Childminder in Walsall

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Unique reference number 228395 Inspection date 09/02/2009 Inspector Shirley Amanda Wilkes

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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 1994 and lives with her husband and their two children aged 17 and 14. They live in the Great Barr area of Birmingham. The ground floor of the premises which includes a play room, bathroom and toilet on the first floor are used for the childminding service. There is a large rear garden, which is accessible from the playroom.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding four children in the early years age group on a part-time basis.

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Description of the childminding

She regularly attends local playgroups and offers school collection and holiday care.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder promotes many aspects of children's welfare, learning and development with success. Children play in a secure environment and enjoy their learning. Her good knowledge and understanding of the children in her care ensures that their individual needs are met and their welfare and learning is promoted. The childminder plans a good balance of activities that help children make good progress, however, these plans do not clearly record the next steps in children's learning. She makes some use of self-evaluation to identify strengths and areas for development, although these systems are not yet fully developed.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure observations are used to assess children's progress and use these to plan the next steps in children's learning and development  develop further the quality and improvement processes to monitor and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the provision’

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provision

The childminder provides parents with good information about her provision, including the policies and procedures which underpin her day to day practices. She implements good safeguarding procedures, ensuring the safety of every child in her care. A daily diary and discussions at either end of the day ensure that all relevant information is passed on. The childminder has a sound knowledge of how children develop and therefore is able to suitably support their learning. The environment is organised to offer children choice and shelving is used in the play room to display toys and resources. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Parents give the necessary consent to emergency treatment and share information about their child's individual needs. Parents are informed about the sick child policy and the childminder has effective procedures in place to prevent the spread of

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provision

infection. She gives high priority to helping children understand how to keep themselves safe and carries out regular risk assessments to reduce potential risks and hazards.

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provision

The childminder has developed links with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage for children attending other settings to ensure continuity of learning and care. Previous recommendation's have been addressed to ensure children's well-being and safety. The childminder is beginning to put procedures in place for monitoring and evaluating the setting to identify her strengths and any areas for improvement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's home is appropriately organised and gives the children opportunities to become independent. The daily routine meets children's needs and promotes their welfare and all the required documentation is in place. Children's behaviour and attitudes to learning are good. The childminder has a gentle, calm approach and this encourages children to respond effectively to any guidance and praise. The childminder provides developmentally appropriate themes and activities. Children are confident in their surroundings as they select the toys and resources they wish to play with from the good variety available. The childminder is on hand to assist and support children's learning. The environment is well planned to promote communication, literacy skills, encourage children to problem solve, develop their understanding of calculation and numeracy. Children engage easily in conversation with the childminder and visitors, and photographs

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

of previous activities effectively encourage children to talk about past and present events in their lives. Children play in a clean, welcoming environment where they learn to follow good hygiene routines and learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, children are familiar with the emergency evacuation procedures because these are regularly practised and learn about road safety when on outings. Children receive meals, snacks and fresh drinking water; that encourages healthy eating. Visits to the local park where there is large climbing equipment gives children the opportunity to develop their physical skills and contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Parents are kept well informed about their child by the use of a daily diary and through verbal communication. All areas of learning are covered through a broad range of activities and experiences. There are good systems in place to record and monitor children's learning and development. Written observations

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

mark children's progress and their next steps for development are identified. However, the observations of children are not yet used to inform planning the next steps in the children's learning. 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

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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 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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