Childminder in SuffolkOfsted inspection, 13 Jul 2010

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY220780 Inspection date 13/07/2010 Inspector Deborah Kerry

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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

This childminder was registered in 2001. She lives in a small village near Stowmarket in Suffolk with her family. The ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding purposes and there is a secure enclosed garden for outside play. The premises are accessed via a step.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. There is currently one child attending who is within the Early Years age group. The childminder also cares for children over the age of eight years. This provider is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The family have a pet dog to which children have limited access. The childminder has regular contact with other childminders and 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's welfare, learning and development in the Early Years Foundation Stage are supported appropriately by the childminder. The childminder has clear procedures in place to promote children's safety. The childminder has developed good relationships with parents to help children feel safe and settled. She ensures that all children are included and have their individual needs met. The childminder has clearly implemented procedures to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage and most documentation and records are in place. The childminder has evaluated her practice, although areas for improvement have yet to be identified.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the observations undertaken on children so that the next step in their learning can be identified  develop partnership working to provide opportunities for parents to share their children’s achievements from home and add comments to their progress records  ensure that a record is kept on the risk assessments undertaken for each outing and all the emergency evacuation practices and include any problems encountered and how they were resolved  develop procedures to review practice to ensure that children’s learning and development are fully supported and to identify areas for development for continuous improvement. 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 has clear procedures in place on safeguarding children to ensure that their welfare is successfully promoted. She has attended safeguarding children training to develop her knowledge and understanding on local procedures to ensure that children's welfare is a high priority. The childminder has written risk assessments in place for all areas of the home and garden to ensure that there are no hazards accessible to minded children. She reviews all areas visited when on outings so that children remain safe whilst outside of the home. However, there is no written record of these to reflect that all possible dangers have been identified. The childminder practises the emergency evacuation procedures with minded children so that they can develop an awareness of how to keep safe. However, there is no record of this to ensure children are given regular reminders so their knowledge remains up-to-date.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed close relationships with parents of minded children. This helps children to feel safe and secure when in the childminders care. They exchange information each day on the children's day to day care needs and home routines. Parents have not yet added comments to their child's learning journey records, to ensure that they are fully involved with their children's learning. None of the minded children attend other settings at present, the childminder is fully aware that when children start she will establish systems to exchange information for consistency of their care. Children take part in local community events which supports their understanding on people’s differences, the wider world and helps them to develop skills for the future. The childminder plans around children's interests; children have been undertaking activities around the different countries involved in the 'World Cup'. This has helped to develop their knowledge on the

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the early years provision

The childminder has begun to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements appropriately. She has put in place clear systems to support children's learning and development successfully. The childminder has undertaken training on the Early Years Foundation Stage to develop her knowledge on the requirements to support and benefit children. She has reviewed her practices and has booked on training to help her look at areas for improvement so her practice can be developed further to maintain continuous improvement.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures that parents wishes are respected regarding children's individual dietary requirements. She ensures that food provided by parents is stored appropriately. The childminder has in place clear procedures to effectively promote children's health and medical needs. Children have access to physical play each day; through walks to the park and by accessing the garden to promote their physical development well. They can access a range of large equipment to promote their healthy growth and development well. Children are learning good This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 hygiene routines as they wash their hands before eating and after having their nappy changed. Children are taken on regular outings within the local community to develop their understanding on the world around them and their environment.

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and outcomes for children

Children help to water the plants on the allotment and in the garden; they collect the tomatoes and vegetables and can taste them at meal times. This develops their knowledge on their environment and eating to maintain their health. Children enjoy looking at books and the childminder reads them stories. This develops their knowledge on literacy and that print is meaningful. The childminder interacts well with minded children. This develop their understanding on communication and encourages their speech and language. Children are developing their understanding on problem solving, size and shape as they confidently match the correct shapes to the corresponding hole in a shape sorter. The childminder supports children's knowledge around numeracy as she counts the dolls she has lined up and the toy ducks in the garden with children. Children undertake a range of activities to support their knowledge on the beliefs of others and have access to

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and outcomes for children

resources that reflect positive images of diversity.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder undertakes regular observations on children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. She records the activities they do and what they have achieved. These are clearly linked to the six areas of learning to show that children are receiving a broad and balanced range of play opportunities to support their ongoing learning and development. She includes photographs of children to reflect their achievements and experiences. The childminder has not yet started to identify the next steps in children's learning to ensure that they are able to make progress in their learning and development. 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 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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