Childminder in Lincolnshire

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Unique reference number EY375448 Inspection date 09/02/2009 Inspector Patricia Jane Daniels

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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 2008. She lives with her husband and their young child in Shepperton, Surrey. The whole ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding, with sleeping facilities available on both floors. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has a small pet dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for two children in the early years age group. She is also registered on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to provide overnight care for two children. She is currently caring for two young children.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder provides regular outings to local parks, playgroups and other places of interest.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder understands each child's needs and ensures that their development and welfare is supported. She ensures that children are safe and secure at all times. The partnership with parents promotes effective continuity of care for the children. The system for self- evaluation is not always used consistently.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems for using ongoing observational assessment to inform planning for each child's continuing development through play-based activities  develop self-evaluation to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development  develop the system for promoting positive attitudes to diversity and difference within all children

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provision

All of the required documentation and records are in place and well maintained. The childminder has developed a dated and reviewed risk assessment to ensure that her practice is managed safely. She shares her comprehensive range of policies with parents, to ensure that they understand her procedures. The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and what to do if she has concerns.

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provision

The childminder's home is well organised to enable children to select resources This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 freely and independently. She ensures that she has a good knowledge of their development and welfare needs, so that children are included and their care is individualised.

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provision

The childminder builds a partnership with parents by seeking their views and sharing information about the children and their progress. She reflects on her practice but has not fully developed self-evaluation to clearly identify strengths and priorities for improvement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are very settled and confident. They enjoy the interesting activities provided by the childminder and become absorbed in their play and learning. They select colours for painting and explore the effects of mixing the paint. The child spreads it over the paper and proudly says 'I'm making a big, swirly puddle'. The child then decides to use hands and fingers to explore the paint further. The childminder asks 'does it feel all squidgy?' and the child enjoys repeating the sound of this new word. She paints red dots on the child's hand and says 'it looks like a ladybird', which the child finds very interesting. The childminder supports this activity well and ensures that children can spend as long as they choose painting.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder spends her time involved in the children's play, to build on their interests and extend their learning. For example, when the children are playing shops, the childminder asks the child for two coins. She then asks 'how many have you got left?', and shows the child the numbers represented on the coins. The childminder knows the children's favourite activities and she ensures these are provided, so that children feel a sense of inclusion. The childminder promotes children's learning by providing challenging activities, so that children learn new skills and make progress. She has daily conversations with parents and tells them about their children's development, such as any new words learnt. The childminder makes observations and assessments of children's abilities, but she does not always utilise these fully to plan for the next stages in their development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in safe, secure premises and venues for outings are assessed for suitability. They are all included in the activities and treated with equal concern. However, they have limited opportunities to learn about diversity and differences. Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play in all weather and visit a soft play venue every week. In this way, they learn to enjoy the benefits of exercise and fresh air as part of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder supplies meals and snacks that are home cooked using fresh ingredients, with children's dietary needs and preferences taken into consideration. Children learn how to behave well and consider the needs of others. The childminder explains gently but firmly that children must share and take turns, and then redirects play so that unwanted behaviour is diverted. 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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