Childminder in Nottinghamshire

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Unique reference number 252451 Inspection date 03/07/2009 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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 and two children in a semi-detached house in Mapperley, Nottingham, close to the local amenities. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding, with toilet and sleep facilities provided in this area. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have a pet rabbit, which is kept in a secure hutch outdoors. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children aged under eight years at any one time. There are currently four children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The provision also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 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

The provision for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage is good overall. Children are settled and happy and their individual needs are effectively met. The childminder works closely with parents and other childcare settings to ensure that information about children is shared. The setting is successfully organised to enable children to participate in a wide variety of age-appropriate activities. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the EYFS but has not fully considered how to fully plan for children's next steps in learning. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to improving the provision. Suitable systems are in place to monitor and evaluate her provision to ensure that improvements can be made where necessary. The majority of records and procedures are in place to support children's care and safeguard their welfare.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further ongoing observational assessments of each child's achievements and interests, linking these to individual children's starting points and then use these to plan and provide relevant learning expereinces that meet each child's specific developmental needs  ensure a record is maintained of all accidents and parents are fully informed of any accidents or injuries sustained.

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provision

The childminder has devised a wide range of written policies and procedures to safeguard children in her care. For example, she has attended additional safeguarding training and has all the required contact numbers for reporting concerns. She has emergency contact numbers for all parents and regularly practises the emergency evacuation procedure with children, further promoting their safety. Children's good health is generally well promoted. Children who are ill This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 do not attend and effective systems are in place to administer medication and seek parental consents for obtaining emergency treatment. However, all accidents are not fully recorded. This potentially impacts on the safety of children. All aspects of children's care are discussed and supportive systems are in place for the ongoing exchange of information, this ensures children's individual needs are identified and

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provision

effectively met. Time spent with parents and children during initial visits enables the childminder to gain a full understanding of children's uniqueness and care needs. Children move freely around the premises because the childminder takes effective steps to minimise the hazards and supervises them at all times. Regular safety checks are completed as well as comprehensive risk assessments of the premises, garden and any outings that the children participate in. The childminder completed the self-evaluation form before the inspection, demonstrating a growing awareness of her strengths, and demonstrates a sound commitment to further improve through regularly attending additional training. Areas identified at the last inspection for improvement have been addressed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have good opportunities to help them make effective progress across all areas of learning and development. The childminder has an effective 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 provides a varied range of stimulating activities which offer a good balance between adult and child-led activities. For example, children have opportunities to develop their creativity through using palette paints, collage materials and drawing equipment. They enjoy using their imaginations, through putting outfits together and dressing the dolls. Children's further interests are built upon as adult-led activities are offered such as baking and cooking. They develop their physical skills as they climb, slide and swing, and use a wide range of tools and equipment to develop their small muscle skills. Good access to resources

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

enables them to self-select from low level cupboards and boxes encouraging them to make choices and explore. The childminder interacts well with the children and engages them in conversations which support their language and developing communication skills. Children's development is assessed through 'Learning Journeys', however these are not fully effective in identifying children's next steps. This prevents the childminder from developing activities to further promote learning and help move children on in their development. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care and they are developing warm and positive relationships. They behave well and respond positively to behaviour reminders from the childminder. Children learn about their own good health and safety through following effective daily routines such as hand washing, eating healthy foods and following safe practices when out walking.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

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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