Childminder in Doncaster

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Unique reference number EY245916 Inspection date 19/05/2009 Inspector Lindsay Helen Dobson

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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 has been registered since December 2002. She lives with her husband and two children aged five and 15 years. The house is situated in the village of Moorends on the outskirts of Doncaster.

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Description of the childminding

Minded children have access to the ground floor of the home which consists of a lounge, dining room, kitchen and toilet. There is also an enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder cares for children who have English as an additional language.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of five children under eight years. There are currently six children on roll of which four are in the early years age range. The childminder 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 satisfactory. Children are cared for in a secure and well maintained environment. However, there are no records of any risk assessments for outings or for the home and garden. Children's individual needs are met appropriately due to the childminder's good knowledge of each of the children's backgrounds and welfare needs. However, her knowledge of the learning requirements is limited, therefore, planning and assessments of children's individual learning is insufficiently focused on the early learning goals and children's next steps. The childminder recognises the value of continuous improvement and has completed recommendations raised at the last inspection. However, the self-evaluation process lacks clarity, therefore, future plans are limited.

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further?

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

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further?

 use the observations completed to assess children and plan for their next steps in learning, sharing this information with the parents to involve them in the process  enhance and fully implement systems of self-evaluation to further reflect on current practice and promote continuous improvement.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 keep a written record of risk assessments that identify hazards to children and the action taken to minimise 02/06/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 these (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) (Suitable premises, environment and equipment).

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provision

The setting is orderly, secure and the arrangements to ensure the welfare and safeguarding of children are satisfactory. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of how to protect children and recognises that this is her first priority. She has up- dated her information on child protection procedures through obtaining relevant documents enabling her to ensure that any concerns would be dealt with promptly. The childminder's knowledge of the Early Year's Foundation Stage guidance is beginning to emerge. She is beginning to use the guidance to develop her knowledge and skills, to give her direction and to identify areas for improvement. However, she has not yet established an effective system to clarify how she evaluates and monitors children's progress or how she reflects on her practice to assess what impact she is having on children's welfare, learning and development.

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provision

Close partnerships with parents ensure children are settled and feel secure. Parents receive some clear information about the setting and daily verbal feedback about what their children have been doing. There is a common sense of purpose between the childminder and the children's parents to ensure the children are happy, content and well cared for. To promote the continuity of learning the childminder liaises with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses this information to ensure some progress of children's learning and care.

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provision

The safety of young children is a priority for the childminder. She completes daily visual checks of the home and garden and provides equipment to ensure children remain safe, however, she does not maintain a record of risk assessments for the premises or for any outings. This is a breach of requirements.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Resources are easily accessed by all children to encourage participation and allow them some control over their learning. This gives children the confidence to explore and learn in an environment that is like 'a second home'. The premises are clean and well maintained and there are appropriate procedures in place to promote the health and safety of the children in her care. For example, the fire evacuation procedure is practised, the sickness policy is shared with parents and adhered to at all times and children are provided with a healthy well balanced range of meals and snacks that meet their individual dietary needs. This practice is effective in reducing the risk of cross infection, helps to keep children safe and promotes a good understanding of healthy eating.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder warmly welcomes children and their parents into her setting. She knows the children in her care well and liaises closely with parents to ensure children's welfare needs are met effectively. An appropriate range of age-related This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 activities are offered to extend children's knowledge and learning in a variety of ways. For example, children enjoy creative activities; they paint, glue and use play dough on a regular basis. They develop their counting and problem solving skills as they count in everyday routines and see numbers displayed in the dining room.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have suitable opportunities to develop their physical skills as they play with small world figures and vehicles in the home and visit the local park where they extend their skills of climbing and balancing. Children are developing their knowledge and understanding of the world around them as they visit the library, access community groups and go on nature walks in the woods. They access resources which promote positive images of culture and diversity, such as books, dolls and food and they begin to understand how things work, for example, children use a camera to take their own photographs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Observations of the children have been started, however, these do not consistently link to the areas of learning, show clear assessments of the children or what their next steps in learning would be. Planning of activities is verbal and has insufficient detail to show how the childminder links activities and experiences to the early learning goals or how they are tailored to the needs of individual 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? 3 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment) 02/06/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment) 02/06/2009

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