Childminder in Devon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY311367 Inspection date 02/11/2010 Inspector Sally Hall

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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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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 2005. She lives in a semi-detached house with her husband and three children in Newton Abbot. They are within walking distance of the local school. Children mainly play downstairs and have access to a secure garden. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for five children under eight years of age. She is currently caring for seven children, of whom four are over eight years of age and one is in the early years age group. She only provides before and after school care. The family has a cat.

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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

The childminder provides a very caring enabling environment for children to play and feel safe. Children are minded for limited times during the week before and after school. The childminder has a good relationship with parents and ensures they are kept well informed of how their child has been including how their child has been at school. The childminder has yet to complete her own self-evaluation to reflect her practice. However, she has a positive approach to minding and a capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 up-date the record of risk assessment to include school arrangements  develop systems of self-evaluation to identify areas for your own development

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the early years provision

The childminder organises her day to provide before and after school care only. She has completed safeguarding training and is clear regarding the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. She ensures she renews certificates such as her first aid certificate. Children are minded for limited times. The childminder is flexible giving the children the choice of what they would like to do. She is very aware that for the younger children it is a long day. She ensures children that are new to her are made to feel safe and secure to enable them to quickly settle and make new friends. Children have access to a very good range of toys and resources which are easily accessible and in good condition in the home and the garden and a well set up play room giving them plenty of space in which to play. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder takes appropriate safety measures in the home to reflect the ages

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the early years provision

of children she is caring for and completes daily checks prior to children's arrival to ensure there are no potential hazards. However, she has not recently reviewed her risk assessment to include collecting from school. Fire drills are practised with the children so they are clear of what to do in an emergency. The chidminder has a secure knowledge of promoting all areas of learning with the children. .

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the early years provision

The childminder has a very good relationship with parents and is flexible to meet the length of time they require her to care for their child before and after school with some children being collected soon after arriving home form school. She ensures parents are well informed of how their child has been including how they have been at school this ensures consistency of care. She liaises with teachers to ensure children new to the school are settling and passes messages on to parents.

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the early years provision

The childminder has reviewed all her policies and contracts and records of information are completed on each child. She ensures confidentiality with children's records and records children's daily attendance. The childminder has yet to implement her own self-evaluation to evaluate her practice. The childminder ensures children are all treated equally and are reminded to share favourite toys. She gives them praise and encouragement and supports them in significant changes in their lives such as when they start school to make the transition as easy as possible for them.

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and outcomes for children

The children are extremely happy and pleased to see their peers and the childminders own children. They interact extremely well with each other. They quickly settle on arrival home and make their own choice of what they want to play with. They enjoy group games and make up their own games. They have access to a very good range of toys to support their individual interests that are all in good condition. They learn about keeping themselves safe when walking home from school, and to play safely when playing football. The childminder uses the opportunity when walking home with the children to talk about their school day and what they see on the way. They have a secure garden in which to play with a good range of equipment to support their physical development including a trampoline with parents consent.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave very well and have good social skills. They interact extremely well together and are familiar with the boundaries within the home. The childminder asks them what they would like to do but often they want to make their own choice or sit quietly at the end of the school day. They have access to craft materials, and mark making materials. They learn to share and take turns well and comment on what each other is doing. The younger children enjoy the interaction with the older children and the childminders own children. They make height charts to see who is the highest. They are reminded to have plenty of fluids and are confident with self-care with gentle reminders as necessary from the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder to wash hands.

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and outcomes for children

Children count in naturally occurring situations as they play and learn problem solving with puzzles. Children have a good rapport with the childminder she supervises them well at all times while allowing them to play freely. She is readily available if they want her involvement but often the children want to make their own choice. 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 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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