Childminder in Lancashire

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Unique reference number EY271427 Inspection date 10/02/2009 Inspector Wendy Fitton

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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 June 2004. He is registered for a maximum of six children under eight years on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. He works in partnership with his wife who is also registered as a childminder. There are currently 18 children on register between both childminders. Children are attending part-time places during the day, before and after school places and holiday care places.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives in the Cliviger area of Burnley in Lancashire with his wife and two children aged eight and 11 years.

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Description of the childminding

Children have access to all downstairs areas which include two playrooms, downstairs bathroom, quiet lounge, dining room for sleeping in and a rear garden. Children do not access upstairs areas apart from the upstairs bathroom.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has completed all relevant training and 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 provides a very safe, secure, welcoming and child-centred environment where children and their families are fully included and all needs are met. Children enjoy their time and make progress in their learning and development. The childminder's individual knowledge and understanding of the systems for planning and observational assessments, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, are being developed. Partnerships with parents are positive and the childminder ensures parents are fully informed about the organisational structure and the evaluation of the practices. Effective steps are taken to evaluate the provision and identify key strengths and weaknesses to promote development and maintain continuous improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop individual knowledge and understanding of the systems for observational assessments in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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provision

The childminder works effectively to provide good quality care and education for children. He has a good understanding of his identified strengths and weaknesses and there is a system in place for the self-evaluation of practices and he strives to maintain continuous improvement. The childminder has a positive attitude to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 training and has completed various training courses to keep up-to-date with the current frameworks. He has responded positively to the last recommendation raised at his inspection and has updated his safeguarding procedure in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board.

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provision

Documentation which is required for the safe and efficient management of the provision is well organised and promotes all aspects of children's welfare. Children are protected and safeguarded owing to the childminder's knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures, health and safety procedures and the steps taken to promote children's good health and well-being. There are effective systems in place to manage and eliminate any risks to children. For example, good supervision, security of the premises, outings procedures and all safety equipment is in place for both indoor and outdoor safety.

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provision

Parents and carers receive comprehensive information about the setting which includes organisational policies and procedures, information notices about activities and photographs of their children involved in their play. The childminder shares daily routine care information with parents through a diary and chatting to them when they collect their children. There are systems in place to plan for children's settling in and induction to the provision. Parents comment positively on the care and education their children receive; they are very happy with the service and feel that they know about their child's day with the childminder.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has sound knowledge of the learning and development requirements. He supports children's learning through some planned activities and experiences both home based and within the local community. Children visit the park and socialise with other adults and children at the toddler groups and nurseries. They have access to a range of resources and equipment to keep them interested and motivate them to become active learners. They make independent choices about their play and the environment is planned creatively to interest the children. Children are really settled and comfortable and enjoy their time playing. They respond to the routines and rhythms of the day as the childminder ensures children can play, rest and eat according to their own needs and routines. The childminder plans activities in liaison with his co-minder to cover the six areas of learning and so supports children's social, creative and physical skills and develops

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

their knowledge and understanding of the world, numbers and communication. The process of observing and the assessment of children is carried out jointly with his co-minder as his own individual knowledge and understanding of the curriculum is still developing. Spontaneous observations are recorded and then transferred to individual profiles for the children. The observations are evaluated and the childminder thinks about the next steps for future learning and development. All children's artwork and drawings are stored in their files and there is an extensive range of photographs for parents to see. These cover all outings, activities and experiences that all children are participating in.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are involved in activities to develop their social and independence skills. For example, they help to prepare the snacks, give out the plates and cut up the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 fruit. They learn to share, take turns and use their manners. Very positive relationships are evident as the children are praised and encouraged as they respond to cuddles and close contact with the childminder. Children play creatively and imaginatively as they listen to music and use the instruments. They enjoy role play in the hairdressing salon and dress up in their favourite outfits pretending to be the patrol crossing person. Younger children enjoy investigation and exploring as they feel the different textures in the treasure baskets and explore how equipment and toys work. Children learn about the natural world and the places of interest as they visit a historical mill, a museum and play outside in the snow and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

blow bubbles. Children learn about diversity and differences as they food taste from around the world, make pictures and models to celebrate festivals and special events. They learn to respect and value differences as they use sign language, look at Braille cards and see books and posters that show people with disabilities. Children count during every day situations and learn about shape, size and colours when they thread beads, match and sort objects and make jigsaws. Children's physical skills are promoted as they access the outdoor area on a daily basis, they climb, ride and balance on wheeled toys and develop their hand and eye coordination when dancing and moving to music, drawing and mark making with various mediums and using one-handed tools when rolling, cutting and shaping the play dough. 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 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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