Childminder in Doncaster

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Unique reference number EY319550 Inspection date 08/05/2009 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 seven years and four years old at Balby in Doncaster. The whole of the ground floor is available for childminding, which includes a lounge, dining kitchen, hallway and downstairs toilet with hand washing facilities. There is also a designated bedroom on the first floor available for childminding and overnight stays. The premises are accessible via a level driveway and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder offers overnight childcare. Play areas and shops are within walking distance. Schools and pre-school facilities are a short drive away.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years old at any one time. There are currently three children on roll, two 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 part of the Childcare Register and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association. The childminder occasionally works with a childminder assistant and works in partnership with other settings providing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)framework.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child she is minding, knows them well and has the knowledge and expertise to provide for their individual needs. All children are welcomed into the setting and the childminder provides the appropriate support to enable them to achieve and feel fulfilled as individuals. She is aware of her own development needs and is committed to maintaining continuous improvement by accessing further training to extend her knowledge base and enhance her childcare service. The childminder is vigilant regarding children's safety, both indoors and out. However, risk assessments for each type of outing were not available at the time of the inspection, which is a requirement of the EYFS.

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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 Early Years Foundation Stage framework  ensure that a risk assessment is carried out for each type of outing. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder 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. The childminder does maintain a clear focus on children's safety and has completed some risk assessments that do effectively contribute to ensuring their safety and well being.

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provision

Recommendations made at the last inspection have been addressed by the childminder. She has sought advice from the fire department regarding overnight stays and emergency evacuation procedures. Fire drills are practised with the children and the fire blanket is appropriately sited in the kitchen, which effectively contributes to promoting children's safety and welfare. The childminder has also increased and developed the range of resources and activities that reflect diversity, which contributes to extending children's knowledge and understanding.

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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. The childminder reflects on her service and systems for self evaluation show a clear commitment to the further development of her knowledge and understanding to support the continuous improvement of her childcare service.

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provision

The childminder establishes very positive links with parents and with other providers of the EYFS and these links are well supported by good systems for information sharing. The childminder finds out what children know and can do, their likes and dislikes via discussions with parents at the admission stage. This effectively helps her when planning routines and activities for individual children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare, learning and development are successfully promoted by the well organised and flexible approach of the 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. The childminder uses information from observations of children to inform her planning and to identify the next steps in individual children's learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A varied range of resources and activities, with a good balance between adult led and child initiated activities, effectively contributes to children progressing well in all areas of learning. The childminder uses good questioning techniques to help children develop their critical thinking and problem skills. For example, when children enjoy knocking skittles down with a ball, the childminder extends their knowledge and understanding by encouraging them to count how many are knocked over and how many are left standing.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children show a strong sense of belonging as they interact very well with the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder and confidently use all areas of the setting available for childminding. The childminder employs appropriate behaviour management strategies and her effective use of praise and encouragement contributes to children developing a positive self esteem and learning right from wrong in a caring and supportive environment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The good health of children is very well promoted as the childminder encourages children to make healthy food choices by offering a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. She extends their understanding via discussion and activities, which helps children to develop a healthy lifestyle and learn about the benefits of good food and regular exercise. Children's individual dietary needs are met as the childminder discusses their needs with parents and records all relevant information and detail.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a clean and secure environment where effective measures are taken to protect them from the spread of infection and to ensure their safety. 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. Resources are readily accessible and the childminder adapts activities to ensure that they are suitable for the ages and abilities of the children attending. For example, when older children do not want younger children to join in their activity of building with construction bricks, the childminder offers a similar, age appropriate activity to younger children, which means that all children are included. 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? 3 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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