Stanton, Julie-Anne

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Unique reference number EY315524 Inspection date 19/08/2009 Inspector Jennifer Getty

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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 2005. She lives with her child aged seven years in a residential area south of Nottingham within Derbyshire. The whole of the ground floor in the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a pet cat. The childminder drives or walks to the local schools or nurseries to take and collect children.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children under the age of eight years, two of whom may be in the early years age group. There are currently five children from one year seven months to seven years on roll, four of whom are in the early years age group. The provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder 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 satisfactory. The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children which helps them feel settled. She takes adequate steps to promote children's welfare, although some systems are not robust in their implementation. Children are provided with a wide range of activities that help them make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder forms close links with parents that enable her to meet children's individual needs and shares important information with other settings, all of which provide children with continuity of care. Systems for monitoring the effectiveness of the provision identify the strengths and some areas for development which promote outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 review procedures for the administration of non-prescription medication to include the health reason for doing so  develop systems for observation and assessment further to ensure that children's progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of learning is closely monitored supported and any gaps in learning are identified.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 obtain prior written permission from parents for each and every medicine before any medication is given (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register) 04/09/2009  ensure that written parental permission for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment is requested 04/09/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 for all children at the time of admission (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare)

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provision

The childminder has sufficient systems in place to promote children's welfare, however, she is caring for more children in the early years age range than her conditions of registration allow. This is an offence unless the provider gives a reasonable excuse. On this occasion the provider did so and Ofsted does not intend to take further action. The childminder has organised the environment and setting accordingly to provide appropriate care for all children. Policies and procedures generally work well in practice and records are sufficiently organised, although systems to maintain these in detail are not always robust. For example, on rare occasions written parental permission for the administration of medication is not received beforehand and permissions for administering non-prescription medication do not include the health reason for doing so, which does not fully support children's health. The childminder keeps records of children's details

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provision

appropriately, receiving information from parents about children's likes, dislikes and health needs, although she cannot find the permission for emergency medical treatment for one child at the time of the inspection. These are, however, in place for all other children.

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provision

Risk assessments are completed daily and the childminder has considered all areas of the environment so that it is suitable for all ages. She has a suitable awareness of child protection procedures and how to implement them when necessary. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and identifies areas for development, attending various training courses to support her professional development and to address these areas. This provides children with a setting that has capacity for continuous development and is focused on their welfare and learning needs. She builds close relationships with parents which fully support children's individual needs because the childminder has a good range of information that allows her to plan for them effectively. She recognises each child as unique and has a good knowledge of their progress. She is sensitive to their needs and incorporates their interests into her planning. She has formed close links with other settings, sharing

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provision

information about children's welfare and learning which enables her to provide continuity of care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy their time in the childminder's home. They develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem because the childminder gives them lots of praise and values their contributions. She responds to their questions and comments in detail, showing a sensitivity to each child that helps them feel secure. The warm and caring environment helps children feel a sense of belonging and they are able to make choices about their play, developing their independence. They chat about what they like doing and the childminder listens to them, suggesting times when they can go on visits so that all children can benefit. Children play well together This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and develop a respect for others, this helps them develop an awareness of each other's differences and diversity in society. They have an awareness of how to keep themselves healthy and safe through discussion. Young children respond

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

quickly to reminders about playing safely such as stepping back from the swing which is moving. They find a safer place to stand and know to take turns. They are provided with lunch which consists mainly of sandwiches and they try fruit and vegetables alongside them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder plans activities that reflect children's interests and their stages in development. Babies enjoy cuddles and develop their independence as they are able to reach a selection of interesting musical toys. They have space to crawl and the childminder ensures that areas are safe for them to move around. She completes observations of children and identifies their next steps of learning that support their progress towards the early learning goals. These are carried through into further planned activities which provide children with suitable experiences in which they can practise and develop their skills such as climbing and building confidence. This means that children are supported well, although the systems for completing observations and assessing children's progress does not provide the childminder with a clear or detailed overview of children's progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of learning. This means that gaps in children's

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

learning are not identified quickly across the areas of learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children use number during everyday activities, counting to 15 as they jump on the trampoline and younger children experiment with different sounds as they pretend to be animals. There are opportunities for children to develop their mark- making skills and look at books for pleasure. Craft activities are included in planning and children enjoy listening to what they can hear outside. The childminder extends children's learning and thinking through the use of open- ended questions and children listen carefully to her, responding with interest. They look at how a feather blows off their hands in the breeze and enjoy the childminder's interaction as they play doctors. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's 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? 3 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 04/09/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 04/09/2009

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