Childminder in Nottinghamshire

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Unique reference number EY375416 Inspection date 12/05/2009 Inspector Georgina Walker

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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 2008. She lives with her husband and family including an adult daughter, two teenage sons and child aged one in Awsworth, Nottinghamshire. The whole of the ground floor is available for childminding, with bathroom facilities at this level. Access to the premises is via one or three steps. There is a secure paved garden available for outdoor play. The family has a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder drives or walks to local nursery schools to take and collect children. She attends parent, carer and toddler groups and takes children to the library and local park. She shares and/or seeks limited information in partnership with other early years settings the children attend. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory part of the Childcare Register and voluntary part of the Childcare Register to care for five children at any one time and is currently minding three children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) age range. The childminder holds an early years childcare qualification and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. A child-friendly environment is created to ensure all children are included and enjoy their time with the childminder. A wide range of experiences are provided for children, however, plans for overall next steps and the seeking and sharing of children's progress with parents and other EYFS providers the children attend have not been fully instigated. Self- evaluation, with targets for improvement, is effective and a range of policies and procedures shared with parents ensures the welfare of the children is generally promoted. However, current documentation relating to child protection and food safety is not available to ensure children are fully safeguarded.

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further?

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

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further?

 increase awareness of current Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) procedures  increase knowledge of current Food Standards Agency regulations  develop further the processes of seeking and sharing information with parents and EYFS settings the children attend to ensure the next steps of development are consistent and all areas of learning are regularly included.

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provision

The childminder has adapted her previous childcare qualification and knowledge to develop the implementation of the EYFS in a professional manner and has set realistic targets to continuously improve her new career. Parents contribute to the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 inspection process and evaluation of the service provided. A range of policies and procedures are given to parents to retain and effective partnerships are promoted through discussion and the sharing of development folders. Parents are encouraged to verbally share what they know about their child's developmental progress. Visits prior to the commencement of the placement ensure each child integrates at their own unique pace and inclusion is successfully promoted. The childminder has yet to develop meaningful liaison with other providers delivering the EYFS. Training regarding food hygiene, health and safety and LSCB procedures

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provision

has been attended in the past and knowledge is implemented to ensure children's safety. However, the childminder is unaware of the content of current legislation requirements. Risk assessments and daily checks are meticulously maintained to ensure children's safety, especially in the rear garden which has a range of steps and slopes the children soon learn to negotiate safely. The childminder meets the qualification criteria as she has attended the training for new childminders and holds a first aid certificate to meet children's needs in the event of an accident. Children's safety is further promoted as she carries with her at all times parental permission to seek treatment in an emergency.

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provision

Excellent hygiene practices are followed to prevent the risk of infection especially with regard to pets and the childminder wears gloves during food preparation. Children are aware of why they must wash and wipe hands to prevent the spread of germs. The indoor environment is warm and welcoming as the children play in the dining room with games or do creative activities at the dining table and eat their meals at the low-child sized table. They have free access to the lounge where they engage in role play or read stories. An excellent range of resources are presented and low-level storage ensure children can freely choose activities or request them from the well-stocked shed outdoors containing an extensive range of resources. This leads to using their own initiative to instigate play, such as skittles or painting in the garden. Children's paintings are displayed on the 'picture wall' to acknowledge their achievements.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder supports learning through an interesting range of activities included on her planning documents. Children are currently engaged in topics relating to 'the environment', including walks and outings each day which provide opportunities for physical play in local parks or at a range of toddler groups. The children are encouraged to be active and healthy and walk to the village nursery school, learning road safety or counting and colours on the way. Children's abilities are successfully extended and observation and assessment is used to ensure that children achieve targets but not necessarily in relation to all areas of learning on a regular basis. The observations contain clear detail of what the child learnt from the activity and next steps are noted on the planning sheet on a weekly basis for the children, who all attend part-time.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children develop a positive awareness of themselves and their needs through the support of the childminder. Their meals are healthy and nutritious and the eight day rolling menu is discussed with parents to ensure a balanced diet. Children drink water or very diluted juice to meet individual needs. The children are learning This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 how to share with the wide age range of children who attend. They behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others, especially as toddlers are present and older children are aware small resources may be dangerous if picked up by the younger children. They are eager to play and learn in stimulating surroundings. Language is well developed as the childminder constantly talks to the children, extending their learning using phonic sounds. Children have access to a wide variety of books, including those with positive images of the diversities within

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

society to create an awareness of differences and acceptance, and use them spontaneously in their play. Children are supported to develop problem solving and other mathematical skills and use words spontaneously when discussing the colour, size and shape of craft resources or shapes when printing in paint. Children use tools such as glue spreaders with good dexterity. They are animated when singing or discussing the sunflower seeds they have planted and demonstrate by stretching up on tip-toe how tall the sunflower will grow. The children learn considerable skills for their future and have access to battery operated toys and enjoy accessing children's websites on the computer. They have good imaginations, developed with the support of the childminder who provides a wide range of imaginary play resources and has set herself the task of increasing dressing up clothes and cooking utensils to use for food from around the world to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

provide a greater variety for the 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: 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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