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Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY403795 Inspection date 12/08/2010 Inspector Lynne Reeves

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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 assesses 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 2010. She lives with her two older school aged children in a house in Chichester. The house is accessible from the road. Minded children have access to all areas of the home with toilet facilities on the ground floor. There is an enclosed rear garden for outdoor play. The family keep cats, a dog and chickens.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. She is also registered to provider overnight care for one child aged under eight years. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age group. The childminder is a registered children's nurse and 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has developed sound relationships with the children in the short time that she has been minding, thus ensuring that children quickly become well settled and confident in her care. Relationships are being forged with parents, which ensures they are kept informed about the childminder's business. The childminder maintains the required documentation well, although some of her policies need updating to reflect the welfare requirements. The childminder has yet to evaluate her provision, however has a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn. Systems are in place to ensure children's individual needs are met on a daily basis and young children receive high levels of support, which encourages them to make progress in their learning and development.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop observations and assessment systems in order to identify learning priorities for each child  review all policies and information supplied to parents to reflect the Welfare Requirements  develop systems of self evaluation to identify the setting?s strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children

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the early years provision

Good procedures are in place to safeguard children's welfare. For example, the childminder has a clear understanding of child protection issues and whom to report any concerns to. She has procedures in place to ensure all accidents and any pre-existing injuries a child arrives with are recorded to safeguard children. Children benefit from the high levels of supervision they receive and the childminders risk assessments ensure they remain safe throughout the day. The childminder assesses safety around her, such as indoors, the garden and local play parks, ensuring they are suitable and safe for children. The sharing of information with parents ensures they are informed of the childminders role and responsibilities.

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the early years provision

The childminder has started to produce a range of policies and procedures which she shares with parents on the outset to ensure they are fully informed of the service she offers. Parents receive regular information about their child's development through daily conversation and via daily diaries. Despite having just starting her childminding business, systems are being developed to seek information from parents to enable further improvement of the service offered, and the effectiveness of planned procedures are reviwed as they take place. The childminder is aware that partnerships need to be forged with other Early Years Foundation Stage providers as and when the children in her care attend other settings.

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the early years provision

Children's health and well-being are promoted as the childminder has all procedures in place. The home is well presented and kept clean and procedures such as hand washing, the wearing of disposable gloves and the use of anti bacterial sprays ensures that children are kept free from infection. Discussions with parents ensure that children have their dietary needs met. Children have easy access to the fully secure garden at the rear of the property, which is used as part of the children's learning environment. Children benefit from lots of fresh air as they play in the garden and visit the local parks.

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the early years provision

Resources are clean, well maintained and promote equality and diversity. All children are treated with equal respect and their individuality is respected and nurtured. The childminder recognises that children are varied individuals and have different needs in accordance with their stage of development and personal circumstances. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are making sound progress in their learning because of the enjoyable activities provided. The childminder ensures activities challenge children according to their individual abilities, for example, using musical toys and props to encourage young children to learn familiar words, songs and nursery rhymes. Babies squeal with delight and giggle as the childminder plays peek a boo with them and enjoy being cuddled when they start to get tired. The childminder is fully aware that the children learn and develop at different stages, therefore ensures they are provided with a balanced range of toys and activities to keep them stimulated and amused. The childminder uses a range of props, such as hand puppets and musical toys to stimulate and develop young babies sight and hearing and often takes the time to just sit and read stories to them as they gently fall to sleep.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from the childminders knowledge of their individual stages of development. This knowledge enables her to provide children with appropriate activities and levels of challenge in order to promote the next stage in learning and development, such as crawling and language skills. Children have access to many resources that reflect diversity, which ensure all children feel valued and included. The childminder is active in using praise and encouragement and because of this, children are developing confidence and high levels of self-esteem. The childminder has just started to implement individual learning journals for the children and is observing the children's development to provide her with indicators of where children are within their learning journeys. However, this information has yet to be correlated as a formal record which can be used as a tool for monitoring the level of children?s progress or possible areas of delay.

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and outcomes for children

Children's healthy lifestyles are being promoted as they enjoy regular outings to the park. Parents wishes are respected with regards to their childrens' milk intakes, regular sleep and play times. The childminder supports children's learning about safety both indoors and outside of the home, For example, using appropriate buggies, car seats and safety harnesses. Fire procedures are in place and through discussion the childminder is aware of the need to teach young children about road safety issues and staying safe indoors and outdoors. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

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 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 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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