Childminder in DoncasterOfsted inspection, 11 Aug 2009

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Unique reference number 317707 Inspection date 11/08/2009 Inspector Kathryn Margaret Clayton

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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 has been registered since 2001. She lives with her husband and two sons aged 11 and 14 years old in the residential area of Rossington near Doncaster. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding eight children who attend on a full and part time basis. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder takes and collects children from the local schools. She 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 understands the individual needs of the children who attend and treats them with equal regard. Most aspects of children's welfare are met and they make steady progress in their development and learning. The childminder has addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection and, therefore, shows a suitable capacity to improve. She develops good relationships with parents but there are weaknesses in the links with the other providers that children attend.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop links with other providers children attend to provide complimentary care and education  develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage; ensure planning of activities and assessments of children's progress link to the areas of learning to allow a balance of learning experiences for children over a period of time that provide a suitable challenge.

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further?

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

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further?

 conduct a risk assessment of anything which a child comes into contact and of individual outings, keep a record clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 27/08/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder provides a very clean and well organised home where children are at ease and happy to attend. She understands her responsibility to safeguard children and has undertaken training since the last inspection to update her knowledge of safeguarding children issues. She gathers appropriate information about individual children when they first start to attend and this helps her to meet their specific needs. All furniture, equipment and toys are well organised and easily accessible to children in the main playroom, this helps to promote children's independence in choosing their own resources.

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provision

The childminder maintains the required records that are needed for the safe and efficient management of the childminding service, with the exception of conducting and keeping a record of a risk assessment of the areas used by children and outings undertaken. This is a breach of a requirement. The childminder has started to evaluate the childminding provision. She develops friendly relationships with parents who are very happy with and complimentary about the service she provides. Parents have access to written information about their children's progress and activities that the childminder plans for them. The childminder does not make effective links with other providers the children attend and, therefore, this impacts on her ability to provide a complimentary care and education service.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are appropriately supported as they play and this helps them to feel confident and develop good relationships with the childminder. The childminder gathers information about what children like to play with at home giving her a starting point for planning activities. Older children are confident, concentrate very well and persist with activities. They show good imagination, for example, as they make up games with play figures. Children socialise well with each other and their behaviour is very good because the childminder is calm, consistent and encouraging at all times. Children play both indoors and outdoors and are quite active, as they use a good range of outdoor equipment, such as bicycles, scooters, bats and balls. They also visit the local park and play games with a large parachute. Children benefit from eating healthily as the childminder makes home cooked meals with fresh vegetables, provides snacks of fruit and ensures children

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

have plenty to drink during the day. The childminder makes sure children are protected by an umbrella when playing in the hot sunshine and she does not care for children who are sick or infectious. This promotes the good health of all children who attend.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about aspects of maintaining their own safety as they are involved in the evacuation of the premises. They enjoy some appropriate learning experiences; they explore in sand and water, love baking, reading and writing, butterfly catching, and Easter egg hunts. The childminder plays games with the children, such as snap when she helps young children to extend their vocabulary and learn about colours and counting. However, the childminder is not fully confident in the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the planning and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessment of children's progress does not link to the areas of learning. Therefore, children will not have all of the appropriate experiences over a period of time and are not always sufficiently challenged. Children have the opportunities to use technology toys that help them to develop skills for the future, including an

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

interactive book and laptop computer. Children gain some awareness and understanding of difference and diversity by using resources, such as books, dolls and dressing up clothes that reflect our diverse society. 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? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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 (CR5). 27/08/2009

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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 (CR5). 27/08/2009

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