Childminder in Derbyshire

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Unique reference number EY379098 Inspection date 20/03/2009 Inspector Jean Otter

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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 was registered in 2008. She lives with her husband, one adult child and one child aged eight years in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding four children who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five to eight years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register as well as the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children, she takes them to the local toy library and local carer and toddler groups and for walks to the local park. The family has a cat and a cockatiel.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has procedures in place to support children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and who speak English as an additional language. There is level access to the ground floor of the premises.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the effectiveness of the provision is good. The childminder provides effectively for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Procedures successfully support children's learning, welfare and their health and safety are well promoted. The childminder places emphasis on each child's individuality, ensuring that all children are included and involved in a wide range of interesting activities. Strong partnerships with parents are evolving, therefore, children's individual needs are met well and they make good progress. The childminder is developing a sound awareness of her strengths and areas for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide a record of emergency evacuation drills together with any problems encountered and how they were resolved  continue to develop self-evaluation and quality improvement processes to review practice.

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provision

Parents and carers are provided with good quality information about the early years provision and are kept well informed about their child's achievements and progress. Relationships between the childminder and parents promote a good exchange of information to ensure individual children's needs are met effectively. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder's knowledge and understanding of her role in safeguarding children helps to protect them from harm. An effective safeguarding procedure is in place, all necessary vetting procedures are completed and children remain under the childminder's constant supervision at all times. She carries out detailed risk assessments and daily checks on the premises, garden and activities which contributes well to children's comfort and safety. The equipment and toys are suitable and in good condition, they are accessible for all children and provide

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provision

enjoyable learning experiences. Effective steps are taken to promote their health and well-being, for example, the sick child policy which reduces the spread of infection within the setting. Children practise the emergency evacuation procedures regularly, however, there is no record kept of this activity.

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provision

An effective process of observation and assessment enables the childminder to understand the children's individual developmental and learning needs and plan activities accordingly. Activities are regularly evaluated to consider which went well and whether they are suitable for the individual and group needs of the children. The childminder understands that the timetable is flexible and can be changed according to the children's interests. She is not yet confident in projecting her skills and areas for improvement to a written self-evaluation process. However, she has a natural ability to deliberate thoughtfully on her practice on an ongoing basis. She is committed to extending her skills and has completed the required childcare training. She has also attended a good range of other relevant courses to further enhance the children's safety, welfare and experiences.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the EYFS and has the ability to transfer the knowledge into practice to support children's learning and development well. She creates a warm, welcoming environment where children can explore and play safely. She uses her knowledge of what the children like to provide well-planned and interesting activities, taking into account their stage of development. She is making written observations that create an individual learning journey for each child and is sharing these readily with their parents. Information is shared with parents daily, giving a constant and current picture of their child's care, learning and play routines.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is actively engaged in the children's play. She helps them to develop independence skills appropriate to their capabilities and offers constant praise as they try different tasks. Children learn how to behave appropriately via the childminder's house rules, they play nicely together and share their equipment. They enjoy a wide range of experiences outside of the setting, for example, they go shopping, swimming, walks into the countryside and to the library, which helps to support their knowledge of the wider world. Themed activities are used to focus on topics and often supplement the topics children are exploring at school. The childminder demonstrates considerable skills in conversing with young children, she supports their verbal and non-verbal communication well and is able to bring spontaneous discussion into their play. They have a range of action and construction toys that support basic technology and the use of numbers and letters

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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 are integrated into their play. Children enjoy baking; they learn how to mix the ingredients and how to apply icing to baked goods. The childminder is very proactive in supporting children who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities. 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 registration.

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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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