Childminder in Derbyshire

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Unique reference number EY311509 Inspection date 09/02/2009 Inspector Yvonne Layton

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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 child age 13 in Staveley, Derbyshire. The childminder is a foster carer and is currently caring for one child aged 15 months. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and the toilet is situated on the first floor. Access to the premises is through the front door via a small doorstep. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to provide care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time. The childminder is currently minding eight children, four of whom are in the early years age group. Placements are a mix of after school care and part-time.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder either walks or drives to take children to and from pre-school and nursery. She attends local children's groups and undertakes outings. The family have a dog, a cockatiel, a hamster and two gerbils.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides effectively for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and the needs of all children are routinely met through recognising and supporting their uniqueness. The variety of activities provided enables children to have fun and to make good progress in their learning and development. Children's welfare and safety is generally well promoted as the childminder has robust systems in place to safeguard and protect them and most documentation is in place. She has strong relationships with parents and carers and links with other providers are generally in the early stages of development. Steps are taken by the childminder to evaluate her provision and she has sound plans for improvement of the setting.

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further?

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

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further?

 review the written permission for the administration of non-prescribed medicine to include health reasons for doing so  review and update policies and procedures To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure for each type of outing a full risk assessment is carried out and the parental permission to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future is signed by all parents (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.) 02/03/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Children are cared for by a childminder who provides a welcoming and child- focused environment. They have access to a good range of appropriate resources. The children are helped to make progress and their development is encouraged as a result of the childminder's understanding about how children learn. She is conversant in implementing all aspects of the learning and development elements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Planning is focussed on individual children's development, learning and interests. The childminder positively seeks and responds to children’s opinions and request for activities. She provides a good balance of planned and child-led activities and all of the areas of learning are integrated within activities. The childminder completes individual written observations which identify the children's progress, achievements and their next steps. The capacity to make ongoing improvement is solid as she is aware of areas

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provision

that she would like to further develop and she is taking positive action to address these issues by continuing to develop her skills by accessing training. The recommendation from the last inspection has been partially met.

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provision

Children's emotional and social skills are developing well as the childminder has a focus on them developing respect for themselves and other people and a proactive commitment to provide them with 'good child-hood memories’. They are given support to experiment and explore in their play such as making dens in the garden, getting wet in water-play and playing in the snow. All children have their welfare needs met and achieve as well as they can individually. Inclusive practice is promoted throughout as the childminder has a strong knowledge of diversity. Partnerships with parents are well established and ensure each child's needs are met which helps to create consistency between home and the setting. They are provided with good quality information about the care and education of their child and are actively encouraged to comment and be involved in supporting their child’s learning. This is enhanced by individual discussions and shared plans to work on

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provision

specific issues for children. The childminder has started to establish links with other providers to ensure consistency in individual children's care and development. Children are protected as most records, policies and procedures are in place. However, although individual medication consent is in place identified health reasons for the administration of non-prescribed medicines is omitted, the written consent for emergency treatment lacks some details and some policies require updating. The childminder maintains a written risk assessment. However, the required full risk assessment for each type of outing is not carried out. Children’s welfare is protected as the childminder is knowledgeable about the safeguarding children procedures and has a clear understanding of her responsibility.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is keen to provide children with a positive experience and a sound base to support their learning. They are happy in the setting. Interactions are good. Children enjoy purposeful play through a range of planned, unplanned and child-led activities which ensures that they make good progress towards the early This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning goals. Daily routine, learning through play and outings to local groups and amenities are used to promote their learning. The childminder effectively links and integrates activities, consequently all six areas of learning are met. For example, during a planned activity the children make a large collage of a house, including selecting and cutting out furniture from magazines. This is progressed by them undertaking activities about families and other homes. They bring photographs of their home, discuss their families and people and homes of the world. Children are

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

actively involved in learning about health as they undertake activities such as baking and outings to the shop to buy fruit. Their fine motor skills are developed as they cut the fruit ready for tasting. This theme is progressed with visits to other shops to investigate food. Children are actively involved in the selection of meals and snacks as they discuss with the childminder the food they would like and if it is a healthy option. Children are able to practice mark-making, writing skills, number and reading both by planned, focussed group activities, child-initiated activities and within the daily routine. All children are included so that their needs are effectively met. The childminder recognises and works with individual children to enhance their development within group and individual activities. For example, the childminder works with individual children to develop number awareness by initiating activities such as number games, activity packs and using daily routine to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

promote progress. Children explore and experiment within a wide variety of activities, particularly with art and craft such as making lamb face masks and collecting leaves and designing their own trees. The childminder supports this by ensuring that a good range of craft resources is readily available. Daily outings enhance children's physical skills and they learn about the world around them as they visit various local children’s amenities and parks. They learn about their world through themed activities. For example, each child writes a letter, they go to the post office to buy a stamp and post the letter. Parents participate as they take photographs of the child and discuss with them and the childminder receiving the letter. The children and childminder undertake research so they understand different cultures and celebrations such as they investigate the meaning of the Chinese horoscope. They develop good communication skills as they share ideas

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

and negotiate with each other. Children have a sense of self-worth as they follow the childminder's behaviour boundaries and respond positively to her involving them with appropriate jobs and helping each other. Children learn respect for themselves and others as the childminder seeks explanations for poor behaviour and encourages them to consider why certain behaviour is not acceptable. The childminder is a good role model and the consistent use of praise and positive reinforcement contributes effectively to the children developing good social skills and a sense of belonging to a wider family group.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health and safety is well promoted. The childminder has effective hygiene policies, procedures and routines, including when children are in contact with animals, which are supported by discussions with the children about personal care. Hygiene procedures include consistent routines for hand washing such as individual towels and easy access to ant-bacterial gel. Children are protected and their welfare supported as the childminder has established safety routines and equipment to protect them both in the home and outside. For example each child has their own allocated seat in the car and they discuss all aspects of personal safety on outings. They are protected in an emergency situation as fire evacuation procedures and regular evacuation drills are practised. 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 that required provider to take any action 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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