Lilley Hunt, Jo-Ann

Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY317941 Inspection date 28/05/2009 Inspector Deborah Kerry

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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 2005. She lives with her family in a residential area of Sawston. The ground floor of the house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The property is fully accessible.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding twelve children, of these seven, are in the Early Years Foundation Stage age group. The childminder supports children with additional learning needs. This provider is registered on the Early Years register, the Compulsory and Voluntary part of the childcare register. The childminder walks to the local school to collect children.

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Description of the childminding

She 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's welfare, learning and development in the early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is well supported as the childminder knows the children in her care well. The childminder has developed good relationships with parents which ensures that children are provided with a supportive and secure environment and helps them to feel settled. The childminder has in place good systems to monitor and evaluate her good practice, she has identified areas for development to ensure that children are able to make good progress in their learning and development.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop partnership working to provide opportunities for parents to share in their children's learning and consider ways of liaising with other providers delivering the EYFS to ensure progression and continuity of care  develop the use of observation and assessment to identify children's next steps in their learning.

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provision

The childminder has a range of policies and procedures in place to support her good practice which she shares with parents. She ensures that all documentation is regularly reviewed and up-dated which helps to keep all the parents informed of her practice. She writes daily plans on activities and outings which are shared with parents so they know what their children are doing each day, along with discussion on children's needs and development. However, children's developmental records are not currently shared with parents which limits their ability to share and be This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 involved with their children's learning.

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provision

Children's welfare is safeguarded as the childminder has a written policy in place and she has clear procedures to follow with local contact numbers. She has attended advanced safeguarding children training which ensures that children's welfare remains a high priority. The childminder has in place risk assessments for all areas and equipment in her home and garden which ensures that children are not exposed to any dangers. She has also undertaken written risk assessments for all outings to ensure that children remain safe when outside the home. She regularly practises the emergency evacuation procedures to ensure that children have a good understanding on how to remain safe. Children are developing an understanding on how to keep themselves safe; as when out on walks, the childminder teachers them about road safety.

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provision

The childminder regularly reviews her practice to ensure that the care and learning that she provides for children ensures that they are making good progress. She regularly reviews the learning opportunities she provides for children to ensure that they are provided with a wide range of resources and activities. She has attended training on the EYFS and seeks advice and support to develop her knowledge to ensure that outcomes for children remain positive. She is keen to attend further training to develop her knowledge and to provide a positive, secure environment to support children's learning and development fully. The childminder has reviewed her practice and has identified areas for development to ensure outcomes for children remain positive.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder obtains all information from parents on their children's individual health and dietary requirements and ensures that these are respected. Parents provide all meals for children and the childminder ensures that these are stored appropriately. Children have access to drinks throughout the day to ensure they remain hydrated. Children are developing a good understanding of personal hygiene as they know that they need to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Children have regular opportunities for physical exercise to promote their health, as they go for walks to the park and can access a range of large equipment in the garden. They enjoy listening to music and move around to the sounds that they hear, they enjoy singing their favourite songs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are taken on regular outings within the local community to develop their understanding on the wider world and their environment. The childminder ensures that all children are able to participate in the activities that she provides as she adapts her approach to meet their individual needs and abilities. The childminder organises her day to meet children's individual routines, they have space to move around and can access resources easily as the childminder ensures that they are placed within their reach. The needs of children with developmental delay are fully supported as the childminder works closely with parents and the nursery children attend. They all contribute to a three way diary which keeps them up-to-date of any changes, their interests and individual needs which helps to support their progress well. However, the exchange of information with other providers 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

delivering the EYFS that minded children attend is limited. As a result children's progress could be hindered.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are developing their understanding on technology through playing age- appropriate games on the computer; this helps to develop their hand-eye coordination and promotes their thinking skills. The childminder reads stories to children and plays games with them to help support their knowledge on shape and colour recognition. Children's imagination is developed as they play with the new tea set and make 'tea' for each other. They enjoy drawing and colouring with pens and talk about drawing faces on the people in their pictures. The childminder undertakes regular observations on the activities children enjoy. However, she has not identified the next step in their learning to ensure that they are making progress in their development. 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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