Childminder in Derby

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Unique reference number EY316309 Inspection date 12/02/2009 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 2005. She lives with her husband and two children aged one and two years in Derby. The whole of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The raised area in the garden is not registered for children's use.

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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 four children at any one time. There are currently eight children on roll, two of whom are within the early years age range. The childminder collects children from the local school and attends a local childminder drop in centre.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder has a good knowledge of each child's individual needs to ensure that their welfare and learning is successfully promoted. Effective partnerships with parents promotes consistency of care. Partnerships with other settings that children attend have begun to be developed. Systems for evaluating practice are effective in ensuring the childminder is meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and identifying areas for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain a regular two-way flow of information with other providers.

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provision

The childminder gathers information from external sources and undertakes training to improve her knowledge and skills and to bring about changes through her systems of self-evaluation. To ensure that she is promoting the inclusion of all children the childminder has attended training on supporting boys through transition. She is familiar with the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure they are met.

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provision

Policies and documentation are maintained to effectively promote the welfare of children and ensure their needs are met. Parents sign to confirm they have read the policies to promote consistency of care for children who attend. The available space is well organised to ensure that children's independence is promoted and they can access different areas for different types of play. Children's needs are well met when they are ill or have an accident, for example, the childminder has a clear policy on the exclusion of children who are infectious. A sound awareness of child This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 protection means that children are safeguarded. Suitable risk assessments have been devised and the childminder is careful about the supervision of children whilst they play.

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provision

A successful relationship with parents has been developed to ensure that children's continuing needs are met. Regular verbal information is shared and parents view children's development records to extend their learning and development at home. The childminder uses general information from other settings that children attend to complement children's learning and development, but has not yet developed this to share specific information about individual children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are well supported in the comfortable environment. They enjoy their time with the childminder and develop good friendships with the other children. Children behave well and show respect for each other. They are well supported to negotiate and take turns through sensitive explanation by the childminder. They benefit from the interaction with the childminder who sits with them whilst they play and supports their learning by guiding them or asking them suitable questions to encourage their thinking. The childminder is effective in letting children try to do something for themselves, before she assists them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Planning and assessment records have been appropriately developed. Regular observations are undertaken and used effectively to identify individual learning steps for each child. The childminder acknowledges children's interests in her planning and organisation of free play. For example, she ensures the resources they enjoy are available for them to choose. Good use is made of external resources such as the toy library to provide a varied range of toys and resources for the children to use.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children use their imagination well during play and will use different voices when playing with the play people. They are confident communicators and are developing good recall skills. A child explains the characters in his favourite film and what happens to them in the story. They verbalise what they are doing when they play, for example, a child explains that he has slowed the game so they can all start playing. Children ably use their large and small muscle skills during play, for example, rolling a ball to each other or winding up a car that then travels to another child across the room. They develop good levels of independence as they encouraged to do things for themselves, such as spreading their own toast and toileting independently. They engage in play for sustained periods of time which supports their learning and enjoyment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are given good opportunities to learn about differences and the wider world. The childminder is very effective at sensitively challenging stereotypes through discussion and play. Children enthusiastically engage in an activity, sorting characters from a book that has a story which is set in a different country. Children use problem solving skills well, and work collaboratively as they fit the pieces of a game together. They learn about being safe through discussions, such as road safety on the way to school. Also, through sensitive reminders during play, where This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the childminder gives clear explanations as to why they have to do certain things, such as move small parts away from younger children. Children learn about good hygiene as they consistently wash their hands at appropriate times and help themselves to tissues to blow their own nose.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

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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