Young, Joanne

Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY295459 Inspection date 29/01/2009 Inspector Jacqueline West

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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 2004. She lives with her husband and two children aged 13 years and 15 years. They live in the residential area of Jarrow in South Tyneside. The childminder’s home is accessed by two steps. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor of the childminder’s home are used for childminding. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children aged under eight years at any one time. She also cares for children aged over eight years. There are currently eight children on roll. Of these, two are in the early years age range. The childminder cares for children on weekdays from 06.30 to 19.00 for 50 weeks of the year. She has completed a relevant training course and holds a current paediatric first aid certificate. The childminder takes and collects children from the local school and

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Description of the childminding

attends the local parent and toddler group. The family has two dogs.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate. Children and their families are welcomed into a warm and welcoming environment. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to providing an inclusive environment. Children enjoy a suitable range of age-appropriate activities which gives children the opportunity to make progress. The childminder has a limited knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the requirements. This has resulted in her not meeting some of the requirements. Consequently, continuous improvements have not been made.

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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 knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework in order to comply with the legal requirements with regards to maintaining records, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the setting (Documentation) 31/03/2009  maintain a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) 13/02/2009  request written parental permission to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's 02/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 welfare)  develop systems to self-evaluate in order to ensure that the individual needs of all children are met (Organisation) 13/02/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 obtain written parental permission for children to take part in outings.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates limited knowledge of reflective practice and how it impacts on the provision and outcomes for children. Systems to self-evaluate are ineffective, resulting in a requirement not being met. Some of the recommendations from the last inspection have not been fully met, such as the childminder familiarising herself with all documentation. This has a negative impact on children's overall well-being. The childminder sees her strengths as providing a versatile routine and acknowledges that further training would improve the care and education provided.

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provision

The childminder has developed open relationships with parents. She shares information in the form of a daily diary. Consequently, parents are informed of the activities their children take part in. This enables them to continue activities at home. Links have been made with the local school, which has a positive impact on promoting continuity of care.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates an adequate knowledge of safeguarding issues, which ensures children are appropriately protected from harm. The childminder carries out visual risk assessments. However, she does not keep a record of these, which is a breach of the requirements.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's lack of knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework results in her not fully understanding the welfare requirements. Consequently, a requirement has not been met. The childminder carries out basic planning, which results in each of the areas of learning being adequately covered. Each child has an individual diary where observations are recorded. There is a suitable balance of child-centred and adult-led activities. The childminder responds appropriately to children, which fosters their communication skills. Children are confident speakers. Appropriate use is made of the local area, giving children a breadth of opportunities; for example, they visit the beach. Children enjoy using their imagination as they pretend to be 'Bob the Builder'. Opportunities are made available for children to develop their creative skills. Examples of this are where they draw on the easel and draw free hand at the table. The childminder extends

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

learning by encouraging children to name colours as they use the pens. Children’s number skills are being suitably encouraged as they count their fingers. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are welcomed into suitably clean and well kept premises where there is sufficient space to play. Children enjoy physical play and have a variety of outdoor toys and resources to use in the garden. Children are encouraged to be healthy through appropriate discussion with the childminder. For example, a child was encouraged to put their tissue in the bin after wiping their nose, and then to wash their hands. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks. These include fruit, pasta and vegetables. The childminder's good relationships with parents and suitable procedures ensure children are cared for appropriately when ill. This reduces the risk and the spread of infection. However, written parental permission is not

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

requested at the time of the child's admission to the provision for the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future. This is a breach of requirements. Safety equipment is in place, which appropriately reduces the risk of accidents. Children are kept safe on outings as age appropriate restraints are used as needed. However, the childminder does not obtain written parental permission for children to take part in outings. Consequently, there is no evidence to confirm parents' wishes are being met. The childminder has a clear understanding of acceptable behaviour management strategies. Consequently, children are polite and well behaved. 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? 4 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

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (CR2.1) 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 in the Compulsory Part of the Childcare register (CR2.1) 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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