Childminder in Staffordshire

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Unique reference number EY298575 Inspection date 28/01/2009 Inspector Christine Holmes

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 with her husband and five children aged from one, two, five, seven and 10 years in Tamworth, Staffordshire. The premises are accessed via a flight of stairs to the first floor where children are cared for. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and the voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of two children aged five to under eight years and currently has one child on roll on the Early Years Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children enjoy the short amount of time they spend at the setting. Their individual welfare, learning and development needs are sufficiently well met through all the experiences in the setting, planned according to their interests. Most records, policies and procedures are in place to support the childminder's practice. The childminder builds positive, informal relationships with parents to provide consistent support for individual children. Currently, the childminder does not effectively evaluate all of her practice to maintain continuous improvement for all 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?

 provide more opportunites for children to gain an awareness of the cultures and beliefs of others  develop a two-way flow of information between other providers  develop an effective system to evaluate and monitor the provision. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 display the certificate of registration (Documentation) 02/03/2009  keep a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, buy whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation). 02/03/2009

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provision

The childminder provides a suitably stimulating, accessible, child-focussed learning environment in which all children are included. She provides positive interaction at all times to children in her care, but she is not always able to provide much one-to- This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 one attention due to the demands of her own younger children. She has implemented some clear and concise policies, procedures and records. However, the requirements to keep a record of the risk assessment and to display the registration certificate have not been met. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection and a clear understanding of her responsibility which helps to ensure all children are safeguarded.

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provision

The childminder shows a commitment to developing her knowledge and has completed a level three in home based childcare. She demonstrates a suitable knowledge of child development, and is able to appropriately support children's learning and respond to their individual interests. The childminder has only taken very tentative steps towards monitoring and evaluating her service. Consequently, she lacks a clear focus for future developments.

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provision

The childminder liaises with parents and carers in relation to children's welfare. Initial and ongoing discussions with parents ensure that the childminder is knowledgeable about children's likes, dislikes and any particular requirements, effectively supporting their care. However, she has not taken steps to make the necessary links with other providers to make sure that what she provides compliments the education and care children receive in other settings.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children quickly settle in the stimulating home environment and benefit from positive relationships with the childminder's own children. Resources are suitably organised to allow children easy access and variety. Although children only spend a small amount of time with the childminder, she is aware of what children like and dislike and their particular interests. She uses this knowledge to plan an interesting and varied range of activities which provide sufficient challenges for them. However, she is not making sure that what she is planning compliments the education and care the children in her care receive at other settings, which hinders their progress towards the early learning goals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are adequately supported to keep healthy, stay active and eat well. They are able to freely access drinks and they take part in activities that develop their awareness about healthy eating. They enjoy physical activities and access fresh air when walking to school and playing in the garden. Children learn to keep themselves safe when outdoors and when practising the fire evacuation procedures. Children behave well. They learn to share and take turns when playing board and computer games. Children benefit from a harmonious environment where they are encouraged to consider each others' feeling and needs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are encouraged to be creative and have sufficient opportunities to express themselves. They enjoy decorating biscuits and have easy access to craft materials to use as they please. Children's developing skills for the future are adequately supported. Lots of conversation helps the children become skilful communicators and fun board games support children's problem solving and literacy. However, not all the educational programmes are promoted adequately. For example, children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are not developing their awareness of differences and similarities between themselves and others which limits their learning of diversity. 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: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met 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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