Childminder in Doncaster

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Unique reference number EY345221 Inspection date 06/07/2009 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

This childminder was registered in 2007. She lives with her husband and their children aged ten and nine years in Conisborough, Doncaster. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding, bathroom facilities are on the first floor and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently caring for four children who attend on a full or part-time basis. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children from local schools and makes use of local facilities, such as the park and library. The family has a pet cat. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She has a Level 3 qualification in Childcare Learning and Development. The childminder works Monday to Friday all year around and is part of the local childminding network.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder provides a supportive, caring environment that meets children's individual needs well and helps them to make good progress in their development and learning. The childminder is effective in providing a range of play experiences and she actively promotes children's welfare. Some aspects of the partnership with parents are good, although there is some weakness in the links to other providers and the measures in place to involve parents in their child's learning. By completing the recommendation raised at the last inspection and identify areas to develop, the childminder shows a good capacity to maintain improvement.

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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 who children attend at the moment or may attend in the future to provide complementary care and education  further develop ways that parents can be involved in their child's continuous learning and development.

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provision

The childminder has a full range of well organised records, policies and procedures that are required for the safe and efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS). These include children's details which help the childminder to meet the individual needs of all children attending. Each child has an induction when the childminder fully discusses with carers full details of the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children including likes and dislikes, how they like to sleep and what they eat. This helps children to settle very easily and happily into her care. Children choose from a wide range of well organised resources. Since the last inspection the childminder has completed a level 3 qualification and undertaken additional training, for example, in risk assessment, safeguarding children and heuristic play that help to improve the service provided. She provides a safe and secure environment that is

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provision

thoroughly risk assessed to minimise any potential hazards.

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provision

Children are safeguarded because the childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities, can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact should she have any concerns. The childminder evaluates her provision well and identifies areas for improvement. Parents are given very useful, good quality information about the childminding service in the form of a welcome pack, including a clear policy for dealing with complaints. Although the childminder talks to parents about the activities provided and shares children's observation records, there is no clear system in place to involve parents in their children's learning. There are friendly relationships with other providers the children attend, although there is no system to link to the progress the children make in the EYFS, therefore they do not effectively enable the childminder to provide complementary care or education.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are well supported in their learning and development. The childminder gives equal concern to all children attending, is very attentive and understands the EYFS. This helps children settle happily with her and make good progress in their development and learning. Children play in a well organised environment that is set out with the appropriate resources for their age and stage of development. The childminder makes sure through discussion and observations during the first few weeks of care that she knows the children's starting points. She uses this information to plan a wide range of activities for individual children. Their progress is assessed through sensitive observations and this information is used to plan the next step in their learning and development. Young children speak clearly and confidently and show a widening vocabulary, encouraged by the childminder who introduces them to new words, for example, broccoli. They use

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

their imagination well as they play with kitchen equipment. The childminder effectively questions children to extend their learning and to encourage them to make their own choices. Babies are active and enjoy rolling and stretching on the comfortable rug and are stimulated with interesting toys, such as rattles. The childminder makes sure all children are involved in games at their own level. This helps to develop a bond between the children and her and helps to promote their self-esteem.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is calm and consistent. Through play children are taught to be polite, share and take turns and their behaviour is excellent. Children use a range of technology toys that are suitable for all stages. Babies have a toy teapot and older children use a computer, around the world game, interactive books and shape sorter. Children concentrate well and are offered an appropriate challenge. One example of this is when threading, children are asked to identify bigger or This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 smaller beads. There are good opportunities to be physically active and to socialise with larger groups of children. Children use the outdoors as much as indoors, visit local stay and play sessions and go to the park. They explore the natural world as they visit a local farm or go on autumn walks and use their senses as they feel snow. Children's health is promoted as the childminder holds a current first aid

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

certificate and maintains a clean environment where children learn good hygiene routines. Tissues are readily available and children learn to use them and clean their hands afterwards, for example, after sneezing. Children's good health is promoted well as they are offered healthy, balanced snacks, such as breadsticks, fruit and yoghurts and some homemade baked items. Children are taught about aspects of safety, for example, why the baby was not involved in a game with very small pieces. 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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