Childminder in North Yorkshire

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Unique reference number EY387674 Inspection date 22/06/2009 Inspector Rachael Flesher

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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 2009. She lives in a semi-detached house on the outskirts of Harrogate with her husband and two children aged one and four years. The family has a pet rabbit and fish. Children have access to the ground floor, which includes a lounge/dining room and kitchen, and the first floor bathroom. There is a secure garden for outdoor play. There are shops and a park within walking distance and the childminder collects children from the local schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register to care for four children at any one time, one of whom may be in the early years age group. There are currently three children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age group. The childminder is an experienced National Nursery Examination Board qualified nursery nurse and has a level 4 advanced diploma in childcare and education.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder demonstrates an ambitious vision and strives to provide high quality outcomes for all children. Reasonably effective self-evaluation systems are in place and targets for improvement are actively being addressed to ensure continuous improvement. The childminder ensures children's individual needs are identified through observing and monitoring their progress and using information sought from parents and other professionals. They are supported accordingly, and as a result, their unique needs are met, their welfare promoted and they are making good progress in their learning and development.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop systems for evaluating the practice and provision, identifying areas for development and monitoring the impact of any improvements made on the outcomes for children  continue to develop the learning environment to ensure all children are provided with a range of experiences to further support their progress towards the early learning goals.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the provision is well organised and effectively managed. All the required documentation, policies and procedure required for the safe and efficient management of the setting are in place, implemented, reviewed and shared with parents. This ensures all children are included, safeguarded, their needs met and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their welfare promoted. The premises are clean, safe and secure, and steps taken to promote children's health and well-being are effective. The childminder regularly reviews her training needs and addresses them, demonstrating a strong commitment to professional development. She has accessed recent child protection training and has a good understanding of the procedures to follow in order to safeguard children.

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provision

The childminder engages in a regular cycle of review, evaluating her practice and provision, and has identified most areas for development and is working towards addressing these. The views of both parents and children are meaningfully sought through questionnaires and discussions, and the childminder uses this feedback to make any necessary improvements. However, systems for monitoring the impact of any improvements made on the outcomes for children are not yet fully developed.

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provision

Partnerships with parents and others are exemplary. Highly effective information sharing systems are in place to ensure all are fully informed and children are appropriately supported. Parents are provided with good quality information about the provision and are well informed of their child's achievements and progress through their daily report book. Excellent strategies have been developed to ensure effective partnership working with other providers and schools where children attend. This includes sharing good practice, developing children's individual learning journeys and supporting their learning and development needs together. This has particularly helped ease the transition between the two providers, therefore benefiting both the children and parents.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Highly detailed information is sought from parents before children start, to identify their starting points, interests, things important to them at home and likes and dislikes. This information is used to support children to settle and to ascertain each child's individual needs and plan for these accordingly. Good systems are in place for continually observing, assessing and planning for the individual needs, interests and learning styles of all the children. Significant observations are recorded and analysed against the early learning goals and next steps in their learning are identified and provided for. Children are also involved in planning as the childminder actively seeks their views and ideas. This information is regularly shared with parents who are also encouraged to contribute to their child's learning and development file through providing information of their own observations from home. This ensures all children are offered an enjoyable and challenging

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

experience across the six areas of learning, tailored to their needs and abilities, to support their ongoing development and learning. As a result, all children are making good progress towards the early learning goals in relation to their starting points and capabilities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The learning environment is well organised, safe and secure and overall supports children to make good progress across the six areas of learning. Resources are easily accessible to children to enable them to lead and direct their own play and learning. The childminder is currently developing these to further support children's This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 development towards the early learning goals. The childminder effectively supports children's learning and provides learning opportunities that are personally meaningful and motivating to them, through a good balance of adult-led and child- initiated activities. For example, she effectively leads a baking activity which children actively contribute to with great enthusiasm. They help identify the equipment and ingredients they need and take turns to weigh them, using their number skills to do so and add them to the mixture. The childminder also uses

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

effective questioning and dialogue to extend the children's learning. For example, they talk about how sugar makes the buns sweet, developing their understanding of ingredients and food. The children then go outside and spontaneously build on this experience through their own imaginative play, using the sand, water and equipment available to make imaginary chocolate.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Services in the local community are used to provide further learning and development opportunities for children; for example, going for walks and visiting parks. They are learning how to stay safe as they develop their understanding of road safety when out on walks and are encouraged to take safe risks, which also promotes their independence and self-esteem. Good hygiene practices are fostered and children take good care of their own personal care needs. Healthy, balanced meals and snacks are provided and mealtimes are relaxed social occasions where the children and childminder sit together to enjoy their food and each others company. The children confidently help themselves to more fresh fruit from the fruit bowl and water when they need it. They are learning to value diversity and difference through resources available to promote discussion and positive attitudes are promoted through activities. Children are well-mannered and successfully

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

share, take turns and compromise. Strong friendships are in place and the children play purposefully and show genuine care and affection towards one another. They move around the setting with confidence, showing great independence. The childminder promotes children's self-esteem through praise and celebrating achievements and warm, responsive relationships are established. 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: 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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