Childminder in Nottingham

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Unique reference number 254869 Inspection date 16/06/2009 Inspector Georgina Walker

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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 1992. She lives with her husband and family including an adult son and teenagers, aged 15 and 13. The whole of the ground floor in the childminder’s home is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. Access to the premises is via a step and there are a number of steps to different levels in the garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to the local school and pre-school to take and collect children. She attends the local parent, carer and toddler groups and takes children to the library and local parks. She shares and/or seeks information in partnership with other early years settings the children attend. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Regiser to care for six children at any one time and is currently minding nine children; five in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) age range. The childminder supports children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. A child-friendly environment is created to ensure all children are included and enjoy their time with the childminder. A range of experiences are provided for children, however, each area of learning is not regularly included and initial information sought from parents is not sufficiently robust to assist in planning developmental progress. Self-evaluation, with targets for improvement, is effective and a range of policies and procedures shared with parents ensures the welfare of the children is generally promoted. However, some require minor adjustments to contribute consistently in safeguarding children and to provide parents with current information.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the procedures for planning to ensure all areas of learning are consistently included  develop further the processes of seeking information from parents when children first attend and ensure that observations are effectivley used to plan the next steps of development  ensure documents and policies which are required for the safe and efficient management of the provision consistently contain reference to current legislation and procedures are appropriately followed to assist in safeguarding the children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder creates a calm and welcoming environment in which the children play and learn according to their individual needs. A range of policies and procedures are given to parents to read, however, some detail relating to the EYFS framework is incomplete. Visits prior to the commencement of the placement ensure each child integrates at their own unique pace and inclusion is successfully promoted. Parents give limited information about their child's developmental progress when children first attend, however, they do make written comments about ongoing progress. An effective two-way daily diary with details of the child's day is welcomed by the parents as a record to assist in sharing the care and promoting the well-being of the children. Effective partnerships are promoted through discussion and the sharing of development folders, which contain photographs of the children at play and samples of their craftwork. The

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provision

childminder is liaising with other providers delivering the EYFS.

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provision

Recommendations set at the previous inspection have been successfully addressed and parents can be assured the childminder, through her own self assessment, has set future targets to improve her service for the benefit of the children. Attendance at training is ongoing, with more courses booked, including food hygiene, and knowledge is implemented to ensure children's safety. Risk assessments and daily checks are meticulously maintained to ensure children's safety, especially in the rear garden which has a range of steps and the children soon learn to negotiate them safely. The childminder meets the qualification criteria as she has renewed her first aid certificate to meet children's needs in the event of an accident. Children's safety is further promoted as she carries with her at all times parental permission to seek treatment in an emergency.

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provision

Excellent hygiene practices are followed to prevent the risk of infection. Children are aware of why they must wash and wipe hands to prevent the spread of germs and use paper towels. The indoor environment is child-friendly as the childminder presents a range of resources depending on which children are due to attend. Resources are swapped daily from the wide range of stored in the shed. The children play in the lounge/dining room with role-play resources or read books and older children keep small construction pieces out of the way on the dining table. Creative activities take place in the kitchen and children eat their meals in the high chairs or at the table, depending on their age.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder supports learning through an interesting range of activities included on her planning documents. Children engage in walks and outings each day which provide opportunities for physical play in local parks or at a range of toddler groups. The children are encouraged to be active and healthy and walk to the school and pre-school, learning road safety or counting and colours on the way. 'Eye spy' is a particular favourite game of children when out walking and leads to discussion about varied topics and a considerable extension of children's knowledge. Their abilities are successfully extended and observations and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessments are used to ensure that children achieve targets but not necessarily in relation to all areas of learning on a regular basis. The observations contain clear details of what the child learnt from the activity and next steps are noted on the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

record sheet for the children, who all attend part-time. Activities are adapted for children whatever age and stage they are at.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children develop a positive awareness of themselves and their needs through the support of the childminder. Their meals are healthy and nutritious and the menu is discussed with parents, and noted in the daily diary, to ensure a balanced diet. Children drink water or milk to meet individual needs. The children are learning how to share with the wide age range of children who attend. They behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others as they follow the house rules. They are eager to play and learn in stimulating surroundings. Language is age appropriately developed as the childminder constantly talks to the children, extending their learning using phonic sounds. Children have access to a wide variety of books, including those with positive images of the diversities within society to reaffirm differences and acceptance, and use them spontaneously in their play. Children are supported to develop problem solving and other

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

mathematical skills and use words spontaneously when discussing the colour, size and shape of fruit as they read books or play with pretend food and the toy kitchen. Children use tools, such as a toy iron or a spoon when feeding themselves yoghurt, with good dexterity. The children learn skills for their future and have access to battery operated toys and computers and pretend to use the toy mobile phone with a clear understanding of what it is for. They have good imaginations, developed with the support of the childminder who provides a wide range of imaginary play resources. They enjoy sounds and sway to music and sounds from battery operated resources such as the push-along trolley. 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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