Childminder in Plymouth

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Unique reference number EY348187 Inspection date 09/07/2009 Inspector Sally Hall

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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 2007. She lives with her husband and young child in a terrace house in Plymouth. All areas of the childminder's house are used for childminding. The childminder regularly takes children to local play parks and has an outside play area. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for five children under eight years of age. She currently cares for one child in the early years age group. She is also registered to care for one child overnight. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local parent/toddler group and takes children to the library. Children with English as an additional language are supported.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children are extremely happy and cared for in a very enabling environment. They are making secure progress towards the early learning goals. Their achievements are shared with parents to enable them to support their child's learning at home. The childminder engages with children very well and provides inclusive practice. She has completed her own self-evaluation and her capacity to maintain improvement is good.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure children's arrival and departure are accurately recorded and the register is available for inspection  continue to gain knowledge to support children with specific needs

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provision

The childminder has a very good rapport with the children who are looked after in a very caring environment. The childminder speaks several languages and at the request of parents will talk to children in their first language, such as Spanish. She records children's daily routine and progress in diaries and shares these with parents. She also has daily discussions with parents to ensure they are kept well informed and to promote consistency of care. She has received positive feedback from parents, which she values. Good arrangements are in place for the induction of new children and she has had children placed on recommendation from other parents. Children's health and well-being are supported well. She is very aware of the importance of promoting healthy eating and encouraging children's physical exercise. Regular risk assessments are undertaken and appropriate safety precautions taken in the home to ensure a safe environment for children to play.

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provision

They are supervised well at all times. The childminder has a secure understanding of safe guarding children. She actively evaluates her practice through her own self- This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 evaluation and has identified areas for her own development. She has a commitment to on-going training.

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provision

Documentation is well recorded to support children's care and includes information for parents and policies. Daily agreed hours of attendance are recorded on contracts and she keeps a daily register of actual times children are in her care. However, this was not available for inspection. She has a secure understanding of the importance of inclusive practice. She is very aware of respecting diversity and supporting children with specific needs is an area for development. She plans for children's next stages of development and discusses these with parents. She uses the Early Years Foundation Stage framework very well to support children's individual development and plan their next steps of learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have a varied day planned for them to meet their individual routines. They receive plenty of praise and encouragement. They have a good range of resources to choose from. Younger children are supported very well. They are encouraged to learn as they play through naturally occurring events, such as counting the pieces of fruit they have at snack time. They learn to be independent with feeding themselves from a young age and learn good social skills. Their physical development is supported well, for example, placing toys slightly out of reach to encourage crawling. Children have regular outings to the library, aquarium and park. The have the opportunity to socialise with other children at local groups. Children are encouraged to explore and investigate. They have use of musical instruments and technology toys. They enjoy singing and stories. Their language is encouraged well, enabling them to become skilful communicators.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

They learn problem solving by sorting shapes and are encouraged to recognise letters and the sounds they make. They play games appropriate for their age, to promote their thinking, for example, finding where the ball is placed under a row of pots. They giggle with delight when they find it. Children behave well; the childminder is consistent with behaviour management. Children learn to value toys and resources and to help to tidy up. Children learn about the wider world and their local community. The childminder is very aware of the importance of diversity and children's home language and cultures are respected. 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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