Childminder in Warwickshire

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Unique reference number EY292837 Inspection date 13/01/2009 Inspector Jan Burnet

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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 in a village on the outskirts of Rugby with her husband and two children aged eight years and 10 years. She uses the whole of the ground floor and a first floor bedroom for childminding. The bathroom is on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She may care for six children, of whom three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding six children aged four years and under. All attend on a part-time basis and one attends before and after school. The childminder is able to transport children to and from local schools. She attends parent and toddler groups.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA).

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides effectively for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). She satisfactorily promotes children's welfare and individual developmental needs. The childminder ensures that all children are valued and included. Information obtained from parents enables her to meet children's different care needs. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement as she is aware of her strengths and areas for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems to ensure that ongoing observational assessment informs planning for each child’s continuing development and extend links with parents and other providers to ensure coherence of learning and development  make sure that all parents are aware of the full procedure for dealing with complaints and record information about who has legal contact with the child and who has parental responsibility for the child  make sure that the risk assessment covers everything with which a child comes into contact, review it regularly and clearly identify aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, for example, the pond.

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further?

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

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further?

 make sure that parents are informed of all required policies and procedures (Safeguarding and welfare) 13/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder provides a welcoming, satisfactorily safe and secure environment and she is aware of her responsibilities with regard to supervision. Children are safe because the childminder undertakes checks before their arrival each day and because some record of the risk assessment is kept. However, the risk assessment does not cover everything with which a child comes into contact, specifically the garden pond and the stairs. Most required records for the safe and efficient management of the provision are in place and are well maintained. However, information about who has legal contact with the child and who has parental responsibility for the child is not recorded.

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provision

The childminder implements sound systems for self-evaluation. The Ofsted self- evaluation form has been completed and the childminder identifies that she intends to attend more training courses, learn more about learning difficulties and different ethnic backgrounds and learn more about local services for children. She has developed her knowledge of the EYFS by reading documentation. At the time of the last inspection two recommendations were made and both have been satisfactorily addressed. One was to display the registration certificate and the other was to develop resources that reflect our diverse society.

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provision

The partnership with parents and carers is satisfactory, but information on required policies and procedures is not shared and potentially this impacts upon children's well being. For example, parents are not made aware of the complaints procedure or the childminder's policies on failing to collect at the appointed time or equal opportunities. A portfolio is provided and includes the childminder's first aid certificate, an illness policy, the Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board procedure, the fire procedure, information on food and snacks, references and the daily routine. An Ofsted poster with contact details is displayed alongside the registration certificate. The childminder completes a daily sheet for parents that includes detail on what their child has played with, outings, meals, sleeps, toileting, and a comment on involvement in play activities. Some children have a daily journal in which parents also make comments. Information on each child includes

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provision

detail on their individual care needs. Books containing photographs and some observations are being developed. However, initially details from parents on what their child knows and can do are not requested and therefore cannot be used to ensure activities are planned to meet developmental needs. The childminder understands the need to develop positive links with other professionals involved in the care and education of the children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making sound progress as the childminder ensures that they have daily access to activities and resources that are appropriate for their different stages of development. She is developing her knowledge of the EYFS learning and development requirements in order to ensure that children make progress across all areas of learning. However, systems for observation and assessment are not yet This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 effective in identifying children's stages of development over the six areas of learning and so the childminder does not plan for their next steps.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play happily and space is used effectively. They are able to choose from a satisfactory range of resources set out in two playrooms. Children learn colours and shapes as they play and counting is continually encouraged. Children's social development is promoted effectively at parent and toddler groups and they are learning to share and take turns. They benefit from learning and play opportunities through a variety of visits and outings, for example, to the park and library and local nature walks. Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. Their creativity is promoted as they have access to imaginative play resources and art and craft materials. Older children are encouraged to recognise their names and their ages in print. Manipulative skills are developing and children make marks with pencils and crayons. They sing songs and rhymes, many of which include counting to five. They explore and investigate as they bake and as they take care of flowers

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

and vegetables in the organic garden patch.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder takes positive steps to safeguard children and promote their welfare because she has a sound understanding of her responsibilities. Children participate in regular physical play activities and learn about healthy eating. They learn to understand and adopt healthy habits such as good hygiene practices. A 'Keeping Well' book is looked at with the children and it clearly shows the benefits of exercise, cleaning teeth, sleep, why 'germs like mess', feeling ill and the importance of eating '5 a day'. The childminder organises a good settling-in procedure to ensure that children feel emotionally secure. They are learning how to keep themselves safe, for example, road safety and why it is important to practise the fire drill. 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? 2 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 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

 make available to parents details of the safeguarding policy and the procedure to be followed if they have a complaint (Providing information for parents). 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

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action.

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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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