Childminder in West Sussex

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Unique reference number EY299089 Inspection date 25/02/2009 Inspector Maureen Croxford

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 and is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of Childcare Register. She lives and works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder, with their three children in a house in Northchapel, Petworth, West Sussex. Local schools, shops, and parks are within walking distance. The ground floor is used for childminding. There is a rear enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is currently minding three children all of whom are in the early years age group. When the childminder and her husband work together, they may care for a total of no more than five children under eight years. The family have one cat and one a dog as pets. The childminder attends the local toddler group and organises other social opportunities with other childminders. She receives support from a mentor from the local authority.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children are very happy and relaxed in the provision as they spend their time in a welcoming environment. They make good progress in their learning and development, and are supported as the childminder is very secure in her knowledge of child development. Extremely positive relationships have been developed with parents and outside agencies to ensure that all children are fully supported and to promote an inclusive service. Children are kept safe and secure as the childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding children and supervises them very effectively.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that all equipment is maintained in a safe and hygienic condition  develop further the systems used to record children's progress, in relation to their starting points, and to identify and plan for the next steps in their learning.

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provision

The childminder organises the provision well and welcomes all children into her care. She ensures she gets to know them and their parents so that she can meet their individual needs. The childminder is vigilant in ensuring only vetted adults have unsupervised access to the children. She attends local training events, such as food hygiene, whenever possible as she believes self development is very important. All required documentation, records and policies that help to ensure children's well-being and safety are in place. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder provides parents with extensive information about the provision, including verbal and written information. For example, she uses a daily diary to inform the parents about their children’s personal care and activities that they have enjoyed. The childminder promotes children's safety by carrying out regular written

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provision

risk assessments. However, the changing mat is split and poses a health risk to children. She has also risk assessed the regular outings that she undertakes with the children so that any risks are well planned and managed.

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provision

The childminder monitors the provision, so that the information can be used to identify any strengths and areas for improvement in the provision of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She recognises the importance of safeguarding children and demonstrates an excellent understanding of the procedures that she must follow if she has any concerns about a child. These procedures are shared with parents in her portfolio.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children's daily activities are planned and include a daily outing, such as a trip to a local parent and toddlers group, the children's centre, for a walk or a visit to the park, where children can enjoy physical play. When at home, the childminder provides exciting activities for the children and that are suitable for their age and stage of development. Children laugh and giggle as they dress up as doctors and nurses. They take part in many suitable play opportunities that help them to learn and develop across the six areas of learning, for example, story telling using a good range of resources. The childminder knows the children she cares for very well, she supports their play and is always talking to them, answering their questions and offering explanations.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make good progress because the childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is confident in how to plan and promote all areas of the learning outcomes in the daily play activities. She has begun to observe and record the children's progress and is starting to implement systems to identify the children's starting point and to use these observations to plan for the children's next steps in their learning. There are good written procedures in place which are implemented to ensure a high level of consistency throughout the provision.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare and well-being is promoted. They are beginning to learn good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands when appropriate. All children are able to access their own drinks throughout the day. Children are able to rest and sleep according to their individual requirements.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder helps children to learn to consider the needs of others and expects them to be polite. Their good behaviour is valued and praised, for example, when they share the play dough. The childminder has planned the environment so that children can be independent; they can choose what they play with from a large range of suitable toys for both boys and girls. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children use a range of resources that help them to learn about different cultures and backgrounds, for example, books and small world toys. They explore their local environment and they meet with other adults and children which helps to develop their social skills. The play areas within the home are spacious enough for the registered numbers and are kept safe and secure. 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? 1

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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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