Childminder in North Yorkshire

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Unique reference number 303681 Inspection date 02/03/2009 Inspector Christine Tipple

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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 1998. She lives with her husband and one child aged 12 years. They live near to the town of Malton. Children use the ground floor area and a designated bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. The enclosed rear garden is used for outside play. The childminder is close to the local school and other facilities in the village.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered for a maximum of six children under eight years, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. Currently she is minding 10 children of whom four are in the early years. She also provides care for children aged over five to 12 years. The childminder is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder has a very good knowledge of each child's individual needs. This ensures that their safety, welfare and overall learning is promoted successfully. Children have regular opportunities to be involved and learn about their community and the wider world. Children and their families are made very welcome and are supported to ensure their needs are valued and met effectively by the childminder. The childminder has taken positive steps to continuously improve and develop the care and learning she provides.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure all children's individual observations and assessments link to the areas of learning.

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provision

The childminder has a good range of information to share with parents. This includes her policies and procedures which reflect her own practice as a childminder effectively. The risk assessments in place are detailed and reflect both indoor and outdoor provision, all documents and records are reviewed by the childminder to ensure they remain current. The childminder completes a daily sheet for the younger children which includes the areas of learning, food, rest and personal care taken place. This is a big commitment by the childminder to ensure parents are kept fully informed on a day to day basis. She is flexible in her approach to meet parent's childcare needs and to ensure they are involved at all levels of their children's care and learning. The response from parents is very positive, they know their children are happy, settled and enjoy the range of varied activities provided. The contact with school is developing as children start to

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provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 attend, there is daily contact with the class teacher which provides a positive link for the parents. The childminder has established a transitional statement to work with the school to support children to settle and share relevant information to ensure ongoing progress.

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provision

The childminder is motivated to develop her skills and practice and this is reflected in her self evaluation. This has enabled her to identify her strengths and to assess the areas she needs to improve upon, such as additional training and seeking advice form the local authority. The childminder has a written policies on safeguarding children which includes procedures for lost and uncollected children. This is effective and links well with her overall approach to the importance of children's safety and well-being. The contact names of the relevant agencies and her role in reporting concerns are clear and fully shared with parents.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy a varied balance and range of activities which are fully supported with a good selection of resources. These promote children's individual learning and development which reflect all ages the childminder cares for and are effective in meeting the six areas of learning. The settling in period provides good opportunities for the childminder to assess each child's needs, interests and routines, most of the children attending have done so since they were babies. The home from home environment fosters a caring, nurturing place for the children where they are relaxed, self assured and have a positive sense of belonging. Children show a real interest in what they do as the childminder knows them very well. She fully promotes their interests through her approach to ensure the children maximise their potential learning and progress.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder completes a daily diary which records the various key activities the children have participated in and these link to the areas of learning. She completes more detailed observations with each child on a regular basis to provide evidence of their next steps forward. However, this does not currently record with the daily sheets which area of learning it links with to ensure clarity of what aspects of learning need to be progressed with each child. The information in place and the supporting photographs provide parents with a detailed account of what their child knows and can do.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All the children have a range of creative play activities, such as play dough, gluing, collages, painting and printing. This provides good opportunities for the older and younger children to develop their skills with a range of mediums. The use of role play and small world resources are well presented and support children's imagination and language skills to enable them to express themselves effectively. The daily activities enable the children to problem solve through games and team activities. Matching pairs, patterns and sequencing are enhanced as part of their interests and they have good access and choices in their play. They play on occasion a game of bingo and dice games which assist the children to be confident in counting, using and recognising numbers around them. Children enjoy baking, sand and water play and they have music and dancing which they thoroughly enjoy. There is a range of jigsaws at different levels to challenge the children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Threading with beads and bobbins promote hand eye coordination very well.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The area where children go for walks is rural and provides a range of experiences for them. They see various farm animals and the race horses go through the village. Watching the changing seasons through the lambing in spring and harvest in Autumn. The childminder takes children on different types of transport, such as the bus and train to extend their experiences in the wider community. The childminder operates a parent and toddler group to offer more social interaction for the children. Children are spoken to and engaged with at all levels, this is further emphasised by the older children and how they communicate with the younger ones which is very good. This positively promotes all the children's vocabulary, ideas and confidence to express themselves to talk about what they have done or are doing. The positive use of books, stories and other visual images of words and pictures of toys and activities enable all the children to select what

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

they want. This reflects the childminders positive attitude to being inclusive in her approach.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Regular daily outings both local and further a field promote children's physical skills and ensures they have daily fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides all meals and snacks for the children which are cooked fresh on a daily basis. These offer a healthy and nourishing selection which the children enjoy. The facilities in place enable children to be independent in their personal care. The vigilant approach by the childminder to ensure children's safety is managed very effectively. This involves the children to take levels of responsibility in relation to their safety, such as awareness of road safety, how they use the equipment and taking part in the evacuation procedure. 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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