Childminder in West Berkshire

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Unique reference number EY318381 Inspection date 27/01/2009 Inspector Sheena Bankier

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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 2005 and is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives in Thatcham with her family. The whole house is used for childminding.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children under eight years at any one time and is currently minding two children who are in the early years age group and a further four within the Childcare Register age range. All children attend on a part time basis. The childminder uses local facilities with the children, such as the children's centre and park.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a Health and Social Care qualification.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The overall effectiveness is inadequate. The childminder lacks knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Most aspects of the welfare requirements are in place. However, the childminder has no understanding of the learning and development requirements to promote children's outcomes. The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children. Suitable partnerships with parents are in place. These promote continuity for children.

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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?

 develop understanding and knowledge of the early learning goals and the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to promote children's outcomes (Early learning goals) 13/03/2009  make systematic observations and assessments of each child’s achievements, interests and learning styles and use these observations and assessments to identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child (Assessment arrangements) 13/03/2009  request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment. (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 06/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder's lack of knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) means that she is unable to meet all the requirements of it. As a result, she is unable to effectively put the EYFS into practice, particularly in regard to the learning and development requirements. This reduces children's outcomes. She does not clearly recognise her weaknesses or take appropriate actions to meet the requirements of the EYFS.

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provision

The childminder suitably organises her home. Children have space in which to play, for example, there is space for babies to roll and develop their crawling skills. Resources are accessible in low storage units. This promotes children's independence skills. Safety is satisfactory overall. The childminder supervises children closely and promotes their understanding of their own safety, such as crossing roads safely. The childminder has not sought written consent from parents to seek emergency advice and treatment for children. This puts children's good health and well-being at potential risk in the event of an emergency.

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provision

Parents and the childminder exchange information about children’s care needs. This promotes consistency and continuity in meeting their needs, for example, feeding routines. She works closely with parents to meet their wishes. Parents receive good information about the childminder's service through a written information pack. Parents receive verbal feedback about children's days, such as food eaten, nappy changes, sleep times and the activities and outings undertaken. Some information about children's development and progress is exchanged with parents, for example, new words children have spoken.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder lacks a good understanding of children's development. She does not undertake in-depth observations and assessments of their learning and development and relies on basic visual observations and her understanding of the children as individuals. As a result, she does not effectively plan relevant and motivating experiences for children. This means she does not fully promote their learning outcomes. The childminder has no understanding of how experiences, activities and outings contribute to children's progress towards the early learning goals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled with the childminder. They enjoy warm caring relationships with her. The childminder appropriately interacts with children, for example, she sits on the floor with the children and talks to them. This helps children feel secure in her care. Children initiate their own play and ideas from the toys on offer. The childminder follows their interests and provides some support to their learning, such as talking about colours or pointing out numbers on the activity centre. The childminder does not always sufficiently extend their play and learning. This means that at times children's play is not sufficiently challenging or purposeful. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children develop their social, personal and emotional development through outings to the children's centre and through visits to friends. This enables them to develop

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

their social skills with a wider range of children and adults. The childminder provides appropriate guidelines to children about their behaviour, such as, being kind to each other.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Some suitable activities and outings support children's learning and development. Appropriate resources are available for children to mark make, such as a magnetic drawing board and a colouring book and pens. Outings into the local area enable children to develop an understanding of the features of their local community and environment, for example, a walk around the local lake. This supports their knowledge and understanding of the world. 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? 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

 devise a policy for the safeguarding of children (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 06/02/2009

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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 for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. 06/02/2009 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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