Childminder in Wolverhampton

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Unique reference number 251894 Inspection date 15/01/2009 Inspector Patricia Webb

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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 1991. She lives in Wolverhampton with her husband and three children aged 15, 12 and seven years. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding, with the exception of the front lounge. There are toilet facilities on the ground floor and a fully enclosed rear garden with a ramp for easy access from the patio to the grassed lawn.

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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. There are currently three children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds an NVQ Level 3 qualification in early years child care and education and receives support from the local authority.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children settle very well and are content and happy in the childminder's care. They are cared for in an inclusive environment where their individual needs are known and supported through effective working relationships with parents and carers. Whilst the childminder has familiarised herself with many aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the welfare requirement for maintaining risk assessments has not been met. Children's learning and development is well supported through a varied range of purposeful activity and play based upon individual interest and encouraging exploration and discovery of their environment. The limited attention to evaluating the provision has resulted in some gaps in linking observation and assessment to preparing for the next steps in children's progress.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the process of systematic observation and assessment of children's progress in order to inform the next steps in their learning and development  improve knowledge and understanding of current child protection issues taking account of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures (LSCB)  develop further the systems for evaluating the quality of the provision. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 maintain a written record of risk assessments, identifying any potential hazards and when and by whom they have been checked (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (Also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare 05/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Register)

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provision

The childminder has given some thought to implementing the EYFS in her practice. She has not however, recognised some of the priorities for improvement through evaluation resulting in a welfare requirement not being met. Whilst visual checks are undertaken on a daily basis to identify and minimise hazards to children, the childminder is unaware of the need to maintain this record in written form indicating any hazards and what action was taken to address them when promoting children's safety and well-being. Care is taken however to promote children's awareness of safety as they understand why tidying away resources is important and take care when crossing roads on visits in the local area. Children are safeguarded through the childminder's clear understanding and knowledge of the known indicators of child abuse and the action to be taken should there be concerns about a child in her care. This is hindered as the current procedures do

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provision

not reflect the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures as the policy has not been updated. All other required documentation is in place, well-maintained and stored confidentially. Policies and procedures are shared with parents and carers to ensure they are informed of how the care of their children is organised.

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provision

Children benefit from being cared for in an environment that is safe, secure and well maintained. They confidently use the available play space indoors and outside, developing their independence as they select resources for themselves and make choices about their activity. This aspect is promoted through the understanding of the childminder in providing a wide selection of good quality resources and ensuring that they are stored appropriately for safe and easy access by the children.

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provision

Children are making strong progress in their learning and development. Flexible planning is in place and the childminder refers to the EYFS framework to ensure all aspects are covered over time. Observations are undertaken and assessment is just being developed with the systems being still in their infancy. Whilst the childminder knows the current minded children well and knows where they will progress in their development, she is not yet fully aware of how the assessment process can inform planning for their next steps. The childminder has begun to develop relationships with other providers delivering the EYFS and is aware of the importance of sharing good quality information to meet the needs of individual children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are confident and benefit from the childminder's involvement and interaction in their play. She offers a very positive role model to the children with gentle reminders about showing good manners. Children require very little prompting to say 'please' and 'thank you' or 'excuse me please' as part of their general behaviour and demeanour. Their self esteem is promoted very positively as This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the childminder offers praise and encouragement for their achievements, sharing these with parents. For example, a three-year-old child thinks about how he can reach his favourite book and is successful in his endeavour as he fetches the step stool and places it carefully. He blossoms with pride as the childminder comments on how careful he has been and that he has returned the step to its place.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children understand about following a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, developing social skills and discussing the merits of daily exercise. Children delight in taking the lead in the dancing activity and instructing the childminder in her moves. They chat about having watched Mr Motivator and completing their 'cises' (exercises) in the morning. They follow well instilled routines for personal hygiene as they use child-friendly soap and paper towels for hand washing, significantly reducing the risk of the spread of infection. They develop an understanding of keeping themselves safe as they participate in regular fire drill evacuations and take care with road safety when out in the local community.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are learning about their diverse community and the differing needs of others as they visit local shops, the library, adventure playgrounds and commercial play venues. Through simple discussion with the childminder they consider the needs of others as they learn to share, show respect for others and play freely with a wide selection of resources depicting positive images of their world. They respect others' belongings and build friendships from an early age as, for example, a toddler informs adults about the owners of the various slippers children wear indoors and greet some other children warmly when they arrive. The relaxed routines enable children to develop their learning through play in their own time and motivation such as when they mark-make when 'writing a letter'. They also develop an awareness of weight and the use of money when purchasing ingredients for cookery activities and producing finished foods under the watchful

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

eye of the childminder, who enjoys the role she plays in their progress and development. 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? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 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 05/02/2009

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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 05/02/2009 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 in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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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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