Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

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Unique reference number EY378799 Inspection date 06/01/2009 Inspector Mary Anne Henderson

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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 2008. She lives in a house in Telford with her partner and child aged two years. The house is accessed on ground level. The childminder is registered to care for five children on the Early Years Register. Currently she is caring for three children within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The downstairs areas and the upstairs toilet and one bedroom are used for childminding and there is an enclosed outdoor play area. The family has a pet cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, the compulsory part of the Childcare Register and the Voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder's home provides a welcoming environment for children. The childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child thereby ensuring inclusion of all. She works closely with parents to ensure their child settles well and their ongoing welfare is satisfactorily maintained. The childminder also liaises with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to ensure children's needs are met. Systems to evaluate the provision are not yet fully undertaken although the childminder shows satisfactory commitment to improving her practice on an ongoing basis.

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further?

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

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further?

 use self-evaluation to identify your strenghts and priorities for development that will improve the qualify of the provision for all children  take account of information provided by parents about children's starting points and use this to inform assessments and planning  carry out regular evacuation drills and involve children in the practise to raise their awareness of fire safety.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the safeguarding policy provided to parents includes procedures to be followed in the event of an allegation against the childminder, the co-childminder or a member of the family (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 28/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder works with a co-childminder. She takes a leading role in the management of the setting. The parents provide the childminder with detailed information about their child's requirements. There is two-way verbal and written exchange of information between the childminder and the parents about the child's routines and learning. The childminder has made a satisfactory start on children's observations and identifying children's next steps in their learning and development. However, parents have not yet been encouraged to be involved in the identification of their child's starting points in their learning and development. Children's ongoing welfare and learning is discussed between the childminder, the parents and other settings providing for the children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This promotes inclusion and continuity of care and learning for all children on roll. The childminder has begun to evaluate the provision and has a

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provision

satisfactory grasp of how improvement impacts on the children in her care. However, the setting's strengths and areas for further improvement are not yet fully identified. Also, parents have not yet been fully involved in the process. The childminder is proactive in her approach to evaluation of the provision, and has a sound attitude to improving the service provided on an ongoing basis.

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provision

The childminder has sufficient knowledge and understanding about safeguarding procedures. However, safeguarding policies provided to parents do not clearly outline procedures to be followed in the event of an allegation against the childminder, the co-childminder or a member of the family. Areas within the home are clean and safe and the childminder checks indoor and outdoor areas before the children arrive. There are comprehensive risk assessment procedures in place which includes areas, equipment, resources and all outings involving the children. The childminder has begun to develop written policies about the service provided to ensure parents are kept informed of procedures.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children generally make satisfactory progress in the learning and development although their potential is not always realised as the childminder does not ascertain their starting points from parents. They are beginning to form good relationships with their peers and the adults around them. For example, they enjoy visiting the local toddler groups on a regular basis where they socialise with various other children and adults, thereby extending their social skills. The children are beginning to move with control and use a range of equipment to develop their physical skills. They do this as they visit the local park where they run around in the fresh air and use the slides, swings and climbing frames to develop their body. They enjoy a range of outings to places of interest including the library and soft play barns where they further extend their physical development. Children are beginning to use technology and use information and communication technology

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

to support their learning. They do this through the use of a table-top computer, using a range of programmes that extend their development in all areas of learning. The childminder supports the children spending much of her time working directly with them ensuring they have an enjoyable time at the setting. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The children say and use numbers in familiar contexts and they count and recognise numbers. For example, they enjoy counting activities using books and every day situations such as looking at numbers on local walks. They also enjoy construction activities and are supported by the childminder with their activities. Children find out about their environment, identifying features and noticing the natural world. They do this through local walks where they notice the wildlife around them, feed the ducks and discuss what they see. The children are

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

beginning to be independent and manage their own personal hygiene as they use the toilet and put on their own shoes and coats before going on outings. They know to wash their hands after outdoor play, after visiting the toilet and before they eat. The children independently make choices about what they want to play with as they help themselves to the range of toys and games from the low boxes in the play areas. Children explore colour, texture, shape and form in two and three dimensions through using a range of arts and crafts resources to create their own work including using crayons and paints to make their own pictures. They also enjoy collecting leaves in the autumn, painting them and gluing them to make pictures. Children's art work is displayed for them in the play areas which promotes their sense of belonging. The children are able to share and take turns with the resources and are praised for their positive behaviour.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are beginning to recognise the importance of keeping healthy and those things that contribute to this. For example, they are provided with healthy snacks of fruit and drinks of squash and water throughout the day and they talk about healthy eating and the benefits of physical exercise on their body. Children talk about safety issues. For example, they are beginning to learn how to cross the road safely using the green cross code supported by the childminder. However, children are not yet included in the fire evacuation procedures of the setting thereby possibly compromising their awareness. The childminder reminds children about behaving appropriately to ensure their own and the safety of others at the setting. The children are beginning to understand that people have different needs, views, cultures and beliefs. They access a range of resources and activities that reflect positive images of diversity. This includes access to books that reflect

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

images of people with disabilities. The children like to be imaginative as they play with the dolls, dress up and share the small world people. Children are beginning to find out about the wider world as they begin to look at festivals with the childminder. 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? 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 registration.

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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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