Childminder in Derbyshire

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Unique reference number EY262450 Inspection date 22/06/2009 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 2003. She lives with her husband and two children aged seven and 13 years in Derby. The whole ground floor, along with the first floor bathroom, of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder regularly works with an assistant. 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 five children at any one time. There are currently nine children on roll, seven of whom are within the early years age range. The childminder collects children from the local school and is a member of the local childminding group.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children's learning and development, and welfare are well promoted. Good relationships are established with parents and with other settings that children attend, so that information is regularly shared to support children's learning and development, and care. The childminder takes suitable steps to evaluate her provision and demonstrates a commitment to improve, to bring about positive changes for children who attend.

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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 for all areas of learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information from parents in advance of a child being admitted to the provision, regarding who has legal contact with the child, and who has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare). 13/07/2009

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improve her service through a proactive approach. For example, she renewed her first aid certificate early when caring for a child with an identified medical issue to ensure children's needs are fully met. She initiates the relationship with other settings that children attend, ensuring she is fulfilling the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 (EYFS) and effectively promoting children's learning and development. She is a member of a local childminding group which meets regularly to share good practice. She has attended a range of relevant and useful training courses since the last inspection, including observation techniques.

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provision

The childminder's style is reflective and evaluative, and changes made have a positive influence on outcomes for children. She undertakes a detailed evaluation of activities that are delivered to identify areas for improvement, as well as what was achieved. Changes are made when she observes them, for example, she provided an additional play kitchen for the indoors when she noticed that children enjoyed playing with the kitchen outdoors.

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provision

The setting is organised effectively to meet the needs of children. An attractive playroom provides a stimulating place for children to play. Displays of children's work promote a sense of belonging whilst a display of words, letters and numbers support learning. Resources are accessible to promote children's independence. The childminder works well with her assistant and they have designated roles during the day. The assistant has undertaken some relevant training in relation to the role, such as behaviour management.

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provision

Most of the required documentation has been gathered and is well organised to ensure children's needs are met. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures that she shares with parents. However, the childminder has not sought information on who has parental responsibility and legal contact with each child. Children's good health is well promoted as the childminder maintains appropriate records for when children are ill and a range of healthy options within the four- weekly menu. Children's safety is well promoted as the childminder does regular checks of the premises, including checking the garden before children go outdoors. She has a sound knowledge of child protection issues and how to progress any concerns.

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provision

Useful information is shared with parents both at the time of placement and on an ongoing basis. Parents are given verbal feedback, access to their child's folder and a copy of the childminder's observations to effectively promote consistency in their learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's independence is well promoted. They engage in free play for long periods of time, making up their own games. They are effectively supported to develop their independence and self-care skills during routines and activities, for example, cutting up their own fruit at snack time. They put their coat and shoes on when going outdoors and toilet independently.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Appropriate interaction supports children's learning and development. The childminder is effective at capturing children's interest and through questioning supporting their learning at their own level of development. She plans a varied range of interesting activities with well-planned outings linked to topics and with identified learning outcomes. This effectively supports children's learning when This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they are out and about. She maintains detailed notes of observations undertaken, although she has not yet devised a system that identifies where each child is at within each area of learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children show an interest in stories, they look at the pictures and talk about what they can see, making relevant observations. They regularly count during play and more able children count how many specific animals within a larger number on a page. They also use mathematical language to explain what they are doing. For example, a child builds a tower from the cotton reels and explains she has built a big one. Another child helps her to straighten the top reel so that the tower will balance. Children use language clearly to communicate, and the childminder supports them to learn new words.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children use tools and equipment developing their small muscle skills. They move freely between the indoors and the outdoors, using their imagination as they play with the role play items and developing their large muscle skills as they ride around the garden on sit and ride toys. Children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world through a range of activities including planting sunflower seeds and looking at the life cycle of a frog. They develop information and communication technology skills as they use the internet to research topics. They develop an awareness of others, for example, participating in an activity based on Chinese New Year at the local museum. Children learn about safety through interesting activities such as visiting the local fire station. They talk about being healthy, for example, different fruits that they are enjoying at snack time. They develop their creative skills through activities such as decorating sunflowers

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

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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: 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

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangements for safeguarding children) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) . 13/07/2009

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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 compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Arrangements for safeguarding children). 13/07/2009

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