Childminder in Bristol

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Unique reference number EY266840 Inspection date 14/10/2008 Inspector Deborah Jane Starr

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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 was registered in 2003. She lives with her husband and two children, aged eight years and four years in Shirehampton, Bristol. The whole of the house is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The family have a number of small family pets. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. There are currently three children attending on a part time basis who are within the Early Years Register. There is one child attending who is within the compulsory part of the Childcare register and one child within the voluntary part of the childcare register. The childminder takes children to and collects from local nurseries and schools and takes children to local places of interest. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has insufficient understanding of how she supports children to learn and develop. Consequently children are not offered purposeful activities and experiences that promote their progress towards the early learning goals. Insufficient procedures have been followed that ensure children are safeguarded appropriately at all times. Partnership with parents and other carers is weak as information is not shared about children's learning and care. The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children's welfare is supported and promoted overall. A positive approach to inclusion supports children's individual needs. The childminder demonstrates some commitment to continuous improvement since her last inspection by taking on board a previous recommendation; however, she has not read the Early Year Foundation Stage or done the training.

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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?

 keep a record of risk assessment, when it is carried out, the date of review and any action taken [safeguarding - promoting welfare] 14/10/2008  keep a record of accidents and inform parents of any accidents or injuries sustained by the child [safeguarding - promoting welfare also applies to the Compulsory part of the Childcare register] 14/10/2008  undertake sensitive observational assessment in order to plan to meet young children's individual needs [organisation] 15/12/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  plan and provide experiences which are appropriate to each child's stage of development as they progress towards the early learning goals [organisation] 15/12/2008  develop effective systems for gathering and sharing information to ensure that the individual needs of all children are met [organisation] 15/12/2008

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provision

The childminder has only just started to evaluate her practice and has not yet accessed any training to address the identified needs. No account has been taken by the childminder of the guidance to promote children's learning and development. Consequently she is not focussed on promoting and raising children's achievements. Polices and procedures overall reflect the welfare requirements, for example the childminder has updated her knowledge of first aid through training. However, not all requirements relating to children's safety and health are met. A record is not kept of when risk assessments are undertaken, reviewed and hazards identified. The childminder is in breach of a statutory legal requirement. Children's safety however, is not put at risk as the childminder organises her home to ensure a safe and secure environment. The childminder sets out her home to provide children with opportunities to make independent choices through self selection

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provision

The partnership with parents and sharing of information between the childminder, parents and other carers is insufficient overall. Parents are informed of most policies and procedures that safeguard their children's welfare and children's individual welfare needs are taken account of to promote inclusion. Discussion with some parents provides basic information about children’s likes, dislikes and development. Parents are not made aware of their child's achievements and progress as the childminder is not undertaking assessments and they are not encouraged to be involved in supporting their own child's learning. Links with other carers to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and learning are not in place. Consequently, all children's individual needs are not identified as consistent effective systems are not in place for gathering and sharing information to ensure that all children's care and learning needs are met. The childminder is in breach of

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's understanding of the learning and development requirements and guidance are inadequate. She is in breach of two requirements. She does not undertake any observational assessment and therefore has not identified the developmental stage of each child. Consequently, she is unable to plan to meet children's individual needs. As a result children are not offered experiences and activities that promote their progress towards the early learning goals across the six areas of learning and are not appropriate to each child's stage of development offering suitable challenges. The childminder is starting to offer activities that take This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 account of children's interest such as collecting insects in the garden. Use of the garden at other times however, is infrequent and is not used effectively to support children to be active learners. Children listen to stories such as 'The Hungry

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Caterpillar', create pictures using tissue paper and are encouraged to taste a variety of fruits as depicted in the story to promote healthy eating habits. However, due to the lack of assessment and planning for individual children she does not consider how each child is supported through the provision of appropriate and sufficient resources and that they are suitably challenged to develop in their learning. For example, children are presented with a colouring and sticking activity to create their own insect. The childminder is unclear as to the purpose of this activity for each child. Pens to mark make are few offering limited choice for children, younger children are dependent upon the adult when using stickers and are not offered alternative resource to create their own pictures or mark make. Children loose interest quickly. Children are inquisitive, for instance when they spontaneously place cars on a cascading ramp, they share the cars and are starting to take turns.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

However, they are not supported by the childminder through the use of open-ended questions to develop their thinking and ideas. Positive and warm relationships between the childminder and children ensure they are settled, happy and secure. They choose resources set out at floor level such as play drills, screwdrivers and imaginary food and utensils to re-enact their experiences. They sing familiar tunes such as 'Bob the builder' and approach unfamiliar adults with ease including them in their play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare is sufficiently promoted through policies and most procedures as reflected in her practice. Daily routines promote children's understanding of good hygiene habits such as the use of individual hand towels after washing hands. However, children's health is compromised as a record is not kept of accidents to children. Parents are not informed of events such as a bump to the head. The childminder is in breach of a statutory legal requirement. Children are encouraged to be aware of their own personal safety in the home and when outside for instance when negotiating stairs and when walking by the side of the childminder when on outings. Frequent praise by the childminder helps children understand what is expected of them and promotes their self esteem. 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? Satisfactory The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Satisfactory

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

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

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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? Satisfactory

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

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

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

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

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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: 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

 Action also raised against the Early Years Register 14/10/2008 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 the last inspection.

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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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