Burrett, Rachel

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY420192 Inspection date 18/05/2011 Inspector Carol Cox

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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 registered in 2010. She lives with her partner and six year old child. They live in Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset. Her home is close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. All areas of the property are used for childminding. The childminder uses her rear garden and local parks for outside play. The family has two rabbits and two cats.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three children may be in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for three children in the early years age group at different times during the week.

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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 provides warm and homely care where children are settled and happy and make progress in all areas. She has a sound understanding of how children learn through play. She recognises the importance of building effective relationships with parents and others to identify and meet the specific needs of individual children. The childminder has completed an initial evaluation of her provision and identified areas for future development. She demonstrates capacity for continuous improvement since registration.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information from parents about who has parental responsibility for and legal contact with minded children 03/06/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop learning journals to clearly identify children's next steps in learning, plan future activities and demonstrate children's progress  make a risk assessment of arrangements for children to sleep  extend the range of resources to portray positive images of different people and their lives  develop the use of teh garden to provide a safe and interesting place for children to play This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded by the childminder who has some knowledge of child protection issues. She can describe symptoms of different forms of abuse and will follow the guidance of the Local Safeguarding Children Board in case of concerns. She has a written safeguarding policy and procedure which she shares with parents in writing. Children's safety is further assured through the risk assessments made of most aspects of her provision. Children can move around safely in her home as she has made sensible adjustments and closely supervises children. There is a wide selection of toys and resources which children can freely access, however, there are limited toys or books to portray positive images of different people and the wider world. The childminder works closely with parents to identify and meet each child's needs. For example, she is working with parents to help with toilet training. The childminder does not yet care for children who attend other

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the early years provision

settings or receive support from other services. However, she is positive about sharing information with others and happy to cooperate with other services. She offers parents regular feedback about their children's progress and is seeking feedback from them to help develop her provision.

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the early years provision

The childminder has suitable policies and procedures in place to support her practice, these are shared in writing with parents. Most necessary records and consents are obtained from parents. However, she does not yet obtain information about those who have parental responsibility for and legal contact with minded children. This is a breach in the welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder has made an initial evaluation of her practice and identified some areas for development. For example, she recognises the need to develop further opportunities for outside play in her newly registered garden.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a sound knowledge of how children learn and develop. Children enjoy a range of play opportunities which promote their learning in all areas and follow their interests. The childminder has started to record children's achievements in learning journals which are illustrated with photographs and shared with parents. These journals clearly demonstrate the range of activities enjoyed by children to promote learning in all areas. Children choose their own games and enjoy the attention of the childminder who knows what they like to play with. A baby happily crawls around exploring different toys and 'helping' with nappy changing. She loves playing with paper and the childminder keeps a box of different sorts of paper for her to rustle and rip. An older child decides to draw and climbs up to sit at the table where she draws with crayons and identifies colours. The childminder explains how children benefit from attending toddler groups

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and outcomes for children

where they socialise with others and enjoy using large play equipment to further their physical skills. Children begin to learn about the wider world when visiting This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 local shops and parks. Children develop skills to support their future learning and generally make sound progress.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health and well-being needs are carefully identified and addressed through close partnerships with parents. Individual health and dietary needs are noted and the childminder works closely with parents. She provides healthy and nutritious snacks, drinks and meals. For example, children relish a choice of fresh fruits and breadsticks. They benefit from regular fresh air and exercise and begin to learn good hygiene practices. For example, a young child ably demonstrates how she washes her hands before snack time. The childminder works closely with parents to maintain consistent sleeping and toileting routines. Children are protected from spread of infection through sensible hygiene routines. There are sound systems in place to administer medication and record accidents and treatment given. Children are kept safe through sensible measures which are adjusted according to the changing needs of children. The childminder has a

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and outcomes for children

positive approach to encouraging good behaviour and uses praise and encouragement appropriately. Children are confident and respond happily to the childminder who obviously enjoys their company. Even very young children start to make choices by selecting toys and showing their preferences. Children make sound progress in the childminder's kind and attentive care. 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 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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