Childminder in Nottinghamshire

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Unique reference number EY378986 Inspection date 12/01/2009 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 registered in 2008. She lives with her partner in a semi-detached house in Mansfield, north Nottinghamshire. The family have two cats. There are local amenities close by, such as, a park, schools and shops. All of the downstairs areas are accessible to children along with the larger rear bedroom and upstairs bathroom for overnight purposes. There is an enclosed rear garden for outside play. The premises are easily accessible.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the Voluntary and Compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to provide care for six children under eight and is also registered to provide overnight care for three children under eight.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds relevant childcare qualifications including a degree in Early Childhood studies. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and receives support from the local authority.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides effectively for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children's individual needs are met well and the childminder has an inclusive practice as she works closely with all parents to ensure their children's specific needs are met. A warm and welcoming environment is provided in which children are happy, settled and form strong relationships with each other and the childminder. Although, the childminder has a good understanding and awareness of the need to ensure observations and assessments of children's learning and development are undertaken, she has not yet established sound systems in this area. The childminder is committed to continuous improvement of her provision as she has started to evaluate her practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve observation and assessment systems to ensure observational evidence is gathered from a wider range of learning and teaching contexts  devise and implement an effective system to ensure there is a regular two- way flow of information between providers and parents of children cared for in the early years age range  ensure children's health care with regard to consistent hand washing procedures before eating and after using the toilet, including nappy changes. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Children's welfare, care and safety are promoted well. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification and attended various training workshops in order to maintain and improve her knowledge. This has included training in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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provision

Records, policies and procedures that help the childminder promote positive outcomes for children are well maintained. Strong 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. The childminder gathers all necessary information from parents which enables her to provide care which meets children's individual needs. Although, the observation and assessment processes have started to be put in place, they do not yet fully take account of children's next steps in their learning, or include the sharing of information around children's development with parents or other providers where children attend. However, the inclusion of all children in all activities is effective and the provision is organised to enable children to make free choices. For example, toys are set out for children's arrival but they are free to choose alternatives if they wish. The childminder has

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provision

started the process of self-evaluating her provision to ensure continuous improvement, but this is still in the early stages of development.

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provision

The children are safeguarded because the childminder has a very clear knowledge and understanding of the procedures for child protection and has implemented these to ensure the well being of the children is maintained. There are clear procedures for conducting daily checks to make sure that any hazards highlighted through the detailed risk assessment process are minimised. Safety equipment, such as, safety gates and socket covers are fitted throughout the home.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder promotes children's welfare through ensuring they have opportunities to access physical and outdoor play activities, such as, visits to the local park where they play ball games and use climbing and balancing equipment. She follows sound hygiene practice by ensuring she maintains a clean home and following procedures with regard to washing her hands before preparing food and after changing nappies. However, this good practice is not followed through with the children. For example, the children are not consistently encouraged to wash their hands before eating or after using the toilet. Healthy nutritious snacks and meals are provided for children. They enjoy choosing their own fresh fruit for snack and they enjoy wholesome meals, such as, chicken casserole which is made with fresh ingredients. The childminder supports children's understanding of a sense of safety as she has practised her emergency evacuation procedure with

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

them and when taking them out in her car, she ensures they are safely strapped into car seats, or when out walking in the local community, they are safely strapped into buggies or holding hands. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children's self-esteem is developing well as they are treated as individuals by the childminder. She provides a good range of activities that are suitable for the children and which take account of their individual likes and dislikes. Children are able to independently resources which promotes their development in communication, language and literacy and problem solving. For example, they enjoy building up the train track and counting the trucks. They also enjoy story time with the childminder and interacting with the story or pictures. For example, they make the sounds of the animals in the picture book and talk with the childminder about how the monkey feels fury and the frog feels cold.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are able to participate in a range creative and imaginative activities, such as, role play, dressing up, painting and baking activities. Through resources, such as, Small World figures and books they are able to develop an awareness of the wider world. The childminder is pro-active in ensuring all the children in her care are given praise and encouragement and offers rewards for their efforts and achievements. For example, when they dress themselves or ask to use the potty. 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 registration.

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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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