Childminder in Doncaster

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Unique reference number EY288603 Inspection date 24/06/2009 Inspector Dawn Lumb

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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 2004. She lives with her husband, in Askern, near Doncaster in South Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house, is used for childminding and there is an enclosed rear garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. She currently has three children on roll. They are on the Early Years Register, she is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects and takes children to a local nursery. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the provision is satisfactory. Children are provided with a warm and caring environment. Positive relationships between the childminder, parents and children, allow children to feel happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder gathers good information from parents which she uses to meet the children's individual welfare needs. There is a suitable selection of resources and activities planned, which children enjoy. Although she has been proactive in working with a mentor to establish areas for improvement. She strives to develop and is making steady progress in her knowledge and implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to further develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure continuous improvement  continue to develop systems to help identify children's starting point, their progress and plans for their next steps in learning  further develop the procedure for self-evaluation to clearly identify the settings strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children  further secure the outside play area.

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provision

All required documentation and further written policies and procedures have been developed to take account of changes. These effectively promote children's health, safety and welfare. She promotes children's safety through completing risk assessments as well as actions to manage or eliminate risks. For example, she This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 regularly practices emergency evacuation to ensure children's awareness of what to do in such an event. The childminder has recently attended child protection training and has a secure understanding of the role and responsibilities in keeping children safe guarded. However, the garden area is not secure.

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provision

The childminder has been proactive in working with a mentor to establish areas for improvement. She strives to develop and is making steady progress in her knowledge and implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has begun to identify areas for improvement and through the support of a mentor and accessing training, steady progress is being made. The childminder's positive attitude in making steps forward, is reflected in that the actions and recommendations made at the last inspection have been addressed.

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provision

The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's individual needs. Daily diaries and discussion provide clear information about children's activities and routines. The recent introduction of individual progress records, once fully in place, will provide parents with further information about their children's development and achievements.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's care and they have developed warm and positive relationships. They enjoy each other's company and show care and consideration for others. They independently choose from an appropriate and balanced range of resources. The childminder is successful in following children's interests and through doing this, she stimulates and motivates their participation. Within her setting activities are mainly child lead. For example, children ask for their music to be played; younger and older children enthusiastically enjoy tapping, dancing and swaying to the music and older children join in with the childminder to sing. The childminder interacts caringly and sensitively with the children, she questions and engages them in conversation to support and promote their language and communication skills. Children's understanding of shape, colour, number and the wider world are promoted

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

through everyday situations. For example, the childminder successfully uses a dress the bear game to promote children's understanding of different seasons, weather and the cloths that are needed. The childminder make satisfactory use of local amenities; such as the Sure Start sessions for childminders, the library and local parks to promote children's social and emotional development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There are new systems in place to record and monitor children's learning and development, however, limited knowledge and understanding with regard to the early learning goals is evident.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health and well-being is well promoted as the childminder uses mealtimes to discuss healthy eating and foods that are good for you; they have a good understanding of the reasons of personal hygiene and the benefits of healthy eating. For example, they know that brushing their teeth, helps to keep them clean and look after their teeth. Children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe is appropriately promoted through discussion and simple This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 explanations. The childminder uses everyday routines to encourage children to be careful. For example, they independently tidy up toys that are on the floor before putting more toys out. 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: 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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