Childminder in NottinghamshireOfsted inspection, 16 Nov 2009

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY332119 Inspection date 16/11/2009 Inspector Pauline Garfield

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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 three children aged five, fifteen and seventeen in Mansfield Woodhouse, North Nottinghamshire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have a pet dog and a guinea pig.

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Description of the childminding

Care is offered Monday to Friday all year round. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, and is currently minding eight children of which two are in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks and drives to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local childminding group. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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 supports every child in her setting to provide an inclusive environment. She works very well with parents and local schools to promote children's welfare, learning and development. Parents are provided with all the relevant information and safeguarding procedures are good. The childminder has made improvements since the last inspection, and plans for the future to promote outcomes for children. Consequently, the childminder shows good capacity to improve the provision further.

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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 to observe and assess children's achievements, and further identify and plan the next steps in all areas of children's learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has recently completed a course on safeguarding children. She fully understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children in her care and has the appropriate documentation in place. The childminder is vigilant in carrying out risk assessments on all areas of her home, and records any action taken. Extra care is taken on outings, including visits to local attractions and any immediate steps are taken to minimise risks to children. For example, the childminder alerted staff at the attraction to the stinging nettles in the grounds, in order to protect the children she is caring for and other visitors. The childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 accurately identifies her strengths and areas for improvement in a well written self- evaluation form. For example, the childminder has identified that she wishes to further develop the observations on children's learning. She has a positive attitude

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the early years provision

to training and personal development. The childminder is in the processes of undertaking relevant childcare qualifications and has clear priorities for improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder utilises the space available within her home to optimise the learning environment. For example, child size tables and chairs are set up with play dough, tools and mark making equipment. Toys, resources and equipment, such as books, jigsaws and dressing up clothes reflect diversity and equality, and are an integral part of the setting. Parents complete positive feedback questionnaires and comment they are happy with both the individual care and attention their children receive. The childminder organises reviews with parents to discuss their children's observations. The childminder also works in partnership with local schools to complement children's learning and development. All the required documentation is in place and shared with parents.

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and outcomes for children

Children's achievements are recorded in a 'Learning Journey' document and the childminder uses the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage to check that children are making progress. When children first commence at the setting the childminder talks to parents about their stages of learning, and plans activities to help them develop further. The childminder is beginning to develop her systems for observing and assessing children's achievements. She has identified some areas of learning, and next steps for children, but not all. Overall, children make good progress in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to develop self care skills and remove their shoes and hang up their coat on their own named coat peg when they arrive at the childminder's home. The childminder interacts well with children asking them open ended questions. They look at pictures of other children who attend and talk about collecting them from school. Children's communication and language is promoted as they enjoy singing favourite nursery rhymes such as 'Peter Rabbit'. Children use toy mobile phones to talk about visiting the library and who is going with them. They play with their favourite toy animals and build and construct a farm building. Children are helped to feel safe through discussions about road safety, and regularly practise the fire evacuation procedures. The childminder assesses if children are confident with the procedure and repeats the drill to develop children's confidence and understanding. Children have individual flannels, and good hygiene

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and outcomes for children

routines promote the good health of children. They enjoy bananas and pears at snack time and children show skill as they cut the banana into pieces with a knife. The childminder helps to develop skills for the future as they problem solve together and use mathematical language to talk about the size of the pieces of banana, and how many pieces there are. Children have access to a range of resources to promote technology, such as toy mobile phones, wind up toys and computers. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children respond well to praise and encouragement they receive from the childminder. They are encouraged to share, discuss and be kind to one another. The childminder promotes good behaviour through the 'Earnit Robot'. For example, children put their name cards into the robots mouth as both a reward, and incentive, for good behaviour. The childminder uses this at transitional times, for

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and outcomes for children

example, when children are collected by parents, and children respond with good behaviour. Children learn about the wider world through everyday activities and regular visits to the library to explore books about different countries and religions. Children are happy, content and settled in the childminder's home. 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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