Childminder in West Sussex

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Unique reference number EY297791 Inspection date 30/03/2009 Inspector Kerry Iden

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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 2004. She lives with her husband and their one child in the residential area of Angmering, close to the town of Worthing, in West Sussex. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's property is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden to the rear of the property.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently minding eight children under the age of eight, three of whom are in the early years age group and all attend on a part time basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from local schools and takes children to local parks. She is a member of the National Childminding Association. She has completed the Introducing Childminding Practice course and has a current certificate in first aid. There is one cat in the house.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate. Children's daily care is organised and managed, because the childminder understands her daily commitment to meeting the individual welfare needs of children attending. She joins in with children's play, encourages good conversation and follows regular routines to promote their welfare. Children show that they are happy and comfortable within the family home. The childminder has shown commitment to the children but has not reviewed any of her practice to be in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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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?

 ensure observations are undertaken of the children to identify their achievements and learning priorities enabling each child to achieve their full potential. (Organisation) 30/06/2009  develop knowledge and understanding of the Welfare and Learning and Development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure that the provision meets all children's needs. (Organisation) 30/09/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  ensure risk assessments are conducted and reviewed regularly  develop systems for evaluating all areas of childminding practice

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provision

The childminder is not meeting all the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, she has insufficient knowledge of the requirements as she is mainly working within the previous criteria for registration. The childminder has yet to self- evaluate her service and is therefore not identifying areas where development is required.

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provision

Children are protected by the childminder's knowledge of signs and symptoms to look out for that may cause her concern about a child's well-being. She fully understands the importance of the correct procedures to follow should she suspect a child to be at risk. She works closely with parents to ensure safe collection arrangements of children.

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provision

Parents receive information from the childminder about herself and her aims for her service. This is accessed via the portfolio the childminder has developed which also illustrates her written policies and certificates she received for training she has completed. Parents learn about their child’s time with the childminder through verbal communication as well as the written daily diary of care information.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are confident and comfortable within the setting, they chat with the childminder in a relaxed manner and show excitement when they complete tasks themselves, such as sand castles outside in the sand tray. Young children display good language skills, asking for information as they ask many questions throughout their play, although the childminder does not use these opportunities to extend the children further.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children access play equipment and become involved in activities for each area of learning. For example, being involved in growing and nurturing the variety of vegetables in the garden, and through play inside as they begin to learn some mathematical concepts especially around shape, size and colour. The childminder understands the need for children to develop physically and therefore offers them daily outside play in the fully enclosed garden and on occasions takes them to the local park to develop their skills on the larger equipment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a clean and well organised family home. The childminder keeps a very clean, tidy and well maintained home reducing the risks to children although as yet has not implemented an effective risk assessment to ensure the children's safety. Children can access all play equipment themselves as they are stored in low-level storage units within the dining room and are suitable for the ages of the children attending. The childminder has clear procedures in place for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 accidents or children suffering with illnesses. Children learn the importance of good hygiene routines, such as using tissues for runny noses and cleaning hands before mealtimes.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has insufficient knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The majority of the children's learning is incidental and mainly through child led questioning and chosen play. The childminder has not identified children's starting points or completed any observations of the children at play to identify their next steps. Therefore, the childminder cannot ensure children are making progress towards the early learning goals. 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? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 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: 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 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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