Childminder in North Yorkshire

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Unique reference number EY315199 Inspection date 14/05/2009 Inspector Carol-Anne Shaw

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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 in a bungalow in the village of Slingsby, North Yorkshire, close to local amenities which include shops, a school and park. Minded children have access to the whole of the property. There is an enclosed back garden used for children’s outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered for a maximum of six children under eight years. Of these three may be in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years Childcare Register and both the compulsory and voluntary childcare register. Currently there are two children on roll both in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has a Level 3 qualification in childcare and is an experienced childcare worker. She 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 cared for in a safe and stimulating environment where their individual needs are effectively considered and met. Children enjoy learning about the world around them by visits into their community and by accessing a wide range of resources. The excellent partnership with parents, through the sharing of information on a regular basis, ensures that children's welfare, learning and development needs are consistently met. Children make good progress in all areas of their learning taking into consideration their age and ability. The childminder has fully completed the recommendations made at the last inspection. She continues to reflect on her childcare provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage to support children's learning and development.

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provision

The childminder effectively organises her childminding service. Children have opportunities to develop independence as they select their activities from a wide range of resources with good opportunities to play and learn in both the indoor and outdoor environments. Children's health, safety and well-being are protected through the written policies and procedures for the setting and the risk assessments completed to minimise any dangers. The procedures are well organised and very appropriate to ensure they effectively cover all aspects of children’s care, these include safeguarding, accident and incident reporting and complaints. Her formal self-assessment has been completed and is effective in targeting areas for future development. She is in the early stages of developing This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 systems to link with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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provision

Parents value the setting and are very confident with the care provided and that their children are happy and enjoy attending. Children's starting points, likes and dislikes and any individual needs are discussed with parents initially. There is a formal record of observations and children’s progress is well documented. Information about children's development and care is exchanged verbally with parents informally each day. As an ongoing process the childminder shares with parents children’s possible next steps in learning.

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provision

The childminder supports the provision of an inclusive environment and welcomes all children recognising their individual needs. She promotes children’s self-esteem, this helps to support the children's sense of belonging and consequently children are happy and settled within her home.

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provision

Children are safeguarded under the childminder's care. She has a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to be followed following any concerns. Parents and carers have access to the safeguarding policy.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder promotes the welfare of the children very successfully in a home environment that is safe, welcoming and where risks to children are minimised through effective risk assessments. Children are beginning to learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy through interesting activities and through following the daily routines. They enjoy being active and learn how to stay safe whilst out in the local community as they visit places of interest, the library and different parks. They learn how to cross the roads safely. As a result, children enjoy a wide range of experiences and their confidence and self esteem is promoted.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy many activities and opportunities to enable them make good progress across all six areas of learning. The childminder knows the children well and follows their lead when informally planning activities and experiences that extend their learning, as they progress through the elements towards the early learning goals. The childminder has developed individual learning plans for each child based on information gained by talking to their parents and by completing regular observations of the children. The childminder supports children well during activities, she listens to them and mutual respect is established. As a result children feel at ease, secure and confident to access all the activities. They are creative when they draw and paint and develop emergent writing skills as they play in the foam drawing circles and squares.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children display good social skills, they say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ during their play. They develop their independence as they access toys freely from the well organised learning environment. Children are beginning to make connections between patterns and numbers as they play using their counting skills. There is a wide range of interesting resources, including books and toys that positively This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 represent diversity in society. Children access these freely and as a result begin to develop an understanding and respect for people's differences and similarities. 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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