Childminder, Out-of school day care in North Lincolnshire

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Unique reference number 505188 Inspection date 30/07/2009 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 lives with her husband and two adult children in a residential area of Broughton in North Lincolnshire and has been registered since 1993. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for six children and there are currently six children on roll aged from two to 12 years.

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Description of the childminding

Minded children have access to the lounge, conservatory, kitchen and front bedroom. There is an enclosed garden to the rear of the property for outdoor activities. Toilet and bathroom facilities are provided on the ground floor. The family has a dog that minded children have supervised access to. The childminder has undertaken 'Childminding Plus' training.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder provides an inclusive service where she meets the needs of all children who attend. Children make steady progress in their development and learning and most of their welfare needs are met. The childminder develops very close relationships with parents and many children have attended for some time. The links with other providers children attend are not yet established. The childminder has completed the recommendations raised at the last inspection and therefore shows some capacity to improve.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to improve knowledge and understanding of how to plan for and assess children's progress across all areas of learning and provide a suitable challenge for all children  develop links to other providers whose children attend to provide complementary care and education  improve the evaluation of the service, identify specific areas for development and take action to address these.

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further?

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

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further?

 complete a record of risk assessments for all areas used by children clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (this also applies to the Childcare Register) (Organisation). 06/08/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has a suitable range of records, policies and procedures that she shares with parents which help her to run an appropriate childminding service. She makes sure parents are aware of how to make a complaint should they wish to. She understands her responsibility to safeguard children, can recognize the signs and symptoms of abuse and has the required contact details in place should she need them. The childminder has made sure her home is safe, however, she has not completed a record of risk assessment and this is a breach of requirements.

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provision

The childminder considers the service she provides and understands that there are areas for improvement with regard to her implementation of an effective planning and assessment system, but she has not addressed these issues. She has made some commitment to improve her knowledge by attending training in the Early Years Foundation Stage, however, suitable planning and assessment systems are not yet fully in place and impact on the progress made by the children who attend.

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provision

Full information is gathered about children both verbally and through written records, therefore helping the childminder to treat children's individual needs. Parents are very happy with the childminding service; they have access to a range of written information and work with the childminder to help children progress. For example, when learning to throw and catch a ball children also work on this at home with their parents. The childminder has developed friendly relationships with other providers attended by the children, however, they do not involve working together in helping the children to progress in their learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are comfortable with each other and work well together in the well resourced, clean childminding home. They gain a sense of belonging as they are able to make the learning environment, particularly the conservatory, their own space where they display their work. This helps to give them a sense of belonging. They freely use the home and are quite independent. They particularly enjoy undertaking creative activities, such as collage, painting and model making using recycled materials and a good range of other media. Children can undertake intricate work, for example, when completing a three-dimensional butterfly model. They speak clearly and confidently because the childminder talks with them as they play and this helps to promote their language development. Children are particularly interested in technology equipment and very young children show good control when using the mouse of a laptop computer. Children have access to a

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

good range of role play equipment and particularly like dressing up. They are very active, they enjoy using the large climbing equipment in the garden, often go for walks to the local park and in the woods. The childminder treats all children with equal regard according to their individual needs; they all receive comforting cuddles, but she pays more attention to the safety of a young toddler, which is appropriate to his needs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Although children are happily engaged and can choose what they would like to do, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 both indoors or outdoors, they are not always appropriately challenged because the childminder is not confident and lacks understanding of how to effectively plan for and assess children's learning. For example, an able child who is interested and confident in a particular number activity is not extended in her learning by the childminder. The childminder understands how to effectively care for children with additional needs and works closely with parents to identify particular areas for development. Children develop an awareness and understanding of difference and diversity as they play with a good range of toys including disabled play people and books; they undertake activities that help them learn about the wider world, such as finding out about aspects of the Chinese way of life.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's good health is effectively promoted. They eat healthy snacks and freshly cooked meals, such as apple pieces and spaghetti bolognese. Drinks are readily available at all times to children. They understand about the importance of removing germs from their hands and the childminder provides a step, liquid soap, individual paper towels and a notice to prompt children to wash their hands after using the toilet. Children learn about suitable boundaries in the positive environment. The childminder is calm encouraging and consistently gives appropriate praise, for example, when children are completing a collage activity. This helps children to behave very well and feel a sense of achievement. Children learn about safety as they practise the evacuation of the premises and the childminder talks to them about safety on the roads as they walk to school or are on an outing. 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 06/08/2009

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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. 06/08/2009

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