Childminder in Cambridgeshire

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Unique reference number EY381094 Inspection date 07/05/2009 Inspector Carly Mooney

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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 2008. She lives with her partner and daughter aged 14 in Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for minding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The house is within walking distance of local amenities such as schools, pre-schools, parks and shops.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register to care for four children under eight years and is currently minding three children in the early years age range. The provision is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is able to support children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA) and is an accredited childminder who is in receipt of government funding.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where her inclusive practice is effective in meeting children's individual needs. She provides a stimulating range of activities and resources and is developing good skills in planning, observing and assessing children's progress towards the early learning goals. There is a strong commitment to continually improving outcomes for children and she ensures that systems are in place to effectively self-evaluate the provision, therefore enabling her to identify the main strengths of her practice and any areas for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the use of assessment records to promote children's learning. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure details of evacuation drills carried out are recorded in a fire log book (suitable premises, environment and equipment). 26/05/2009

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provision

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children which enables them to feel secure and settled in her care. She effectively organises her This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 day to ensure daily routines take account of children's individual needs such as sleep times. She provides stimulating activities within the home and ensures children have good opportunities to develop their knowledge of the wider community by attending local groups.

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provision

Documentation and record keeping is well-organised, with the exception that the childminder has not kept a record of any evacuation drills carried out with the children. The childminder keeps a variety of comprehensive, written policies and procedures which are effective in promoting children's health, safety and welfare. She ensures these are shared with parents and provides good opportunities for them to receive a regular exchange of information regarding the care of their child, both verbally and through daily diaries. Parents show they are happy with the childminder's services through a recent questionnaire.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of safety issues within the home and ensures that all areas of the premises, garden and any outings are thoroughly risk assessed. The childminder is secure in her knowledge of safeguarding issues, as she has completed advanced training in this area and has a comprehensive policy in place which is shared with parents.

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provision

The childminder has a positive attitude to attending training, which enables her to further develop her good childcare practice. The childminder is realistic when self- evaluating her provision which includes asking parents' opinions and has a clear vision of how she would like to develop and improve upon the care and learning she already provides.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have developed close relationships with the childminder, happily reaching out for a cuddle or sitting on her lap to look at a book. She ensures that children enjoy a suitable range of activities that supports their development across all six areas of learning. She has a sound understanding of learning through play and supports children appropriately in activities. Assessments of children's progress are beginning to develop. Detailed observations have been carried out which includes next steps for children's learning. The childminder is able to demonstrate, through discussion, that she clearly knows her children well and how she is able to move them on in their development. She has plans to develop her records further to include photographs and 'snippet observations' which will be regularly shared with the parents.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children behave well in the childminder's care and she ensures that all positive behaviour is praised and encouraged to help develop their self-esteem and confidence. They attend groups which support their social skills and mix with other children which helps to develop sharing and turn taking skills. Children use the local community by visiting the library, shops and the park. Children enjoy their play and the childminder interacts positively with them. They are familiar with the resources available to them and freely choose what they would like to play with such as paint dabbers to create a picture. Their small physical skills are tested as they squeeze hard to make the paint appear. Children enjoy expressing their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 creativity with activities such as paints and play dough. They enjoy singing familiar songs such as 'Five little ducks' whilst using duck finger puppets as visual aids. The

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

childminder ensures all children feel included in her setting and provides good support to children who speak English as an additional language. Children learn about their own cultures and those of others through planned activities such as celebrating Iranian New Year.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare is supported well by the childminder. Children are actively learning how to keep themselves safe as they practise regular fire drills and learn about road safety as they walk to and from school. Children eat a variety of nutritious meals and snacks which promote healthy eating and have constant access to drinks. The childminder ensures she can respond appropriately when children are ill, as she has a current first aid certificate. Clear records of any accidents and administration of medication are kept which safeguards children's medical welfare. Regular garden play and physical play opportunities help children enjoy fresh air and exercise, which supports their physical health and emotional well-being. 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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