Childminder in Nottinghamshire

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Unique reference number 252859 Inspection date 16/06/2009 Inspector Tina Garner

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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 2000. She lives with her husband and two children aged 12 and 17 years in the Radcliffe-on-Trent area of Nottingham. All of the ground floor and first floor bathroom are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have no pets. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children aged under eight years at any one time. There are currently seven children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The provision also offers care to children aged over five years to 12 years. This provision is registered by ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary childcare register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the provision for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is satisfactory. The childminder provides a caring, homely environment for all children in her care. She plans and provides a range of activities which enable children to gain the most from their play and learning experience. Some systems have been introduced which begin to monitor progress and achievement, although these are not fully in place to ensure that each child has their next steps in development robustly planned for. The childminder works closely with parents, encouraging them to share their views and make suggestions for improvement to her practice. The childminder is in the early stages of monitoring and assessing the service she provides.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems for self-evaluation to further identify strengthes and weaknesses and implement plans which bring about further improvement to the provision and outcomes for children  develop skills of undertaking sensitive observational assessments of children's progress, using information gained to identify children's next steps in learning and planning a range of activities to support this individual learning.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure a full risk assessment is carried out for each type of outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 23/06/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Children's welfare, care and safety are generally well promoted. A good range of written policies and procedures underpin the running of the setting and adhere to the EYFS. This ensures that all children's needs are suitably met. The childminder has updated her first aid certificate and has begun to devise systems to identify areas for improvement. However, these are not fully effective in implementing plans which bring about further improvement to the provision. Children are well supervised as they rest, play and have their meals. The home is laid out to enable all children to access childminding areas and resources. Toys and equipment are age appropriate and maintained to a good standard. Risk assessments of the premises have recently been introduced which ensures children's safety within the home. However, outings which children go on are not currently assessed to ensure effective action is taken to manage or eliminate risks when children are away from

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provision

the setting. Children's good health is effectively promoted due to the following of sound procedures. For example, children who are ill do not attend and systems to record accidents, administer medication and seek parental consents are all in place. The childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues is generally good in order to protect all children. The childminder talks with parents daily about the care of individual children and effective systems are in place for the exchange of any further information. Time spent with parents and children during initial visits enables the childminder to gain a full understanding of children's uniqueness and care needs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and secure in the childminder's home where they move around in freedom and comfort. A selection of age appropriate toys and resources are stored in such a way as to enable children to make some independent choices and they confidently ask the childminder to play with other resources. The childminder has a suitable understanding of the needs of individual children through discussion with parents and teachers and is therefore able to use this shared information to build on their prior knowledge. She uses her sound knowledge of child development to instinctively provide activities to further their interest and learning. Systems to monitor children's development are being introduced. These include observations of children's play, but as yet these are not fully effective in planning for individual children's next steps in learning and development, or to monitor their progress towards the early learning goals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder spends her time enthusiastically engaged with children during their play to support their learning and development. She makes use of open- ended questions to extend their learning. For example, encouraging them to name different colours and shapes when creating Father's Day cards. Children develop warm friendly relationships with the childminder which helps develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder plans activities around festivals and specific times of year, this helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world. Whilst practicing fire drills and through discussing road safety on the walk to and from school children learn about keeping themselves and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 others safe. They also develop an understanding of their own good health through eating healthy foods and enjoying fresh air and exercise daily. The childminder

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

uses consistent and positive strategies to promote children's understanding of responsible behaviour. Children are learning to show care and concern for each other and they are developing an understanding of their own cultures and those of others through resources and activities promoting a positive view of diversity. 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? 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? 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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