Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Unique reference number EY298845 Inspection date 18/03/2009 Inspector Janet Armstrong

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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 Bournemouth and works from a different address in the Queens Park area of Bournemouth, Dorset. The childminder works alongside two other registered childminders from this address. All areas within the home are used for childminding purposes. This comprises of a living/dining room, kitchen, bedrooms and toilet facilities. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. There are no pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children, three of whom may be in the early years age group. When working with other childminders, they may jointly care for up to 18 children. There are currently 32 children on roll, 23 of whom are in the early years age range, all children attend on a part time basis. The childminder also cares for children over eight years of age. The childminding service offers care seven days a week, including overnight care. The childminder works alongside an assistant as required. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and quality assured through the Bournemouth Children Come First Childminding Network. The childminder has CACHE at level 3 in home-based childcare.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good and children's welfare and learning outcomes are promoted very well. The childminder has a very calm and patient manner and offers the children positive support and clear instructions that means they are learning new skills to promote positive behaviour and relationships with others. The children are happy and settled and display high levels of confidence. This is because the childminder knows them well, is sensitive to their individual needs and nurtures their developing personalities. Working closely with her co- childminders and ongoing training enables the childminder to keep her knowledge and skills up-to-date and promote positive outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 look at the organisation of play resources so that they further promote children's independent access to the wide range of activities available

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provision

The childminder is very well organised. She dedicates her time to ensuring the individual needs of each child are met. She works highly efficiently with two other childminders to ensure consistency and continuity of care is offered to promote children's sense of security and well-being. Together they offer a very flexible This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 service that is tailored to each individual family's needs. This includes overnight and weekend care as and when required. Effective systems in place for working in partnership with parents ensures that both parties are well informed about expectations and individual requirements. Parents receive a written copy of the procedures the childminder follows. This offers parents reassurance and ensures consistency between the setting and the child's home. Parents contribute and share what they know about their children to enable the childminder to meet all

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provision

care needs, routines and promote the children's learning. Relationships forged with other settings means that relevant information about the children is shared to promote continuity in their learning.

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provision

The childminder takes her role very seriously. She is professional and dedicated to ensuring high quality standards are offered. Space within the home is used well to accommodate the children's needs. Although organisation of some resources does not fully enable children to access the wide range available. Regular training is attended to update her skills and knowledge and this is used effectively to promote positive outcomes for children, such as behaviour management. The childminder works closely with her colleagues to promote improvements through the use of newly introduced self-evaluation systems.

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provision

Children's safety is prioritised at all times. The childminder has an excellent understanding and awareness of child protection issues. She is clear on her responsibility to safeguard the children's welfare in her care. The children play under high levels of supervision in a safe environment that is maintained through effective risk assessments. The childminder has completed specialised training to offer high levels of care and attention to those children who have specific medical needs. This enables them to benefit from and participate in all the activities on offer.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare is promoted to a very high standard. They follow excellent routines to help them learn about keeping themselves healthy and safe. With clear instructions from the childminder, children learn to take 'safe' risks when using the large outdoor play equipment. For example, a group of three-year-olds all want to climb the different ladders at the same time. Through sensitive information and instructions from the childminder, they accept to have a go one at a time, until each child feels safe to try on their own. With supervision, children clean their teeth after meals. They eat healthy meals and snacks and recognise the need to wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet. International flavour day is followed one day every week, where the children experience foods from other cultures and countries, such as cassava root chips, plantains and cook-up. Clear house rules and explanations from the childminder help children to recognise the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

need to follow safe practices in their play. The consistent approach to behaviour management means that the children are learning to show respect and consideration for those around them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are very happy and comfortable and display high levels of self esteem and confidence. They use their language confidently to communicate their thoughts, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 needs and ideas. They are developing a love of books and enjoy familiar stories with the childminder. They receive high levels of positive interaction from the childminder. She uses her secure knowledge of their individual needs to help them think for themselves. For example, three-year-old children get out a soldier skittles game and ask the childminder to help. She encourages the children to count the number of balls and soldiers they have and how many they should have. Through this process the children are able to identify that some are missing and set about to find them before announcing they are lost.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

New systems for assessing the children's progress show written observations, supported by photographs of the children in their play and the next steps in their learning. Parents contribute towards these through their own written assessments of what they know about their 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? 1

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 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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