Childminder in Buckinghamshire

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Unique reference number EY363330 Inspection date 27/01/2009 Inspector Sheila Harrison

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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 registered in 2008. The premises are in Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire. She lives with her parents, an adult sister, and brother and sister aged 12 and 13 years. Her mother is also a registered childminder at the premises. The whole of the ground floor of the house is be used for childminding except for the conservatory. The premises are accessible through the front porch. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has two pet cats and various fish in tanks in either the kitchen or lounge.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for three children aged under eight years. She is registered on the Early Years and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She occasionally minds with a co-childminder who has overall responsibility for childminding practice. Together, they may care for a maximum of nine children. Currently there are currently 16 children on roll, seven of whom are within the Early Years age range. The childminder has responsibility for two children attending with varying attendance patterns who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childminder drives or walks to the local schools and parks as well as attending local toddler groups.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder provides a positive atmosphere, welcoming and generally safe environment where children are happy, settled and making suitable progress in their learning and development. There are positive relationships with parents who are adequately informed about their child’s welfare. The childminder is beginning to improve her practice by working closely with her co-minder.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop a self-evaluation system to continually assess all aspects of the provision and therefore, improve outcomes for children  improve the quality and consistency of observation, assessment and planning systems and involve parents, to ensure that children achieve as much as they can in relation to their starting points and capabilities  improve the risk assessment and constantly reappraise the environment and activities that children are exposed to making necessary adjustments to secure their safety at all times

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure there is an effective safeguarding children policy and procedure. It must be implemented with an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding children 04/03/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 issues. Policies should be in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) local guidance and procedures. (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare also applies to both parts of the Childcare register)

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provision

The childminder and her co-childminder operate as a team to ensure a consistent and individual service to children and parents. The childminder keeps appropriate documentation relating to the children’s personal details and permission slips from the parents. However, the childminder relies on her co-minder for the safety procedures and the related documentation. Therefore, she is not fully aware of her responsibilities especially towards the safeguarding of children. This is the childminder's first inspection since registration; she has attended all the required training, although, has yet to become involved in evaluating her practice to sufficiently define and monitor all aspects of the provision effectively.

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provision

She knows the children well and is beginning to undertake some observations, although, she is not confident to complete any planning or assessment procedures as yet. Therefore, links and gaps in children’s learning are potentially missed. The childminders complement each other by recognising each others strengths. The childminder is responsible for the art and craft activities. However, craft activities are very adult-directed and this leads to a limiting of the children’s creativity.

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provision

Children’s safety is generally managed appropriately by following the lead of the co-minder. However, the childminder does not take an active role in the implementation of the risk assessments and this potentially limits the identification of hazards. The space and resources are suitably organised to support children to develop some choices in their play. Sensitive strategies are in place to share information with parents and others to support children’s welfare. Verbal sharing of information encourages a two way conversation with the parents. A daily diary is available for parents to view with information and photographs about their child’s day.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder adequately promotes children’s welfare and development. Children are happy and settle well, the warm and playful adult interactions help them to make progress. For example, the childminder holds the hands of young children to help them start to walk with support. The childminder ensures daily routines are personal, enjoyable and relaxed, while tuning into children’s needs. For example, young children sleep according to their individual rhythms. The childminder helps to prepare nutritious meals planned by the co-worker. Meal times are social occasions with children’s individual preferences encouraged and respected. Each child chooses the filling of their sandwich at lunch time. Children are naturally praised for their achievements. Consequently, children are developing good habits This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and behaviour. Young children choose from a suitable range of resources that the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

childminder ensures are within easy reach. Children have regular opportunities to visit the community with local toddler groups to encourage their growing sense of belonging. They learn to cross the roads safely through the frequent walks to school and the shops. 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? 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. 04/03/2009

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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. 04/03/2009 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

No 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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