Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Unique reference number EY312875 Inspection date 02/06/2009 Inspector Janet Fairhurst

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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 2005. She lives with her husband and three children aged four, 10 and 12 on an established housing estate in West Denton. The house is in easy access of schools, nurseries and parks. The whole of the ground floor and two of the children's bedrooms are used for childminding purposes. There is a secure rear garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The family has two dogs and two rabbits.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children and when working with her assistant she can care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are currently seven children on roll of whom five are in the early age range. The provision is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. 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 good. Children are very much at ease in this setting because the childminder creates a welcoming environment and develops positive relationships with parents. Children receive good individual attention which helps them make progress in their learning and development. The childminder has begun to assess her provision and this has allowed her to identify her strengths and areas which she would like to develop. Children's individual needs are known and respected, this helps the childminder to provide an inclusive service.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the educational programme and activities for knowledge and understanding.

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provision

The childminder has an organised approach to childminding. Records and documentation are in good order and are readily available for inspection. A good selection of effective procedures help to underpin the childminding service. A clear complaints procedure is in place with details of how to contact the regulator. The childminder has a positive approach to improving her provision. She is in the process of completing a self-evaluation form for her setting and has begun to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Parents and children also complete questionnaires which feed into the evaluation of the setting. Since the last inspection the childminder has successfully addressed the previous recommendations and now has written consent in place to transport children, and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the childminder's assistant has also increased their skills by completing a first aid

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provision

training course. This ensures children's welfare is positively promoted and they are cared for in accordance to their parents’ wishes.

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provision

Children are well protected by the childminder's conscientious approach to ensuring their safety. The premises are regularly risk assessed which means children can move around the setting independently as potential hazards are minimised. The childminder plans regular visits to local drop-in groups, libraries and parks which ensures children have opportunities to develop social skills and benefit from fresh air and exercise. The childminder has a good awareness of potential hazards outdoors and regularly reminds children how to keep safe.

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provision

Partnerships with parents and others effectively contribute to the provision of consistent care of the children. Parents provide positive feedback on the care given and are pleased with their children's overall development. The childminder has good systems in place to ensure information is shared appropriately. For example, parents are kept informed of their child's welfare needs and the activities they had been involved in through the effective use of contact books and regular discussions. Children's welfare is safeguarded as the childminder clearly understands her responsibility for protecting children from abuse and neglect. She has a clear procedure for reporting any concerns and knows how to report any allegations made against her or her family.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care because she is very aware of their individual needs. They respond positively to her warm manner and confidently talk to her about what they wish to do. Children are familiar with the environment and are developing a positive attitude to learning as they confidently choose the activities they want to play with. The childminder has developed a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and provides interesting, accessible resources which promote most areas of learning. For example, children access a variety of tools and equipment for mark making, simple calculations, cutting and creativity. Children enjoy creating their own art work painting pictures of spiders, raindrops and bridges. They are beginning to link letters and sounds as they sound out their names and familiar words. Children use mathematical language and count as they organise their reward stickers and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

inform their friends that the spider has gone under the paper. The childminder covers most of the areas of learning well consequently children are making good progress, however, provision for knowledge and understanding of the world is not as well established as opportunities to extend children's learning are occasionally missed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children behave well and develop good social skills as they play. They learn to share and have very positive relationships with the childminder. They understand the age appropriate expectations of behaviour and receive lots of positive reinforcement and praise for their efforts and achievements. This results in children having high self-esteem and confidence. The childminder makes detailed observations of the children and plans activities to promote their individual This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 development. Children's records provide evidence of their consistent progress and include the next steps in their development. The childminder has an effective system in place in order to share written observations with parents.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's home provides a safe and secure environment, the front door is locked at all times, stair gates used when younger children are present and a record of visitors is maintained. Children's health and hygiene needs are met effectively. They are learning to keep themselves safe as they regularly practise the emergency evacuation procedure and the need to follow the green cross code when crossing the roads. Children can easily access drinks and the childminder promotes healthy eating by discussing foods, such as fruit and vegetables, in a positive way. The childminder also instils the need to be safe in the sun explaining the need to wear sun hats and the use of sun lotion to protect them burning. 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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