Childminder in Leicestershire

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Unique reference number 225202 Inspection date 20/07/2009 Inspector Patricia King

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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 1994. She lives with her husband in the village of Sileby which is situated in the north of Leicestershire. All of the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor of the childminder's house are used. There is a fully enclosed area of the garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for maximum of six children under eight at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding five children in this age group. She also offers to care for children aged over five to 11 years.

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Description of the childminding

The provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Local parks are used for outdoor play. The childminder takes children to local schools and pre-schools.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder finds out the information and details necessary to meet children's individual needs and works closely with parents and any other providers or agencies involved with children to promote continuity of care and development. She develops positive relationships with children and their parents which enable her to include and settle children in her care and provide a suitable range of activities for them to participate in. She organises her home and daily routines to ensure that children are safe and secure and offers interesting opportunities across all areas of learning and development. She has some systems in place to assess her strengths and weaknesses, however, these are not yet used effectively to plan and secure ongoing improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that information gathered from observations and assessments is used effectively to secure learning and inform planning for children's next steps  develop systems in place to ensure self-evaluation is used effectively to identify strengths and weaknesses in performance and plan ongoing improvement.

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provision

A suitable range of written policies and procedures are in place to promote children's health, safety and welfare and copies of these documents are available to parents. The childminder promotes children's safety by undertaking risk assessments of the premises and any outings and by maintaining close supervision at all times. Children are safeguarded effectively because the childminder has a sound understanding of child protection procedures and knows what to do to report any concerns. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 This childminder uses suitable systems to sensitively observe and assess what children can do and is beginning to use the information gathered to plan for individual children’s next steps, however, this is not yet fully effective. She has positive partnership with others involved in the children's lives, for example, the parents and pre-school which supports children’s overall development and

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provision

progress. She gives careful consideration to the inclusion of all children and effectively organises activities and learning opportunities so that they are fully are enabled to participate safely and confidently. She has completed the improvements required and recommended at the previous inspection but she does not have an efficient system to self-assess her strengths and weaknesses and secure ongoing improvement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

This childminder creates a secure welcoming environment for children where a suitable range of toys and resources are stored within easy reach to promote independence and choice. Children settle easily developing confidence to choose a favourite toy, ask for a story or seek a comforting cuddle when they are tired. Consequently, they develop a sense of belonging and form close relationships with others within the setting.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a varied and suitable programme of activities and opportunities to engage children's interest and help them to make progress in their learning. She is developing sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and describes how she uses activities to help children learn across the curriculum. She combines planned activities and outings with spontaneous opportunities. For example, they regularly use public transport such as trains and buses to explore the local and wide community and take part in organised activities at the library, museum and childcare groups. They are also encouraged to share their experiences of the wider world such as discussing and sharing holiday adventures with their families. In this way they develop their sense of place and belonging by finding out about the world around them and their place in it. They have suitable opportunities to use their imagination and creativity, for example,

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

making models and pictures which they proudly display or take home to their families. They have daily opportunities to exercise in the fresh air promoting their health and learning as they play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children behave well and are developing an understanding of what is right and wrong. They are learning to share, take turns and show care and concern for each other. They follow the sensible house rules established to promote safe behaviour and respond happily to gentle reminders when these are needed. Children are learning to be safe outside they home as they practise road safety on outings and talk about stranger awareness. Their health and well-being are suitably promoted because the childminder is a positive role model and helps children learn through daily routines. The childminder provides a selection of healthy snacks and talks to children about the importance of having a healthy balanced daily diet.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows the children well which means their individual needs and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 abilities are recognised and regarded to ensure all children are fully included and enabled to participate in the daily routines. She has suitable systems in place to observe and record what children can do, however, this information is not yet used efficiently and consistently to secure learning and plan for the next steps. 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

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