Childminder in Derbyshire

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Unique reference number 207747 Inspection date 05/08/2009 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 has been registered since 1999. She lives in a village near Alfreton, Derbyshire, with her husband and their three teenaged children. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. Access to the premises is via a step into the front porch.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of three children at any one time. There are currently two children on roll aged between two years, 10 months and three years, 10 months, both of whom are in the Early Years Foundation Stage and attend part-time. The childminder walks to take and collect children from nursery. She attends the local carer and toddler group and takes children to the local park.

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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 in which children feel settled. She is beginning to use processes of self-evaluation to monitor the effectiveness of the provision and implements new systems that support children's safety and learning. The childminder provides activities and resources that reflect the children's interests and ages, ensuring they make sound progress in their development. The childminder works with parents to meet all children's individual needs.

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further?

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

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further?

 carry out regular evacuation drills and record details in a log book of any problems encountered and how they were resolved  link assessments of children's progress and the planning of their next steps in learning more closely to the early learning goals  develop the use of open-ended questions and provide opportunities that help them make connections in learning, extend their thinking and help them embrace diversity in society such as differences in culture, religion and gender.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that records and policies are maintained accurately with reference to the record of children's details and updating the policy for administering medication so that it reflects required practice (Documentation). 20/08/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has developed systems that support children's welfare, safety and learning. A range of policies and procedures are made available to parents detailing the care provided for children. They generally contain sufficient detail, although the policy for administering medication does not include the requirement to obtain written parental permission beforehand, this means that parents are not fully aware of the procedure and does not reflect required practice. Records of children's details enable the childminder to provide appropriate care, for example, in relation to health needs and allergies, however, not all children's dates of birth are correct which does not fully support children's welfare.

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provision

Risk assessments are made of the premises and outings, ensuring that hazards are minimised and children are provided with a safe environment in which they can play. However, children are not learning how to keep themselves safe in an emergency because evacuation drills are not practised. Partnerships with parents and other settings are effective in meeting children's individual needs and results in personalised care for all children. The childminder discusses children's routines with parents and has made links with other settings so that continuity of care is provided, for example, the childminder continues and extends children's learning gained from nursery. Children are provided with mostly healthy snacks and lunch is available when required. The childminder has responded to the actions set at the last inspection and has adapted her records and systems to ensure that outcomes for children are promoted. She is beginning to reflect on her practice, identifying

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provision

strengths and areas for development so that plans for the future are focused on children's welfare and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled. They develop their independence as they make choices about their play, choosing toys and games that interest them. The childminder plans activities that support their development and she monitors progress in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). She provides activities that cover the areas of learning, completing observations of children and using these to plan for their next steps of learning. Assessments are made of children's progress and give a picture of how they are progressing, although these do not always contain sufficient detail to plan effectively for progress towards the early learning goals. Children develop warm relationships with the childminder and enjoy her interaction throughout play. They develop their communication skills through repeating vocabulary and learning new words while they play and read books. The childminder asks children what colour things are in the books and they

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

talk about events from the past and in the future, supporting children's awareness of time and place. There are fewer opportunities for children to extend their thinking and make connections in learning because the childminder does not plan for this and open-ended questions are not consistently used to encourage their development. Opportunities to extend their awareness of the wider society are inconsistent, which means they are not fully extending the development of their skills for the future This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Young children develop their problem-solving skills as they complete complex jigsaws and they thoroughly enjoy reading books, talking about what they can see and what they think is happening. There are opportunities for them to express their creativity as they play with the kitchen and ask for the craft activities, sticking shiny shapes to their picture. Children have regular opportunities for outdoor play

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

in the garden and they visit the local park and toddler groups, developing an awareness of the local environment and community. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the EYFS which means she ensures that children enjoy a range of activities and receive appropriate support that enables them to develop a range of skills. 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? 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: 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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