Bradshaw, Peter

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY390498 Inspection date 07/01/2010 Inspector Karen Ann Byfleet

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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 2009. He lives with his young daughter aged six years in an end terrace house in Walton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Access to the house is up a small step. There are local amenities within walking distance such as schools, a park and shops. Most of the house is used for childminding with toilet facilities on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed and secure back garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the, compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. He is registered to care for five children under eight years of age and there is currently one child on roll who is in the early years age group. There were no children present during the inspection. He is a member of the National Childminding Association, receives support from the local authority and is currently working towards an NVQ qualification in Childcare and development.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Most of the required documentation is in place to ensure children are safeguarded. The childminder has started to evaluate his provision and has clear vision for the future. He has sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and shows awareness and understanding of how to observe and assess children's learning and development. The childminder demonstrates awareness of the need to form solid relationships with parents to ensure children's individual needs are met.

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further?

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

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further?

 take steps to safeguard and promote the welfare of children with regard to the implemention of procedures to be followed in the event of a parent failing to collect a child and in the event of a child going missing( Safegaurding and promoting children's welfare). 23/01/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure written permission from parents is obtained for children to take part in outings This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates awareness and understanding of how to ensure children are safeguarded. He has a number of written policies in place, including a child protection policy, which he shares with parents. However, he does not have in place a procedure to follow in the event of a child being lost or uncollected. Although written permissions are in place these are not yet all signed by parents. For example, he has a permission form for taking children on outings, but parents have not yet signed this.

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the early years provision

Through self evaluation, which the childminder has started to consider, he has identified areas for further development within his provision, demonstrating a capacity to maintain improvement. Children's welfare needs are met appropriately. The childminder demonstrates how he encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyles through providing a healthy, nutritious balance of foods for snacks and meals and by encouraging them to develop an understanding of the need to wash their hands after using the bathroom and before eating.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and how to plan and provide suitable age appropriate activities to help children develop their skills through all the areas of learning. Although he has not started to undertake observations and assessments, he demonstrates how he intends to implement these so as to ensure he monitors children's learning and development and helps them in the next steps of their learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has undertaken some training, for example, he has attended training on observation techniques and is currently undertaking an NVQ level 3 qualification in childcare and development. He demonstrates commitment to other training through the local authority to ensure his skills and knowledge are kept up to date. The childminder communicates with parents on a daily basis, sharing relevant information about what the children have been doing. The childminder also shares copies of all policies with parents.

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and outcomes for children

Children are kept safe within the childminder's home. Doors are kept locked whilst children are present, with the keys easily accessible to the childminder. Safety gates are in place where required and the outdoor rear garden is safely enclosed. An emergency evacuation plan is in place and the childminder regularly checks and records the smoke alarms to ensure they are working. Although he has not yet practised his evacuation procedure with children he is able to demonstrate how he will do this to ensure children develop an awareness of how to stay safe. The childminder has a positive approach to promoting social skills among children as he encourages them to share, take turns and to play cooperatively with each other.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a dedicated toy room where all toys and resources are stored. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 He encourages children to self select from the suitable range of age appropriate toys and allows them to choose where they play with them, either in the toy room or downstairs. He provides various craft and creative activities and has a sound understanding of how the six areas of learning are delivered through various activities. Children have access to a range of toys such as small world figures, books and dressing up outfits which promote positive images of a diverse society.

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and outcomes for children

The planning of activities is not yet being implemented. However, the childminder is fully aware of how to plan and keen to start planning activities that will enable him to observe children's play and assess their development. He has a sound understanding of how to interact and engage with children through their chosen activities to encourage communication and language skills Through activities such as puzzles, construction, small world play and imaginative play he has an understanding of how children's skills in problem solving, social development and knowledge and understanding are enhanced and developed. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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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