Childminder in Leicestershire

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Unique reference number 225544 Inspection date 23/06/2009 Inspector Adelaide Griffith

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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 1989. She lives with her husband and one adult child in the village of Nether Broughton in Leicestershire. The whole of the ground floor of childminder's home is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 13 years, this provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder attends several groups on a regular basis.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder provides a welcoming environment in which children are totally at ease. She ensures that children's welfare needs are met and they are safe in the setting. All children's individual needs are addressed significantly and they are making consistent progress in their learning and development. Regular self-evaluation by the childminder ensures that changes are made to her practice and she has plans for future development. The relationship with parents and other providers contributes effectively to children's care and learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 review the system for planning experiences which are appropriate to each child's stage of development as they progress towards the early learning goals.

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provision

All records, policies and procedures required for the efficient running of the setting are available. The childminder ensures that she remains suitable to care for children by attending further courses. The childminder consistently strives for improvement in her practice. For example, she has developed a project focused on growing plants to promote children's learning about life cycles. She regularly evaluates the provision and has made changes to the methods used to communicate information about children's progress to parents. She has set targets to extend her knowledge and understanding of conditions that gives rise to additional needs. The childminder demonstrates the capacity to make necessary improvements by addressing the recommendations from the last inspection This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 effectively.

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provision

Children are extensively safeguarded due to the childminder's clear understanding of child protection issues. All other aspects of safeguarding are addressed competently. All children's welfare needs are met and they are kept safe due to comprehensive risk assessments. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that children's individual needs are addressed thoroughly and all are included in activities. The partnership with parents and other early years providers is well established and this contributes positively to their care and learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making suitable progress in the Early Years Foundation Stage due to the childminder's commitment to supporting their learning. She extends some aspects of play, for example, following a visit to a farm the childminder implements activities that make links with the previous experience. Children have opportunities to learn in a well-resourced environment with a broad selection of accessible toys. The childminder provides a wide range of play activities to promote all areas of learning. For example, children enjoy sand play in the garden with a variety of equipment that encourages their concentration and small muscle skills. However, the planning for children individually is not always linked to the next step identified by observational assessments.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There is a good balance of adult-led and child-led play. The childminder consistently asks children about their preferences and provides opportunities for them to develop their play. She takes the lead when required. Challenge is included appropriately for some children, for example, to develop independent skills by putting on shoes. The childminder has well-developed experience of caring for children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and works with parents closely to support children's development needs. The childminder has established links with other early years providers in order to implement activities to complement children's learning in other settings.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children’s good health and well-being are successfully promoted. The childminder provides fresh fruit for snacks and children have opportunities for outside play daily. They are competently protected against the spread of infection and they wash hands in relation to activities. The childminder implements effective procedures that help children to stay safe. For example, she ensures that they wear hats and sunscreen is applied when playing out in the sun. Children are well behaved because the childminder is very experienced in managing behaviour according to the stage of children's development and she builds their self-esteem with constant praise. 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? 1 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? 1

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 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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