Lyndenwood

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Unique reference number 131040 Inspection date 02/03/2009 Inspector Jill Steer

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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 1993. She works with two of four other childminders who are called Kiddiwinks Childminding Group. They work from her house in Hove, East Sussex and the whole of the house is used for childminding, with the exception of one bedroom. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder’s husband and adult son live at the property.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children when working alone, three of whom may be in the early years age range. Together, the co- minders may care for a maximum of nine children in the early years age range at any one time. Currently they are caring for 26 children between them, all of whom attend on a part time basis. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder collects children from the local schools.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is inadequate. The childminder does not promote children's welfare effectively, particularly in regard to the systems in place to ensure adults looking after the children are suitable to do so, the key person arrangements and first aid training. The childminder is extremely enthusiastic in providing a stimulating care and learning environment which meets each child's individual needs. The childminder and her co-childminders have implemented a detailed evaluation system to identify their strengths and weaknesses. However, she has failed to identify and address her own training needs.

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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?

 implement effective systems to notify Ofsted of any change of the persons aged 16 years or older living or working on the childminding premises as soon as possible and no later than 14 days (Suitability of adults) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 17/03/2009  complete a paediatric first aid course which is approved by the local authority and consistent with the guidance set out in the Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage (Safeguarding) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 17/03/2009  ensure that all persons over the age of 16 years living 17/03/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 or working in the household undergo checks including a criminal records check (Suitability of adults) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 ensure that children have opportunities to be outside on a daily basis all year round with freedom to explore and be physically active  establish a key person system to further promote children's individual needs in partnership with parents

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provision

Regular risk assessments are completed to identify and rectify any potential hazards so children continue to play in a safe environment. The childminder completes daily checks as she prepares her home for the children's arrival. The equipment and resources are of good quality and well maintained to provide a rich learning environment for the children. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and has a clearly written policy to guide her in managing any concerns she may have about children.

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provision

The childminder is extremely experienced in caring for children and understands how they learn and develop, completing suitable training to enhance this knowledge. However, she has not maintained an up to date first aid course to ensure she can appropriately manage children's illness and injuries. The childminder takes overall responsibility for completing the record keeping and documentation relating to the childminding practice. However, not all checks have been completed to ensure all those working with the children are suitable, and the requirement to notify Ofsted of changes in staffing has not been complied with. These are breaches of specific legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and compromise children's safety and welfare.

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provision

All the childminders working together contribute their views to the effectiveness of their practice to assess their effectiveness in meeting all children's needs. Parental feedback is actively sought and their suggestions are considered and implemented. For example continuing to provide daily feedback sheets for parents who find them informative. Good relationships are established with parents so they all play an active role in the children's care, learning and development. However, a key person system has not been implemented so children have a supportive relationship with a consistent person. Parents receive good quality information about what the children are doing through a newsletter, displays and opportunities to stay for discussions.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy a wide range of activities which enable them to make good developmental progress towards the early learning goals. They are settled and happy as they confidently choose what to do from the prepared selection of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 activities. For example, busily putting dollies in buggies and covering them with blankets before they walk them around the room. Other resources are appealingly stored and clearly labelled on low level shelving, so children can access them independently and make their own choices.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's individual interests are incorporated into the planning along with the six areas of learning. Their progress is recorded using observations and photographs of them engaged in play. Future activities are organised using this information, to plan for the next steps in children's learning. The childminder enthusiastically leads and encourages children to enjoy singing along and playing musical instruments. They happily bounce up and down in rhythm to the singing and shake or bang their instruments. However, there are few other opportunities for children to use their bodies or to be active, either indoors or out.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is extremely enthusiastic and happy. She encourages the children as they choose what to do, providing support when it is needed to help sustain their interest and develop their confidence. The childminder is adept and experienced in her conversations with children to encourage them to think and relate new experiences to their own lives. For example, reading a story with a child cosily sat on her lap, she points out the colour of the dressing gown in the picture, and asks the child what colour hers is at home.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy sitting together to eat their packed lunches which are provided by their parents. The childminder gives parents advice on what to include in a healthy lunch box, and a selection of healthy snacks are provided. However, children's choice and independence at snack time is not fostered to enable them to pour their own drinks and serve their own food portions. Drinks are available when children are thirsty so they remain hydrated. Children develop good personal hygiene habits as they access the toilet independently and wash routinely afterwards and before eating. Children behave very well, they co-operate with each other and develop friendships as they play together harmoniously. 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? 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: 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 in relation to suitability of people who care for children 17/03/2009

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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 in relation to notification to Ofsted of any change of persons living or working on the childminding premises 17/03/2009 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 registration or 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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