Childminder in Doncaster

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Unique reference number EY311223 Inspection date 22/04/2009 Inspector Carolyn Gifford

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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 2005. She lives with her husband and two children aged eight years and 11 years old at Wheatley in Doncaster. The whole of the ground floor is available for childminding, which includes a lounge, dining room, kitchen, hallway and porch. The premises are accessible via a level path and one step to the front door. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has one pet rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

Local schools, play areas and shops are within walking distance.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years old at any one time. There are currently six children on roll, five of whom are in the early years age group. Children attend for varying days and times.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder works in partnership with other settings providing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder has the knowledge and skills to successfully meet children's individual needs and shows a very good capacity for continuous improvement. She clearly identifies further training opportunities via self evaluation, for example, accessing courses to further develop her knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework. She has addressed the recommendation made at the last inspection and now ensures that children have access to a broad range of activities that reflect diversity. Children are treated with equal concern, and the planning of activities and identification of the next steps in their learning and development enables children to make good progress. A varied and purposeful range of activities and resources effectively builds on children's natural curiosity as learners, enabling them to develop confidence and a healthy self-esteem.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder maintains a clear focus on children, and ensures their safety and well-being are fully promoted via carefully considered risk assessments. She has a secure knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children and has completed relevant training. Guidance materials are readily available at the setting should she have any concerns about children in her care.

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provision

Written policies and procedures that underpin important elements of the childcare service are implemented very well and shared effectively with parents. Record keeping is well maintained, which ensures that the setting operates in accordance with requirements and promotes children's safety and welfare. Good links are established with parents and other settings providing the EYFS, and are well supported by effective systems for information sharing. The childminder knows children well and finds out all she can about what they know and can when they first start attending via discussions with their parents.

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provision

The childminder reflects on her practice and has a clear commitment to the further development of her knowledge base and her childcare service. She has completed required training and additional courses, for example, on policies and procedures and inclusion to extend her knowledge, skills and expertise. The childminder has also extended the range of resources and activities to raise children's awareness of diversity and the wider world.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a safe and clean environment where effective measures are taken to protect them from the spread of infection and to keep them safe and secure. Children's welfare, learning and development are successfully promoted by the well organised and flexible approach of he childminder. She plans the childminding day carefully to ensure that each child's individual needs are met, and that she complements children's learning and experiences at home and in other settings. Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care and can easily access appropriate resources, which effectively contributes to them making choices about their play. She uses good questioning techniques to help children develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills. For example, when playing with construction bricks, the childminder encourages children to identify and name the shapes and colours, and to count how many they can build to make a tower

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A varied range of age and ability appropriate resources and a good balance between adult led and child initiated activities, effectively contributes to children progressing well in all areas of learning. The childminder uses information from her observations of the children to inform her planning and to identify the next steps in individual children's learning and development. Children show a strong sense of belonging as they interact with the childminder and confidently use all areas of the setting. The childminder employs appropriate behaviour management strategies This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and her effective use of praise and encouragement ensures that children develop a positive self-esteem and learn right from wrong in a caring ,supportive environment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder offers an inclusive service and has a very good knowledge and understanding of the areas to consider when caring for children who have learning difficulties or disabilities. This ensures that she continues to meet the needs of all children attending. The good health and well being of children is promoted very well as the childminder encourages children to make healthy food choices by offering a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. She extends their learning via discussion and activities for example, children talk about which foods are good for them and are able to name the fruits offered at snack time. Children's individual dietary needs are met very well as the childminder discusses their needs with parents and records all relevant information and detail. 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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