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Unique reference number 400652 Inspection date 15/01/2009 Inspector Donna Suzanne Lancaster

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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 1992. She lives with her husband and two adult children, one of which is also a registered childminder and works alongside her at the same premises. The home is situated Northallerton. There are shops, schools and parks within walking distance. The whole of the ground floor and the main bedroom of the home is used for childminding. Premises are accessed via the rear of the house. The rear garden is available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for up to six children under eight years at any one time and when working with another childminder may care for no more than 12 children under eight years. There are currently 14 children on roll, of which, 13 are in the early years age group. All children are cared for on a part-time basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and the local Childminding Group.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment. Appropriate arrangements are in place to ensure children’s safety and health needs are promoted well. However, risk assessments do not contain sufficient details. The childminder has a satisfactory knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) resulting in children making satisfactory progress, however, the processes for observation, assessment and planning are not yet sufficiently robust to fully support and extend children's learning and development. The childminder has a positive attitude towards making improvements as she seeks out training courses to improve her knowledge and practice and she takes into account regular feedback from parents and others.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop observations to ensure that they are clearly linked to the early learning goals; continue to develop the planning to ensure all areas of learning are covered and children's next steps are clearly identified  develop links with other agencies and the ways in which parents can be more involved in assessing children's starting points and capabilities  ensure records relating to the hours that children attend are maintained for a reasonable period of time  further develop the systems to prevent the risk of spreading infection. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 further develop the written risk assessment to include 29/01/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 outings and to clearly state when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register)

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provision

The childminder organises her day and her home well to meet the needs of the children she cares for. Toys and equipment are stored at low level to enable children to access them freely. All the required documentation is in place and completed as required to maintain confidentiality. However, the hours of children's daily attendance record is not retained for a reasonable period of time. She has appropriate policies and procedures in place, which give a clear indication of how she operates and an overview of her everyday working practice. The childminder has a sound understanding of child protection issues and where to report any concerns to. She ensures a safe and secure environment for children and written risk assessments are undertaken on a regular basis, however, these do not include outings or record when they have been conducted and by whom. The childminder has a current first aid certificate. Records of accidents and administration of

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provision

medication are maintained and parents sign to acknowledge entries, further helping to safeguard children.

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provision

The childminder has a positive attitude towards self-evaluating the provision, and has made good attempts to complete the self-evaluation process. All previous recommendations have been completed to effectively bring about improvements to the provision and outcomes for children. The childminder is motivated to continue to improve her childminding services by attending any relevant training or development courses and she regularly meets with other experienced childminders.

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provision

There are good working relationships with parents. Information about the setting and policies and procedures are shared effectively with parents. Children benefit from the two-way sharing of information about their needs and daily routines; this ensures that children receive continuity of care. There is a key worker system in place, for example, the childminder works mainly with the babies, although parents are kept informed by either of the childminders of their child's development and progress through regular discussions and the use of individual diaries. There is little information collected from parents regarding children's starting points and capabilities in order to move them on in their learning and development. Also systems to link with other childcare provisions are not yet fully developed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She is sensitive to individual needs and parents receive both written and verbal feedback. This helps children to develop a good sense of security and belonging. The childminder has a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 satisfactory understanding of child development and the EYFS framework. As a result, children are making satisfactory progress towards the early learning goals. In conjunction with her co-childminder, who takes the lead role in implementing the framework, she has begun to make simple, written observations of what children do and enjoy. However, these do not link to all areas of learning and they are not used to plan for the next steps in children's learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are beginning to learn to keep themselves safe because the childminder explains possible dangers to them. For example, she reminds children to be careful when climbing on the equipment at the park and to hold onto the pushchair when out walking. Regular fire evacuations are practised with the children, which further promotes their safety. The childminder understands the importance of providing children with fresh fruit and varied nutritious meals to promote their healthy growth and development. Regular drinks are offered throughout the day to prevent children from dehydrating. The childminder talks to the children about healthy foods, this helps to promote an early understanding of healthy options and a healthy diet. Although most of the children are too young to understand simple good health and hygiene practices themselves, they are already becoming familiar with routines as their hands are washed for them at appropriate times. Whilst her

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

co-childminder prepares lunch, the childminder encourages the children to wash their own hands, however, the risk of spreading infection is not fully reduced as the face cloth used to do this is only rinsed in water in between use.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a range of simulating and interesting activities for different ages which are flexible to their needs. Resources are stored at a low level so that they can initiate their own independent choice and decision making during the day. Children are developing a positive attitude to books and reading. They enjoy sitting with the childminder and talk confidently about the colours of the diggers and tractors and can count how many are in the pictures. Children describe how the combined harvests 'cuts the straw' and about the 'tractors they have on the farm they live on'. Babies are well supported in their early stages of development. For example, they enjoy putting the shapes in the shape sorter and try to get them out again, they press and turn the buttons on the pop up activity centre and make loud noises on the musical activity toys. Children have opportunities to develop their creative skills through organised activities such as

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

painting, building bricks and baking activities. Children are taken for walks within the local environment and enjoy a range of physical activities at both toddler groups and regularly playing in the childminder's garden. For example, on the bikes, scooters, swings and slides. 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? 3 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? 3

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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? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR5) 29/01/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR5) 29/01/2009 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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