Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Unique reference number EY244564 Inspection date 21/01/2009 Inspector Maria Lumley

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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 2003. She lives with her husband and children aged eight and five years. The family live in four bedroom detached house in Poole, close to the town centre and other local facilities such as parks, schools and pre-schools. The whole of the house is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register and may care for a maximum of five children under eight at any one time. There are currently 10 children on roll, of these eight are in the early years age group. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and a member of the childminding network.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are making very good progress in this friendly and welcoming setting. Children's learning and welfare needs are met extremely well by the childminder who is committed to providing high quality care to children. Children of all ages are treated with fairness and great understanding; their unique needs are met effectively because the childminder liaises successfully with each parent. There are effective systems in place to evaluate the practice, including consultation with parents and regular visits from the network co-ordinator.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve links with other settings to promote the integration of care and education and further improve outcomes for children.

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provision

The childminder provides high quality care and learning opportunities for children. She organises her home well in order to create a welcoming and child friendly environment. For example, children have a sense of belonging as they look at photographs of themselves in their learning journals. Two children chat and laugh as they look at the photographs, pointing out friends and places they have visited.

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provision

The good organisation of the childminding service ensures that the childminder can effectively and successfully focus on promoting positive outcomes for children. Documentation is thorough and up-to-date. The childminder has drawn up a number of policies and procedures and these are effectively implemented. The childminder makes a thorough risk assessment of her home and for outings to ensure that children can play safely. She has a sound understanding of safeguarding children and child protection issues. The childminder is committed to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on-going training to ensure she is continually updating her skills and practices. In the past year she has attended numerous courses including safeguarding, first aid and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) training. The childminder continually reflects on her practice and makes changes to further improve outcomes for

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provision

children. She has addressed the previous recommendation and improved hygiene procedures which limits cross infection.

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provision

The childminder has established excellent relationships with parents. They report that she is calm and reliable and that she provides children with a wide range of activities including trips to the theatre, children's centre and local childminder gatherings. Parents value highly the support they receive regarding their children's learning and development. One parent reports that she and the childminder worked in partnership to develop her child's mark making skills. Due to the consistent approach used at both settings the child quickly made progress and is now able to write their name unaided. The childminder is considering effective ways of establishing links with other childcare settings that the children attend.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All children make very good progress in their learning and development as they participate in a wide range of activities, with a good balance of outdoor and indoor play experiences. This is facilitated by the childminder's very good interaction with young children; she challenges and extends children as they play, having fun and laughter together at the same time. For example, as a child plays with elephants the childminder asks, 'Why do you think they are sticking together?' The child replies, 'I think it's magnets'. The childminder offers high levels of praise saying, 'Well done, that's right'. The childminder extends this further by asking the child, 'Why don't you go and look at the things on the fridge and see how they stick?' The child is keen to go investigate and rushes back saying, 'They've got magnets too'. The child re-calls a game from home and says, 'I play with my fishing rod, that has magnets on it'.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder effectively uses observation to plan for children's next steps. She knows children's specific interests and includes these in planning, this ensures that children participate in enjoyable learning experiences. For example, an observation records a child's interest and awareness in cultural and religious differences. Children learn about foods from around the world as they look at the 'Let's eat' book. The childminder arranges for one of the children's parents to spend time at the setting and share their experiences of being raised in South Africa.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows each child extremely well and responds immediately to their individual needs. For example, when a baby starts to suck their thumb and twiddle the hair on the back of their head, the childminder knows this is a sign that they are becoming restless. The childminder gives the baby comforting cuddles before putting them into the cot for a sleep.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children bring in music from home and confidently use the CD player. They press the start and stop buttons to control the music. Children play happily together as they sing and dance to the Mama Mia music. When it gets to one of the songs a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 child says, 'This is the wedding song' and decides to play weddings, asking childminder to join in. She does so willingly, and following instruction from the children she conducts a marriage ceremony. Whilst dancing a child comments, 'I feel hot' and takes off their cardigan. The childminder asks the child to feel their chest. The child does so and laughs as they feel their heart beating fast. Children recognise their own thirst and help themselves to individual beakers of water. Children are well informed about the benefits of healthy eating and exercise. They plant, grow, harvest and taste potatoes, lettuces, carrots and runner beans. As

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

children eat their lunch a four-year-old comments, 'Grapes are good for you because they have vitamins', they go on to say, 'Chocolate is not good for you'.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about safety through daily routines and discussions. They take part in monthly emergency evacuation procedures and talk about road safety. One of the children tells the inspector, 'We look both sides when we cross the road'. 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? 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 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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