Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

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Unique reference number EY297761 Inspection date 30/01/2009 Inspector Clare Johnson

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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 adult son, in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. The ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding purposes and this comprises of a living room, dining room, kitchen and toilet. The bathroom and small bedroom on the first floor are also used. There is a secure garden for outside play that includes a pond that is fenced off. The property is accessed via a step to the front door. Local amenities are within walking distance of the home and the childminder walks children to and from school and pre-school on a daily basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time and there are currently 10 children on roll. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to provide overnight care for one child. There are children currently attending that have learning difficulties and/or disabilities, however, none for whom English is an additional language. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and she receives support from the local authority. She has been awarded the 'Children Come First' quality assurance scheme. The family have a dog and some fish as pets.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is effectively meeting the needs of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childminder gets to know the children and their families well so that she can treat them as individuals and meet their unique needs. Children are making progress in their learning and development and their welfare is promoted. The childminder works well in partnership with parents and carers and this benefits children. The childminder uses generally effective methods of self-evaluation to identify areas for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the systems of observation and assessment to ensure children's progress towards the early learning goals is evident, based on their starting points and the identified next steps in their learning and development.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure a written record is kept of all medicines administered to children that includes prior permission from parents for each and every medicine before it is administered and inform parents when medicine has been administered (Safeguarding and promoting 13/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children’s welfare)  ensure a daily record of the names of children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance is kept accurately (Documentation). 13/02/2009

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provision

The childminder organises her setting well. She has a good range of policies and procedures and a comprehensive portfolio that she shares with parents. She uses the space in her home well to meet children's needs and there is a good range of resources available for the children to access. The childminder has achieved a quality assurance award with the local authority and she is keen on training for professional development. She has not attended as much training as she could have done over the last few years due to the availability of training in the local area. The childminder thoroughly enjoys her job. She is enthusiastic about caring for children. She works well with the local authority and other childminders to get the support she needs. The childminder's home is free from hazards as the childminder conducts risk assessments, however, she does not always record the checks she does in relation to the risk assessment.

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provision

The childminder has made progress since her last inspection, however, more could still be done. She was asked to complete paediatric first aid training and she has done so twice since her last inspection. She was asked to increase the amount of time children spend outdoors. She takes them in the garden and out on trips, however, they do not go out every day. She was asked to increase security by not leaving keys in the locks and although she has done this she sometimes leaves the back door unlocked and this could potentially allow intruders to enter or children to leave unsupervised. The childminder was also asked to provide resources that reflect a positive image of the wider world. She has books, dolls and small world toys and she is starting to mark religious celebrations such as Chinese New Year with the children, however, more could still be done and the childminder acknowledges this.

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provision

The childminder works well in partnership with parents and carers. She ensures they have good information about their children's care, learning and development. She supports them on a personal level as well as the professional relationship they share. Parents comment positively about the childminder. Links have been established between the childminder and the local schools and these are being further developed to ensure children are supported through the transition between settings. The childminder has started to use a system of self-evaluation that is supporting her to reflect on her strengths and weaknesses and this is generally effective in identifying areas for improvement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are progressing well in their learning and development. The childminder provides them with a homely, comfortable environment where they can play with This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the range of resources she has to offer. Children can choose what they would like to play with and they are obviously confident with the childminder as they ask her for specific toys and she obliges and gets them out of the cupboard. Children's self-esteem and confidence is being fostered by the childminder as she is very caring towards them and this helps them feel secure. She is also good at managing their behaviour and has a firm but fair manner that they respond well to. Children behave well and they are learning good manners from the childminder as she is a good role model to them. The childminder records observations of the children and links their progress to the EYFS. This is a new system the childminder is using and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

it needs to be further developed to ensure an accurate picture of children's progress towards the early learning goals is reflected.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are progressing in all areas of learning through the activities and experiences they share with the childminder. The childminder uses effective methods to support learning, for example, she asks questions to make the children think and encourages them to try things that are difficult. She knows the children well and uses this knowledge to support their development. The childminder has a lovely manner with the children. An example of this is during a story time. The childminder found a book she knew the children would like and they all snuggled up together under a blanket on the sofa to read it. The childminder read the story well, meeting both children's needs, for example, she asked the older child questions about the story whilst ensuring the younger child's emerging language was acknowledged. They all enjoyed this happy time. Children enjoy trips out with the childminder, such as, to a nearby seal sanctuary and a nature reserve.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare is satisfactorily promoted by the childminder. The home is clean and hygiene is promoted when children use the toilet and during meal times. Children that are ill do not attend and this helps protect others from the risk of cross-infection. The childminder has not administered medication for a long time, however, the record is not accurately maintained as she hasn't got parents permission and acknowledgement. The childminder does not keep her attendance record accurately as she enters the information prior to the children attending which results in many amendments being made to the record. Children are safeguarded with the childminder as she understands her responsibilities regarding child protection. She records children's existing injuries and discusses them with parents. She would not hesitate to take action to protect a child. 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? 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? 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: 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept). 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 early years section of the report (Records to be kept). 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 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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