Childminder in Rotherham

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Unique reference number 302895 Inspection date 27/05/2009 Inspector Hilary Mary Mckenning

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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 1997. She lives in Thorpe Hesley near Rotherham. There are schools and pre-school facilities for younger children in the locality. They are close to shops, public transport and children's play areas. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have one dog, a guinea pig and quail.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for six children at any one time and is caring for seven children on a part time basis. Of these, three are in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder attends a local carer and toddler group on a regular basis. 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 satisfactory. Children access a variety of resources and experiences where they can learn about themselves and explore differences. Sensitive observations are carried out. However, these are not used to plan for children’s learning and development. The childminder has started to evaluate her service and to assess her strengths and weaknesses. Most of the required documentation is in place. However, the complaints procedure does not contain the required detail. The childminder regularly consults with parents about their children’s routines and interests in order to meet individual children’s needs.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop observations to support children learning and planning for next steps  develop a system to evaluate and monitor service to ensure continuous improvement

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provision

Children are happy and settled in the setting, which contributes to their well-being. The childminder has a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is beginning to use her knowledge to provide appropriate care and activities for younger children. She is beginning to make observations of children's achievements and identify children‘s next steps in their learning. However, these are not used to plan and promote children’s learning and development. There is a system in place for the childminder to monitor and evaluate her service. She demonstrates that she is able to make necessary improvements, as she has This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 adapted the playing areas so that children can play safely and securely.

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provision

The childminder has a positive understanding of her role in safeguarding children. Most required records, policies and procedures are implemented and shared with parents to promote children's welfare. The childminder carries out risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe and secure. Children are introduced to safety and how to keep safe both indoors and on outings. For example, children discuss how they hold hands when they go for walks. They are encouraged to think about road safety during their walks. The childminder involves children in discussions about fire safety and they regularly take part in fire drills.

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provision

The childminder has a positive relationship with children and their parents and information is shared regularly with parents through the use of a daily diary. Parents are invited to contribute what they know about their child's needs and interests at their initial visit and through questionnaires. This enables the childminder to meet the individual needs of children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a warm and welcoming environment. Their welfare, learning and development is promoted as the childminder provides easily accessible resources to meet individual children’s needs. There is sufficient space available for children to move around safely and independently.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about healthy eating as all food is nutritious and meets individual dietary requirements. There are suitable systems in place to deal with accidents involving children. The childminder has an understanding of safeguarding children. She is confident to follow the procedure for reporting and recording any concerns she may have about a child in her care. There are appropriate routines in place that promotes good hygiene and protects children’s health.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Space is organised appropriately to provide children with easy access to a variety of resources appropriate to their needs and interests. The childminder gets to know children well and spends time playing and talking with them. The childminder is aware of individual children’s interests and sets out a variety of toys and activities they will enjoy, such as the musical pull-a-long toys, large construction and creative activities. Younger children show delight and giggle as the childminder joins in counting the animals in the small world play activity.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make a positive contribution and are involved in all areas of play. Children are encouraged to share, be kind and have mutual respect for others. Older children help younger children they play with the balloons and draw pictures together. Children explore the immediate environment with interest, building on their natural curiosity and interests as they look for the guinea pig in the hutch and the quail in their run. Children have regular opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and good use is made of local outdoor facilities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has started to make written observations of what children do and enjoy, which she shares with their parents. Although these observations identify This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children next steps, these are not used in the planning to promote learning opportunities. The childminder is enthusiastic and takes advantage of training opportunities to improve her practice. 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

 maintain a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints and keep a written record, for a period of two years, of these complaints including the outcome of the investigation and the action in response(CR7) 09/06/2009

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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)(CR7) 09/06/2009

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