Childminder in Sheffield

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Unique reference number 501517 Inspection date 03/08/2009 Inspector Yvonne Victoria Facey

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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 2001. He lives with his wife who is also a registered childminder and their two children in Sheffield. The family have two dogs. Children have access to the ground floor and have access to three bedrooms on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The local bus service is easily accessed and local schools are within walking distance.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children in the early years age group and there are presently 10 children on roll. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children enjoy their time at the setting, where the childminder and his co-minder take positive steps to promote their safety and well-being and the majority of requirements have been met. The childminder gets to know children well and builds positive relationships with them. He and his co-worker attend relevant training to develop skills in working with children. He and his co-worker evaluate their practice to help them to identify plans for future development.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements and the use of observations to inform planning for individual children  continue to develop partnership working with other early years providers to enhance children's learning and development.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 gather information from all parents to state who has legal contact with the child and who has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding) 21/09/2009

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provision

Children are cared for in a secure and welcoming home, where the childminder and his co-minder work effectively to promote children's safety and well-being. Detailed risk assessments are completed to ensure potential hazards are minimised. Children are well supervised at all times and are safeguarded because This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the childminder has a good understanding of his responsibilities with regard to child protection. Clear policies ensure that correct procedures are followed and the childminder knows what action to take if there are concerns. The majority of the welfare requirements are being met. However, information regarding legal contact and parental responsibility is not obtained for all children. This is a breach of requirements.

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provision

His co-worker tends to take more responsibility currently for the recording of observations and planning of activities for children. Although he has a good understanding of the early learning goals and has attended training. He understands the importance of working closely with parents to ensure children's care and learning needs are met and involve them in their children's learning. Recommendations from the previous inspection have been addressed effectively. The childminder has attended relevant training to further develop his skills. He has used the self-evaluation system to help him to reflect upon his practice and identify areas for future development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children build trusting relationships with the childminder, whose interactions with them are warm and positive. He responds to children's needs effectively and provides them with a good learning environment. Children enjoy his input and are eager to involve him in their play. For example, children engage him in their dinosaur race down the slide and make a rocket out of clothes pegs while outdoors. Children's problem solving skills are enhanced by using general day to day activities and everyday challenges and they are curious about how things work. For example, they discuss how they are going to get a ball out of a cup that has got stuck and they discuss that they may need batteries for one of the toys to make it work. They enjoy creative play and access dressing up which encourages their imagination skills. Consideration has been given to the integration of indoor and outdoor play to enhance children's learning. Children's communication skills

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

are developing well and they use a variety of ways to interact with each other, such as gestures, listening to stories and rhymes.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are well behaved and the childminder has a good attitude to managing difficult behaviour that is appropriate to their abilities. He gives positive praise and encouragement to children for their achievements, which builds their self-esteem. He has a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage but is less familiar with the recording of observations and using these to inform planning for individual children. However, the childminders do discuss any issues and children's achievements with each other to ensure children are making progress in their learning. Children enjoy a well balanced diet and are encouraged to have regular drinks during the day. Children's awareness of safety is fostered as part of daily activities. Children gain a positive attitude towards difference and the wider world in which they live as they discuss their families and experiences with the childminder and each other. As a result, they begin to understand the importance

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

of difference, similarities and the wider world. 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? 3 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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