Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

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Unique reference number EY299728 Inspection date 06/01/2009 Inspector Elaine Marie McDonnell

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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 January 2005. She lives in Redcar with her husband and their four children, who are aged 18 months, 14, 17 and 20 years. The family home is close to all local amenities, such as shops, primary schools, library, play park, Sure Start centre and playgroup. There is a designated area of the house available for childminding purposes and an adjacent toilet which is separate from the main building.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for children in the early years age group and is also on the Compulsory and Voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently 10 children on roll aged between one year and 11 years, all are cared for on a part-time basis. The childminder has an assistant who works with her most days.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The provision is effective in meeting children's needs and they are making good progress in their learning and development. An inclusive and welcoming environment is provided for all children and some appropriate steps have been taken to ensure safety. They participate in a varied range of stimulating and interesting activities, however, information gained from assessment of children's ability is not effectively used to inform future planning. The process for self- evaluation is not yet fully established, however, the childminder has identified some general areas for improvement and further development. for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that information gained from assessment of children's ability is effectively used to inform future planning and help move them on to the next stage in their learning  ensure that low-level glass does not pose a hazard to children  evaluate the provision to identify areas for continuous improve.

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provision

Records, policies and procedures are well maintained to support the good organisation of the provision. Risk assessments are appropriately conducted and steps are taken to eliminated most risks to children, however, the childminder is unsure whether low-level glass in the kitchen door is of safety standard.

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provision

The childminder has a very positive attitude towards personal development and has attended additional training courses since the last inspection, for example, birth to three matters, treasure baskets, active play workshop, first aid, child This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 protection, Early Years Foundation Stage and managing difficult behaviour. She demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and has attended training offered by the local authority, as a result, children are well safeguarded.

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provision

The childminder has identified some areas of her home for further development and improvement, such as the outdoor play area and toilet. However, the process for self-evaluation is not fully established to support improvements in the provision. The childminder has made good improvements since the last inspection as the recommendation relating to consent forms from parents has been fully addressed.

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provision

The childminder works well in partnership with parents and carers. Parents are kept fully informed about their children’s achievements and progress through regular discussions and through the use of daily information sheets. The daily sheets also identify which areas of learning have been covered by children's play and activities. Parents are encouraged to share what they know about their child's attainment and they receive good written information about the provision.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are involved in a range of planned, purposeful play and exploration, both in and out of doors that includes the six areas of learning. The quality of planning is satisfactory. Children's development and progress is observed and recorded, however, information gained from assessment is not currently used to inform future planning. The learning environment is welcoming and helps children to progress towards the early learning goals. A wide range of resources is easily accessible for them and examples of children's art work and photographs are attractively displayed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder supports children's learning well by being involved in their play with them, for example, they are observed enjoying a range of jigsaw puzzles, participating in role play, reading stories and singing songs. Children's language skills are also well promoted as the childminder asks relevant questions to promote their thinking and speaking skills. Children begin to understand the wider world through their play and communications. For example, they are involved in various activities relating to different cultural celebrations.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder teaches children about keeping safe, such as when they are involved in fire drills and when learning about road safety. They have regular opportunities to be involved in physical activity and children begin to learn to understand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle with support from the childminder. They receive a varied range of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks and drinks are available at all times. There is a six-week menu rota which is clearly displayed for parents. Snack-time is observed to be a relaxed and sociable occasion with children given choices of drinks and various fruit to eat.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder promotes social development by encouraging children to join in, make friends, take turns and share with each other, she also praises their efforts This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 when they do this. Children's confidence and self-esteem are very well promoted as the childminder praises and encourages them on a regular basis. Behaviour is well managed within the setting, the childminder has a very calm and soothing manner and diffuses situations immediately, she very calmly teaches children about acceptable codes of behaviour. The childminder has experience of caring for children with learning difficulties, she has a very positive attitude towards caring for children with additional needs and demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote inclusion for all children. 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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