Childminder in Leicestershire

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Unique reference number EY376351 Inspection date 12/02/2009 Inspector Patricia Bowler

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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 a child aged one year in Leicester. The whole of the ground floor and one bedroom on the first floor is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The home is accessible to all children with one step to the front access.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, the compulsory part of the Child Care Register and the Voluntary Childcare Register to care for a maximum of three children at any one time. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and attends various local community groups with children.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children's welfare and learning are met through evolving partnerships with parents to identify their individual needs and promote inclusive practice. Children make satisfactory progress through a range of play activities, and evolving observation and assessment records to build on their learning and development. The childminder makes some use of self- evaluation but systems are not yet sufficiently robust to ensure that all gaps in her provision are identified.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the use of observations and assessments to identify children's learning priorities.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 develop a record of risk assessment, clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 03/04/2009  obtain written parental permission to seek any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 03/04/2009

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provision

Observational risk assessments minimise potential hazards to children, however, these are not recorded identify when they are carried out and how potential risks This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are managed. Most documentation is established to meet children's needs but does not include written parental permission to seek emergency medical advice or treatment should the need arise. The home is hygienically maintained and the childminder has attended a food hygiene course to ensure meals are appropriately prepared to maintain children's health and prevent the spread of infection. Children follow consistent daily routines to promote their health and welfare as they develop independence in their personal needs. The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection, having attended a safeguarding training course. Arrangements are in place to ensure children are not left alone with visitors to the

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provision

home or anyone who has not been vetted and cleared.

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provision

The childminder uses a range of planned activities and child-initiated play opportunities to promote children's learning. Observation records have recently been introduced to monitor their progress but do not yet clearly identify their individual developmental levels or their next steps in learning whilst in her care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have daily access to indoor and outdoor play with a range of toys and play equipment and learn about their local area, and the wider world through organised outings and attendance at various community groups. Visits to local parks extend opportunities for physical activities including climbing on large equipment and running freely in open spaces. Children have enjoyed unusual heavy snow to make snowmen and increase their awareness of seasonal weather conditions. Children enjoy a range of nutritionally balanced meals including some traditional Hungarian meals and snacks such as fresh fruit and home made cakes which children help to bake.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A range of activities and play equipment are provided in a child-orientated home where low level access increases their independence to choose and steer their own play. They learn to share and take turns developing an awareness of the needs of others. Children develop independence as they address their own personal needs and learn about keeping safe within the home because the childminder explains possible hazards to them. Effective use is made when taking children on outings to increase their knowledge and use of road safety.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children behave very well because the childminder focuses on positive outcomes to make her expectations clear. Children are praised for their actions to let them know their behaviour has been acknowledged.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about diversity as they celebrate a range of festivals to enhance their awareness of difference and increase their knowledge of inclusion and the wider world in which they live. Inclusive practice is maintained as the childminder supports children with English as an additional language. Children increase their awareness and understanding of difference through duel language and Hungarian traditions practiced within the home.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Most aspects of children's learning are enhanced through opportunities to develop confidence and self-esteem as they play. The childminder understands the areas of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning, which are reflected in activities provided. However, inconclusive observations do not record current levels of development or identify further progress. 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? 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? 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: 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

 establish a written statement of procedures to be followed to safeguard children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children). 03/04/2009

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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 in the Compulsory Childcare Register (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children). 03/04/2009 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 registration.

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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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