Childminder in Oxfordshire

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Unique reference number EY294760 Inspection date 26/02/2009 Inspector Margaret Moffat

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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 registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and child aged nine in Henley, Oxfordshire. Her husband is also a registered childminder. The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor of the house for childminding with sleeping facilities provided upstairs. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder makes use of local facilities such as parks and the library.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder may care for a maximum of children six under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding nine children in this age group on a part time basis. When working with her husband together they may care for a maximum of six children in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder provides an inclusive setting where children are actively engaged in activities and provided with learning opportunities to meet their individual needs. They make sound progress in their learning and development. The childminder has started to evaluate her setting along with her co-childminder by identifying strengths and some areas of improvement. However, the system is not effective as it does not yet identify all areas for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain copy of Local Safeguarding Children's Boards guidance and procedures further develop knowledge and understanding of planning and assessment systems to identify children's next steps in learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course (Safeguarding and welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 30/04/2009  ensure a risk assessment record, clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident is in place (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 12/03/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder demonstrated a clear understanding of child protection issues and the signs and symptoms and authorities to contact if she has concerns about a child in her care. However, she does not have a copy of the Local Safeguarding Children's Boards procedures to refer to for further guidance. Children play in safe environment were the childminder has taken precautions to minimise risks such as door stops to prevent children jamming fingers, stair gates to prevent access upstairs and suitable car seats when on outings. Visual checks are undertaken daily however, there is currently no record of risk assessments to identify the risks and detail the action taken to address issues raised.

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provision

The childminder shows willingness for continued improvement as she has addressed the improvements made at the last inspection. She now has parental consent for seeking emergency medical treatment for all the children and an evacuation plan is in place. She does not have a current first aid certificate to ensure children's welfare is sufficiently protected at all times, however she is due to attend a course in the near future. When working with her co-childminder there are systems in place to ensure they meet the needs of the children attending.

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provision

The childminder develops appropriate communication systems and good relationships with parents. Most relevant documentation is in place to ensure the safety and welfare of the children. Information is shared verbally on a daily basis with time taken at the end of each week to discuss their children's learning and development. The childminder is beginning to develop links with other professionals who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage, such as pre-schools and nursery.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows the children in her care well and is able to talk about their stage of development and the activities she provides to ensure they progress. Planning is in place and covers all the areas of learning; however this is flexible to take account of the children's interest. The childminder is beginning to make observations of the children and write down what they have achieved, however the information gathered is not used to plan their next steps in learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are occupied during their time with the childminder and receive appropriate support. As older children freely choose what they wish to play with from a good range of activities available, the childminder deals with younger children's needs such as comforting those who have not settled and dealing with individual care needs. Children inform visitors that they like painting and talk enthusiastically about a hand painting they had made and taken home. The childminder involves herself in the children's play and asks questions to encourage their thinking and develop their conversation skills. As children press the buttons to hear the animal noise the childminder asks them to identify the animal and copy the noise it makes. Children confidently ask the childminder for help to hold the paper when they do template rubbings. The childminder extends the activity by This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

talking to the children about the colours they are using, what they think the picture is and how many wheels. The childminder gives hints to the children if they are unsure of a colour, for example she tells the children there is a fruit of the same name, children reply orange and they are praised for their efforts. The childminder encourages the children to complete the rubbings and children's confidence and self-esteem is boosted as the childminder displays their art work on the door before they take it home. Children have regular outings in the local community and play in the garden everyday developing their awareness of a healthy lifestyle. On outings they have opportunities to talk about the things they see and collect items to make collages at home. They develop their physical skills and as they play on the apparatus in the local park and in the garden. Children develop good relationships with childminder and each other.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play in a clean environment where they develop appropriate personal hygiene routines. For example, children are aware of why they should wash hands at certain times and they have use of paper towels and liquid soap to prevent cross-infection. Children receive a range of healthy snacks such as strawberries and banana and all meals provided by the childminder are home cooked and presented attractively, encouraging children to develop a healthy lifestyle. Meals provided by the parents are stored appropriately. Drinks are readily available for the children both in the home and when they play outside in the garden. The childminder ensures children learn about keeping themselves safe through general discussions about why they should not do certain things for example, not using the rocking horse to climb onto the table, as they could fall and hurt themselves. Children behave well and are polite, older children say please and thank you

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

without prompting. 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report relating to safeguarding and welfare 30/04/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report relating to suitable premises, environment and equipment 12/03/2009

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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 relating to safeguarding and welfare 30/04/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report relating to suitable premises, environment and equipment 12/03/2009 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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