Childminder in Derby

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Unique reference number EY240000 Inspection date 26/01/2009 Inspector Georgina Walker

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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 2002. She works in the property of her previous co-childminder. The property owner lives with her children aged 11 and eight years. The whole of the ground floor and bathroom upstairs in the property is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. Access to the premises is via one step at the back door. The household has a cat. The childminder has two children of her own aged six and two years who are cared for by her at the property.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to the local school and nursery school to take and collect children. She takes children to the library and local parks. She shares and/or seeks information in partnership with some other early years settings the children attend. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory part of the Childcare Register and voluntary part of the Childcare Register to care for four children at any one time and is currently minding five children, two in the early years age range. The childminder holds an early years childcare qualification. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

A child-friendly environment is created to ensure all children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. A range of experiences are provided for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), however the planning of the learning and development requirements is not yet robust to ensure all areas of learning are regularly included. The sharing of children's progress with parents and other EYFS providers the children attend has not been fully instigated. A range of policies and procedures are shared with parents and the welfare of the children is generally promoted. However, many relate to previous legislation and the childminder is unaware of the detail of the EYFS to meet requirements and whilst there are risk assessments they are insufficient to ensure children's safety.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve knowledge and understanding of the requirements set out in regulations, update policies and procedures, include more detail in documents relating to the children and set in place a procedure to notify Ofsted and other authorities of all relevant matters  develop further the educational programme to ensure there are links to all areas of learning regularly included and progress is shared with relevant persons.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 assess the risks to children in relation to all aspects of 10/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the environment and when on school runs or outings, and take action to minimise these. (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to compulsory part of the Childcare Register and voluntary part of the Childcare Register)

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provision

The childminder has successfully addressed the previous recommendation to ensure safety on the staircase by the re-arrangement of the furniture, erection of a safety gate and discussing with children safety and good behaviour expectations. Self-evaluation and knowledge of the EYFS is not fully effective to meet requirements. The childminder is unaware of all the detail she must make known to Ofsted or other authorities. Risk assessments have been generalised to check outdoors each day and indoor resources as they are used. They do not include each outing or daily school run, therefore children's safety is compromised, although they know they must stay together and hold hands. Permission for seeking treatment in an emergency is recorded and accident and medication records contain some relevant detail to assist in protecting children. Whilst the childminder has knowledge to protect children she has no current Local

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provision

Safeguarding Children Board documents. Copies of the policies and procedures are given to parents to read but do not contain references to EYFS legislation and the learning requirements. However, partnerships are promoted through discussion to meet children's needs. Parents are encouraged to verbally share what they know about their child's developmental progress. Visits prior to the commencement of the placement ensure each child integrates at their own unique pace and inclusion is successfully promoted. The childminder has yet to develop meaningful liaison with other providers delivering the EYFS, including the local school and nursery school. Hygiene practices are generally followed to prevent the risk of infection, especially with regard to pets. The indoor environment is child-friendly as the children play in the lounge and eat meals, play games or do creative activities at the dining table in the kitchen. A range of resources are presented to ensure

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provision

children can freely choose activities which leads to using their own initiative to instigate play such as when sharing plastic wild animals and wooden farm animals they make an extensive variety of sounds, especially growling like lions.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder supports learning through a range of activities, including outings in holidays and opportunities for physical play in local parks. Children's abilities are extended although observation and assessment is not yet effectively used to ensure that children achieve in relation to all areas of learning on a regular basis. Planning is noted on a weekly basis for the children, who all attend part-time. Observations recently started contain clear detail of what the child learnt from the activity and next steps are noted. The resources presented are rich in variety.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children develop a positive awareness of themselves and their needs through the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 support of the childminder. The children are aware of how to behave and share with the wide age range of children who attend. They are eager to play and learn in stimulating surroundings, especially outdoors and spend extended periods painting with water the extensive range of wheeled toys, laughing and discussing what they are doing in animated voices. The menu is displayed for the children and adapted to reflect the school meals to ensure a balanced diet. Most children drink juice although water is available in their beakers on the kitchen work surface to meet individual needs. Language is well developed as the childminder constantly talks to the children, extending their learning. Children have access to a wide variety of books, including those with positive images of the diversities within

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

society to create an awareness of differences and acceptance, and use them spontaneously in their play. Children are supported to develop problem solving and other mathematical skills and use words spontaneously when discussing the colour, size and shape of animals or when mark making and cutting out pictures. Children use tools such as glue spreaders and paint brushes with good dexterity. They learn skills for their future and have access to electronic games. Children are encouraged to be active and healthy and walk to school, learning road safety on the way. Visits to the park include taking bikes or a particular favourite scooter as the children love to ride up and down the long paths. They have good imaginations, developed with the support of the childminder who provides an extensive range of imaginary play resources. After school children like to rest, watch television or draw. The children behave in ways that are safe for themselves

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

and others, especially when going outdoors and are careful as they negotiate the steps to the garden. They know they cannot use the trampoline to develop more mobility skills, unless the childminder has opened the zip on the cage, and then only one child can use it at a time. 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: 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. (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 10/02/2009

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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. (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment) (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 10/02/2009 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

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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