Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Unique reference number EY226948 Inspection date 30/03/2009 Inspector Lorraine Sparey

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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 a childminder since 2001. She lives with her two children aged 10 and 12 years, in a house close to Christchurch town centre, schools, and parks. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding, with toilet facilities on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. A maximum of six children may attend at any one time. There are currently six children on roll, of these, four are in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The family have several pets including two dogs and a cat, all of which have some contact with the children.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association, and holds a National Vocational Qualification level 3. The childminder walks to and from school to take and collect children.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children are settled and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. She is aware of their individual needs and personalities, planning activities to meet them. Children benefit from attending various toddler groups in the local community, providing them with different play opportunities. The childminder has addressed previous recommendations and is committed to continually improving her provision through monitoring and training.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure observations and assessments maintain confidentiality and are used to effectively plan the next steps in children's development and learning  devise systems to liaise with other early years settings that children attend to maximise children's development  develop systems to monitor and evaluate the provision. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure that the risk assessments cover all potential hazards and meet the legal requirements(Documentation) 30/04/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder develops positive relationships with parents. Each child has their own daily diary and separate file with regard to their learning and development. Parents are invited to discuss their child's progress on an informal basis. The childminder has begun devising some procedures to monitor and evaluate the provision such as inviting parents to discuss their views. She regularly meets with other childminders and attends training to increase her knowledge and skills. The childminder recognises this is an area she needs to develop. She is part of the Dorset Quality Improvement scheme but is unclear on how this will impact on her provision. The childminder has evaluated her skills and feels that she has good communications skills both with the children and their parents. She has identified that she is not confident with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and although she has completed an observation, assessment and planning course

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provision

this is an area she would like to develop. Some of the observations recorded in the individual children's files do not respect confidentiality for all children. The childminder has considered liaising with other settings that the children attend but has not implemented systems to ensure a cohesive approach to children's learning by all parties involved in their care and education.

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provision

The childminder has devised a range of policies and procedures to help her in meeting outcomes for children and providing parents with information on her role and responsibility. She has all the required documentation to meet children's needs with regards to welfare and learning and development. Risk assessments have been completed although they do not identify all potential hazards and do not meet the legal requirements. The childminder demonstrates sound awareness of how to protect children from harm and neglect. She is aware of appropriate procedures to follow in the event of a concern being raised.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are confident and happy in the childminder's care. They are provided with a wide range of toys and equipment, most of which they can access. Some resources such as books are stored on a high shelf and are rotated to ensure children have a variety. Children benefit from the childminder's support and she actively listens to what the children have to say. For example, a child talks about going to the swimming pool with their family. The childminder uses open-ended questioning and praises the child for swimming on their own without their armbands. Children's independence is supported, they are encouraged to develop their own ideas. Children play with dolls, buggies, a travel cot and car seat. They role-play, kissing the baby goodnight as they put them in the travel cot. Children are learning to problem solve as they build the train track and an older child counts as they bounce on the spacehopper. They have opportunities to play in the garden

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

with a range of resources. A child asks 'Can we play with the chalks?' the childminder accommodates and provides water and cloths for them to clean the blackboards. All children join in and enjoy making marks.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has begun completing observations and assessments to help plan This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the next stage in children's development. However, this is not consistent for all children and generally the planning is not linked to the assessments. The childminder acknowledges this is an area she is developing and is trialling different forms of observations and recording before deciding the best method. At times, children's play is not extended to fully maximise their learning opportunities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health is well supported. They know and understand the importance of washing their hands and having regular exercise. Children walk to and from school and enjoy many opportunities to play and develop their physical skills through attending various groups and trips to the park. The children enjoy planting vegetables such as potatoes with the childminder. She encourages them to water them and watch them grow. Children are learning how to stay safe and about the needs of others through explanation and the childminder being an appropriate role model. For example, she explains to a younger child about not throwing the cup because they may hurt somebody. Children's behaviour is appropriately managed. They learn to take turns and are encouraged to be polite. They respond to the childminder's good use of praise and encouragement. 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? 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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