Childminder in Leicester

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Unique reference number EY217407 Inspection date 09/10/2008 Inspector Kate Bryan

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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 2003. She lives in a house in Leicester City with her adult son and daughter. Within the home children have access to the lounge, kitchen, toilet and garden. The childminder is registered to look after three children and currently has one child on roll. No children were present during the inspection. She cares for children on the early years register, the childcare register and the voluntary register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder regularly attends a carer and toddler group and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The provision for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage is satisfactory. The childminder demonstrates, by discussion, a sound understanding of meeting the needs of individual children and describes how they enjoy their time at her home. The childminder talks about how she is beginning to work with parents and other childcare settings to ensure that information about children is shared so they receive a consistent service.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The setting is generally well organised to enable children to participate in a suitable range of activities, although these do not currently cover the six areas of learning equally. The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage but she has not fully considered how to use observations to plan activities or how to monitor children's progress. She has also not ensured that all areas of learning are promoted consistently to ensure children's expected progress. The childminder has started to evaluate and monitor the provision but this is not used effectively to highlight improvements. All records and procedures are in place to support children's care and safeguard their welfare.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that systems are in place to evaluate the provision and effect improvements, this includes seeking parental views  use planning and observations to monitor children's progress and to identify the next steps in their learning  ensure that all areas of learning are promoted equally so children make progress towards the early learning goals.

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provision

Children's welfare, care and safety are suitably promoted and the childminder describes the systems she has in place to evaluate the effectiveness of the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 provision. However, this is not used effectively to identify improvements to her service. She has also not obtained parental views about how her service could be improved. The childminder explains how she verbally gathers information from parents about children to ensure they receive an individual and appropriate service. She also keeps parents suitably informed of children's progress and what they are learning, this helps parents to continue their learning at home. All required records, policies and procedures are in place to support the care of children.

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provision

The childminder has completed a range of training to update her skills, for example, she has attended courses on Open the Box, The Four Themes, An Introduction to Planning, Observation and Assessment, first aid, food safety and safeguarding children which shows she has a good commitment to improving her service.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates by discussion that she has a good understanding of safeguarding children and had undertaken training in this area. A written policy is also shared with parents when they visit so they are clear how their child will be protected. Children are also never left with people who have not been vetted so their safety is enhanced. The childminder describes how safety in the home and on outings is suitably promoted such as teaching children about road safety and she has undertaken a risk assessment to reduce hazards. Resources and equipment are regularly checked and cleaned to ensure they are safe for children's use and comply with current safety standards.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder supports children's welfare, learning and development appropriately. She explains how she promotes children's health effectively by implementing good hygiene practices, such as hand washing, and by talking to them about why this is important. Regular play in the garden or at local parks also ensures children's needs for exercise are well met. The childminder describes how drinks are always available for children in cups or beakers and how she provides a variety of fruit for snacks, she also works closely with parents who supply their own food for children to ensure all their needs are met.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder talks about how children learn about being safe within the home, she achieves this by explaining possible hazards to them, for example, going near to the heater. She ensures they understand by explaining the consequences to them so they learn to be responsible for their own safety. During outings the childminder encourages children to learn about road safety and takes her mobile phone so she can always summon help in an emergency.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Within the home space is suitably organised to enable children to participate in a satisfactory range of activities. The childminder discusses how she ensures younger children always have access to a variety of experiences because she rotates resources for them. Older children can select resources from an easily accessible range which promotes their confidence and decision making appropriately. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder demonstrates by discussion that she understands the importance of allowing children to initiate their own activities, for example, choosing books, so their confidence is suitably promoted. She talks about how children behave well because she makes good use of simple house rules, such as no hitting or running which they understand, this helps them to regulate their own behaviour. She acknowledges good behaviour by lots of praise and stickers so children learn to feel

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

proud of their achievements. Through discussion the childminder explains how she promotes children's awareness of language by talking to them and how they also learn by singing songs and rhymes. She also uses phonics which helps younger children to make satisfactory progress in learning how language works. The childminder describes a range of trips for children, which includes carer and toddler groups, where they have the opportunity to socialise with others. Children also visit the library regularly and choose their own books which she reads to them, this helps to develop their early reading skills appropriately. The childminder talks about how counting is built into routine activities, such as climbing stairs, and how children play shape games to learn about numbers and space.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder explains how she understands the areas of learning but these are not promoted equally and she is not yet using planning and observations effectively to plan the next steps in children's learning. 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

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound 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? Satisfactory The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Satisfactory

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Satisfactory

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Satisfactory

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well are children safeguarded? Satisfactory

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Good How well are children helped to be healthy? Satisfactory How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Satisfactory How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Satisfactory

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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

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection. 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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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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