Childminder in Walsall

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Unique reference number EY299410 Inspection date 23/12/2008 Inspector Patricia Webb

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 2005 and lives with her husband in Walsall, West Midlands. Childminding is carried out on the ground floor of the home with toilet facilities on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed rear garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. A maximum of six children under eight years of age may attend at any one time. There is currently one child attending who is in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder receives support from the local authority.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a safe, secure and inclusive environment where children's welfare and learning are effectively promoted. Children settle well and are happy and at ease in the childminder's family-orientated care. Their unique needs are known and supported by the childminder due to effective partnership working with parents and carers. The childminder demonstrates a very positive attitude to updating and extending skills and knowledge through relevant training and continuous improvement. The childminder has started to make use of the self evaluation process although this is not yet fully developed.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the self evaluation process to identify and build further upon strengths and priorities within the provision

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provision

The early years provision is well-managed by the childminder. A comprehensive set of written records, policies and procedures are in place and shared with parents and carers in a very organised and confidential manner. The childminder demonstrates a very positive attitude to personal development having attended many additional training courses to ensure that outcomes for children are enhanced. Whilst the childminder is aware of the main strengths within her practice, the self evaluation process is not yet fully developed thereby hindering how areas for improvement can be clearly focused upon and addressed.

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provision

Children's safety and well-being are strongly promoted as risk assessments are carefully conducted and recorded to identify and minimise hazards. Children are safeguarded by a childminder who has undertaken detailed training in child This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 protection having a good understanding of the known indicators of abuse and the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. Toys and resources are effectively stored enabling children to make independent decisions about their activity.

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provision

Parents and carers are provided with clear information about their children's progress through the observation and assessments records and from discussions about the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The childminder devotes her time to supporting children, ensuring they are well supervised at all times.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is mindful of offering an inclusive service that takes account of the uniqueness of each child. This ensures that children make sound progress towards the early learning goals benefiting from games and activities that are tailored to meet their individual stages of development and learning. The childminder has begun to formally observe and assess the progress made, sharing written records with parents and carers regularly. The home is well-organised to enable children to become independent in selecting their toys and activities, resting or being active as they choose.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Positive relationships are fostered with parents and carers who are kept fully informed of their child's progress through the simple but effective records of observation and assessment which are carried out regularly. Clear indication is made to demonstrate how each child may be encouraged to move to the next step in their development such as moving from tracing over dotted letters to making recognisable letters freely as they are spelt out phonetically by the childminder to the child. Much pride is shown by the child when sharing this achievement with others.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is actively involved with the children as they play. Much laughter ensues during the art and crafts session when making Christmas cards as glitter and glue combine to make 'shiny sticky fingers'. Constant chatter and conversation between the children and the childminder develops sound communication skills and promotes positive self esteem as songs are sung and counting is included when discussing a recent birthday. The childminder is aware of how such activities contribute to children developing critical thinking skills and feeling positive about themselves.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are encouraged to follow a healthy lifestyle as they enjoy fresh fruit and nutritious meals daily. They know why good personal hygiene routines are important, using their own individual flannels and towels and using toothbrushes after lunch. They also actively participate in evacuation drills and road safety routines to promote their awareness of keeping safe. They are developing an understanding of the wide world around them through outings and planned activities. They use a broad range of resources which help them to understand and embrace diversity. 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? 2 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? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 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 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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