Hirst, Michelle Georgina Catherine

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Unique reference number EY381567 Inspection date 02/03/2009 Inspector Liz Whitehead

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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 and may work with an assistant. She lives with her partner and two children aged five and almost two years in Birstall, Batley. The ground floor of the property and first floor bathroom and a bedroom are used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has two dogs and a chinchilla.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder provides care for children on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time. There are four children on roll, all of whom are under eight years and three in the early years age group. The childminder is also registered to provide overnight care for one child. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and takes and collects children from school and attends local groups.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is inadequate. The childminder is breaching regulations as she is caring for too many children in the early years age group. Most of the required documentation is in place and the childminder is beginning to evaluate her practice. Children make a positive contribution to the setting due to the warm relationship they share with the childminder, who recognises their uniqueness and values them as individuals. Appropriate partnership with parents and other providers promotes children's care and well-being, therefore, they make steady progress in their learning and development.

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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?

 improve knowledge and understanding of the conditions of registration and set in place a procedure to ensure that maximum registered numbers are not exceeded (Organisation) 16/03/2009  implement systems to maintain a record of medicines administered to children (Documentation) (Also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 16/03/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop the risk assessments for specific outings. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder works suitably in partnership with parents. They are very happy with the service they receive and would definitely recommend her as a childminder. She provides a wide range of information on notice boards and keeps them fully informed of their child's daily activities through discussion and children's individual files being readily available for them to view. All children benefit from suitable communication with other providers and services. For example, visiting local groups and regular discussions with the children's teachers at school and nursery.

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provision

The childminder has begun to evaluate her practice but this does not always lead to the clear identification of areas for improvement. For example, the childminder does not record medication administered and is exceeding the number of children that she may care for, which compromises children's safety and well-being.

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provision

In addition to completing the required training the childminder has accessed a course regarding the Early Years Foundation Stage to increase her awareness of promoting the outcomes for children. The childminder knows the children well and meets their individual needs through them sleeping and eating according to their own routines.

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provision

The children are cared for in a child-orientated, warm and welcoming environment. They are happy and settled and benefit from good interaction with the childminder which enhances their care and learning. Most policies and procedures are in place and contribute towards the children's health and safety. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments in the home, but those for specific outings are not fully developed. The childminder has a suitable awareness of the signs, symptoms and procedure for reporting concerns regarding children in her care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All children are learning to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, they know to use their individual towels to prevent cross infection and spontaneously remove their shoes when entering the house to keep the floor coverings clean and appropriate to play on. Children are familiar with safety outdoors and know that they need to wear high-visibility jackets to keep them safe and make them easily recognisable to the childminder when on outings.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All children receive an equal chance to access the activities. The childminder recognises their individual skills and abilities and offers additional support accordingly. For example, when making their own sandwiches for lunch the childminder helps the younger children to get their chosen spread out of the jar, whilst the older children are able to complete this unaided. The sharing of information with parents enhances children's learning and development. The childminder is beginning to use observations to inform the planning for the next steps in individual children's learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children have many opportunities to explore a range of creative materials as they paint, draw and stick. The childminder is fully aware of the importance of valuing children's work and thoughtfully displays it on the walls or in their individual files,

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

which gives them pride in their achievements. Children behave appropriately and follow the clear and consistent boundaries set by the childminder. They are encouraged to share the toys and to take turns.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy accessing large physical play both outdoors and indoors as they bounce on the trampoline and chase each other whilst dressing up as police officers. They happily share the outfits and take it in turns to be dressed up. They investigate a varied range of activities and confidently access resources from the good range available, although books are on shelves which are too high for younger children to independently reach. This limits some children's opportunities to spontaneously look at books. A wide range of visual signs, including pictures of all the toys, enables children with limited language to select what they wish to play with. Additionally, children displaying and recognising their own photograph gives them a real sense of belonging. 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR8). 16/03/2009

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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 (CR8). 16/03/2009 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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