Childminder in Norfolk

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Unique reference number EY259301 Inspection date 26/01/2009 Inspector Margaret Elizabeth Roberts

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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 2003. She lives with her husband and two children aged 15 and nine years in a village near to the town of Swaffham, Norfolk. Access to the childminder’s home is via a step or a ramp. All of the home is used and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools where she is developing links to support the care she provides for the children. The family have a no pets. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under the age of eight years. There are currently 10 children on roll, five of whom are in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childminder supports children who have learning difficulties. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides effectively for children in the EYFS. She provides sensitive and appropriate care for the children, working closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that all their needs can be met. An extremely safe environment has been created with well-maintained documentation to support children's welfare. Children enjoy an appropriate range of activities which promotes their learning, however, planning needs to be further developed to ensure that all children's next steps of learning are included. Excellent improvements have been made since the last inspection and the childminder self-evaluates her provision to improve the outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the planning of activities to ensure that all children's next steps of learning are included.

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provision

Children's welfare and learning are promoted because the childminder has a sound knowledge of how children develop. She is committed to improving her knowledge by accessing further appropriate training to ensure her skills remain up-to-date. The very comprehensive set of policies that the childminder has developed, and all relevant documentation which is maintained to a high standard, helps her to carry out her work effectively. This has a positive impact on the care children receive and ensures that their individual needs can be met. The childminder identifies the strengths and weaknesses of her provision through self-evaluation and continues to make improvements through addressing any recommendations that have been made at previous inspections. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are safeguarded extremely well. Familiar routines ensure that children feel

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provision

safe and secure. They are supervised at all times, with sleeping babies being checked at regular intervals. The robust risk assessments that are in place, which include all outings, ensures that hazards to the children are minimised helping to keep them very safe at all times. The childminder demonstrates a sound ability to recognise signs and symptoms of possible child abuse and guidance is available to ensure that she is able to respond appropriately should concerns arise. Children benefit from the positive relationships that the childminder has with their parents and the links being developed with other professionals to ensure continuity of care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The good range of activities both inside and outdoors helps children to make good progress in their learning and development, whilst also promoting their welfare. The childminder has a strong knowledge of the EYFS and supports children well in their play, talking to them in appropriate ways. Activities are planned around children's individual routines, following what they wish to do which allows them freedom of choice and promotes their independence. Young babies are able to communicate in their own language and are able to make adults understand their needs, by gesturing as to what they want to do. They particularly like playing with the doll's house especially when they find that the roof 'squeaks' when they open and close it. They pretend to make tea, using the tea-set pouring it into cups and offering it to visitors. Parents are informed of their children's progress through the very user friendly assessments that have been developed. These show clearly what

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

children have been doing and include their next steps of learning. These next steps are included in some planning of activities for individual children which are in the early stages of being developed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are welcomed into an environment that is safe and secure where they enjoy relaxed relationships with the childminder. Their health and well-being is promoted extremely well through the excellent standard of hygiene that is maintained throughout the premises. They learn about how to stay healthy by joining in with the daily routines of washing their hands and cleaning their teeth after eating. The childminder gathers information from their parents regarding health issues and is able to take appropriate action should children become ill or injure themselves.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children behave very well following the childminder's good example of being kind and caring. Children who are old enough to understand are given explanations as to why some behaviour is unacceptable. Very young children are able to play independently or together, often following one another's lead. Children learn about right and wrong through praise and encouragement to behave well by the use of star charts. 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? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 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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