Maddison, Jane Catherine

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY300777 Inspection date 03/11/2009 Inspector Jackie Phillips

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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 registered in 2005. She lives with her husband and two children, aged seven years old and 10 years old, in the village of Gilberdyke, within the East Riding of Yorkshire. The childminder is registered to provide care for five children under the age of eight years old. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Currently there are eight children on roll, three of which are within the early years age range. There is an enclosed garden available for children's outdoor play opportunities. The childminder 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

Children are cared for in a warm, clean and well maintained family environment. They make good progress in their learning and benefit from a flexible daily routine that incorporates activities outside and within the local community. Good arrangements exist to ensure that children's individual needs are met and each child is well supported. Partnership working is effective to meet the welfare needs of children and to promote continuity between care and education. Plans for the future are sufficiently well targeted to bring about further improvement to the provision and outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve plans for learning activities and experiences that take place in the outdoor environment  develop the use of self evaluation and reflective practice to secure improvement of the provision.

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the early years provision

Arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. There is a good range of written policies and procedures in place, which includes detailed risk assessments. Injuries that children sustain away from the setting are discussed with parents and details are recorded. This sharing of information helps to protect children and keeps carers informed. Children are helped to understand personal safety issues by being involved in practising the fire drill and learning about road safety.

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the early years provision

Since the last inspection, the childminder has been effective in securing improvement by attending a range of courses, including gaining a recognised childcare qualification. This has, for example, supported her planning and observation techniques to monitor the progress of children. She demonstrates a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childminder is competent at making sure that children move forwards in their development and that individual learning needs are met. Activities organised for children are interesting and varied and take place indoors and out. Currently, plans for outdoor play activities are not clear regarding their purpose of learning intention.

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the early years provision

Children use a wide range of resources and equipment made easily available for them. They can make independent selections, promoting choice and decision making. Toys are regularly rotated and recent additions have been selected with benefits for the children in mind. Organised trips, outings and attendance at various groups means children profit from having access to a wider range of resources and activities to support their learning. Planned activities are adapted to meet the needs of all children attending and include those to raise children's understanding about different cultures and the society in which they live.

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the early years provision

Communication takes place regularly with parents and other providers of the EYFS. This helps to ensure that all adults are kept informed and supports continuity of care and learning. Parents are kept well informed about their children's achievements and are able to contribute their views about the provision. The self- evaluation system currently lacks vision, leading to action to clearly identify strengths and weaknesses of the provision.

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and outcomes for children

Children are well supported in their learning and development. They are provided with good levels of supervision and interaction, leading to promoting positive attitudes to learning. Relationships are warm and trusting and children are well behaved. Children enjoy their learning and are well supported to make good progress. They are secure and develop a sense of belonging to the setting. They are well equipped to develop an understanding of personal safety and take part in routines to support their appreciation of effective personal hygiene routines. Through access to physical exercise and healthy food, they are well equipped to develop a successful approach towards adopting a healthy lifestyle.

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and outcomes for children

Children are interested, motivated and active in their learning. They are confident when visitors are at the setting and engage in interesting conversations. They take part in a varied range of activities to foster their creativity. For example, arts and craft activities and those involving role play. They have access to a computer and a digital camera, helping to develop their knowledge of everyday information and communication technology. Spontaneous learning takes place, for example, opportunities for children to count or to identify different shapes. Language and literacy skills are well supported by conversations and discussions held between the childminder and children and the availability of a range of quality books. Children are confident to share their news about their home life or their understanding of everyday occurrences. They show a good awareness of themselves in relation to their place in society and are well equipped with

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and outcomes for children

fundamental skills they can use to secure future learning. 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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