Childminder in DerbyshireOfsted inspection, 11 Jun 2012

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY435625 Inspection date 11/06/2012 Inspector Diane Ashplant

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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 2011. She lives with her partner and one child aged two years in West Hallam, Derbyshire. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house with the exception of the lounge is used for childminding as well as the main bedroom upstairs. The garden is excluded from registration.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight at any one time and is currently looking after five children on a part-time basis, of whom four are in the early years age range. The childminder takes and collects from the local school and also attends other early years settings. The family has two pet cats.

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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 a welcoming family home where children are settled and where their welfare and development are generally well supported. She offers an inclusive setting to meet the needs of the children in her care. She has attended a range of training since registration to support continuous improvement although her systems for reflecting on her practice are not yet fully developed. All the required documentation to support her childminding business is in place. The childminder has established good partnerships with parents and is making links with others to support outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 review action taken to protect children from hazards in the kitchen  improve the use of relective practice and self-evaluation to identify strengths and prioritise development that will improve the quality of provision for all children  extend further the range of materials, resources and experiences to help children develop their creativity.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities in protecting children from possible harm or neglect and how to pass on any concerns appropriately. She has attended training in this area to further develop her understanding and has a clear policy which she shares effectively with parents. She maintains other procedures, such as safe collection and attendance recording, well to further safeguard children's welfare. She uses This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 both visual and written systems to identify risks and ensure the safety of the children in the house and outside, although these are not fully effective with regard to protecting children from low hazards in the kitchen. The childminder has a positive attitude to training and has attended a range of courses to develop her knowledge and practice. She talks to other childminders and also to her

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the early years provision

improvement officer as a way of reviewing her practice, although a regular system for self-evaluation is not yet in place which may mean that not all areas for improvement are identified. All the required documentation for the safe and efficient management of the setting is in place and well organised and the childminder is aware of the requirements for safe and suitable storage. She understands that all adults around children must either be fully supervised or appropriately checked.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides an environment where children of different ages are welcomed and cared for. They move easily between the rooms and are able to select from a reasonable range of resources to support their development. She gets to know what children like to play with and makes such preferences available to them. Although she has no experience of looking after children with more specific needs she is aware of the need to liaise closely with parents and other professionals as appropriate. She has links with the other early years settings where children attend and maintains general communication so she keeps informed about what they are doing and how children are settling and progressing.

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the early years provision

Partnership with parents is working well and the childminder encourages regular communication both verbal and through the use of emails and texts. Parents receive a welcome pack when they start and have access to all her policies either in hard copy or through a disc compilation. All required details and consents are discussed and recorded at registration and daily information is shared through their individual communication books. The chidminder takes photographs to share with parents so they are kept involved in their children's day.

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and outcomes for children

Children settle well in this welcoming family home where they make comfortable and relaxed relationships with the childminder and also have opportunities to share play with her young family. They move very confidently between the different rooms and access the toys which are available. They walk regularly in the fresh air and enjoy going to the park to exercise their limbs and develop their coordination skills. The childminder talks to them about fire and road safety to develop their awareness about personal safety. Children are cared for in a healthy environment where they are supported in daily routines to promote their health, such as hand washing and understand why they need to keep their hands clean from germs. They enjoy a range of home cooked meals and snacks and the occasional treat as a reward for something they have achieved. Children are encouraged to play well with each other and to share toys, take turns and help in small tasks like tidying

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and outcomes for children

up. Children go out to a variety of other early years groups every morning which provides them with a range of different social and play experiences. They have a small number of resources to reflect the diversity of the wider world and the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder is able to rotate her toy selection by borrowing from the local toddler group.

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and outcomes for children

Children are able to initiate their own play and self-select toys of their choice as they relax after lunch and the childminder naturally supports their play through engaging with them to extend their interest and make learning fun. Children often play well together, happily and spontaneously instigating action rhymes and singing songs. They enjoy playing with the small world figures and role play items, such as dolls and pushchairs. Children are becoming confident talkers as they engage in lots of conversation with the childminder. They can identify names of animals as they play with the zoo, know what noises they make and often what colours they are. Children are learning to problem solve as they try to complete puzzles, use the different shape sorters or carefully try and thread the cotton reels. The childminder encourages them to help fold the play mat, roll and put it away as they learn to understand positional and mathematical language such as 'fold in

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and outcomes for children

half', 'roll it up' and 'put it under'. Children have opportunities to explore various shapes and sounds in the treasure box as they examine the various sized lids and push them to make different noises. There are some mark-making tools so they can draw and colour, although opportunities for children to develop their own creativity and imagination through a range of mediums are not yet fully developed. Children are beginning to understand their environment and how things work as they play with programmable toys or pretend to be explorers and search for mini- beasts in the park.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is getting to know what the children like to play with and what they can do as she observes them at play and sets out the playroom with some items they like as well as giving them opportunities to identify others. She is beginning to make some photographic observations of children at play or when they achieve something significant like writing their name. She flexibly plans around the children's daily routine and their interests, identifying monthly topics to focus some of her planned activities around. 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 2 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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