Young Rebecca Louise

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Unique reference number EY221483 Inspection date 22/04/2009 Inspector Rachael Williams

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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 November 2001. She lives with her partner and their three children in a three bed-roomed house in Pill, North Somerset. The family care for a cat and two dogs. The ground floor of the premises is used for childminding purposes. Children do not have access to the first floor. There is a fully enclosed rear garden for outside play. The children are regularly escorted to local attractions and a weekly toddler group and the childminder takes to and collects from the local pre-school.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for four children under eight years old and, when working with an assistant, may care for a maximum of five children under eight years old. At present, she has five children on roll who attend on a part-time basis, all of whom are in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and receives support from the local authority.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The quality of the provision is good. The childminder has good knowledge of the children in her care and, through effective partnership with parents, their needs are routinely met. The children are supported well and actively engaged in a broad range of learning opportunities which recognizes their individuality. The childminder works well with other early years providers to ensure continuity in children's care and well-being. She accurately monitors her provision through the use of self-evaluation and a quality assurance scheme. Hence, children's welfare, learning and development are effectively promoted.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further systems to include parents in children's learning and the monitoring of the provision  enhance registration systems so that children's attendance at nursery/pre- school is recorded.

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provision

Children are cared for by a dedicated childminder who organises her family home exceptionally well to meet children's individual needs and routines. Children are given individual care and attention, for instance, through good interaction and knowledge of how to stimulate each child's learning. She monitors her provision well through a quality assurance system and self-evaluation and has good This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 understanding of the service she provides. The childminder is focused on making relevant improvements to ensure children's welfare, such as ensuring a fully stocked and maintained first aid box is available in the car, informing parents of safety arrangements at collection and organising her home to encourage children's independence. The childminder has made sound progress since the last inspection, ensuring that all her documentation is readily available and stored appropriately.

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provision

The childminder is pro-active in accessing relevant support from early years advisers and ensuring her training needs are met, such as a safeguarding course.

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provision

Positive partnerships have been established with parents. Good use is made of the daily communication book to share children's achievements; however, as yet, systems have not been fully established to involve parents in their children's learning and the evaluation of the setting. Parents are provided with good quality information relating to the care of their children; this includes relevant policies and procedures which are regularly reviewed and updated.

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provision

Children are cared for in a secure environment where their safety is paramount. The childminder ensures that through constant dialogue with the children they are aware of how to keep themselves safe, such as why it is not safe to jump on the furniture. The childminder has good arrangements in place to ensure that children cannot leave the premises unattended and individuals visiting the premises are appropriately documented. Ratios are fully maintained through the use of an assistant. Children's attendance is accurately recorded on a daily basis by parents; however, the register is not amended to show when one child is away from the setting while she attends pre-school. Children engage in an effective fire evacuation plan to ensure they are aware of the procedure to follow if such an incident occurred. Appropriate consents have been gained from parents to ensure children's safety, such as outings and transportation. The childminder has

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provision

established effective systems to risk assess her premises and each outing that they undertake. A safeguarding policy is readily available and understood by the childminder, hence, children's welfare is safeguarded.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are engaged in a broad and balanced range of experiences. The childminder plans each day according to children's interests, enthusiasms and routines. For example, initially the children enjoy exploring paint through printing with potatoes. The childminder interacts well to support children to choose a favourite colours and to recognize simple shapes. The children are offered thick and thin paintbrushes which they used competently to explore shape and pattern as they mark-make on the paper. The childminder acknowledges that the younger child is ready to move on and offers some wax crayons to explore with. She observes his play and sees that he is enjoying taking the crayons out of the box, placing them back in and closing the lid; she offers him a cup and a bowl and he thoroughly enjoys transporting the crayons. The childminder uses her observations well to monitor children's progress. They are informative and linked well to the six

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

areas of learning, clearly identifying next steps in children's development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The dedicated play room is well-equipped with a good range of safe, hygienic and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 developmentally appropriate toys and resources. Children may access these independently, encouraging them to make decisions about their play within an enabling environment. The childminder uses the local environment well to further develop children's skills, for instance, visits to Leigh Woods where children can explore nature. Their social skills are extended through weekly visits to a local toddler group. Children's behaviour is very good as excellent relationships have been established with the childminder. Children are clear on expectations and are fully engaged in relevant activities so that there is little opportunity for them to become disinterested or bored. Children also enjoy visits to the allotment where they learn about growing fruit and vegetables. Children enjoy healthy and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

nutritious snacks, such as grapes, and light meals, such as chicken and salad pittas. The childminder adapts her menus to ensure that children's special dietary needs are adhered to. A jug of water is easily accessible for older children to pour drinks for themselves; younger children are offered drinks and these are frequently replenished to ensure children remain hydrated. The premises are clean and well maintained and there are good procedures in place to ensure that children are protected from the family's pets with regard to health and hygiene implications. Good hygiene arrangements ensure that nappies are changed appropriately and that there is little opportunity for the spread of infection. There are good systems in place to ensure that administered medication and accidents are recorded confidentially and promptly shared with parents. Hence, outcomes for children are good. 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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