Childminder in Derbyshire

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Unique reference number EY225473 Inspection date 22/04/2009 Inspector Jennifer Getty

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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 2003. She lives with her husband and family including two children aged 11 and 16 in Ripley, Derbyshire. The whole of the ground floor in the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The front and rear of the house are accessible via steps. The childminder drives or walks to the local schools and nurseries to take and collect children.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for six children under the age of eight years, three of whom may be in the early years age group, with the exception of four on Wednesday. There are currently ten children from 11 months old to ten years on roll, four of whom are in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder 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. Children receive consistently high standards of care. They feel at home in the childminder's house and develop high levels of self-esteem. The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify key strengths and some areas for development. The childminder works well with parents to ensure that children's individual needs are well met and all children are included in the setting.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the systems for involving parents in their child's continuous learning and development, offering support for extended learning at home  review the systems for observation and assessment to ensure that children's progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of learning is conistently monitored.

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provision

The childminder's strong organisational skills and secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage support the smooth-running of the setting. She uses self- evaluation to monitor the effectiveness of the provision and regularly extends the resources for children to provide further play opportunities and experiences. Records and policies are well-maintained and reviewed regularly to promote children's health and safety. Risk assessments are carried out weekly and daily checks ensure that children play in a safe environment. The childminder develops strong relationships with parents that enables good quality care to be provided at This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 all times. Information is shared daily through discussion, as well as, on displays which show the planning and daily activities. Children's progress is discussed, although there are fewer opportunities for parents to extend children's learning at

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues so that the appropriate procedures can be put into place when necessary, safeguarding children. The home is well-organised to meet the children's needs with a dedicated playroom being brightly decorated with themed displays and children's work. Outdoors, children have space to move around easily, riding bikes and cars on the decked area. They have daily opportunities for physical exercise and outdoor play, helping them develop an awareness of keeping healthy. They are provided with a range of healthy meals and snacks, promoting their good health.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are purposefully involved in activities at all times, enjoying their time at the childminders and developing warm relationships with adults and their peers alike. They develop an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves healthy and safe through discussion and themed activities that promote their learning in these areas. For example, they enjoy activities about fire safety, road safety and develop superb hygiene routines, knowing when to wash hands and brushing their teeth after meals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder plans activities based on a monthly theme, as well as, being spontaneous, providing all children with a broad range of experiences and learning opportunities. For example, they enjoy food tasting, visiting the library and craft activities relating to a theme such as making bookmarks. Children make choices about their play daily and the childminder encourages them to develop their interests by providing further resources. The childminder also works well with other settings to provide continuity of care and extending learning, for example, children dress up and play firemen at the childminder's house after a visit to the fire station in the morning. The childminder carries out observations to assess children's progress and evaluates the activities, although the systems for monitoring children's progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of learning do not offer a clear overview of their continued progress. Their next steps

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

in learning are identified in response to the observations and activities are planned to support them in their development. The childminder offers good support to children during play to offer some challenge and further interest and children develop their problem-solving skills through activities. Young children enjoy outdoor play, developing their physical skills as they manoeuvre their bikes around cones and across the zebra crossing. They develop a love of books, reading for pleasure and choosing their favourite books. They develop a respect for others, learning about other cultures and countries, as well as, learning to share and take turns. They behave well and enjoy taking care of each other. Children develop high levels of self-esteem, receiving lots of praise and encouragement. They develop a strong sense of belonging and enjoy putting their photographs on the board to show they are present. Children of all ages have confidence and develop very good

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

skills that support their future well-being. 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? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 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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