Childminder in Leicestershire

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Unique reference number EY218198 Inspection date 20/01/2009 Inspector Dianne Lynn Sadler

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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 September 2001. She lives with her husband and two children aged seven and eight years in the village of Barlestone, Leicestershire. The whole of the ground floor is used for childcare purposes and the premises is accessed via a small flat path to the front door.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children at any one time. Currently, there are nine children on roll, four of whom are in the early years age range. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder supports children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. She takes and collects children from local schools. The family have a dog.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's welfare and learning needs are not adequately met and children are not sufficiently safeguarded. The childminder does not ensure the environment is fully inclusive and children are not fully supported in their learning. The childminder is developing effective partnerships with parents and other providers. The childminder has not identified all the weaknesses and shows a lack of capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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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?

 carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing and review before embarking on each specific outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 09/02/2009  obtain from parents in advance of a child being admitted to the provision information about who has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 09/02/2009  observe children effectively and use observations to help all children make progress from birth towards all the early learning goals (Assessment arrangements) 09/02/2009  ensure that the premises and equipment are organised in a way that meets the needs of all children. (Suitable premises, environment and equipment). 09/02/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  further develop the system for monitoring and evaluating the provision as the

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further?

basis to improve ongoing internal review.

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provision

Children's welfare, safety and learning are not adequately promoted. The childminder does not obtain all the information she needs to meet the children's welfare needs. She does not know who has parental responsibility for the children and does not explore the children's ethnicity with parents. Although there are clearly written risk assessments for the premises, she does not carry out risk assessments for outings. This may compromise children's safety. All other policies, procedures and records required are organised well and effective in practice. The childminder has a suitable knowledge and understanding of child protection and a clear understanding of her own responsibility. This ensures children are protected.

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provision

The childminder strives to develop her knowledge by attending various training courses and is at present working towards a Level 3 qualification. However, she does not have a sufficient understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and therefore most outcomes for children are not adequately promoted. The childminder explores the children's interests with parents. However, the environment is not fully inclusive. The childminder does not always provide resources that will help develop children's identified needs in specific areas of learning and children only access resources that have been selected by the childminder for that day. The childminder is developing a system to monitor and reflect upon her own practice. However, at present she is not identifying all the areas for improvement within the setting and does not have a clear focus for future improvements.

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provision

The childminder is developing effective relationships with parents and other providers, ensuring children receive continuity of care. Each parent receives a folder of information which includes some well written policies and procedures and benefit from a monthly newsletter detailing important events and some planned activities. Parents are also encouraged to put forward their views using questionnaires. Parents make positive comments with regard to the settling-in of their children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's safety is not promoted adequately. The childminder does not obtain all the information needed to protect children's welfare and her risk assessments are not adequate. Despite this children are developing an understanding of dangers and keeping themselves safe when learning about road safety outdoors and are learning suitable hygiene practices through daily routines. For instance, they use anti-bacterial hand gel after using the toilet. They enjoy fruit such as banana for snacks and home made dishes such as shepherds pie for their main meal. All children fresh air and exercise daily. They walk to school and the shops and enjoy nature walks through the local fields. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are developing warm and trusting relationships with adults and each other. However, the environment is not fully inclusive and therefore children's

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

learning needs are not fully supported or met appropriately. Children can only choose from resources already selected by the childminder. They are able to make suggestions about their play, but the childminder does not respond immediately. For instance, if they request a particular resource the childminder may not make the resource available until the following month. The childminder explores children's individual interests and has some understanding of some of the abilities of the children in her care. However, she is not undertaking effective observations to assess their development in all areas of learning. When she does identify a next step in children's learning she does not provide appropriate resources to help them make successful progress. For instance, there are limited resources to help younger children develop their physical skills in walking.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Most months children benefit from activities which are planned by the childminder and discussed with older children, recorded in the newsletter given to parents. Older children enjoy creative activities such as sponge painting and explore healthy eating when sampling different foods. They are encouraged to develop their social skills and participate in inter-active board games. Younger children enjoy selecting resources from a play box which include stacking cups, cars and teething rings. They access a suitable range of books and develop their physical skills when playing with lego bricks and the train set. However, some areas of learning and most educational programmes within the areas of learning are not promoted adequately, especially with younger children. For instance, they are not developing their creative skills as they do not access materials such as paint, sand and water. They do not develop their knowledge of the wider world appropriately and their

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

understanding of numerals and counting is not promoted sufficiently well. This significantly compromises the progress they make. 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? 4 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? 4 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

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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