Childminder in Leicestershire

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Unique reference number EY380007 Inspection date 09/03/2009 Inspector Christine Holmes

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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 in Ravenstone with her husband and four children aged 17, 16, 13 and 12 years. Within the home children have access to the hall, lounge, snug, playroom and kitchen. Children also have access to the family bathroom and garden. The family has two dogs. There is level access to the premises.

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Description of the childminding

There are five children currently on roll. The childminder is registered to care for six children at any one time. There is currently one child attending who is within the early years age range. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years to eight years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has procedures to support children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, and who speak English as an additional language. She has a professional qualification in early years.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children are well supported to ensure they are fully included and their individual play, learning and development needs are met. The childminder works closely with parents and other settings providing for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to ensure continuity of care and learning. The childminder has effective systems for self-evaluation that is establishing an accurate understanding of the strengths and priorities for development in order to improve the quality of provision and inclusion for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop systems to obtain information from parents relating to children's learning and development when they first attend  ensure the risk assessment covers anything which a child may come into contact with.

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provision

Children's overall needs are promoted well by the childminder who has vast experience of caring for children. She has a professional qualifications and continues to attend various training courses in order to update her existing skills. This leads to better outcomes for children because she has a very strong knowledge of child development and is able to effectively support children's learning, responding to children's individual interests very well. The childminder effectively monitors and evaluates her practice which enables her to successfully This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 identify her strengths and to plan for improvements.

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provision

Children’s safety is well promoted. Risk assessments are carried out that allow the childminder to identify any possible hazards and then act upon them. However, the written record of the risk assessment does not include everything which a child may come into contact with. Safeguarding is well understood by the childminder and she is confident at identifying signs and symptoms and what to do with any information she has gathered. In addition, she has devised a comprehensive range of policies and procedures that are well implemented to fully support children’s welfare and they are shared with parents to ensure they are kept well informed.

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provision

Partnerships with parents, carers and other providers are strong and ensure children’s individual needs are met. Systems are generally effective to support a two-way flow of information with parents which contribute to the assessment process. This is particularly effective in providing parents with information about their child's ongoing development and achievements. For example, parents receive weekly copies of children's learning journey's through electronic mail systems in addition to verbal daily exchange with the childminder which involves parents in their child's' continuous learning and development. However, systems are still being devised to ensure developmental information is obtained from parents when children first attend to ensure children's starting points are identified accurately.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children greatly benefit from the childminder's strong understanding of the EYFS which she uses to evaluate observations and assessments of children to help identify what they can do, what they like to do and what they need to do to progress. She uses this information to plan the next challenges to stretch each child’s learning, play and exploration.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Whilst in the childminder's care children benefit from both a homely environment and a busy and stimulating pre-school environment where the childminder remains their key person. Children make good progress because within these settings they are fully included and benefit from environments that are effectively organised to promote each child's independence to enable them to make decisions about their play. All the educational programmes for each area of learning are fully promoted. The childminder places much emphasis on supporting children's developing communication skills using good modelling techniques, gestures and encouraging children to express themselves. Children enjoy mark making with a variety of resources on a large and smaller scale and enjoy looking at favourite books and singing songs. They have good opportunities to express themselves and explore the environment. They paint, draw and make collages which helps them develop

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

their creative skills. Games such as posting shapes, building towers and cause and effect toys encourage the children to take turns and problem solve.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health is promoted very well. Their individual dietary needs are met in partnership with parents. Children's physical skills are supported very well with daily stimulation and challenges in and outdoor as well as opportunities for rest and sleep when needed. Children are kept appropriately safe in the setting This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 because the childminder maintains robust safety precautions such as stair gates and daily risk assessment to manage any hazards or risks to the children. As a result the children are beginning to learn about keeping themselves safe. 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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