Childminder in West Sussex

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Unique reference number 114470 Inspection date 21/07/2009 Inspector Bridget Richardson

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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 1986. She lives with her husband in Shoreham- by-sea, West Sussex. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a garden for outside play. The family has two cats.

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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 four children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. Children are very happy and settled in the warm, caring and friendly home environment and the childminder gives their welfare careful consideration. Time is spent gathering information from parents and other professionals to ensure children's individual needs are met and that both parents and children are confident and secure with the care provided. Her methods to support the continuous improvement of her provision have a positive impact on the quality of children's learning and welfare.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop systematic observations and assessments of children’s achievements, and learning styles in all areas of learning so as to plan challenging, relevant and motivating interests play experiences for each child indoors and out, across all areas of learning and development  update documentation in line with current legislation

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provision

The childminder is enthusiastic to develop her knowledge of child development to enable her to develop new ideas to ensure good outcomes for children. She welcomes all children, ensures that all are included to the best of their ability and needs. Information about the Early Years Framework is available for parents and assessment and planning systems are clearly under development. However, these are not updated regularly in all areas of learning so as to fully enable the childminder to plan challenging, relevant and motivating interests play experiences for each child indoors and out, across all areas of learning and development.

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provision

The childminder has devised policies and procedures and has all the required records in place to support children's needs efficiently. However, some policies need updating in line with current legislation. The childminder has completed risk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessments which helps ensure children are safe within the home and when outdoors. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of her safeguarding policy and understands the procedures to follow if she was concerned about child abuse.

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provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of the importance of evaluating her provision to ensure she meets the individual needs of all children. She has a good understanding of working in partnership with parents and other professional and involves them in her evaluation process, which makes certain she continues to meet the individual needs of each child.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a child orientated, warm and loving environment, where they are making good progress in their development. The childminder gains parents' views to make certain she has clear information on each child so as to be able to meet their individual needs. Parents complete an 'all about me' form, which the childminder uses along with her own observations to plan a wide range of experiences. The childminder's plans are focussed on each child's interests. However, these need developing to ensure that they are updated regularly in all areas of learning so as to fully enable the childminder to plan challenging, relevant and motivating interests play experiences for each child indoors and out, across all areas of learning and development

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of developing children's healthy lifestyles and using the outdoor environment. Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the well-equipped garden where a wide range of equipment is accessible to them. Children enjoy investigating and looking closely at the plants and insects in the garden. The childminder confidently follows the children’s lead and talks with children about what they see in the garden taking into account children’s individual needs in this area.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The indoor environment is arranged to enable children to make choices about their play and develop their independence. The childminder spends quality time with the children, supervising their play to ensure their safety and encouraging their learning further. She helps children to build on prior learning by pitching activities at a level that is demanding but still within the child’s reach.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are provided with healthy snacks and are encouraged to make choices about what they eat. Parents supply children’s main meals, which are stored appropriately. The childminder talks with parents about ensuring healthy choices are offered to children. Drinking water is accessible to children at all times and the childminder reminds and encourages children to drink plenty throughout the day. Parents are kept well informed about their child through verbal communication and the learning journals maintained. The childminder works closely with other professionals involved in each child’s life to ensure their all round individual needs are met and to ensure continuity of care. 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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