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Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY413611 Inspection date 08/03/2011 Inspector Linda Filewood

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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

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 re-registered in 2010. She lives with her husband and their three children aged eight, 15 and 18 years in Knaresbrough. The ground floor of the house is used for childminding with bathroom facilities on the same level. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has a pet rabbit and a dog. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. There are currently seven children attending on a part-time basis who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She 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

The childminder welcomes children into a warm, secure, homely environment and effectively supports their safety and welfare. However, not all documentation, some of which is required under regulation to support and reflect the childminder's practice is complete. The childminder meets each child's individual needs successfully through a strong relationship with parents. The children make good progress in their learning and development as the childminder skilfully uses methods appropriate to their ages and level of development. She takes positive steps to evaluate her provision by continually reviewing her practice in order to improve outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that parental permission is requested to the seeking of any necessary medical advice as well as treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 22/03/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure all polices and procedures are unique to the setting. 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 uses a good range of clearly written policies and procedures to ensure that she safeguards children's safety and welfare. However, as all are not unique to the setting she is beginning to re-write them to reflect her own childminding practice. For instance, the sickness policy is now extended to cover family members in order to prevent the spread of infection. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and is fully aware of how to respond, should she have a concern. Appropriate records and parental consents to promote children's health and welfare are in place. Although, the childminder does not extend the parents written permission to seek any necessary emergency medical treatment to include medical advice. This is a requirement under regulation. All adults who reside on the premises hold current Criminal Records Bureau checks, showing they are suitable to be with the children. The childminder conducts

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the early years provision

comprehensive risk assessments within the home, outdoor play area and for outings. She efficiently logs her daily check of the premises ensuring that all areas are safe for children's play before they come.

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the early years provision

Children play in a clean, homely and welcoming environment. The childminder uses her space extremely well and children move around freely when making choices in their play. An extensive range of high quality, age-appropriate resources are available and fully meet the needs of those attending. Resources, including many to promote positive images of diversity, are excellently presented and easily accessible, enabling children to self-select and become independent. The childminder promotes equality and diversity well, ensuring that she values each child and carefully addressing their individual needs. For example, older children enjoy a quiet story time with her, whilst younger ones have a pre-lunch sleep. The childminder makes good use of routines and interacts well with children so that they feel comfortable and secure in her care. Parents report that they are pleased that their children settle well with the childminder. She has strong links with

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the early years provision

parents and works closely with them to provide for consistency and continuity in their children's care. They share good quality information regularly through discussion at the beginning and end of the day and by the use of daily diaries, for the children who are under two. Parents are effectively included in the children's learning and development. They complete a comment box on the written observations in their child's development record and discuss any additional support their child might need. The childminder has an established relationship with the local school and works closely with them to support children making the transition to school. The childminder seeks parents' and children's views on her provision and uses them to support her reflective practice. Her self-evaluation processes, which include a detailed review of her weekly planning and activities, provide an accurate analysis of the settings strengths and weaknesses. Future actions are well-targeted

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the early years provision

to improve the outcomes for children. The childminder is fully committed to maintaining and developing her practice in the future. 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 secure and happy with the childminder and her family. They are all comfortable and settle quickly in her home and good relationships are evident. Young children respond very well to praise from the childminder and they join in by clapping themselves when they spontaneously share a toy with another child. The children confidently move from room to room with increasing mobility and purpose. They thoroughly enjoy the superb outdoor area which allows them to benefit from free-flow play in an extremely well thought-out stimulating environment. The childminder offers a good balance of planned activities, based on the children's interests, and freely chosen play. Children receive very good support to develop the necessary skills for their future progress and learning though a broad range of play opportunities, experiences and routines. They enjoy trips to the local toddler groups to meet up with others and take part in activity sessions

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and outcomes for children

and celebrate festivals with them. Consequently, children's social skills are developing well as they learn about the wider world, to cooperate and share with other children. Children confidently explore the extremely well presented resources and they make their own decisions about their play as they become active learners. For instance, young children investigate whether they can make a sound from a recorder when they blow down either end. As the childminder knows each child's interests and capabilities well, she is able to offer them enjoyable and challenging experiences which are specifically tailored to their needs and abilities. She records observations of children's play and uses her sound knowledge of how children develop to identify and provide for the next steps in their development. As a result, children, including those who may need extra support, are making good progress in all areas of learning.

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and outcomes for children

Young children are developing skills for the future as their communication skills are developing successfully. They chatter happily to the childminder during play and are learning new words rapidly to make themselves clearly understood. The childminder responds positively to young children's early words and encourages them to talk abut what they see when looking at a book together. Children benefit from a stimulating selection of outdoor play resources to encourage their physical development. Some enjoy digging in the sand and making sand castles whilst others just enjoy watching as it falls from their spade onto the decking. The childminder uses mathematical language well by counting during play to support children's understanding of number. They are beginning to learn colour through everyday items, such as looking at traffic lights when they go on outings and the childminder then extends their interest by making a model traffic light with them

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and outcomes for children

on their return. The childminder has a good awareness of health and safety. She ensures children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise but also includes periods of rest and relaxation within the daily routine. The children are learning to keep themselves safe as they practise the fire drill so that they are aware of how to evacuate the premises in an emergency. The childminder uses fresh ingredients and a good amount of organic produce in the food she provides for the children. They receive a very good variety of healthy, nutritious meals and drinks are always readily available. Any dietary requirements are well catered for by the childminder who works closely with the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 parents to ensure all the children's changing needs are met. All children sit together to enjoy their food, promoting a friendly, family environment. 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 1 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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