Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY284232 Inspection date 10/06/2010 Inspector Justine Ellaway

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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 0300 123 1231, 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: 0300 123 1231 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 2004. She lives with her parents, adult sister, son and nephews in Somercotes, Derbyshire. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder regularly works with two other childminders or an assistant.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children when working alone, for 11 children when working with another childminder or an assistant and for 17 children when working with two childminders or assistants. There are currently 16 children on roll, nine of whom are within the early years age range. The childminder collects children from the local school. The childminder provides support for children who speak English as an additional language.

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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 make good progress in their learning and development in this welcoming and friendly inclusive setting. Effective systems are in place to share information with parents to promote continuity of care. Policies and procedures are successfully implemented to ensure that children's welfare needs are met. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to evaluating her practice and making changes or improving her knowledge and skills to benefit the outcomes for children. Partnerships with other settings that children attend are in the early stages of being established.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information from parents in advance of a child being admitted to the provision, regarding who has legal contact with the child, and who has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare). 01/07/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further systems for children who attend more than one setting, to ensure effective continuity and progression by sharing relevant information with each other  develop further systems that provide a summary of children's achievements This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to ensure their progression.

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the early years provision

The childminder effectively manages the policies and procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of the children who attend and meet their needs. She has a sound understanding of child protection issues to ensure that children are safeguarded in the event of any concerns. She has recently attended training to update her knowledge in this area. Risk assessments contain relevant information and ensure that the premises are safe for children to play in. All household members are known to Ofsted to enable appropriate checks to be undertaken. All of the required information is gathered except for information on who has parental responsibility for and legal contact with each child to fully ensure children's safety when they are collected.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improve her knowledge and skills as she holds a level 3 qualification and is currently studying for a degree in childcare. She uses information gathered from her degree course as well as other training to evaluate her own practice and identify areas for improvement. For example, looking more closely at the activities provided and which areas of learning they cover to provide a broad and balanced curriculum for the children who attend. Along with the other childminders she works with she has evaluated the skills and knowledge they hold to allocate roles and responsibilities. The childminder demonstrates a sound capacity to improve.

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the early years provision

Children have access to a good range of toys and resources. They enjoy choosing what they play with and often come back to toys and resources they were playing with earlier. They move freely around the childminding rooms and are able to go outdoors when they choose. The childminder works well alongside her colleagues. They have designated roles that ensure that the needs of children continue to be met. For example, one supervises the children washing their hands whilst the other serves their meal.

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the early years provision

Children's individual needs are met. The childminder considers children's interests, stage of development and what support is needed when planning activities. She has developed good relationships with parents who are pleased with the quality of care provided. The childminder provides daily verbal feedback for parents to keep them informed about what their child has been doing and they have access to their child's development file at any time. The childminder ensures that parents receive information from a setting where she has collected a child to ensure their welfare. She has sought support from the Local Authority to ensure the inclusion of a child who speaks English as an additional language. However, systems to share information about children's learning and development to support their progression have not yet been established. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are comfortable and confident with the childminder who has a good relationship with them. They benefit from her interaction as she gives guidance as well as asking questions to promote children's learning. For example, she explains how to do something and encourages the children to try for themselves. Frequent discussion promotes children's communication skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy regular creative play as they participate in role play or do a craft or painting activity. Their small muscle skills are promoted as they use different tools and resources and are encouraged to make marks, progressing to early writing. They have good recall skills and remember what toys and resources there are and ask for particular ones if they are not out. Children are given good support to develop skills in different aspects of problem solving, reasoning and numeracy. They use positional language spontaneously during play and persevere at tasks for long periods of time. For example, a child attempts to work out how to fasten a toy in a pushchair.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop good relationships with other children at the setting and are kind to others. For example, a child finds another child's dummy when they are upset. They happily engage in solitary play and seek out toys and resources and start playing a new game. They are confident to ask for help when needed and are encouraged to be independent in all aspects, for example, toileting and hand washing. Children enjoy playing outdoors and put on wellingtons so they can play outside when it has been raining. They develop their understanding of others and differences as they play with resources that represent disabled people and engage in activities around different festivals. They enjoy healthy options at meal times to promote their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Children demonstrate they understand the rules of the setting to promote their own safety, for example, they do not attempt to go in any rooms they should not.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has effectively led on the development of the planning system which is very clear and easy to understand. It highlights where activities have been planned based on children's current interests and where they need further support to ensure each child's inclusion. Useful information is recorded regularly on children's achievements. This information is then used to provide a summary of children's progress as well as a record of where children are at within the areas of learning. However, this reflects the goals for the end of Early Years Foundation Stage, rather than their actual stage of development. As a result it is not fully effective in allowing any gaps in learning to be quickly identified. 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 3 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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