Childminder in Middlesbrough

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Unique reference number EY384700 Inspection date 11/05/2009 Inspector Elaine Marie McDonnell

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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 November 2008. She lives with her husband and their 11-month-old son in the Linthorpe area of Middlesbrough, close to local amenities, such as shops and primary schools. The family has two dogs, which minded children have supervised access to.

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Description of the childminding

Minded children have the use of the lounge, the dining area within the kitchen and two of the bedrooms within the bungalow. There is also an enclosed rear garden available for outdoor play and the premises is easily accessible.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for up to two children in the early years age group and is also on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll aged two and three years.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The environment is safe, secure and attractive for children. They have access to a varied range of activities and outings which promote development in all areas of learning. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to support inclusion and a welcoming and inclusive service is provided. Most documentation and records required for the safe and efficient management of the provision are available, however, there is no written complaints procedure and no formalised process for self-evaluation in place.

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further?

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

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further?

 introduce an effective process of self-evaluation as a basis of ongoing internal review and continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure a complaints procedure is in place and is made available to parents on request (Safeguarding and Welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 11/06/2009

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provision

Most records and documents required for the safe and efficient management of the provision are available, well kept and up to date. There is also a varied range of comprehensive policy and procedures documents available. However, there is currently no complaints procedure in place but the childminder does display the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Ofsted information poster for parents. The attendance record indicates that adult to child ratios are maintained and observation shows that children receive lots of positive care and attention.

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provision

The childminder has completed appropriate local authority approved childminder and first aid training courses. She has a very positive attitude towards personal development and has attended other, additional training since registration. For example, implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage, some of the different areas of learning, the Welfare Requirements and observation, planning and assessment. She is also in the process of completing a National Vocational Qualification at Level 3.

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provision

The childminder has informally started to evaluate her provision and has identified some general areas for improvement, such as to further develop paper work and documents. However, there is no measurable or formalised system in place yet to support the continuous improvement of the provision.

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provision

The childminder works well in partnership with parents and carers and confidentiality is maintained. Parents receive a written information leaflet about the provision which includes details relating to operating times, healthy eating and routines. They are kept well informed about their children’s achievements and progress through regular discussions and can access their child's observation and assessment records.

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provision

Parents are encouraged to share what they know about their child and during initial visits the childminder receives information about children's individual routines, preferences and capabilities. She also liaises with a local nursery school and receives information about what the children in her care are learning at other settings delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder supports children's learning well by being involved in their play with them. There is a range of planned, purposeful play and exploration, both in and out of doors to help children become active learners. The quality of planning is good. It is based around individual children, takes into account their interests and includes the six areas of learning. Information from observation and assessment is effectively used to inform future planning and ensure that children achieve as much as they can in relation to their starting points and capabilities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are involved in various interesting and stimulating activities and outings, such as role play with a post office, listening to a range of stories, attempting a selection of jigsaw puzzles and singing. They also learn about keeping safe when involved in fire drills and when discussing road safety. Children have good opportunities to be active and begin to understand the benefits of physical activity and a healthy diet. For example, they learn about healthy foods to eat and have been planting in the garden to grow their own strawberries. They also participate in physical activity when visiting different soft play areas, when going for local walks and when doing dancing and action rhymes indoors. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children enjoy their learning and have a positive attitude. They are settled and happy in the childminder's care and form good relationships. Children have

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

opportunities to be independent and are able to make choices and decisions, for example, about snacks they would like and what activities they want to be involved in. They make good progress in communicating as their language skills are well promoted by the childminder through regular singing and story-time activities. Children develop problem solving skills with the wide range of jigsaw puzzles and shape sorters available and they also have access to various programmable and electronic toys.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children begin to understand the wider world through their play and communications and learn about their own and other cultural celebrations. They have begun to recycle different objects including some food items, which they then use to feed animals at the park.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There are currently no children with any learning difficulties, disabilities or who speak English as an additional language attending the setting. However, the childminder has a positive attitude towards caring for children with additional needs and has had experience of this in the past. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote inclusion for all children. 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? 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: 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR7). 11/06/2009

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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). 11/06/2009

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