Childminder in North Yorkshire

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Unique reference number EY305601 Inspection date 03/02/2009 Inspector Deirdra Keating

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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 2005. She lives with her husband and children aged 18 months and eight years in Colchester, Essex. The whole of the property is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The premises are accessible via the front entrance which has a low step.

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Description of the childminding

A maximum of five children may attend the setting at any one time. There is currently one child attending who is within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) years. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years to 12 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to the local school to take and collect children. She attends the local parent and toddler group with the children. The family have a pet dog.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Good knowledge of each child’s individual needs ensures that the childminder promotes most aspects of children’s welfare and learning with success. Children are confident, assured, and have developed good relationships with the childminder in her welcoming home. Individual needs are met well by the childminder using information from parents which promotes a fully inclusive environment. However, systems of monitoring the provision and evaluating practice are still in the process of development.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve children's safety by restricting their access to the area of the garden where waste materials are stored  develop the self-evaluation process to identify clear targets for further improvement  update safeguarding training in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

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provision

Children are cared for by the childminder who has a sound knowledge of children's learning, development and welfare. Written policies and procedures are adequately maintained to ensure children's ongoing welfare, care and safety. Parents are given information including the policies to ensure they are informed about the childminder's practice. These policies are implemented by the childminder who has developed written risk assessments to ensure children's safety is prioritised. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder understands her roles and responsibilities in protecting children from potential harm and has a written policy, however, she has not attended safeguarding training in order to ensure children are fully protected. Children are cared for in a safe environment where all adults in the house have undergone checks to ensure they are suitable to be with children.

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provision

The childminder has acted on recommendations raised at the last inspection to improve the provision. However, self-evaluation does not yet clearly identify targets for further improvement. The childminder has established some links with other local provisions to ensure that when children in her care attend other providers there will be a system of communication to ensure children receive continuity of care. A key strength of the provision is the childminder's partnership with parents; they are informed well about children's progress through the two- way sharing of information. The childminder works flexibly with parents to provide a supportive and reliable service that inclusively meets each family's individual needs. Parents are positive about the childminder's inclusive and flexible practice.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides effectively for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children are all inclusively welcomed and cared for in a stimulating environment in which children's originality and uniqueness are valued. The layout of resources enables children to choose from a good range including; puzzles, dressing-up clothes and a doll's house. These are stored at a low-level and children independently access resources and request favourite items such as play dough, as their interests change. Children move equipment and resources to extend their own play and learning. The childminder supports individual children well; she facilitates frequent changes of equipment and gets down on the floor to enhance children's play using interventions at the children's request. Children learn how to share resources and treat one another with respect as the childminder always intervenes during minor conflicts.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder develops children's language well through the use of small books and conversations where she models new words to extend children's vocabulary. She is intuitive to their needs and knows what they are looking for, anticipating their next steps in learning very well from observations of their play. Consequently, children respond well, participating in play and exploration with high levels of enthusiasm and self-motivation. Planning provides a basic overview of weekly activities. These are provided for each child in the Early Years Foundation Stage and detail achievements and developmental milestones, which are shared verbally with parents.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of nutrition and provides children with healthy snacks including cheese and fresh fruit. Although parents provide meals for the children, any concerns would be discussed in order to ensure that children receive a healthy diet at the provision. Children learn to have regular drinks as fresh drinking water or juice is accessible to them throughout the day. The childminder encourages a healthy lifestyle as children have fresh air and exercise daily. They walk to local schools where they learn about road safety and play on This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 equipment in the park. The house and garden are secure, however, children's safety could be compromised by a small area in the garden that has not been adequately cornered off. 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

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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 registration or 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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