Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

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Unique reference number EY336435 Inspection date 18/09/2008 Inspector Amanda Gill

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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 report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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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 has been registered since 2006. She lives on her own in a three bedroom home in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder is available to take children to and collect them from Hunters Hall school. The whole of the premises is registered for use and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for no more than six children under eight years of age. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder currently has one child in the early years age group on roll. The childminder does not have any pets.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder does not provide effectively for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Although the childminder has created a welcoming environment, where children can play freely, and independently choose resources, she does not promote the children's welfare and learning requirements and this has a significant impact on the needs of the children in her care. The childminder does not promote inclusion for all children who attend the provision. She does not plan for each child's individual needs and stages of development. Observations and assessments are not carried out and as a result the childminder is not able to feedback to parents regarding children's progress and next steps. The childminder does not self evaluate her practice and does not have systems in place to identify gaps and weaknesses in her provision.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 04/12/2008  request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment, also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 18/10/2008  obtain written permission from parents before administering medication to children and keep written records of medication given to children, also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 18/10/2008  ensure a record is maintained of any accidents or 18/10/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 incidents that occur, also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare)  ensure that public liability insurance is in place, also

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further?

applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 18/10/2008  develop knowledge and understanding of anti- discriminatory practice (Organisation) 18/10/2008  ensure that all records relating to childminding activities are readily accessible and available for inspection at all times (Documentation) 18/10/2008  ensure daily record of the names of children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance is in place, also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Documentation) 18/10/2008  ensure observational assessments are carried out on all children and use these to plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child (Learning and Development assessment arrangements) 18/10/2008

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provision

The childminder organises the toys and resources effectively for the children, promoting positive opportunities for them to make their own choices and freely access the toys independently which are appropriate to their stage of development. However, there are limited resources on offer that promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice. The childminder provides an appropriate balance of outdoor and indoor activities. The childminder's garden is secure, although hazards are not risk assessed such as, the unlocked shed and the hose unreeled on the ground.

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provision

The childminder does not demonstrate an adequate understanding of how to safe guard children in her care. The childminder does not keep a daily record of the children looked after on the premises and has no system in place to record accurate arrival and departure times of children in her care. The childminder takes children out in her car but she has not obtained written permission from parents to take part in outings. The childminder does not have adequate car insurance cover in place to include business use and her public liability insurance expired two months ago. These significant weaknesses do not ensure children’s safety and welfare.

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provision

The childminder does not hold a current first aid certificate. This means that she is unable to give appropriate treatment if there is an accident to a child in her care. The childminder does not record any accidents or incidents to children and informs parents verbally if there are any accidents to children whilst in her care. Children's welfare is further impacted upon because the childminder has failed to obtain written consent to seek emergency medical advice or treatment or to administer This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 medication. This impacts on the children’s care in case of a serious accident or injury.

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provision

The childminder has written contracts in place for the children in her care. These are written clearly and include some required information on children's personal details and emergency contacts. They do not include information about who has legal parental responsibility of the child or any special health requirements. The childminder does not provide parents with the necessary information they should receive prior to admission, such as, procedures to be followed in the event of a child going missing or the procedure to be followed if a parent fails to collect their child at the appointed time.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder shares a caring and warm relationship with the child she looks after. The environment is sufficiently clean, tidy and well maintained. The childminder demonstrated awareness of ensuring that there is sufficient space available for children to play and access toys easily. All resources for the children are stored at a level that children are able to self select. This aids the children's acquisition of independence skills. The children are very settled at the childminder's home and happily engage in the activities provided. The childminder offers a good balance of adult interaction and time for the children to play, and explore on their own.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides children with a selection of healthy snacks and meals and fresh drinking water is available from the water cooler on request.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are settled into the childminder's care gradually to ensure they and their family get to know her well before the placement begins. There is warm interaction between the childminder and the children. Children are confident, independent and developing their self-esteem because the childminder supports in their play, for example, when playing with musical toy encouraging the child to recognise animals and make the noises.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder does not plan for children's individual developmental needs, and she does not liaise with parents to find out what each child can do prior to starting with her. The childminder does not undertake observational assessments or plan her daily routine. Consequently she is unable to feedback to parents regarding the children's progress and does not plan to meet each child's individual needs. As a result they are not moving towards the next stage of development for their age.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are protected by the childminder's knowledge of child protection as she understands the different types of abuse and has the relevant information to assist her in reporting these to the appropriate agencies. She has current local safeguarding guidance from her training which ensures she is fully informed of how to follow up reported concerns, however, she was unaware of what she must do if an allegation was made against her. 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

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound 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? Inadequate The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Inadequate

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Inadequate

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Inadequate

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well are children safeguarded? Inadequate

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Inadequate How well are children helped to be healthy? Inadequate How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Inadequate How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Inadequate

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Inadequate

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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: 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 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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