Childminder in Nottingham

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Unique reference number 254744 Inspection date 01/07/2009 Inspector Justine Ellaway

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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 1997. She lives with her husband and three children, one of whom is aged fourteen years and two over sixteen years in Nottingham. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a dog, lizard and pet fish.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are currently nine children on roll, four of whom are within the early years age range. The childminder collects children from the local school and attends several stay and play sessions on a regular basis. She is a member of a local childminding group.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder is effective in promoting children's welfare and supporting their learning and development to ensure that all children make good progress. A commitment to develop positive relationships with parents means that information is shared regularly which ensures children's needs are met. Systems to share information with other settings are well developed to promote consistency in supporting children. The childminder takes steps to evaluate her provision and demonstrates a commitment to improve to benefit outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 analyse observations and highlight children’s achievements or their need for further support.

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provision

The childminder takes time to develop a strong relationship with parents of minded children to ensure that information is shared regularly. This includes any changes that occur, as well as sharing achievements, which ensures that children's needs are met and consistency of care is promoted. The childminder is committed to ensuring that all children are included and supported and uses information sensitively about events that are happening in their lives to link to activities, so that children learn about others in similar situations and do not feel isolated. Parents have access to children's development folders so they can extend and support children's learning at home if they wish. The childminder has established good relationships with other settings that children attend. She shares information This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 about children's progress and extends activities and topics that children are

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provision

learning about, to reinforce their learning and support their interests.

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provision

Children's safety is well promoted. The childminder has given sufficient attention to the detail of the risk assessments for both the premises and outings. Risks and hazards are minimised and as a result children play safely. The childminder has a sound understanding of child protection issues and procedures. Children's good health is promoted through regular physical activities and the provision of healthy foods. All of the required documentation is maintained when children are ill or have an accident.

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provision

Effective organisation of the space means that children's needs are met. For example, two separate areas provide space for children to play. The childminder maintains all of the required documentation within the EYFS. She evaluates her own practice and implements changes on a regular basis. For example, she often buys additional resources, such as a chart that encourages and promotes good behaviour. She demonstrates the capacity to improve and has made a number of positive changes since the last inspection. She regularly attends a childminding group to share good practice and attends workshops on relevant issues such as planning and assessing.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are very happy and comfortable in the setting and with the childminder. They continually chat and have developed good relationships with other children and the childminder. The childminder is friendly, warm and positive in her interaction which supports children to feel valued and included. Children's communication skills are very well supported and as a result children of all ages are confident in speaking. They explain what they are doing, contribute to discussions and make relevant contributions. A child explains that they are tired when they have been jumping around. Very effective interaction means that children learn through questioning, discussion and modelling. The childminder takes into account the stage of development of the children playing and poses the questions according to their understanding.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A varied range of activities is available, based on children's interests as well as the six areas of learning. For example, children learn about growing as they plant sunflowers which develops their knowledge and understanding of the world. They engage in activities that help them learn about others, for example, America Day to celebrate the new president and eating food linked to Diwali. Regular outings to different stay and play sessions and local parks, promotes children's social skills as well as their physical development. Children demonstrate a good understanding of their own safety and well-being and are clear how to stay safe for example, with a lit sparkler on bonfire night or playing outside in the sun. Very clear explanations and discussions take place to support children's learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children of different ages play well together and show care and concern for others. For example, older children sit with younger children when they are tired and talk to them and comfort them. Children learn about numbers and counting through This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 activities and older children recognise numbers nought to nine and can count by rote. They also ably write their own name and are supported to spell out the letters as they do so. Younger children are encouraged to develop early writing skills as they mark make and attempt to write their own name on their art work. Children use their imagination during art and craft activities and enjoy colouring and gluing. Lots of encouragement and praise means that they feel their work is valued.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is observing what children can do and linking this to the areas of learning. However, she has not yet developed a system that identifies where children are at within each area of learning, so she can easily identify where further support is required. 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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