Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

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Unique reference number 502963 Inspection date 09/07/2009 Inspector Maralyn Chiverton

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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 has been registered since 2001. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under the age of eight years. She currently cares for four children on the Early Years Register on a part-time basis. The provision is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for five children over the age of five years.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband and children aged 12 and 16 years in West Cowick, on the outskirts of Goole. All ground floor rooms are used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed rear garden which is used for outdoor play. The house is within walking distance of local amenities, such as schools, the library, shops and parks. The childminder takes children to and from school as well as to places of interest and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder's thorough understanding of the uniqueness of each child in her care ensures that children's individual needs are well met. Children are provided with a homely environment where they enjoy learning through a range of activities which are challenging and allow children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder has completed a detailed self-evaluation form which clearly identifies targets for development, thus ensuring continuous improvement. Formal systems to monitor children's progress have been put in place but as yet are not effective in extending learning. Effective links with parents and other settings are suitably promoted to ensure continuity of care and education.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop planning and assessment arrangements to identify learning priorities, initiate next steps for each child and then plan relevant and motivating learning experiences  promote parents awareness of childhood diseases and incubation periods to ensure children are kept free from infection.

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provision

Children are provided with an inclusive and welcoming environment. The implementation of detailed policies and procedures as well as mandatory documentation promote children's health, safety and welfare ensuring children's individual needs are well met. However, the sickness policy refers to infectious This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 diseases but does not include any information as to what they are or the accompanying incubation periods, to ensure that children return only when they are free from infection. Children are provided with a child-friendly environment where space, resources and equipment are effectively deployed to promote learning and accessibility for all children. Risks to children are managed and eliminated through the use of well written risk assessments and a weekly checklist.

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provision

The childminder uses a formal procedure as well as discussion with children to self- evaluate what she offers. She has begun to address some of the areas for development identified. This has a positive impact on continuous improvement. The recommendations made at the last inspection have been implemented which has further promoted children's safety and welfare. The outdoor pond is inaccessible to children and fire evacuation procedures are carried out on a regular basis. Policies and procedures which support the efficient and safe management of the provision and promote the care and welfare of children have been further developed and are available to all parents.

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provision

The childminder is very supportive of the families for whom she provides a flexible service. She adapts the hours of care to suit the working patterns of parents. Children's individual needs are well met through the close working partnership between parents and the childminder. Parents are given their own informative handbook which includes all policies and procedures used to underpin the running of the provision. They are suitably involved in their child's learning through regular and daily discussions about their child's progress and providing boxes for model making. The childminder fosters positive relationships with the local pre-school and school which are used to promote continuity of care and education.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). She provides an environment where children are happy and settled and feel confident to make their wishes known. An equal balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities allows children to independently further their learning and development. The use of open-ended questions offers appropriate challenge and helps children to think and reflect. For example, when shopping children are asked to describe the shape and colours of the boxes displayed. The childminder has introduced a formal system for recording and monitoring children's progress through focused observations. However, this is in the early stages and does not include a clear procedure for initiating next steps in children's learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder promotes children's awareness of keeping themselves safe through planned activities. Children make a Zebra crossing and lollipop stick and take turns in wearing a reflective waistcoat and being the person who helps them across the road. Children are presented with a certificate when they have demonstrated a good understanding of road safety. Younger children are beginning to sort and classify using colourful dominoes whilst older children enjoy weaving paper to make hats. Children's awareness of the wider world is promoted in an innovative way as they follow a parent’s journey to Japan using the flight plan and a world globe. They learn about living things and their own environment This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 through walks out into the country to see the horses and deer. They look for mini beasts and to collect leaves and grasses which are used to create pictures.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children display a caring attitude towards each other. They have regular access to a computer and are provided with a selection of books that are linked to events, such as starting school and having a new baby, to promote awareness of their own needs and those of others. Children enjoy using the well resourced outdoor area and dressing up as fire fighters. They use their imaginative skills to make dens out of sheets to extend their role play. Children's awareness of diversity is promoted through a range of suitable resources, such as books which promote positive images of disability and other cultures. They enjoy listening to stories and are able to point out the familiar characters and know what comes next.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are provided with fresh fruit and regular drinks. They are encouraged to keep safe through following set boundaries in the home and on outings. Children are happy and settled and their self-confidence and self-esteem promoted through the childminder's warm and caring manner as well as lots of praise and encouragement. The childminder has a clear understanding of the benefits of positive behaviour management and is calm in her approach and attitude. She encourages children's awareness of their own needs and those of others, as well as developing the habits and behaviour appropriate to good learners. 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? 3 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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