in her care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is proactive in keeping children safe at all times, she reinforces good security of her premises. Children learn about keeping safe as the childminder reinforces road safety when out walking with the children. They also practise the emergency evacuation procedure, this ensures they are fully aware of what to do in the event of a fire. The good health of children is promoted by a healthy, nutritious diet and good personal hygiene skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder promotes positive behaviour by using effective strategies and providing praise so that children's confidence and self-esteem are fostered. She encourages children to use their manners and all mealtimes are social occasions. This ensures that children are starting to learn good social skills. The children are learning to problem solve as they play with the different shape sorters and have fun as they tease the childminder about which shape goes in where. Children learn about technology as they play with battery-operated toys. They learn about the wider world as the childminder actively supports two charities and she involves the children and their families in this. Their small muscles are developing as they handle tools, mark-making items and objects. They develop their larger muscles as they move around and practice things like rolling over on the carpet or climbing and running when at the park. Children take pride in their creative work and are

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

eager to do their own drawings. 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 devise a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the childcare register and which a parents makes in writing or by email (Procedures for dealing with complaints: also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 27/01/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Procedures for dealing with complaints). 27/01/2009 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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