Childminder in Coventry

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Unique reference number EY379842 Inspection date 14/11/2008 Inspector Hazel Christine White

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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 2008. She lives with her mother who is also a registered childminder. They live in the Coventry area of the West Midlands. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks and transports children to local schools to take and collect them. She also takes children on regular outings to the local toddler group, library and the park.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register to care for a maximum of three children aged five or under at any one time when working alone and seven when co-minding. Both childminders have joint responsibility for the childminding practice. They are caring for eight children under five, three of whom attend on a full-time basis. She is also registered on the Childcare Register to care for three children from five to eight years and is currently minding three children over five before and after school and in the holidays.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. There are procedures in place to support children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, and who speak English as an additional language.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are settled and enjoy their time in the childminder's home. She has a secure understanding of the requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Learning opportunities meet children's needs well and keep them actively engaged. Consequently, children are making good progress in their development. Partnership with parents is good and ensures that children's needs are well known and routinely met. Their individuality is recognised and all children are welcomed and fully integrated. Both childminder's share responsibility for documentation. Most is in place, however, one welfare requirement is not fully met. Systems for assessing strengths and weaknesses are in the early stages of development and some gaps in provision have been identified.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve strategies to look at the setting's strengths and weakness's in order to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that all children at the time of admission have written parental consent for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register). 24/11/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment that is safe and secure. She has a thorough understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and understands her role and responsibility in protecting children in her care. Clear, concise policies are in place which reflect the care and service provided and these are shared with parents. Systems which enable the childminder to evaluate and monitor the service she provides are in the process of being developed. These procedures have not been fully implemented and, as a result, only some areas of improvement have been identified. Resources are well maintained and suitable for the ages and stages of development of the children who attend. The childminder values training which she accesses through the local authority.

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provision

Clear risk assessments are in place and daily visual checks each day support the well-being of the children. Suitable procedures ensure children are supervised at all times and kept safe. Children settle gradually into the home and time is spent getting to know them and their family to ensure their needs are known and can be effectively met. Daily communication between the childminder and parent ensures both are kept informed and up-to-date about children's progress and ever changing needs. Photographs of children enjoying different activities are shared with parents. All children have a daily diary which includes information about their care and learning.

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provision

The childminder understands the need to develop positive links with other agencies and professionals who may be involved in the care of the children. This positive approach promotes the integration of care and education. Any special requirements are discussed fully with parents and consistent communication and information exchange takes place. Children's uniqueness is recognised and any additional needs are sensitively met.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making good progress and enjoy an interesting variety of play experiences that meet their individual needs. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in providing activities and resources that appropriately challenge all children. Both childminder's work in partnership and share their ideas with regard to planning and organising play. Plans are clear, informative and supported by the observations that are completed. Assessments of children's learning generally identify their next steps. As a result, they make good progress across all areas of learning and development. Space and resources within the home are easily accessible to ensure children become independent learners. Children move freely between areas and access resources from low-level storage. A good range of books, jigsaws and play figures positively reflect people in the community and, as a result, children are enhancing their knowledge of diversity

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

and the wider world. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Regular visits to local groups develops children's personal, social and emotional skills. They learn to share, take turns and to respect one another. Walks within the community enable safety to be effectively reinforced. Children's knowledge of nature within their local environment is continually being developed through discussion when out walking as is there understanding of road safety. Babies and young children are wrapped up warmly and taken out in their pushchairs so they get plenty of fresh air. Children thoroughly enjoy listening to stories and more able children make up their own, which they read to others. Children are chatty and show good levels of self-esteem as they are constantly praised for their efforts and achievements. They are clear of house safety rules and boundaries. For example,

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

children know that they must sit when they are eating or drinking to prevent spillage.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy healthy, well balanced meals and have good access to drinking water and fruit. They are learning to keep themselves clean and healthy as they routinely wash their hands before snack and after outdoor play. The childminder ensures she can respond appropriately if a child becomes ill or has an accident. She has a sound understanding of accident and medication procedures and has a fully stocked first aid box. However, consent for emergency treatment or advice has not been obtained for all children which could potentially compromise their safety in the event of a serious accident. 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 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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