Childminder in Leicestershire

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Unique reference number 225346 Inspection date 28/01/2009 Inspector Patricia King

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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 1982. She lives with her husband and adult son in Syston which is situated in the north of Leicestershire. All of the childminder's home is used with exception of the main and second bedroom and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. She has a cat and a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is currently minding two children under five years. She also offers care to children aged over five to 11 years . This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register, the compulsory and voluntary parts of the childcare Register. The childminder collects children from the local school.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate. The childminder fosters positive relationships with children and their parents which enable her to settle children in her care and provide a suitable range of activities for them to participate in. She does not have an awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage which means that she is unable to deliver informed and planned learning opportunities to ensure that young children fully benefit from their time with her. The childminder has arranged her home to provide a welcoming environment to children and their families and takes care to establish the information necessary to meet children's individual care needs.

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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 an awareness and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. 25/02/2009  make available to parents a written statement that provides details of the procedure to be followed if they have a complaint (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 25/02/2009  conduct a risk assessment to identify aspects of the environment and all outings that need to be checked on a regular basis and review it at least once a year (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register). 25/02/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop systems to observe, record and assess what children can do, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 establish that learning is secure and plan for the next steps  improve systems to ensure that information from parents includes details of what children can already do and inform planning for next steps.  develop systems to self-evaluate and monitor practice to bring about improvements to ensure the individual needs of all children are met.

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provision

The childminder has taken action to reduce hazards in her home, however, she has not undertaken a thorough risk assessment of the premises and outings, which means some risks have not been recognised. She has secure awareness of safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she has any concerns, however, she does not have a written procedure to follow for this event. The childminder has some policies and procedures in place, however she does not have a written complaints procedure available to parents. Verbal communications keep parents informed of daily care and routines. The childminder develops suitable partnerships with parents and others involved in the children's lives, for example, the local playgroup and school which supports children’s overall development. However, the childminder has not established systems to include parents' valuable knowledge of their child’s learning or provide parents with information about their child's

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provision

The childminder has not developed systems to evaluate her strengths and weaknesses and improve services for children. This means that, although improvement has been made since the last inspection she has not recognised weakness caused by not keeping up to date with regulatory changes leading to a need for further improvements. .

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children’s health and well-being are suitably promoted because the childminder helps children learn through daily routines. For example, children are learning why careful hand washing after using the toilet and before handling or eating food is important to their good health. The childminder offers a range of healthy food, snacks and drinks, and children learn about the importance of a healthy diet as she talks to them about why this is good for them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a secure environment for children where they feel confident to express their own needs and develop a real sense of belonging. A suitable variety of toys and resources are kept within easy reach to promote independence and children move freely around the areas used for play. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care and they have positive relationships with her and her family. They behave well are developing a good understanding of what is right and wrong. They are learning to share, take turns and show care and concern for each other. They follow the sensible house rules to promote safe behaviour and respond happily to gentle reminders when these are needed. They are learning to be safe outside the home as they practise road safety on outings This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and talk about stranger awareness.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder understands the needs of children of differing ages and stages of development and that children learn as they play. She spends time talking to them asking appropriate and challenging questions to stimulate their interest and involvement. For example, using a simple activity such as cooking to count, talk about shape, size and practise mathematical language. Children are effectively learning about the natural world as they explore the garden for creatures and grow their own plants, bulbs and food. The childminder walks with the children to and from school and uses this to enhance their awareness and familiarity with the local community.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows the children well which means their individual needs and abilities are recognised and regarded to ensure all children are fully included and enabled to participate in the daily routines. However, because childminder is unaware of the Early Years Foundation Stage, purposeful activities are not planned, observations are not used to plot children's progress and there is no system in place to identify what children have learnt and need to learn next. 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? 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: 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (complaints procedure) 25/02/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (risk assessments). 25/02/2009 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

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action.

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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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