Maddison, Jane Catherine

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number EY300777 Inspection date 15 September 2005 Inspector Jackie Phillips

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Type of inspection Childcare Type of care Childminding

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives with her husband and two children aged 2 and 6 years in the village of Gilberdyke within the East Riding of Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and is currently minding five children under 8 and one child over 8 years of age. The childminder walks to the local Gilberdyke Primary School to take and collect children. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. Children's good health and well being are successfully supported by effective systems including those that are recorded and routines that are well established. Children are able to have physical exercise and fresh air as they play in the garden or take walks within the local community. A good range of outdoor equipment is available that promote children's physical skills well. Effective systems to support children's health, such as regular hand washing, are in place and children are encouraged to be responsible for their own personal hygiene. Good opportunities are available for children to rest or sleep, with babies placed in a travel cot in a restful area when they show signs of becoming tired. Children are given food that is freshly produced by the childminder or in some circumstances by their parents. The childminder places great emphasis on healthy eating and encourages children to eat fresh fruit and vegetables on a regular basis.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children may access drinks as they wish from beakers appropriate for their age. Food is well presented and good eating habits are established by children sitting at the dining table for meals. The childminder has a valid first aid certificate in place and to further support children's health ill children are discouraged from attending the setting. Suitable systems are established to record all medication that is to be given to children. However, currently the medication recording system is insufficiently developed as is the procedure for the seeking of emergency medical advice or treatment for children.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children are cared for in a clean and well maintained environment. Good attention is paid to promoting the overall safety of children by effective systems, clear written polices and well recorded procedures. Supportive written guidance is in place relating to the setting's child protection arrangements and information of the adults responsibility to protect children from harm is shared with parents. Children's safety within the home is also well supported by a range of fire preventative equipment and the regular practising of the emergency evacuation procedure. All toys and resources that children use are of a high quality, are clean and in good condition. Those that may pose some hazard, such as the outdoor trampoline, are only used under close supervision by the childminder.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 As children play they are provided with high quality supervision and interaction that supports their development. Children are encouraged to be active and focused on a range of activities. Babies are offered a superb variety of interesting toys, many of which are interactive and provide great stimulation. The older children are involved in a range of creative activities. The childminder, with prior written permission, takes photographs of children engaged in a variety of different play opportunities to share with their parents. Children enjoy a flexible routine that includes play within the home, outside in the garden or at local groups. They have the opportunity to socialise and babies also develop these skills by being held and played with on an adult's knee. A baby of ten

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

months giggled and rocked to rhymes sung to him and by music and sounds played by the variety of quality toys available. His communication skills were further enhanced by the childminder taking good opportunities to speak to him either as he played or when engaged in personal care routines.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. All children are welcomed into the setting and their individual needs are positively met. Children's awareness of diversity and disability is raised through play, discussion and explanation. Children with special needs are fully included and this is endorsed by a clear written policy made available to parents. Children are enabled to learn right from wrong by suitable methods to help them understand. This includes positive interaction, discussion and distraction and ensuring that children's good behaviour, their successes and achievements are acknowledged and praised. There are secure relationships developed with parents by regular feedback provided either verbally or recorded. The addition of photographic evidence and a very well presented information file also helps to keep parents fully informed.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. Children feel at ease and confident in the care environment. Their needs are well met and a flexible day is planned to ensure that children are cared for appropriately to fully support their development. Clear routines are established and well organised. The safe and effective management of the setting is extremely well supported by the range of clear written polices and procedures that are in place and shared effectively with parents. All documentation is well maintained and stored appropriately. Information exchange and positive relationships between parents and carer ensure that children are well cared for. Overall, the provision meets the needs of the children who attend.

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Improvements since the last inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • ensure written parental permission is requested for the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment • develop the medication recording system to ensure that parents sign the record book to acknowledge the entry of medicines administered to children.

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The quality and standards of the care

procedures set out in the leaflet Building better childcare: Compliments and concerns about inspectors' judgements which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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