Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Unique reference number EY336286 Inspection date 03/11/2008 Inspector Lorraine Sparey

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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 and works with an assistant and a co-childminder. She lives with her daughter in a chalet bungalow, just outside Christchurch. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and a log cabin in the outdoor area. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family have two cats and a chinchilla. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register and may care for a maximum of five children at any one time, and overnight care for two children. When working with an assistant and her co- childminder, they can care for a total of 15 children. They are currently 17 children on roll. The childminder walks or drives to local schools and playgroups, and attends local toddler groups. She is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA)

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's individual needs are generally met by the childminder and her assistants. They actively participate in children's play and learning. The childminder's is beginning to assess her provision, recognising her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS) is limited. The childminder is beginning to develop systems to work in partnership with other settings the children attend. Children are generally safeguarded because the childminder has most of the required documentation in place to promote children's safety and well-being.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that observations and assessments are used to identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child  ensure that children's behaviour is managed consistently and effectively taking into account their age and stage of development  review the policies and procedures with particular regard to safeguarding children to ensure that they contain the correct information  review the organisation of the play areas and adult deployment to ensure that children's play and learning is not disrupted

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further?

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

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further?

 request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment 17/11/2008  ensure that the record of the risk assessment states when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken 17/11/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has developed good systems to ensure positive working relationships with parents and carers. In addition to daily discussions, a regular newsletter keeps them updated on planned activities and events they can participate in with their children, such as a Halloween party. However, some of the required consents are not in place to support children's health and well-being. The childminder is beginning to evaluate and monitor the provision offered. There are effective recruitment and vetting procedures to ensure that the assistants are suitable to work with the children. However, records to demonstrate when assistants have sole charge of the children are not in place. The childminder has completed some training since registration and is committed to increasing her knowledge and skills particularly with regard to the EYFS as she recognizes this is essential and underpins her practice.

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provision

The childminder and her assistants have a basic knowledge of safeguarding children. Some written information is provided however, this is out of date and does not reflect Local Safeguarding Children Boards. A risk assessment has been completed and identified some areas for concern such as large amounts of ivy, however, there is no record of the required information.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are provided with an appropriate range of activities and play opportunities. They are confident to request support from the childminder or her assistant. Both adults actively join in when some of the children request to play mummies and daddies. The childminder is beginning to develop systems to observe and assess the children's progress. However, parents and other providers are not involved in this process which means that children's learning and development needs are not fully supported. The childminder is beginning to identify the next steps in children's learning, however, the activities and play opportunities do not provide sufficient challenge for all children which results in some children not being fully engaged. Children can freely choose from a range of resources but at times they are not age appropriate and do not provide challenge to older or more able children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder generally plans and organises her daily routines around the needs of the children. However, at times children's play and learning is disrupted because other children need to use the bathroom and all the children move from the log cabin in the garden to the childminder's bungalow.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are beginning to learn about healthy lifestyles through discussion. They are learning how to keep themselves safe. During role-play a child reminds an adult to put their pretend seatbelt on, explaining they need to keep safe. Children have opportunities to learn to value and respect others through activities and discussion with the adults. Children's behaviour is varied, at times they are considerate and polite, and other times they become bored and their behaviour deteriorates. During this time the childminder and her assistant are not consistent in their approach which results in the children receiving mixed messages. 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? 3 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? 3 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: 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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