Childminder in Doncaster

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Unique reference number EY257350 Inspection date 12/01/2009 Inspector June Rice

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Type of setting Childminder 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. 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 2008. She lives with one child aged 14 years in Norton, near Doncaster. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The premises are accessible to people with limited mobility. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local parent and toddler group. The family has a lizard.

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Description of the childminding

There are three places for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childminder also offers three places for children aged between six and seven years before and after school: this provision is registered on both parts of the Childcare Register. Children occupying these places share the same facilities as the children in the early years age range. There are currently four children on roll on the Early Years register and three children on roll on the compulsory register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents and other providers to ensure children's needs are met effectively. Policies and procedures that are in place, are effective and inclusive, they are available to, and said to be understood by parents. Both boys and girls are considered when planning activities, and the childminder ensures the learning environment and resources are available to them all. The childminder satisfactorily identified one of her main areas for further improvement and she has requested feedback from parents about her provision. Other than that, there is no formal self evaluation process in place and this prevents her from fully identifying her strengths and areas that require improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop planning, observation and assement systems  introduce a system to monitor and evaluate the provision and identify key strengths and areas for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure written risk assessments are in place for each type of outing and both indoor and outdoor environments (Suitable premises, environment & equipment) (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register). 19/01/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Most required documentation is in place. However, there are no written risk assessments for indoor and outdoor environments and outings. The childminder demonstrated a clear understanding of her policies and procedures which are reviewed and include appropriate details. The childminder does not formally evaluate the quality of her provision, but through discussion she satisfactorily identified her strengths and key areas for further improvement. For example, further development of the systems for observations and assessments. The childminder liaises effectively with other providers delivering the EYFS to ensure progression and continuity of learning and care. She provides sufficient information to parents and carers about her early years provision, and what she is providing for their children. Parents are informed about their children's progress verbally on a daily basis and through simple observations that are linked to the six areas of

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provision

learning. However, there is no formal system in place to help identify children's starting points.

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provision

Inclusive practice is promoted sufficiently through the use of books and toys that reflect the wider world and children's own communities, and opportunities to experience the wider world through regular outings. Children's welfare needs are met satisfactorily and they continue to make progress. Children are helped to stay safe. For example, they use outdoor, indoor spaces, furniture, equipment and toys that are visually checked on a daily basis to ensure they are suitable and safe. Steps are taken to promote children's good health and well being. However, not all hygiene procedures help to limit the risk of cross infection. The childminder continues to attend appropriate training which includes; EYFS, food safety and safeguarding. Children are safeguarded because the childminder knows and understands safeguarding issues and the procedures to follow.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are helped to stay safe because the childminder takes steps to ensure their safety. The home is secure, toys and equipment are checked regularly and during outings the childminder ensures she is well prepared for emergencies and changes in weather. For example, she carries emergency contact cards, a first aid kit, spare clothes, snacks and drinks. Children are learning to stay safe and are taught about road safety, stranger danger and safe boundaries, such as not jumping off furniture. Children are helped to be healthy. They are provided well balanced meals and snacks, and help themselves to drinks when they are thirsty. Satisfactory steps are taken to prevent spread of infection with children being excluded when they are infectious. However, children share a towel and this does little to reduce the risk of cross infection. Children are welcomed into the setting, they are used to the routine and settle quickly playing with others and interact

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

with the childminder. Children are encouraged to develop habits and behaviour appropriate to good learners, their own needs, and those of others. They are very well behaved, speak politely to each other and are encouraged to share and take turns. They join the childminder in praising others for their efforts clapping when she says well done. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children benefit from sufficiently planned, purposeful play and exploration, both in and out of doors. They enjoy a suitable balance of adult-led and child-led activities that help them become active learners. Children independently choose from a range of toys and equipment suitable for their ages and stages and interests. They enjoy listening to musical instruments and their favourite songs. They choose books, role play equipment, construction bricks and jigsaws. They enjoy participating and making contributions, and receive lots of praise for their ideas.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

They name animal characters and the different colour of bricks. Children benefit from more focused activities in the afternoon which include craft, such as drawing and painting. They enjoy nature walks and benefit from regular outings to local groups where they enjoy socialising with their peer group. Children show an interest in physical movement, they enjoy jumping, and are growing in confidence as they make movements to favourite songs. The childminder is skilled at supporting children's learning. For example, she interacts well with them, and constantly encourages their language and communication. They show lots of interest in the stories, listen intently and repeat familiar words. The childminder asks appropriate questions to help children think and listen. For example, she encourages them to use their ears to listen for a car starting up, she asks them what sound does a sheep make and what is going to happen now.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows her children well and talks to parents and other providers of EYFS about what children can do. However, this information is not recorded and there is no formal system in place to record children's starting points. The childminder carries out brief observations that are recorded onto forms that sufficiently identifies links to the areas of learning and plans for their next steps. However, these are not consistent and there is little evidence to support progress noted. Planning shows a satisfactory picture of what is planned for children's next steps in a particular area of learning. However, planning is not robust enough to ensure that all areas are covered and does not provide a clear overall picture of where children are at in their development. 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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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

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 and implement a lost child policy 19/01/2009 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

 devise and implement a lost child policy 19/01/2009

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