Ryan, Louise

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY284429 Inspection date 17/04/2012 Inspector Jackie Phillips

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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 registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and two children aged 10 and 15 years in Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden for children to access outdoor play. Children are taken for walks and outings to places of interest within the local community. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The family have two pet cats. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, three of whom may be in the early years age range, including one child under one. Currently there are five children on roll; of these two are within the early years age group. On occasions the childminder's husband works alongside her as an assistant.

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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 make sound progress in their learning based on the provision of a varied and interesting range of toys and activities to help them develop. Good routines are in place to keep children healthy although some record keeping is not well established to ensure safety issues are fully effective. The childminder appreciates the importance of partnership working to help children succeed. In particular she works closely with parents to ensure children's individual needs are met. Improvements since the last inspection are limited but beneficial for children. Plans for the future are sufficiently well targeted to bring about further improvement to the provision and 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?

 obtain written parental permission at the time of the child's admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 04/05/2012

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further?

 obtain prior written permission for each and every medicine from parents before any medication is given (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 04/05/2012

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further?

 keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises, their hours of attendance and the names of the children's key workers (Documentation)(also applies to both parts of 04/05/2012 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the Childcare Register).

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further?

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

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further?

 improve systems for planning to show how links made from observations meet children's individual learning priorities.

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the early years provision

The childminder knows the action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare or well-being. This is because she understands safeguarding issues and how to implement procedures. She has attended appropriate training in safeguarding and holds a valid first aid qualification. Records required for the safe and efficient management of the provision are mostly in place, however, a number of specific legal welfare requirements are not being met. These relate to the daily record of children's attendance, parental permission for each and every medicine to be administered and their written consent for the seeking of any required emergency medical advice or treatment. The latter two have failed to be implemented and although children's attendance is recorded this is done retrospectively at the end of the day. This means the record of attendance is not accurate to clearly show when children are actually present at the setting.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides children with a clean, comfortable, family setting where space is used well. This particularly applies to the conservatory which has been extended and improved since the last inspection, providing children with a bright and airy environment and good access to the garden. Some of the varied range of toys and resources are located here and the childminder has good ideas to develop this further to enhance children's choice and decision making opportunities. Regular observation and assessment of children's progress takes place. The childminder uses this information to identify future individual learning targets although it is not clear how this influences her systems for planning. Children benefit because the childminder organises a good variety of interesting learning opportunities that take place at the setting, outdoors and at places of interest within the community.

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the early years provision

The childminder recognises the importance of effective partnership working. She keeps parents well informed and willingly shares information with others who are involved in the care and education of her minded children. Recommendations raised at the last inspection have been partially addressed but one remains outstanding. The childminder has concentrated on improving her environment for children and has some good ideas to develop this further. 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 happy, settled and content. They are familiar within their surroundings and show high levels of concentration and involvement. For example, they play imaginatively with the toy kitchen equipment and make pretend cups of tea. Toys and resources that children use are of high quality and in good condition. The majority are easily accessible. Those they request are quickly provided, such as the play dough with a range of appropriate tools. Visits to play groups and places of interest within the community provide children with the opportunity to socialise and benefit from using a wide selection of resources and exposure to many different learning experiences. For example, they visit the local shops to purchase ingredients they will need to make flapjacks, buns and pizzas. They also grow and harvest herbs, fruit and vegetables from the garden. This helps children make links in their learning and develops an interest in the food chain leading to

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and outcomes for children

The childminder sensitively intervenes when children play to support their learning. This means children benefit from discussion and spontaneous opportunities to learn. For example, they count fingers together as they draw around a hand and are asked to think about its size. Children use a varied selection of arts and craft materials, such as paints and colouring pens. They assist in tidying up after themselves. A diverse range of books is provided and positive images are clearly displayed helping children understand the world in which they live. Children are excited and interested when friends are due to arrive and lively discussions are held about a visit to the nearby farm. Community events are used to help children understand the society in which they live, such as plans to get involved when the forthcoming Olympic torch is carried through the village.

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and outcomes for children

Activities are organised to enable children develop skills for future learning. This includes access to simple technology equipment and attention drawn to phonics, letter, number and colour identification. Children are involved in routines that will help them understand about a healthy lifestyle, such as personal hygiene routines, access to physical exercise and nourishing food. Child-sized furniture and adult chairs and sofa are comfortable places for children to rest and relax. They take part in practising the setting's emergency evacuation procedure and learn about road safety when outside. They talk to the childminder about being kind. Children are busy and well occupied and as such their behaviour is good. 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 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 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: 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept). 04/05/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

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 the early years section of the report (Records to be kept). 04/05/2012

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