Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY346718 Inspection date 03/06/2011 Inspector Julie Biddle

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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 2007. She lives with her two children in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The whole of the house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both 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 currently caring for 2 children in the Early Years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are safe, happy and settled, develop positive relationships with the childminder, and make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. The childminder has begun to identify some of the key strengths and weakness within her practice. The required documentation is in place however risk assessments for outings have not been completed. The childminder undertakes some observations on the children although these are not used effectively to inform planning for children's next steps. The childminder shows sufficient capacity to improve and to make progress on what she has accomplished so far.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the systems for observations, planning and assessments to promote children's learning and to monitor their progress develop the systems for observations, planning and assessments to promote children's learning and to monitor their progress  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings and trips.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of her role in safeguarding children. The childminder has knowledge of the procedures to follow if an allegation of abuse is made against herself or another adult within the household. Risk assessments on the areas used by the children are in place, however risk assessments for outings the children participate in are not in place. Records This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 including those for medication and accidents together with an up to date first aid certificate supports children's safety and wellbeing.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed the self-evaluation process and has identified areas for improvement. She identifies areas where she thinks she would benefit in updating her knowledge and skills, and to this end has completed a childcare qualifications and demonstrates an interest in developing her knowledge of systems for effective planning and assessment of the children in her care. This reflects sufficient capacity to continually improve.

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the early years provision

Resources for the children are accessible, this enables them to make independent choices. They are able to move around the home and garden freely and can look at and refer to the posters and displays, where they can see things such as letters of the alphabet, numbers and a map of Britain.

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the early years provision

The childminder obtains information from parents at the beginning of the placement enabling her to meet the individual care needs of each child. She supports children's understanding of equality and diversity by using resources in the home. For example the children enjoy dressing up in costumes that reflect different cultures. In addition children are learning to find out about their community whey they visit a local school to buy freshly grown fruit and vegetables.

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the early years provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents and carers to support children's individual needs. They are updated verbally at the end of each day and children's work is sent home. In addition the childminder sends texts and pictures during the day so parents feel fully involved in their child's day. The childminder is aware of her role in relation to working in partnership with other professionals to meet the needs of the children in her care. She has built up good partnerships with school the children attend, she volunteers to help at special events such as the Royal wedding celebrations. Furthermore she completes homework with the children to ensure their continued learning and care.

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and outcomes for children

Children are busy, settled and content in the care of the childminder. They are provided with experiences and activities that stimulate and excite them. The childminder has developed an environment where the children feel confident and secure. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and this helps children make steady progress in their learning and development. However, she is not as yet fully secure in the process of undertaking observations, identifying next steps and using this to plan for children's individual developmental needs. Limited observations are undertaken on children, although the childminder has yet to use the information obtained to support and guide her in planning for children's individual needs. As a result the activities provided are part of the daily routine and generally age appropriate, for groups of children, rather than aimed at the specific individual developmental needs of each child.

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children take part in a range of activities both in the home and through local outings. At the local childminder group setting and in the home they take part in art and craft activities, such as glueing and sticking. The childminder supports children in their play. She sits with them and listens to what they have to tell her, she demonstrates her questioning skills as she asks children to recall a visit to the shopping precinct where they enjoyed looking at fountains. Children continue to recall this event as they draw pictures of the fountains, the cars and the people they saw. Mathematical concepts such as small and big are included in conversations as the children make pancakes, they discuss the ingredients and how big their pancake will be. Children have toys and resources to support their skills for the future and enjoy playing with toys that add to their sense of curiosity.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning to keep themselves safe through daily activities, such as crossing the road safely, they know the green man means go and the red man means stop. Children take part in fire drills, which teaches them how to safely get out of the building in the event of an emergency. Overall, children are demonstrate a sense of security and confidence within the setting, due to the warm and homely environment created by the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Parents in the main provide the food for the children however, the childminder provides healthy snacks such as freshly prepared sliced fruits. Children regularly drink juice and water when they are thirsty. Children have a wonderful time as they make pancakes for breakfast. They stir flour, eggs, and milk and laugh when the childminder uses the electric mixer. They are delighted to spread jam on their pancakes, using a knife safely and with skill. Children have opportunities to take part in physical activities, for example, when they go to the local parks. They really enjoy using large play equipment such as the slide, they are encouraged to safely climb and slide down. Children have good opportunities for fresh air and exercise as they spend long periods of time playing out in the garden. They enjoy running around and playing various outdoor games together. They are developing their coordination and large motor skills as they play on scooters.

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and outcomes for children

Children are secure in the setting and are beginning to display a strong sense of belonging. They are happy and settled and generally display confidence and self- esteem. Children are beginning to form positive relationships and they develop skills working independently as well as playing with the childminder. The childminder offers positive praise as the children play and achieve, this adds to their feelings of security and confidence. 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 3 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 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 devise a written procedure for complaints 24/06/2011 To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in childcare register. 24/06/2011

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