Love Sharon Anne

Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY309669 Inspection date 06/03/2009 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

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives in the Bolsover area of Derbyshire with her husband and their four children. The family live close to local schools, shops and a park.

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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 five children under eight years. There are currently seven children on her register and of these five are in the early years age group. Children attend at various times throughout the week. Children have access to all the downstairs areas of the home along with the upstairs bathroom.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a Level 3 early years qualification. She attends regular training, receives support from the local authority and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality if the provision is good. The childminder provides a very warm and welcoming environment for all children and meets their individual needs well. Her positive and confident approach to reflective practice and self-evaluation ensure that she is working consistently in order to improve the outcomes for the children in her care. She has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) as she plans effective and purposeful activities for the children and takes account of the next steps in their learning. Positive, professional relationships are built with parents that ensure the childminder can support them and provide continuity of care for all children. The childminder's home is well-organised, ensuring children have sufficient space to move around in comfort and safety.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop activities which contribute to children's knowledge and understanding of the world with regard to information technology  update training in child protection and ensure the policy includes a procedure to be followed in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder.

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provision

The childminder is well-organised and has a good range of policies and procedures, which she implements successfully to ensure that all of the children in her care are safe and well-cared for. Although she attends various training courses through the local authority, training in child protection has not been updated This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 recently. The childminder gathers all relevant information from parents, which enables her to plan effectively and provide care and learning that meets children's individual needs and she is pro-active in ensuring the inclusion of all children in all activities.

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provision

Positive 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 and there is a valuable exchange of information between the childminder and the parents to ensure consistency of care. Links with other providers of care for children in the EYFS take place on a regular basis which ensures children's development is effectively monitored to help them make good progress.

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provision

There are comprehensive and clear procedures for conducting daily checks to make sure that any hazards highlighted through the extensive risk assessment, both indoors, outdoors and for all outings are minimised. The childminder is pro- active in seeking ways to enhance her provision for the children and has used the Ofsted self-evaluation form to reflect on what she does well and areas where she intends to make further improvement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder effectively promotes children's welfare, learning and development. Children are helped to learn how to keep themselves healthy as they have frequent opportunities for both physical and outdoor play activities. They routinely follow good hygiene practises, such as washing their hands after using the bathroom and before eating. Individual paper hand towels are provided, helping to prevent cross infection. A healthy, nutritious menu for snacks and meals are available to all the children. This includes fresh fruits which the children freely choose. Fresh drinking water, fruit juice and milk shakes are available to children throughout the day and with their snacks and meals. The childminder supports children's understanding of a sense of safety as she talks to them about holding hands when out walking and road safety. An emergency evacuation plan is in place and practiced with the children, helping to raise their awareness of staying safe within the home. Play

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

spaces are well-planned and arranged. This enables children to independently choose and participate in a good range of stimulating activities that meet their play and development needs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Information is gathered from parents about the children's likes, dislikes and the things they can do, and the childminder uses this as a basis on which to build their learning. Observations and assessments of children's learning have been implemented well and the childminder clearly links these with the six areas of learning and records the information in children's individual learning files. These observations help the childminder to plan purposeful activities which promote the next steps in children's learning. Younger children are beginning to experiment with a variety of resources. For example, the childminder provides push-along toys for babies who are starting to pull themselves up and take their first steps in walking. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children have access to an wide range of age-appropriate toys, games and resources which promote their development and progress through all six areas of

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

learning such as, for example, jigsaws, books, board games, role-play, dressing up, creative and construction activities. They enjoy all-round creative activities such as painting, model-making and baking. For example, when all the paper towels have been used a child decides she can use the empty tube to make a telescope. She knows what materials she needs and gets them out. The childminder offers support but allows the child to be independent in the task. Their art work is attractively displayed, giving them a sense of belonging and helping to raise their self-esteem. When out in the garden the childminder uses a reference book with the children to help them identify flowers such as daisies and birds they may see in the garden. Their knowledge and understanding of the wider world is enhanced through books, posters and activities which show positive images of a diverse society. The childminder ensures she plans activities which help develop children's

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

knowledge and skills in mathematical concepts such as when they weigh out ingredients for a baking activity and talk about shapes. However, children have few opportunities to develop their skills in information technology. Children use their imagination well. For example, when playing the piano with the childminder, a three year old decides to use the high and low notes to re-tell the story of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'. She used the low notes to illustrate the bears and the high notes to illustrate Goldilocks. 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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