Childminder in Coventry

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Unique reference number EY268328 Inspection date 12/02/2009 Inspector Tracey Marie Boland

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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 2003. She lives with her husband, three and children aged two, six and eight years in a residential area of Coventry. There are shops and schools within easy walking distance. The whole of the ground floor and the first floor bathroom are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. Children are also taken on local outings to parks, including regular attendances at the local carer and toddler groups and playgroups. The family have a dog.

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Description of the childminding

There are six children currently on roll. The childminder is registered to care for four children at any one time. There is currently one child attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), all of the children attend on a part-time basis. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years to 10 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has procedures to support children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and who speak English as an additional language. There is direct access into the home. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder provides a welcoming, child-friendly environment, which encourages children's progress in the EYFS. All children and parents are welcomed and valued and their child's individual needs are respected by the childminder, who is proactive in providing a service that is fully inclusive. Information obtained from parents ensures children's welfare needs are met. From this she is able to generally identify children’s initial starting points in their learning. Systems for planning are in their infancy and are being developed. The childminder evaluates her practice to ensure it continually meets the needs of the children and their families.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the use of planning to reflect the activities children are to be involved in.

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provision

The childminder has a firm understanding of her responsibility with regard to the implementation of the welfare requirements within the EYFS. She is mindful of the need to keep up-to-date with legislation and practice and demonstrates a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 commitment to attending training, to ensure her knowledge within the childcare field is good. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. She is fully conversant with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures, and parents are also made aware of this through a written child protection policy, which is shared with them.

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provision

Excellent partnerships have been formed with parents, who are absolutely delighted with the service they receive. Verbal and detailed written communication takes place and parents are fully informed of the ethos of the setting through the informative policies and procedures that are shared with them. Scrapbooks are used to display children's creative work and photographs reflect the wide variety of activities that they have been involved in. Questionnaires are used with good effect to find out the opinions of both parents and children about the care they receive. Through these the childminder is able to identify any areas for development or particular requests. Children also have a 'wish box' for any suggestions or ideas they may have with regard to the care they receive or the activities they are involved in.

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provision

Children's health and welfare needs are well met. They are very aware of the routines of the day and their independence is encouraged. They enjoy cooking activities and have an awareness of healthy eating. They take part in the celebration of cultural festivals and learn about diversity and the wider world through discussion and the positive reinforcement of society through the variety of resources available to them.

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provision

The childminder's home is very child-friendly and the space is used effectively to meet all the needs of the children. Daily checks of the home, garden and resources ensure hazards are kept to a minimum and children's safety is maintained. Detailed written risk assessments are in place and identify potential hazards and how they are addressed. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities with regard to supervision both inside the home and when outdoors and children's safety is of paramount concern. The children are currently in the process of choosing fluorescent tabards to wear when out to ensure they are visible at all times. Routines followed by the childminder ensure that resources meet the children's needs and requirements and fully supports their individual stages of development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are confident, happy and relaxed in the childminder's home. Their sense of belonging is developed through a gradual settling in process and their ever changing needs are continually met. Children confidently self-select from a good variety of toys and resources provided by the childminder and their thoughts and views are always taken into consideration. Children's behaviour is very good and their manners are excellent. They are kind and courteous towards each other and understand the importance of sharing and taking turns in play. Older children support the younger children in activities and they interact well together. The childminder is a positive role model to the children and she encourages good behaviour through the gentle reminders she gives during play. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children learn the importance of keeping safe as they play carefully and are clear

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

of the boundaries that are in place within the home. When out, they are made aware of road safety and of 'stranger danger'. Space is organised effectively and provides children with good opportunities for creative play. During the inspection the children were involved in making Valentines Day cards and used a wide variety of creative materials as well as the computer to make their cards. Children's health needs are met well. Children enjoy a varied range of nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks, and drinks are freely available. Individual dietary requirements and preferences are known and respected and they have the opportunity to try foods from different countries as part of a cultural celebration they are involved in, for example, Chinese New Year.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has built excellent relationships with the children that she cares for and has a clear understanding of their needs. She recognises their likes, dislikes and interests, observations and assessments are completed which identify their learning needs. Planning is in place but this is very brief and does not identify the activities that children are to be involved in. There is a good balance of adult- led and child-initiated activities and children enjoy talking about the things they enjoy. Children regularly visit places of interest and local parks and access the outdoors frequently, enabling them to get fresh air and develop their physical skills. 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? 2

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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: 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

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted.

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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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