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Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY101274 Inspection date 27/01/2009 Inspector Christine Coram

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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 has been registered since 2002. She is registered on the Early Years Register to care for up to three children. She is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register and can care for a total of five children at any one time. She is currently caring for 10 children on a part- time basis or occasional arrangements. Five of these are in the early years age- range. She offers overnight care for one child.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband, who acts as her assistant on occasions, and their two young sons. They live in a house in Christchurch, within walking distance of shops and parks. The whole of the ground floor and the children's bedroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. At the time of inspection, three cats and a guinea pig are the family pets. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and the Dorset County Childminding Network and attends several parent and toddler groups.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. Children are happy and secure in the childminder’s home. They benefit from her very caring and professional attitude and the child-focussed day that she provides. She knows each child well and tailors her care to their individual needs. She is motivated to develop her practice and improve her service for parents and children through attending a range of training courses.

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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 for individuals to ensure that children achieve as much as they can in relation to their starting points and capabilities across the areas of learning

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provision

The childminder realistically evaluates her practice and has plans for to improve it that are achievable and focussed. She achieves improvement through attending training courses and seeking the views of parents through questionnaires. She is very organised in her work, with resources easily to hand and accessible to the children with her support.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates an extremely high commitment to safeguarding. She makes sure that she updates her safeguarding training every three years and has a very clear understanding of the issues and procedures that she must follow if This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 she has concerns about a child. She has additional experience in these issues through involvement in her son’s football club.

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provision

She works well with others involved in the care of the children including parents and grandparents. She uses daily diaries to communicate with them, as well as conversations as the children arrive and go home.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder promotes the children’s learning and development well. She has a good understanding of their development and their stages of learning. She assesses these through regular detailed observations. She evaluates the next steps on each child’s learning and is beginning to develop a system to include these in her planning. The childminder supports the children well in their play and activities and she creates a stimulating environment for them. They have a good selection of resources and play equipment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy the very stimulating environment that the childminder creates, making sure that it is interesting for the children. She provides a comprehensive range of resources such as books and small world play that the children choose from. They select books and look at them on their own, turning the pages and chattering as they do so. On other occasions, they give them to the childminder to read and happily snuggle up on the sofa for a story.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is very supportive of the children and helps them to make the most of the activities. Their imaginative play is well developed and young children invent simple scenarios while playing with play figures. Children benefit from visits and outside play that help them to explore and experience the world.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder promotes the children’s safety and health particularly carefully. She has excellent procedures in place to make sure that the environment in which children play and learn is safe. She ensures this through detailed risk assessments and a clear commitment to safety issues. She is extremely vigilant about supervision and is always aware of where each child is. She takes account of their stage of development, such as how mobile they are, so that each child is protected.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder takes extreme care in hygiene procedures. Children learn about hygiene through carefully followed routines and simple explanations about germs, for example. When a young child is asked what they need to do after using the toilet, the child responds ‘hands’ indicating that they are used to washing their hands and responded ‘soap’ to an appropriate question. The childminder is also exceptionally proactive in promoting healthy eating, offering leaflets and advice to parents who send the children with packed lunches.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children behave well and are able to share and play together with the support of the childminder. They learn about the world and society about them and skills that will help them throughout their lives. They are keen to join in the activities and outings that focus on their social development. 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? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 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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