Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY320299 Inspection date 20/01/2012 Inspector June Rice

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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 2006. She lives in the village of Carcroft, near Doncaster, and occasionally works with a co-childminder who resides on the premises. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding purposes, and children do not use the first floor unless they are staying overnight or accessing the bathroom. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has two cats.

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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. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years to eleven years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a suitable attitude towards improvement and all required documentation is in place. However, she has not shared with parents the procedure for lost children, and this is a breach of requirements. The childminder has developed satisfactory relationships with parents, and adequate systems for observation and assessment of children's progress are in place to ensure they continue to make satisfactory progress in an environment in which they feel safe and are treated with respect.

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further?

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

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further?

 implement a procedure to be followed in the event of a child going missing (Safeguarding and welfare). (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 27/01/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 carry out regular evacuation drills and record in a fire log book details of any problems encountered and how they were resolved  develop further the use of activities and play opportunities that challenge children's thinking and help them to embrace differences in gender, ethnicity, language, religion, culture and special educational needs and disabilities  develop further the planning and assessment arrangements to identify This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning priorities for each child, and then plan relevant and motivating learning experiences.

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the early years provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents and others to safeguard children and demonstrates a clear understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow. Appropriate suitability checks and all required documentation are in place. For example, policies and procedures generally inform parents of how the childminder works. However, the childminder does not share with parents the procedure she would follow in the event of a child being lost, and this is a breach of requirements. Risk assessments are in place, signed and dated, and include individual outings. A visitors book is maintained and the home is secure. The childminder has evaluated her provision and identified areas that she intends to improve. However, plans are in their early stages and the impact on the quality of the provision is not yet known. Since her last inspection the childminder has improved documentation and obtained a valid first aid certificate, which improves

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the early years provision

There is a system for recording information about children's individual needs with regard to their health and well-being at the beginning of a placement, and in discussion the childminder demonstrates that she knows her children well. However, systems for observation, assessment and planning are in the very early stages of development. For example, the childminder has begun to observe what children can do, but there is no system in place to link the observations to the six areas of learning, or to help identify children's next steps. Therefore, the impact on children's learning is not yet clear. Inclusive practice is promoted satisfactorily by the childminder, who promotes equality for all. For example, children have equal access to a suitable range of resources that are not gender based. However, resources and activities that introduce children to diversity of the world around them are limited.

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and outcomes for children

Health and well-being are promoted satisfactorily. For example, parents are provided information about the procedures to follow in regard to illness, infection and the administration of medication. There is a system for recording accidents, existing injuries, accidents and medication. Children are learning to adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, they take regular walks and are learning appropriate hygiene practices, such as washing their hands after using the toilet and before meals, and they enjoy healthy snacks of fresh fruit. Children behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others, and are learning to develop an understanding of dangers and how to stay safe. For example, they are reminded not to throw toys and are learning how to cross the road safely. However, children have not practised an evacuation procedure, and therefore are not learning how to leave the premises quickly in an emergency.

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are friendly and they are learning to cooperate and share with others through games and activities that encourage them to share and take turns. They benefit from a reasonable balance of adult and child-led activities that promote their independent learning. The childminder's intervention is appropriate as she listens carefully to the children and encourages their developing communication skills. Children are settled and the relationship between the childminder and children is warm and friendly. Children enjoy freely exploring a suitable range of equipment that includes a washer and cooker with appropriate accessories, such as pots, pans and play food; they also have access to resources that encourage their interest in letters and numbers. These are displayed around the play area to encourage children's independence and choice. Children benefit from appropriately

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and outcomes for children

sized tables and chairs and find comfort on a child-sized settee when they decide they want to lay down for a rest. Children spend time in role play, and put lots of concentration into stirring a mug of 'tea'. As they place a doll into the sink the childminder asks 'are you bathing baby?' Their imagination and communication skills are extended as they are encouraged to feed and nurse the baby while holding a general conversation with the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children are excited as they explore a box of dressing-up clothes and they enjoy the effect of shaking a basket full of wooden bricks. They repeat the action many times, looking for acknowledgement and smiling brightly as the childminder chats to them about the sound they are making. Children show an interest in books as they make their selection and ask the childminder to read a story. They sit close to the childminder and point to different characters while they listen carefully to the story. 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: 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: Met

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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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Arrangements for safeguarding children). 27/01/2012

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