Childminder in Sheffield

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Unique reference number 300517 Inspection date 30/07/2009 Inspector Yvonne Victoria Facey

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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 has been registered since 1998. The childminder has two children aged six years, eight years and 18 years old. She lives with her family in Sheffield. Local schools, shops and parks are within walking distance. Children have access to all the ground floor rooms, and one bedroom on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed area to the rear of the property for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered for the care of four children under the age of eight years old, and is presently caring for six children in the early years age group. She works in partnerships with a co-childminder, and they are registered to take up to nine children when working together. The childminding partnership presently cares for eight children in the early years age group, and eight children in the later years age group. The childminding partnership is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder knows the children in her care very well, which enables her to plan a wide range of stimulating experiences that develop their learning. She effectively promotes inclusive practice so that children feel secure and valued. The childminder and her co-worker regularly review their practice, and have a sound view when identifying their strengths and areas for development and to continually improve the service. There is a good understanding of the Early Years Framework and the majority of requirements are being met.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the self-evaluation process to identify strengths and areas for development.

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further?

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

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further?

 gather information from parents who has legal contact with the child: and who has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 12/08/2009

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provision

The childminder is committed to improving the service she provides for children and their families. She has successfully addressed previous recommendations, and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 updated her knowledge in childcare practices through training to improve outcomes for children. As a result, children's welfare, learning and safety are very well promoted. The childminder's compliment each others skills and understanding of the Early Years Framework. They have a sound understanding of how they evaluate their service and have identified suitable areas for future development. Although they are developing the system they use to ensure they have a consistent overview to ensure continuous improvement.

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provision

There are good arrangements in place to ensure that children are protected from harm, and the childminder has completed recent training which keeps her up to date with current procedures. The childminders' very good at organising the environment to ensure the safety of children and to meet their needs. Detailed information is gathered from parents in advance of all children being admitted to her home. These include emergency contact numbers and individual diets and details of collecting children. However, there are no details regarding parents legal responsibilities. This is a breach of requirements. Children's needs are discussed at the beginning of the placement and the childminder arranges a good settling in period for children to ensure they are happy in her care.

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provision

There are good arrangements in place to ensure requirements are begin met and implemented for administering medicines, dealing with illnesses and injuries and for administering medicines to children. For example, there is an effective policy, all arrangements are shared with parents and both childminders have a current paediatric first aid certificate. Children are very comfortable and secure in the premises, both indoors and outdoors. They freely access each area with confidence and the childminder supervises them well. Children are very well behaved and share and play together in a calm atmosphere. Parent views are sought and considered by the childminder as she uses questionnaires to evaluate her service. For example, one comments that her children are enjoy going to the childminders and they are happy with the methods used to manage children's behaviour there are no concerns about children's development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual capabilities, and as a result challenging play experiences and activities are provided to support all their developmental needs. There are detailed observations made by the childminder, which ensures that children are making good progress towards the early learning goals. Observations are analysed to identify what children can do, their next steps in learning and as a result challenging and interesting activities are planned for them. Toys and resources are organised so that children can access them, allowing them to make active choices about their play. As a result they behave very well. Children are forming good relationships with each other and adults and communicate well. They play alongside each other and the childminder understands the importance and building their self esteem. For instance, as she feeds the baby there is good eye contact and communication at all times. The

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

childminder and children enjoy reading stories together, and the childminder uses good facial expression and hand gestures as they read that help children develop their communication skills. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Younger children are developing their literacy skills through a variety of ways. For example, they use different paint brushes when mark making outside and enjoy colouring on artist pads. They also write their own diaries using print and pictures, which develops their handwriting skills and understanding spoken and written sounds. Children use numbers and counting in their play very well. They are beginning to recognise and use numbers reliably, which develops their mathematical ideas and helps them to solve problems. For example, older children says 'one and a zero make 10' and they add coins as they play a game. They are becoming aware of and interested in the natural world because the childminder

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

provides good opportunities for them to explore. They investigate insects such as spiders and snails on the interest table and discus if they move fast or slow. Children are inquisitive and question how things work. For instance, they discus that the clock needs batteries to work. Outdoor play is planned to enhance children's learning in a different environment. They link indoors and outdoors freely and access a range of activities to choose from. For example, they build dens, role play and use construction to design and build. Children are developing a good understanding of potential dangers and how to keep themselves safe. For example, they are discussions regarding safety on outings and what to do if they got lost and they role play their understanding of road safety. 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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