Childminder in Warwickshire

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Unique reference number EY377054 Inspection date 05/02/2009 Inspector Jan Burnet

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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 2008. She lives with her husband and two adult daughters in Leamington, Warwickshire. The whole of the ground floor, a first floor bathroom and a secure rear garden are used for childminding. The family has three dogs, a tortoise and guinea pigs.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register (EYFS) and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for six children, of whom three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding two children in the early years age group and two school children aged under eight. The childminder is able to walk or transport children to and from local schools. She attends parent and toddler groups.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds an early years qualification. She is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA) and is accredited to receive Government funding for early years education.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision for children in the EYFS is good. The childminder promotes children's welfare and care needs successfully and meets their individual developmental needs well. She ensures that all children are valued and included. Information obtained from parents helps her to identify and address children's differences. The childminder is aware of her strengths and areas for improvement and her commitment to continuous improvement is sound.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend the complaints information provided for parents and carers  develop the risk assessment to include everything with which a child comes in to contact.

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provision

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming childcare environment that is safe and secure. She is fully aware of her responsibilities with regard to supervision. The childminder identifies areas for improvement as she is addressing points recorded in an action plan drawn up following registration. She intends to purchase a dishwasher to improve hygiene, improve lighting in the playroom, provide a ground floor toilet and sink, complete the Ofsted self-evaluation form on- line and complete the written risk assessment. The childminder's commitment to improvement is sound. She has attended a range of training courses since her registration in July 2008, including courses on first aid, safeguarding, food hygiene This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and EYFS. The childminder has completed local authority accreditation and is a member of the Warwickshire Children Come First Childminding Network. She has

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provision

used EYFS documents to ensure that she is aware of all requirements.

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provision

Information requested from parents that links to the care of each child is good and the childminder makes sure that individual needs are met well. Written information provided for parents, in a portfolio and displayed, is thorough. The portfolio contains policies and procedures, the Ofsted parent poster, her qualification and training information, the EYFS principals and insurance information. Parents are provided with complaints information, but detail on the required response period for written complaints is not included in the written procedure. The childminder asks parents to settle their child in gradually to ensure that the child feels emotionally secure. Children's achievements are shared with parents and the childminder obtains information from them on what their child knows and can do. In discussion, the childminder will ensure that positive links with other professionals involved in the care of the children are established and maintained.

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provision

Children's welfare is addressed well as required measures are in place to ensure their health and safety. The childminder assesses safety each day and a written risk assessment identifies how potential hazards have been identified and addressed. However, the record does not fully detail measures in place to ensure children cannot access the area of the garden that is used only under close supervision and potentially this may impact on their safety. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility with regard to protecting children from harm and a copy of the Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board Procedure is shown to parents. All required records are kept up-to-date and in good order.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making good progress and the childminder is clear of her responsibilities with regard to ensuring that all children are challenged effectively. She demonstrates a commitment to extending her knowledge of the EYFS learning and development requirements in order to ensure that all children are able to reach their full potential and make progress across all areas of learning. The range of resources and activities meet their needs well. Activities are planned each week and the childminder makes sure that all areas of learning are included. She records observations and tracks children's progress. Long term planning identifies themes and medium term plans are drawn up with learning objectives. All plans are changed or adapted according to the needs of the children attending each day. Children particularly enjoy taking part in activities linked to the, 'Three Little Pigs' story that is included in the 'Houses and homes' topic. They make their own model

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

houses and use paint and collage to decorate. This month the theme is, 'Nursery rhymes and books' and the six areas of learning are being promoted as activities are planed around the, 'Jack and the Beanstalk' story.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A good daily routine includes story and song times, meal and snack times, activity sessions and quiet periods. Children's independence is promoted effectively as they have easy access to resources stored on low-level shelving in the designated playroom. Toy boxes are labelled with pictures of the toys inside as well as with This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 words. A patio area adjacent to the playrooms is used equally for a range of activities. Resources effectively meet the needs of children from birth to eight years. Baking is a favourite activity and children eat what they have made at snack time, for example, banana muffins. Children count and 'problem solve' as they decide on how many cake cases they need for the number of muffins they want to make. They use manipulative skills as they squash bananas with a fork, develop an awareness that print carries meaning as they look at a recipe and count cups full

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

of flour and sugar into the mixing bowl. Children also often use weighing scales. They explore change as they mix the ingredients and recognise the difference when cakes and biscuits are cooked.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are sociable and confident and express themselves well. They play happily and cooperatively and they are learning to share and take turns. Children enjoy daily access to books, puzzles and construction toys. They use their imagination as they play with a very good variety of role play resources. The childminder encourages children to practice skills as they write shopping lists and take orders in the café. She promotes thinking and language development as she asks the children open-ended questions. Children enjoy continual access to graphics resources and art and craft materials. They count and name shapes and colours as they play. Children have access to books and toys that reflect diversity. The childminder has experience of caring for children with learning difficulties and disabilities and all children cared for learn about their differences and similarities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder takes positive steps to safeguard children and promote their welfare because she has a clear understanding of child protection procedures. Children play in a safe environment and they are learning how to keep themselves safe. For example, why they must hold hands when out walking, looking and listening before and whilst crossing the road, safe use of the stairs and the reason why the fire drill is practised. 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? 3

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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? 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

Since registration 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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