Childminder in Wakefield

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Unique reference number EY339898 Inspection date 27/04/2009 Inspector June Rice

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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 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 2006. She lives with her husband two children aged three and eight months in Altofts, near Pontefract. The whole ground floor and two first floor bedrooms of the childminder’s house are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play and the premises are accessible to people with limited mobility. The childminder attends the local parent and toddler group.

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Description of the childminding

There is one place for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and three places for children aged between six and seven years; this provision is registered on the Childcare Register. When working with an assistant, there are three places for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and three places for children aged between six and seven years; this provision is registered on the Childcare Register. Children occupying these places share the same facilities as the children in the early years age range. There is currently one child on roll on the Early Years register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder maintains the capacity to improve through the action she takes. For example, the effective evaluation of her provision and training she has attended which helps her improve the care and education provided. Policies and procedures are effective, they are inclusive and a copy is provided to all parents to ensure they have a good understanding about how the provision works. Both boys and girls are considered when planning activities and this ensures the learning environment, and resources are available to all children.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop assessment procedures to help provide an understanding of what children can do on entry.

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provision

All records required for the safe and efficient management of the early years provision, and to ensure all children's needs are met effectively, are maintained. They are reviewed, amended and dated, and include sound risk assessments that ensure appropriate actions are taken to manage or eliminate risks, and help children to stay safe, and use outdoor, indoor spaces, furniture, equipment and toys that are suitable. Children are safeguarded because the childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow. She ensures the steps to promote children's good health and well-being, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 including those to prevent spread of infection, and those taken when children are ill, are effective.

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provision

The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. She ensures they are well informed about how the provision works, and their children's achievements and progress. They are included in the evaluation of the setting through questionnaires, they have access to children's files and are updated on a daily basis about what their children are doing either verbally or through a daily diary. Parents are encouraged to share details about their children before a placement begins. However, this concentrates mainly on the welfare aspect of children and gives little information about what children can do on entry. Inclusive practice is promoted effectively in an environment that sufficiently reflects the wider world and children's own communities through resources and activities that help children learn about differences.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder helps children learn about keeping safe through their daily routine, activities and discussion. For example, they use crossings to cross the road, are included in emergency evacuation practice and use resources, such as books about 'People who keep us safe.' Children are helped to be healthy. They are encouraged to eat healthily and discussions are ongoing about children's changing dietary needs. For example, the childminder is working closely with parents to introduce children to finger foods. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices which include washing hands before the preparation of food, before eating, and after using the toilet. Children look at books that promote hand and face washing, and brushing teeth. Children are provided opportunities to exercise outside in the garden using balls, hoops, bikes, cars, dolls and prams. Children enjoy physical activities, such as climbing, running, and jumping to help

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

further develop their co-ordination and balancing skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage are helped to learn and develop through the childminder's support, encouragement and good interaction. Observations and assessments are used very effectively. They are linked to the six areas of learning, stage of development and clearly identify plans for their next steps. Children benefit from well planned, purposeful play and exploration, both in and out of doors, with a balance of adult-led and child-led activities that results in them being active learners. Activities are themed and continuous provision always includes a wide range of craft activities, role play, construction and celebration of different festivals from around the world. Children benefit from regular outings. For example, visits to toddler groups, the library, park, shops and soft play areas. These groups provide additional opportunities for children to develop social and physical skills as they enjoy group activities. Children also benefit from day trips

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

that introduce them to their wider environment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are encouraged to develop habits and behaviour appropriate to good learners, their own needs, and those of others. They have developed positive relationships with the childminder enjoying lots of cuddles and warm interaction. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 They are happy, settled and growing in confidence. They learn to understand responsible behaviour as they are encouraged to share, take turns and be nice to each other. Their attempts to feed themselves and communicate are recognised and valued through lots of positive praise. They are inquisitive and are helped to make a positive contribution as they show lots of interest in their environment which they explore freely.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder interacts well with the children. For example, she acknowledges their attempts at communication and encourages further development of speech and communication through singing songs and reading stories. Children are introduced to shapes, colours, numbers and letters through a variety of activities such as painting, drawing and construction. Children learn to fix blocks together to build a tower, and colour pictures of a boat. They enjoy making sounds through a microphone and look around at the childminder smiling as their singing is acknowledged through claps and praise. They move on to explore a range of musical instruments tapping wooden claves together and moving their body to the sounds. They select a book, sit close to the childminder for her to read, they listen quietly and point at the illustrations. 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

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