Home Childcarer in Coventry

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Unique reference number EY296520 Inspection date 24/11/2008 Inspector Paula Hunt

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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 registered in 2005. She lives with her partner and two children aged nine months and five years in the Binley area of Coventry. The whole ground floor of the house is used for childminding and is accessed via a slope. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register to care for a maximum of two children aged five or under at any one time and is currently minding two children under five on a part-time basis. She is also registered on the Childcare Register to care for two children from five to eight years. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local parent and toddler group and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a homely environment and takes some appropriate steps to promote children's welfare. However, she does not have a clear understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and its requirements which means that children do not make sufficient progress in their learning and several of the requirements of the EYFS are not met. The childminder has not yet made use of self-evaluation to effectively identify weaknesses and make improvements. Furthermore, some of the required documentation is poorly maintained and children are not fully protected from hazards within the setting.

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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?

 develop understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements and guidance in order to plan and assess children's progress towards the early learning goals 31/12/2008  develop and maintain a record of risk assessment and review it regularly 31/12/2008  make the garden safe 31/12/2008  ensure children have no access to low-level glass or hazardous substances 31/12/2008  ensure written parental consent is requested to seek emergency medical advice or treatment and to transport children in a car or take on outings 31/12/2008  ensure Ofsted are notified of any significant change in circumstances. 31/12/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop self-evaluation to effectively identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development, with particular reference to further developing knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework  ensure an appropriately stocked first aid kit is readily available  ensure the daily record of attendance is accurate and up to date.

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provision

The childminder has a limited understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has not developed methods of evaluating her practice to identify key strengths and areas for improvement. This has a negative effect on children's welfare and learning. Some improvement has been made to address the recommendations made at the previous inspection. For example, the childminder has increased the amount of toys in order to meet some developmental needs of minded children and a new first aid kit has been purchased, although some of the contents remain inappropriate.

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provision

Children's health is appropriately promoted and care is taken to protect them from infection and illness. However, the childminder does not obtain written parental permission to seek advice or treatment in an emergency which presents a risk to children's health. Most areas of the home are safe for children to access because the childminder makes a daily safety check of the premises. However, she does not complete a record of any risk assessment of the premises or any outings as required by the EYFS. As a result some hazards were apparent in the lounge and garden which pose a potential risk to children. Children are safeguarded because the childminder has an adequate understanding of the signs of child abuse and keeps referral information to hand to refer to if necessary.

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provision

Some of the legally required documentation is in place and suitably maintained to promote the welfare, care and learning of children. However, information about individual children is limited, contracts are not fully complete, written parental consent to transport children in a car and to take on outings have not been obtained. The attendance record does not currently provide sufficient detail to indicate attendance clearly and the childminder failed to notify Ofsted when she had her second baby. The childminder works with parents to meet the children's care needs and accommodates their working patterns. She makes time for daily conversations with parents to ensure that basic information is shared.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has inadequate knowledge of the EYFS learning and development requirements and guidance resulting in her being unable to provide consistent This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 activities that sufficiently challenge children to help them acquire new skills and knowledge. She has no systems in place for observing and assessing children's learning. Therefore, the activities planned do not build on what children know and can do, and children's progress in learning is not effectively developed. The childminder responds to the children's interests, but she does not ensure that they experience activities that promote all areas of learning. She does not use observations of children's abilities to plan activities that support the next stages of development. Parents are told about what their children have been doing, but the childminder does not have arrangements in place to involve them in their children's

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children feel at home and at ease with the childminder. They are settled and are adequately occupied, playing happily with the toys set out for them. Resources are stored in laundry baskets under the stairs. The children are able to freely access toys, enabling them to make some choices and develop their independence. Children count as they watch children's programmes on the television and use musical instruments to dance and sing. Their confidence is promoted by the childminder offering some praise and encouragement. Children regularly attend the local toddler group which helps them to socialise with a wider group of friends. They also visit the local park and attractions to widen their knowledge and understanding of the wider world.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of healthy eating. She ensures children can access drinks and is aware of children's individual dietary needs. Children are offered a satisfactory range of meals and snacks which sometimes includes fresh fruit to ensure they remain healthy. Children have regular opportunities to be involved in physical activity outdoors as they visit the local toddler group and walk to and from school. 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? 4

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 4 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 4 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

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted.

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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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