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Unique reference number EY101016 Inspection date 25/06/2009 Inspector Lynn Masterman

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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 registered in 2001. The childminder lives with her partner and young son, aged three years old. The family live in Sutton in Ashfield in Nottinghamshire. The premises can be easily accessed and the whole of the ground floor, including toilet facilities on the first floor of the premises are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed outdoor play area to the rear of the premises. Care is offered Monday to Friday all year round. The family have a dog, rabbit and tropical fish.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. There are four children on roll of which, three are under five years old. She also offers care to children over five years old up to eight years old. The provision is registered on the compulsory and voluntary part 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 satisfactory. Children are cared for in a warm and caring environment. They enjoy their learning experiences as they make steady progress towards the early learning goals. However, the use of planning and the children's assessment records are not used collectively to plan for next steps in their individual learning journeys. The childminder works successfully with parents to ensure most of the children's individual needs are met and their welfare is appropriately supported. However, there are no clear systems in place to ensure the safety of the premises is effectively monitored over a period of time. The childminder is beginning to identify her strengths and areas for improvement. However, there are no clear systems in place to identify how the identified areas for improvement will be addressed and implemented.

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further?

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

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further?

 make effective use of the planning and the children's assessment records to identify the next stage in their individual learning journey  develop a system to monitor and evaluate the quality of the provision to lead to the identification of targets for further improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 make a record of risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action following a review or incident (Suitable premises, environment & equipment). 27/07/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The premises are sufficiently organised. Children move around the premises in a safe and confident manner through the implementation of an appropriate range of safety equipment. For example, all dangerous substances or household equipment is stored out of the children's reach and the main external doors remain locked to prevent the children leaving the premises unsupervised. However, the childminder has not maintained a written record to demonstrate how all areas of the property will be sufficiently monitored over a period of time and the actions taken following potential or identified areas of risk. This is a breach in requirements. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility with regard to recognising the signs of abuse and the procedures to be followed, should she have concerns about children's welfare. All persons living in the household have been appropriately vetted.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child development and a growing awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is beginning to use this knowledge and the statutory framework to provide a suitable range of activities. However, this is in its infancy and the childminder is not yet able to fully demonstrate how this information will be used to support children's individual learning through a planned range of personalised activities. Effective communication with parents ensures they are kept well informed of their children's care, learning and play. Parents value the childminder's flexible and supportive service. She provides relevant information to parents when they are experiencing difficulty in promoting their children's development, such as the range of toys to aid a child's balance when learning to take their first steps. This helps parents to support their children's learning in the home environment.

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provision

Overall there are a good range of policies and procedures, which are shared with parents and they contribute to the organisation of the setting. The recommendation made at the last inspection has been successfully implemented. The childminder is beginning to recognise the purpose of self-evaluation to identify her strengths and the areas for improvement. However, she is yet to establish a system of how identified areas for improvement will be achieved.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's sense of belonging is securely fostered. The childminder promotes a welcoming environment and an ethos where all children are valued and included. Her relaxed and friendly approach helps children to feel safe and secure. Babies quickly become distressed if they are visually unable to see her presence. She offers them reassurance with cuddles and close physical contact. This indicates a meaningful relationship has been developed. The childminder respects the children's emotional needs for a comforter, which is seen as an important link with home. Comforters are easily accessible by the children and are included as part of their everyday play. The childminder knows the children well and makes use good use of relevant information gathered from parents to respond to children's individual needs. For example, the childminder recognises familiar cries, which This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

indicates some children might need to take a rest.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make steady progress in their learning and development as they are provided with a varied range of activities, which they enjoy, they are age appropriate and they provide sufficient levels of challenge and curiosity. Babies have the opportunity to explore a variety of activity based toys, which make different sounds and provide the opportunity for pressing buttons, turning and twisting knobs and posting shapes. They chuckle with delight, as they put different coloured balls into the respective holes and show curiosity, as they follow the balls down the shoot. The childminder asks the children 'where do you think the balls have gone?'. The children find the balls and repeat the process again. They are beginning to develop their coordination skills, as they attempt to build a tower using stacker pots. The childminder ask the children 'shall we build the tower together and count the pots'. This helps children to develop an awareness of

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are beginning to develop an awareness of diversity and they are learning about others, as they explore similarities and differences within their peer group. They have the opportunity to recognise their own individuality. They use mirrors to talk about different skin tones and hair and eye colour. They are beginning to recognise their own feelings, such as feeling sad or happy. This helps children to learn mutual respect and to have an awareness of others. Children's good health is promoted through a varied and well balanced diet. The children have food tasting activities, which promotes their awareness of different tastes and textures, such as pineapple and kiwi fruit. They attend various music and movement groups to promote their awareness of following a healthy lifestyle. Children are beginning to become aware of their safety, as they know they must wait for the green man to appear before they can cross roads safely. They routinely practice the fire drill and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

know they must leave the premises quickly when they hear the alarm. 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? 3 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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 (CR5) 27/07/2009

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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 and compulsory Childcare Register sections of the report (CR5) 27/07/2009

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