Childminder in Birmingham

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Unique reference number 227666 Inspection date 08/01/2009 Inspector Diane Ashplant

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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 1997. She lives with her partner and two teenage children in Kings Heath in Birmingham within walking distance of shops, public transport and local schools. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house and the upstairs bathroom are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. Access to the childminder's house is via a small step. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is currently looking after four children all of whom are in the early years age range. She occasionally looks after children after school. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's welfare is not suitably promoted as not all requirements are met and ineffective systems for self-evaluation fail to identify weaknesses. Children are welcomed into a relaxed family home where the childminder has a suitable understanding of how young children learn and develop. She gets to know the children well as individuals and meets their needs through her own observations and a friendly and effective partnership with parents. All practice is inclusive and children of different ages mix well. She shows an interest in improving her knowledge and practice through attending relevant training. However, continuous improvement is limited as she has not made appropriate progress in relation to the recommendations arising from the last inspection.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 request written parental permission at the time of the child's admission to the provision for the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and welfare) 26/01/2009  display the certificate of registration (Documentation)(this also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 26/01/2009  ensure Ofsted are informed of any change of persons aged 16 or older living or working in the childminding premises (Suitable people)(this also applies to the both parts of the Childcare Register) 26/01/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  ensure that adults looking after children, or having unsupervised access to them, are suitable to do so (Suitability of adults)(this also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 26/01/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 review daily routines to ensure that the good health of children is promoted and necessary steps are taken to prevent the spread of infection, with particular regard to hand washing procedures and items of bed linen  extend systems for making sensitive observational assessments in order to plan for children's individual needs and help them make progress towards the early leanring goals.

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provision

The childminder has attended training to maintain her professional development and has regular links with other childminders. However, she has no real system of evaluating her provision and has not addressed several of the recommendations arising from the last inspection which means appropriate action to meet requirements has not been taken. The childminder is an experienced childminder and organises her day around children's individual needs and routines. She is approachable and friendly with parents and keeps them informed of their child's day through regular discussion and the sharing of photos showing activities they have enjoyed. She offers a flexible service to support their wishes and has a mutual arrangement with another childminder to offer cover. The childminder is aware of the policies and procedures needed to support the safe and efficient management of her childminding and shares these verbally with parents. However,

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provision

The childminder has not informed Ofsted of significant changes within the household or ensured that all appropriate checks have been completed on all adults living there. Therefore, children are not properly safeguarded. However, she has a suitable understanding of other aspects of her role and responsibilities as regards protecting children from possible harm or neglect and clearly knows how to pass on any serious concerns appropriately. She has procedures, such as safe collection, to protect the children she cares for and carries out a daily visual risk assessment of her premises. She is also beginning to make records of her risk assessment which cover such things as outings.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is experienced at caring for children and provides a welcoming and relaxed environment where they feel comfortable and settle in easily. Children's individual needs are supported through established daily routines and flexible planning and children are confident to initiate their own play as they select from the range of toys available. They have many opportunities for fresh air and exercise as the childminder values the benefits of outdoor play for children's This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 healthy development and provides a wide range of activities for them as soon as the weather allows. Children are beginning to understand the importance of diet as they have different snacks and enjoy making things like smoothies and vegetable soup. They have some encouragement to carry out their own daily routines such as washing hands which promote their health. They are learning to keep

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

themselves safe as they respond to the guidelines in place such as those for walking safely outside or using the trampoline. They generally play well together and are beginning to share toys and develop their self-esteem through the encouragement they receive from the childminder.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is developing her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides different play and learning experiences for children both in and outside the home. She offers a relaxed environment where children settle well and uses conversation and the daily routine to engage their interest and help them make progress. She is generally aware of how they are developing as she gets to knows them through her own observations and discussions with the parents. She uses this to provide a suitable range of opportunities for the children although systems for monitoring children's progress are not yet developed. Children are given a balance of free play and more structured activities like cookery sessions and happily make their own play choices from a range of accessible resources. For example, they show an interest in books as they independently select their own and happily sit on the step to 'read' them. The day is planned around children's

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

individual routines and often includes trips into the community and time with other childminders which provides different social and play opportunities for the children. 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? 4 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: Met

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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 written statements of safeguarding procedures and complaint procedures(Providing information to parents) 26/01/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitability of persons to care for, or be in regular contact with, children) 26/01/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Certificate of registration) 26/01/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Providing information to Ofsted). 26/01/2009 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

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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