Childminder in Derbyshire

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Unique reference number 207747 Inspection date 06/01/2009 Inspector Jasmin Myles-Wilson

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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 2007. She lives in a semi-detached house in in a village near Alfreton, Derbyshire, with her husband and their three teenaged children. Local amenities are within walking distance. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed garden available. Access to the premises is gained through the front door which is accessed via a front porch. The setting is open Monday to Friday from 07.30 until 18.30.

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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 to care for a maximum of three children at any one time. She currently minds two children in the early years age range on a part-time basis. The childminder walks to take and collect from school. She attends the local carer and toddler group and takes children to the local park.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Although the childminder has satisfactory knowledge of child development children are not fully supported to achieve their potential. The uniqueness of each child is recognised through information the childminder receives from parents. The childminder has a lack of understanding of the importance of safeguarding children's welfare and as a result their safety is compromised. Her capacity to make continual improvement is limited as there is no system in place to monitor strengths and weakness of the service provided. Partnerships with parents and other carers of the children are being developed.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires immediate action. Ofsted will take enforcement measures to ensure children’s safety and compliance with the welfare, learning and development requirements or will cancel registration.

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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?

 improve knowledge of safeguarding issues and ensure that an effective safeguarding policy and procedure is implemented (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 20/02/2009  obtain all necessary information to safeguard and promote the welfare of children including written parental permission to seek emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 13/02/2009  ensure that you submit an enhanced CRB form for you and every person living on the premises aged 16 or 20/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 over having regular contact with children (Suitable people) (also applies to the both parts of the Childcare Register)  obtain public liability insurance (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 20/02/2009  ensure fire detection equipment is in working order (Suitable premises, environment & equipment) 13/02/2009

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further?

 undertake sensitive observational assessment in order to plan to meet young children's individual needs (Organisation) 31/03/2009  plan and provide a daily balance of adult-led and child- initiated activities and experiences which are appropriate to each child's stage of development (Organisation) 31/03/2009  ensure that records of risk assessments and children's daily attendance are accurate and up to date (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 13/02/2009

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further?

Ofsted will take enforcement measures to ensure children’s safety and compliance with the welfare, learning and development requirements or may take action to prosecute or cancel your registration.

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provision

The childminder fails to take adequate steps to ensure children's welfare and safety and she lacks understanding of her responsibility to adhere to the welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Daily visual assessments are carried out to ascertain anything that would put children at risk but these are ineffective and do not identify that the ground floor smoke alarm is not in working order or the required action to remedy it. The childminder does not carry out a full risk assessment of her premises and equipment or regularly review it to ensure continuity of their safety. Public liability insurance is not held by the childminder and has not been in place for a year so she has no protection in the event of an accident or incident. The childminder is unable to provide evidence that all persons over the age of 16 living on the premises are suitable and children potentially come into contact with unsuitable adults. Although the procedure for recording

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provision

children's daily attendance is in place it is not always fully implemented. As a result, children's safety is compromised. The childminder does have a contingency plan in place for dealing with emergencies should she be unable to care for the children. Written information is obtained from parents and records are kept confidential but accessible to the childminder. Inclusive practice is not sufficiently promoted and as a result children's welfare needs are not met and they are not sufficiently challenged to make progress in their learning and development.

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provision

The childminder organises her home so that children have adequate room to play. The premises are ventilated and warm and resources and activities are suitably maintained. The childminder assists children in their play when invited and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 sometimes engages with them when it is appropriate to do so. Activities are stored so children can select toys of their choice. There is an imbalance of children initiating activities with the childminder initiating few. Activities are not planned or set out with learning intentions in mind although on occasions the childminder observes the children and provides activities which help to establish their skills. However, there are no ongoing assessments carried out to establish what their next steps are.

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provision

The childminder's capacity to safeguard children is limited even after completing training in April 2008 and the actions raised at the last inspection have only been partially met. Children have some protection because the childminder has basic understanding of her role in safeguarding and knows the procedure to follow in the case of suspected abuse. However, her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues is weak. The lack of improvement and weaknesses in the provision demonstrate that the childminder has limited ability to improve and strive to provide high quality care and education.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Although the childminder has sufficient knowledge regarding the kinds of activities and experiences to provide to help children learn and develop skills for the future children are not consistently given opportunities to build on what they can already do and maximise their potential. Her lack of planning and assessment means that children's potential is not realised, therefore, they do not make sufficient progress in their learning and development. Parents are informed of activities provided for the children and when achievements have been made but they are not given information about how they can extend their learning and development at home.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children engage in activities which provide some opportunities for development in the six areas of learning. As they make fuzzy felt pictures they have the opportunity to be creative, think and talk about the various shapes, colours, numbers, textures and discuss what the fuzzy felt person can or can't do. However, the childminder gives basic responses and explanations and does not encourage children to develop their thinking or communication any further. The childminder also misses opportunities to reinforce children's counting skills and recognition of numbers. For example, as she counts objects she does not point to them so that children begin to familiarise themselves with the concept of 'how many' the number represents. They have adequate opportunities to encourage their interest in balancing and constructing things such as towers made from building bricks or making objects out of play dough. However, the childminder

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

lacks understanding of how to use activities to develop children's numeracy and problem solving skills by introducing concepts such as one more or one less, bigger or smaller. Children feel a sense of belonging as they sit close to the childminder and read stories. They make animal sounds as they look at the animal in the picture and begin to imitate, recognise and link the sounds to the correct animal and develop their basic vocabulary by copying words which the childminder says such as 'piggies'. They also relate to things in the stories such as getting washed in the morning, which helps them to develop a sense of what they do at home and what time of day it is. As children imaginatively engage in role play the childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 misses opportunities to engage and support them in their play. For example, when children play with the dolls they are not encouraged to extend their play as the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

childminder does not help them develop their ideas, thinking and language. Because of the childminder's lack of interaction children seek out other people to engage in their play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about their own safety on roads through discussion with the childminder who reinforces information such as they must walk as they may fall and hurt themselves if they run. The childminder takes appropriate measures when children are ill or have an accident so that children receive appropriate care. However, children's safety and well-being is put at risk as the childminder is not able to seek emergency treatment or medical advice as she does not hold written parental consent for all children. Although children are encouraged to engage in good health and hygiene practices such as using tissues to wipe their noses they do not make healthy choices about food they eat. For example, they are not actively encouraged to eat fruit rather than biscuits. They have access to indoor and outdoor areas which creates a balance of activities and reduces boredom. Children have sufficient opportunities to access fresh air and physical play on a

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

daily basis through walking to and from school. They control their body movements sufficiently to manoeuvre safely around objects and use a variety of movements such as running and climbing when playing in the park or garden. Activities they choose are of interest to them helping them to persist in completing them. Children interact appropriately together and with adults. They learn social skills and develop knowledge of their community and world through visiting the local toddler group, sharing resources and through basic discussions with the childminder about differences. 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? 4 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? 4 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: 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: Not Met (with actions)

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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

 take action as specified in the Early Years section of the report (Suitable people; Suitable premises, environment, & equipment; Documentation) 13/02/2009  implement a written statement of procedures to be followed to safeguard children and make a copy of it available to parents (Arrangements for Safeguarding children) 13/02/2009  implement a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by e-mail and make a copy of it available to parent (Procedures for dealing with complaints). 13/02/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary 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

 take action as specified to comply with the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Arrangements for safeguarding children; Quality & training; Procedures for dealing with complaints) 13/02/2009  take action as specified in the Early Years section of the report (Suitable people; Suitable premises, environment, & equipment; Documentation). 13/02/2009 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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