Childminder in Staffordshire

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Unique reference number 209423 Inspection date 07/04/2009 Inspector Shirley Amanda Wilkes

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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 report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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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 1995. She lives with her husband and two children aged 18 and 15 years. They live in a house in Stafford within walking distance of local parks and shops. The whole of the ground floor and upstairs bathroom is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The premises are accessible for all adults and children.

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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. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under the age of eight years at any one time. There is currently three children in the early years age group on roll.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The family has two pet cats.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The overall effectiveness of the early years setting is satisfactory. Children are welcomed into a warm, friendly home. The childminder has a suitable understanding of children's individual needs and interests, and they are happy and settled with her. All children are valued and included to ensure none are disadvantaged. The provision for children’s learning and development is not yet fully developed with regard to systems for observation and assessment. Children's health and welfare needs are protected well because of the childminder's sound practice and her wealth of childcare experience. Also systems for self-evaluation have not yet been started to identify areas of strength and areas for further development.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the quality and improvement processes to monitor and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the provision  develop further observational assessments of each child’s achievements and interests and use these to provide relevant and motivating learning experiences that meet each child’s needs.

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provision

The childminder has many years of experience caring for children and she is enthusiastic to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The childminder's organisation of her provision is sound and ensures that children receive care which is safe and reliable. A sufficient range of records, polices and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 procedures support the safe and efficient management of the setting. The systems in place for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder is aware of the child protection procedures necessary to protect children and she is secure and knowledgeable of the different areas of abuse.

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provision

The childminder assesses risks to children well, for instance in regard to home and outdoor safety. Documentation in relation to the attendance register and children's records with regard to medication and accidents is well recorded. Information about children's care needs is exchanged on a daily basis and parents are provided with information about children's daily routine, care and some aspects of their learning.

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provision

The childminder organises her time and resources to ensure children's needs are met. She builds effective relationships with parents and there are many positive measures that keep them well-informed about her setting, the child's well-being and what they have been doing. The environment is supportive that gives children many opportunities to make choices and become independent. Her resources positively reflect diversity and inclusion which she uses appropriately with children. The childminder has not yet begun to put procedures in place for monitoring and evaluating the setting to identify her strengths and any areas for improvement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are provided with a suitable balance of indoor activities as well as some outdoor play to promote most areas of their learning and development. They move about freely choosing for themselves and leading their own play. The childminder provides a range of activities and experiences, such creative activities, completing jigsaws. In addition, children enjoy pretend play and selecting their own activities from the range of play materials and books available. Children also visit a number of child centred groups which further supplement the activities and experiences available at the setting.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They focus well on things that interest them and demonstrate a sound sense of enjoyment. Children are making some progress as they learn through play. However, as yet, observations, assessments do not inform planning the next steps in children's learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's safety is well promoted. For instance, there are good safety procedures, such as emergency evacuations, in place and these are well supplemented by safety equipment fitted throughout the premises and garden. They are learning about some aspects of safety, such as road safety. There are good accident and illness procedures in place that ensure that children will receive prompt and suitable treatment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children behave well and are learning to share, play positively with others and demonstrate good manners. They are offered encouragement and praise, which they accept with pride. Children's health is promoted suitably through nutritious snacks, regular drinks and managing their personal hygiene. They also have some This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 opportunities to use physical play equipment in the garden and on visits to the local park. 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? 3 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: 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 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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