Childminder in Leicestershire

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Unique reference number EY377744 Inspection date 18/02/2009 Inspector Lynn Dent

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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 2008. She lives with her husband, who is also registered as her assistant, and two children aged six and 10 years in Syston in Leicestershire. The whole of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and toilet facilities are available on the first floor and accessed by stairs. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years register to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is currently caring for two children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder is registered by Ofsted to provide care for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local carer and toddler groups, takes children to the library and to the park. The family has a pet hamster and two cats.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder has a good understanding of the individual needs of each child and effectively provides a range of stimulating experiences that promotes all aspects of their learning and development. She can explain how planned activities promote the areas of learning and is in the early stages of showing this in her planning. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other providers to ensure consistency in the children's care and learning. Systems are in place to enable the childminder to self-evaluate the service she provides and show a realistic awareness of areas for development and her strengths. Documentation is in place to underpin the service provided.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop planning to identify how activities promote the different areas of learning  improve the risk assessment by identifying when these are carried out.

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provision

The childminder has made a very good start to her childminding business. She has developed a range of policies and procedures that underpin her work and demonstrate her knowledge of good childcare practices. Children are well protected as the childminder conducts risk assessments ensuring that steps are taken to reduce the likelihood of accidents. However, these do not indicate when This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they are completed, although the childminder clearly explains the action she takes to make the home safe each day. As a result no hazards were identified at the inspection. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of the indicators for abuse and neglect and how to implement the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures.

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provision

Parents receive a copy of the policies and procedures ensuring that they understand the service provided, and enabling them to be confident that their children's welfare, development and learning are promoted. Records about children's care and routines are shared regularly with parents promoting continuity for the children. The childminder spends time talking with parents each day and shares detailed records about their child's learning and development. Consequently, they are kept informed about the progress their children are making. Links with the local pre-school group have been established ensuring that all parties are working to support children to reach their full potential.

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provision

Systems for monitoring the quality of the provision are in place and the childminder has a positive attitude to improving the service provided. The childminder has attended the required courses and demonstrates a commitment to personal development, as she has attended additional courses about the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder uses her knowledge of the EYFS to plan and provide learning experiences through play and is working ensuring that all six areas of learning are equally covered through daily activities and experiences. Observations and photographs are used well to monitor children's progress and identify their next learning and developmental priorities. Consequently, children are making good progress from their starting points.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make progress because they enjoy a varied range of meaningful play based activities. For example, while playing with a jigsaw they also learn how to tie laces, fasten buttons, poppers and zips. As a result they are developing skills which promote their independence. There is a good balance of adult-led play which the childminder effectively supports. For example, during a game of hide and seek the childminder encourages the children to count as high as they can before looking for their friends. Consequently, children confidently count to fifteen.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are clearly very happy at the childminders, they giggle and jump up and down with excitement and exclaim that they are enjoying playing with the electric car racing game. Books are used well to help the children learn about the world in which they live. The childminder reads the book and poses questions for the children about where milk and honey come from. Children explore mathematical concepts through hands on experiences, during a cooking activity they are learning to weigh out ingredients and become excited when they see the pizza base they have made. The home is organised well to enable children to participate in a range of activities and to access toys at will, promoting their independence and enabling them to become active learners. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The children show good social skills and understand the importance of playing

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

together and younger children exclaim that they must share and take turns when playing a game. They are frequently praised; reinforcing their good behaviour and promoting their positive self-esteem. Children benefit because the childminder ensures that they go outdoors to play, for a walk or visit the local parks daily. Their good health is promoted because they follow appropriate hygiene routines which reduce the risk of germs spreading. Children understand that rules and routines help them to keep safe. For example, they know not to jump on furniture to prevent them falling and practice the fire drill. When away from the home they learn how to cross the road safely. 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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