Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY249119 Inspection date 07/12/2009 Inspector Carolyn Gifford

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 08456 404040, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. 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 2003. She lives with her husband and three children aged eleven, nine and five years old at Wath-upon-Dearne in Rotherham. The lounge and dining kitchen on the ground floor are available for childminding and there are toilet and hand washing facilities on the first floor. The premises are accessible via a level driveway and path and one step to the front door.

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Description of the childminding

Local schools, play areas and shops are within walking distance.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years old at any one time. There are currently two children on roll, both of whom are in the early years age group. Children attend for varying days and times.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory part of the Childcare Register and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder works very well in partnership with other settings providing the Early years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS).

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child and provides effectively for their needs. All children are welcomed into the setting and the childminder provides very good levels of support to enable each child to make progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS and recognises the benefits of developing the systems in place for continued successful implementation. She demonstrates a very good capacity to improve as she accesses relevant training opportunities to extend her knowledge and understanding of how young children learn and develop.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop systems for the observation and assessment of the children's progress in order to make clear links with the planning for their individual learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder is vigilant regarding children's overall safety and completes risk assessments for the premises and for each type of outing. She has a secure This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children and knows the signs and symptoms to look out for and the procedure to follow if she has concerns about children in her care. She also helps children to learn to keep themselves safe as, for example, she discusses issues such as road safety and 'stranger danger' when on routine outings. Children's knowledge and understanding is consolidated by the effective use of games and activities.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed positive links with parents and other providers of the EYFS, which effectively contributes to enabling children to make good progress in all areas of learning and development. These links are very well supported by efficient systems for information sharing. For example, the childminder maintains a daily diary that includes relevant information about the child's day, which means that parents are informed and involved.

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the early years provision

Written policies and procedures that underpin important elements of the childcare are implemented well and effectively shared with parents. The childminder does reflect on and evaluate her practice evidenced by a comprehensively completed self evaluation form. She demonstrates a clear commitment to the continuous improvement of her childcare service, for example, by acknowledging the need to further develop existing systems for the observation and assessment of children's progress and making links with the planning for their individual learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children's welfare, learning and development are successfully promoted by the well organised yet flexible approach of the childminder. There is easy access to a varied range of developmentally appropriate resources, which means that children can explore and develop their natural curiosity as learners. The childminder plans the day to ensure that individual children's needs are met and that she complements their learning experiences at home and in other settings. She offers a fully inclusive childcare service and has a high level of awareness of the areas to consider when caring for children who have special needs or disabilities. This effectively contributes to ensuring that she continues to meet the needs of all children attending.

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and outcomes for children

The good health of children is very well promoted as the childminder provides healthy and nutritious food and encourages children to make good food choices. Children have daily opportunity for outdoor play and learn about the benefits of regular exercise for overall good health, which effectively contributes to children developing a healthy lifestyle. Children are cared for in a clean and safe environment where their general health and welfare is given high priority and effectively promoted.

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and outcomes for children

Children have the opportunity to play together or alone and resources are readily accessible, which means they can make choices about their play. There is a good balance between adult led and child initiated activities and the childminder offers This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 appropriate levels of support and uses good questioning techniques. For example, children enjoy counting everyday objects and matching items together and the childminder asks them to identify specific colours and count how many there are of each colour. This effectively contributes to children developing their critical thinking and problem solving skills. The childminder enthusiastically plays alongside the children and encourages sharing and good behaviour by listening and talking to children and helping them to respect each other's similarities and differences. The childminder's effective use of praise and encouragement

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and outcomes for children

effectively contributes to children learning right from wrong in a caring and supportive environment. 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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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

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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