Childminder in Derbyshire

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Unique reference number 207399 Inspection date 12/03/2009 Inspector Sheena Gibson

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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 1995. She lives with her husband and two children aged 14 and 12 years in Belper, Derbyshire. The whole of the ground floor, along with the first floor bathroom and one bedroom, of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. Access to the home is via two steps on the approach to the front and rear doors.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding four children all of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The family has a cat.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children are cared for in a welcoming environment, which helps them to feel settled and comfortable and so they make suitable progress in their learning. The childminder obtains sufficient information about the children to make sure that they are appropriately cared for and not disadvantaged. Positive relationships are built with parents and carers to promote consistency for children. The childminder has begun to evaluate her practice and so has some indication of the strengths and weaknesses of the provision, enabling her to make future plans to improve the outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the systems for assessment to ensure that it is clear how children are progressing accross the different areas of learning in relation to their starting point; use the information from assessment to effectively inform planning  develop further the systems for involving parents in the assessment process. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure a record of risk assessment is maintained clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken (Documentation) 02/04/2009  put in place a written procedure for dealing with concerns and keep a record of any complaints and their outcome (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 02/04/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder maintains most of the required documentation, which contributes to children's welfare and learning. She has completed a self-evaluation form and so is beginning to take steps to maintain continuous improvement. She gathers a variety of information from parents in relation to children's needs, for example, in relation to their likes, dislikes, any health needs or allergies. Permissions have been obtained for taking children out in a vehicle and for emergency medical treatment, which contributes to their well-being. A settling-in period for children enables all parties to begin to feel comfortable and gain an understanding about how to best support the children and help them to feel a sense of belonging.

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provision

The childminder takes positive steps to ensure the home environment and garden are safe and secure. She also makes sure that when children go out with her they are safe either in the car seats, in a buggy or safely walking alongside her. However, she is not maintaining the required written record of risk assessments on the indoor, outdoor environment and on outings. Friendly, informal relationships with parents benefit the children's care and learning. The childminder talks to parents about her various procedures, such as on sickness, and informs them of who the regulator is. However, she has not got a written procedure for managing parents' concerns or for recording complaints and therefore, parents are potentially unaware of factors that may impact on the children.

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provision

Children's health and well-being are suitably supported. The childminder's home is clean and well-maintained. The toys and equipment that children use are in good condition. Appropriate equipment is available, such as a high chair and travel cot, to ensure that children can eat comfortably and sleep peacefully. Meals and snacks consider children's specific dietary requirements and so appropriately support their health.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. The childminder has a friendly and informal way of supporting their skills. She sits with them on the floor or at the table and capably facilitates activities and games. Resources are organised so that they are accessible for children to help themselves to and are laid out for when children come so they can immediately begin to play. Observations are carried out regularly to assess children's abilities and they reflect some of what children can do and how they are progressing. The assessment process is not fully developed and so does not clearly indicate how children are progressing across all areas of learning in relation to their starting point and the information from assessment is not effectively used to inform planning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy their play. They are confident and move boldly around the room choosing their toys and activities. They are developing their social skills and enjoy spending time with their friends. Their early communication is effectively supported as they talk on the 'telephone' with the childminder who responds appropriately to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their sounds and early words. They play with appropriate resources and look at images of people with disabilities and of different races to develop their awareness of the wider world. Toddlers enjoy the toys that play music and enjoy turning the pages of the electronic book so that the sounds play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder talks to parents informally about children's progress although the systems in place do not ensure that parents effectively contribute to the assessment process. Children show that they have favourite toys such as the cars and car mat. They enjoy moving them across the floor and working out how many cars will fit into the back of the truck. Their imagination skills are fostered effectively through, for example, role play and making up their own games using one item to represent another. Children are beginning to learn about taking care of themselves through daily routines where they learn, for example, to put on their coat. The childminder helps them to understand about staying safe through gentle reminders about safe play and tidying away toys to avoid trip hazards. 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? 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? 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 (welfare of the children being cared for) 02/04/2009  maintain a written procedure in relation to safeguarding children, ensuring that it is in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines (Welfare of the children being cared for) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 02/04/2009

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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 (procedure for dealing with complaints) 02/04/2009  take action as specified in the Compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children). 02/04/2009 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

Since the last inspection Ofsted have received one complaint that required the provider to take action. This related to leaving children with an assistant who is unknown to Ofsted and who does not have a relevant Criminal Records Bureau check. An inspector visited and the provider was given three actions. These were to 'notify Ofsted of any intention that you will use an assistant to look after minded children', 'ensure that you carry out relevant criminal record checks on any person you intend to use as an assistant' and 'demonstrate how you will ensure that all records relating to childminding are readily accessible and available for inspection at all times, this is with specific reference to registers and children's details'

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider remained qualified for registration at the time the investigation was closed.

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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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