Childminder in Southend on Sea

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Unique reference number EY389339 Inspection date 16/07/2009 Inspector Suzanne Joyce Stedman

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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 was registered in 2008. She lives with her two-year-old child in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. The whole of the premises is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outside play. Access to the childminder's home is via one small step. The childminder walks to a local school and pre-school to take and collect children. She takes children to toddler groups, parks and the beach.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for four children at any one time and is currently caring for four children aged three, four, six and seven. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder provides interesting experiences for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). She creates a safe and welcoming environment to ensure all children are included and enjoy their time in the setting. The professional approach which the childminder presents contributes successfully to the development of good relationships between herself and parents one parent said she was a credit to her profession. The childminder has identified that partnerships with others delivering the EYFS to the minded children in her care have the capacity to be further developed. The childminder has completed a self-evaluation of her service, which is available in hard copy.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop partnerships with other settings delivering the EYFS to those children in her care.

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provision

The childminder has produced a good range of policies and procedures which are available on the premises. Her professionalism has led to her providing a stimulating and welcoming environment for the children with good care, education and support. The arrangement of the equipment in the home ensures children can freely access resources, which leads to using their own initiative to instigate play both inside and out. Inclusion and integration of all children is enhanced as children's individual needs are well met. Copies of the policies and procedures are presented to parents along with her compliments and complaints book.

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provision

Children are safeguarded in this setting because the childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a copy of the up-to-date safeguarding booklet. She ensures children are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 supervised and kept safe at all times. She provides parents with a copy of her safeguarding policy, this keeps them informed about her role and responsibilities. The childminder is very aware of her role in protecting children from harm and acting on any concerns to continue to safeguard them.

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provision

Parents are encouraged to share what they know about their child and are kept well informed about their children's progress at the childminder's. This is through a variety of means, for example, through regular conversation and good use of children's assessment records. Partnerships with parents are very effective. Risk assessments are very thorough and children's welfare is promoted very well. The childminder has completed appropriate first aid training and the introduction to childminding practice.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder supports learning well, skilfully enhancing children's ability. The resources provided are good. There is planned, purposeful play and exploration on site inside and out. With a good balance of adult-led and child-led activities. Information from observations and assessments is used to ensure that children achieve tasks. The children receive an enjoyable experience across the areas of learning and enjoy free flow to the outside play area and have fun playing on the trampoline which is one of their favourite activities. Children's next steps in their learning are recorded on an observation sheet and this helps with planning and ensuring that sufficient progress is being made. The childminder continually updates a self-evaluation of her service identifying areas of improvement and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children develop a positive self-awareness. They are aware of how to behave and are eager to learn in stimulating surroundings. Children enjoy playing with a variety of suitable play materials both inside and out. They enjoy healthy home cooked food which they eat at the table altogether after taking turns in setting the table. Celebrations and festivals are planned into the adult-led activities to enhance children's awareness of the wider world. Children are encouraged to be active and healthy, developing competent skills of control and manipulation.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's good health and well-being is well promoted. The childminder teaches children to behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others. There is a no shoe policy in the home to help prevent germs being bought into the home and there is a non smoking policy inside and outside the home. Children enjoy their learning, making good progress towards the early learning goals. 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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