Childminder in DoncasterOfsted inspection, 9 Dec 2009

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY332589 Inspection date 09/12/2009 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 2006. She lives with her husband and four children aged 14 years, 12 years, five years and four-years-old at Edlington in Doncaster. The dining kitchen and hallway are available for childminding. There is a downstairs toilet with hand washing facilities also available. The premises are accessible via a level driveway and two steps to the front door. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. 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 four children under eight- years-old at any one time. There are currently seven children on roll, two 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 and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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

All children and their families are welcomed into the setting and the childminder provides very good levels of support to enable each child to reach their maximum potential. She recognises the uniqueness of each child and knows the children very well. The childminder demonstrates a very good capacity for continuous improvement and accesses training courses to extend her knowledge and understanding of how young children learn and develop. The childminder is vigilant regarding children's safety, although risk assessments were not readily available at the time of the inspection.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that risk assessments are readily available at the setting.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a robust knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities regarding safeguarding children. She knows the signs and symptoms to look out for and the procedure to follow in the event of having concerns about children in her care, which means that children are effectively protected. The childminder also helps children to learn to keep themselves safe as, for example, she talks to them about safety issues both at the setting and when on outings. Children show that they feel safe as they move around the setting with This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 confidence and readily ask for help and support from the childminder, who uses discussion and activities to develop children's knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safety. The childminder has completed written risk assessments for the premises and for each type of outing and is aware that they need to be

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the early years provision

readily accessible at the setting at all times.

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the early years provision

The childminder liaises well with parents and is establishing links with other professionals who provide the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS). She discusses what children know and can do when they first start attending and has very good systems in place for monitoring individual children's progress. The childminder uses both written and verbal forms of communication to ensure that parents are kept up to date and involved with their child's experiences when in her care. Written policies and procedures that underpin important elements of the childcare service are implemented well and shared effectively with parents.

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the early years provision

The childminder does reflect on and evaluate her practice and demonstrates a strong commitment to developing her knowledge to support the continuous improvement of her childcare service. She offers a fully inclusive service and has a clear understanding of the areas to consider when caring for children with special educational needs and/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

Children are cared for in a clean, welcoming and secure environment where there is a strong emphasis on safety and effective measures are taken to protect children. The good health of children is promoted very well as the childminder provides healthy and nutritious food, which encourages them to make healthy food choices and to develop a healthy lifestyle. She extends children's knowledge and understanding via activities and discussion, helping children understand the benefits of good food and regular exercise. There is daily opportunity for children to play in the garden at the setting and at local parks and play areas. This effectively contributes to children developing physical skills and confidence.

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and outcomes for children

Children's welfare, learning and development are successfully promoted by the well organised and flexible approach of the childminder. She plans the childminding day to ensure that individual children's needs are met and that she complements learning experiences at home and in other settings. There is a good balance between adult-led and child-initiated activities and a varied range of age appropriate and good quality resources are readily available to the children. This means that children have lots of opportunity to make choices about their play with very good levels of support and guidance from the childminder. For example, when children play with shape sorters, she asks open questions to help them develop their problem solving and critical thinking skills. The childminder encourages children to recognise colours and shapes and they enjoy lots of praise and encouragement that effectively contributes to promoting a positive self-esteem.

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and outcomes for children

Behaviour is good and the childminder uses discussion, games and activities to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 encourage children to learn to value and respect each others similarities and differences. The childminder talks to children about what is acceptable and what is unacceptable behaviour and her skilful use of praise and encouragement helps children to learn 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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