Childminder in Derby

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Unique reference number 205922 Inspection date 13/02/2009 Inspector Justine Ellaway

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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 1997. She lives with her husband and five children aged eight, 10, 13, 15 and 18 years in Derby. The whole ground floor, along with the first floor bathroom, of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a cat, hamsters and goldfish.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. There are currently two children on roll, both of whom are within the early years age range. The childminder collects children from the local school and attends a childminding drop in session on a regular basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has a National Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Childcare and Education and has achieved the National Childminding Association, Quality First, quality assurance scheme level 3.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding. All aspects of children's welfare are promoted extremely well. Children make rapid progress in their learning and development and thrive in the high quality setting. Partnerships with parents have been successfully developed to ensure that children's needs are met exceptionally well and they get any additional support they need. The childminder has been proactive and committed to sharing information with other settings that children attend to promote consistency. A strong desire and commitment to improve means that the childminder is continually identifying areas for improvement and changing and adapting practice to be responsive to the needs of all children.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 further develop the two-way flow of information with other providers.

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provision

The childminder displays an exceptionally high level of commitment to improving her knowledge and skills to positively impact on the care and support provided for children. She continually researches information from a wide variety of external sources to identify areas for improvement. She reflects on all areas of practice and is honest and realistic with a strong focus on improvements that positively impact on the children. For example, her planning has been revised several times to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 ensure that it is fully effective in promoting children's learning and development. The childminder is an experienced practitioner who since the last inspection has achieved a level three quality assurance award.

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provision

Systematic organisation and updating of records and documentation means that all of the required information is maintained. Clear and detailed records are in place for when children are ill or have an accident, for example, parents are shown a list of the contents of the first aid kit and sign to give permission to use the items. The organisation of the learning environment provides an interesting, challenging and stimulating environment for each child. They have a strong influence on what activities they do and where in the childminder's home. Children's welfare is extremely well promoted through clear policies and procedures that are consistently applied. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the issues relating to child protection and shares information with parents including leaflets from external sources. Detailed and clear risk assessments are in place for both the home and any external venues that children visit. The childminder is proactive

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provision

in identifying risks and hazards in these venues and taking steps to address any concerns. Healthy eating is consistently promoted.

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provision

A varied range of professional and informative documents are shared with parents. Comprehensive information is frequently shared about children's achievements and next steps. This together with a professional and informative newsletter supports parents to extend their child's learning at home. A proactive and dedicated approach to sharing information with other settings, is highly effective in ensuring that the needs of all children are met and consistent support given. The childminder is developing this practice to ensure that the same level of information is sought from other settings that children attend.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children thrive in the stimulating environment. They thoroughly enjoy their time there and benefit enormously from the expert practice. The childminder is a highly skilled practitioner who makes a significant contribution to children's learning and development. Her interaction is superb and she easily moves between explanation, discussion, modelling and questioning whilst promoting enjoyment. Children are eager, enthusiastic and self motivated to join in with every aspect of the day and they become enthralled with the activities. They demonstrate high levels of independence and are extremely confident and secure with the childminder. They love chatting and sharing things with her and do this constantly.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Exceptional attention and consideration has been given to the development of the planning and assessment records to produce a system that is clear, relevant and highly effective in promoting children's learning and development. A detailed learning log provides accurate and useful information about each child's stage of development. Planning is flexible and adaptable and clearly links to identified learning steps for each child as well as their interests. Spontaneous and child led activities are successfully supported so that children fully benefit from every learning opportunity. The childminder is highly skilful at ensuring that children's learning steps are supported through free play as well as planned activities. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children develop high levels of confidence and ability at communicating. This is extremely well supported by the childminder who has meaningful discussions with

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

the children and frequently explains and discusses what she or the children are doing. Children also learn complex new words and are able to identify words that rhyme with them. Children constantly chat and make relevant contributions to discussions. They successfully verbalise their thoughts, for example, a child is looking at photograph and comments that the child looks different to how she looks now. Children love listening to stories and sit and play with the props from the story sack whilst they listen to their favourite book being read by the childminder. They are eager to respond to the questions the childminder poses as they are relevant and thoughtful. Younger children are developing an awareness of time as they successfully identify which month their birthday is. Children are successfully supported to count and recognise number. Younger children are adept at recognising smaller numbers when discussing the date.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children develop a very good awareness of their own needs and others and of the wider world. They ably hang their coat up, put on their shoes and get an apron when they are doing messy play. They know when they should wash their hands and discuss that it gets rid of the germs. They learn about differences and other people through meaningful activities. For example, they look in the mirror and discuss their own features and those of the other children and the childminder. To learn about Diwali the children went on the bus to look at the lights and having seen some saris on their journey, they then played with the saris in the dressing- up box when they got home. Children behave extremely well and show high levels of respect for other children and the childminder. They are kind and considerate and ensure everyone is joining in. All children are able to enjoy learning without fear of making mistakes.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children develop a very good understanding of their own safety. This is extremely well supported by the childminder who gives clear and consistent explanations as to why certain things are not safe. Children engage in a varied range of activities to help them learn about being safe such as road safety and stranger danger and they regularly practice the emergency evacuation procedure. They love participating in physical activities and laugh and smile as they join in with a stretching activity indoors and then go outdoors to play on the larger play equipment. Children are developing very well in their small muscle development, they are encouraged to peel their own orange at snack time and make good attempts to do this.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enthusiastically participate in activities that help them learn about living things. They put out some bread for the birds and then watch them in and around the garden. Children love being creative with art and craft or modelling. They are given total autonomy about what they create which is highly effective in promoting their creativity and imagination. They engage in activities for long periods of time, and are able to perfect their work until they are satisfied with the finished product. They are highly imaginative as they make up games using the small world toys. 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? 1 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? 1

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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? 1 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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