Childminder in Doncaster

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Unique reference number 317987 Inspection date 03/06/2009 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 2000. She lives with her husband and three children aged 14 years, 11 years and six years old at Bessacarr in Doncaster. The whole of the ground floor is available for childminding, which includes a through lounge/ dining room, kitchen, hallway and conservatory. There is a bathroom and rear bedroom also available for childminding on the first floor.

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Description of the childminding

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 a pet dog.

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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 five children under eight years old at any one time. There are currently eight children on roll, seven 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. She works very well with other settings providing the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is outstanding. The childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child she is minding and has the skills and knowledge to provide exceptionally well for their individual needs. She has a very strong commitment to continuous improvement and willingly accesses further relevant training. The childminder acknowledges that continuing to develop and extend her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS), will further enhance her first class childcare service. The childminder offers fully inclusive provision where all children and their families are very welcome. Children are treated with equal concern and personalised planning of activities and the identification of the next steps in learning and development, enables children to progress very well in all areas of their learning and development.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

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

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provision

The childminder implements the EYFS exceptionally well and very effectively uses her observations of individual children to inform her planning. Highly comprehensive written policies and procedures underpin important elements of the childminder's practice and these are shared effectively with parents, which means that they are fully informed. The childminder has established extremely good links with parents and other providers of the EYFS and uses information gathered to complement the care and education she offers to the children. This ensures that that there is continuity of experience for each child.

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provision

A key strength of the setting is the childminder's enthusiasm for the development and continuous improvement of her childcare service, via training and discussions with other childcare professionals. The childminder constantly reflects on her provision and effective systems for self-evaluation show a clear commitment to the further development of her knowledge to support the continuous improvement of her exceptional and inspiring childcare service.

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provision

The childminder has excellent systems in place to ensure that she has all of the relevant information and detail about children, which enables her to meet children's individual needs and successfully promotes all areas of their care, learning and development. Children's welfare is given utmost priority through detailed risk assessments and excellent levels of supervision, both indoors and out. The childminder has secure knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities with regard to child protection and has robust systems in place that very effectively safeguard and protect the children in her care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are very happy, settled, secure and extremely confident in the childminder's care and in the environment, which is used in a highly effective manner to build on children's natural curiosity as learners. A ll resources are suitable for the age and abilities of the children attending and are of very good quality. A wealth of experiences, activities and an excellent balance between adult- led and child-initiated activities ensures that children make rapid progress in all areas of their learning and development. The childminder uses information from observations exceedingly well, which effectively contributes to children successfully achieving in relation to their starting points.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a very good knowledge and understanding of the areas to consider when caring for children who have learning difficulties or disabilities and offers an inclusive service, where all children's individual needs are given high priority and are successfully met. She organises the childminding day extremely well and the presentation of toys allows for free choice and effectively promotes creativity and the development of independent skills. Resources are labelled with pictures and the written word, which shows children that print has meaning and effectively contributes to extending their knowledge and understanding. For example, when making a farm using construction bricks, children can readily and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 independently access the animals to go into their farm. The childminder helps children to consolidate their learning, by asking open questions and linking

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

activities, for example, by talking about the role play about vets, which the children had previously enjoyed. This extends children's knowledge and understanding of the local community and environment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The good health and well-being of children is promoted extremely well by the childminder where they are cared for in a clean and safe environment where effective measures are taken to protect them from the spread of infection and keep them safe and secure. The childminder ensures that children have daily opportunity for fresh air and exercise, which effectively contributes to children developing a healthy lifestyle. The childminder actively encourages children to make healthy food choices by offering fresh fruit and vegetables. Children enjoy matching the fruit they have chosen with a picture and placing it on a chart to show what they have eaten each day. Children's behaviour is good and the childminder employs appropriate behaviour management strategies that help children to learn right from wrong in a very caring and supportive environment. Her effective use of praise and encouragement shows children they are valued and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

contributes very well to children learning to value and respect each other's similarities and differences. 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? 1 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? 1

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 1 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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