Childminder in Leicestershire

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Unique reference number 225749 Inspection date 04/02/2009 Inspector Kate Bryan

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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 1995. She lives with her husband and three children aged 21, 18 and 14 years in a house in Wigston, in the South of Leicestershire. There are local amenities such as a park, shops, town centre, primary schools and playgroups nearby. Access to the home is via a small step. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding, except for the kitchen/dining room, and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to look after six children and currently has 10 children on roll some of whom are over eight years old.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

he The provision for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage is satisfactory. Children are settled and happy at the home and they enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children's needs are met and they are all included and have access to a good range of resources.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The setting is organised appropriately to enable children to participate in a good range of activities and the childminder is beginning to use the Early Years Foundation Stage to support children's learning. Most records and procedures are in place to support children's care and safeguard their welfare. Systems to monitor and evaluate the provision are in place to ensure areas for development are identified and outcomes for children are improved.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that all elements of the Early Years Foundation Stage are in place to cover all areas of learning equally  ensure that planning and observations are used effectively to promote children's learning  develop knowledge of the Local Safeguarding Children's Board procedures so that children are always protected  ensure that arranegements are in place to liaise with others who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage to children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Children's welfare, care and safety are promoted appropriately because the childminder has completed some training which includes, first aid, the Introduction to Childminding Practice course and a 'Look at Nutrition' course.

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provision

Overall records, policies and procedures are maintained appropriately and the childminder shares a range of these with parents at admission. These include procedures for caring for sick children, procedures for complaints and procedures for safeguarding children. However, the childminder's understanding of reporting concerns to the appropriate organisation is not sufficiently detailed.

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provision

Children's safety in the home and on outings is well promoted and a range of measures are in place to protect children within the home, for example, stair gates and socket covers. A risk assessment is also in place to ensure hazards are minimised and children are never left with anyone who has not been vetted.

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provision

The childminder discusses the care of the children with parents and records all relevant details to ensure their needs are met. However, she is not yet liaising with others who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage to children to ensure continuity.

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provision

Systems to evaluate the effectiveness of the provision are satisfactory and the childminder has responded positively to recommendations made at the last inspection.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health is well promoted as they have opportunities to play outdoors and enjoy daily walks. They also use a local park which has large equipment, such as swings and a climbing frame, so they receive a good range of challenges. Children have home cooked meals and snacks of fruit so they have healthy options.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Within the home space is adequately organised to enable children to participate in a good range of activities and to access toys of their choice which are regularly cleaned and assessed for safety. Resources are easily accessible so children can follow their own interests and this means their confidence is promoted.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has some planning in place to support children's learning and is beginning to use observations to promote all areas of learning. However, this is not sufficient to ensure that children's progress can be plotted and their learning progressed. Planning also does not ensure that all areas of learning are covered equally. Children enjoy adult-led activities, such as cooking, and the childminder understands the importance of letting children have free time and to follow their own interests. This lets children know their choices are respected. The childminder spends time talking to children and promotes their language skills as she listens to them and reads to them. This helps them to understand how language works. Children's awareness of numbers and problem solving is promoted appropriately in This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 activities, such as counting cars and completing puzzles, so they learn through

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

play. Children's knowledge and understanding of the world is supported by trips out into the local community and by acknowledging a range of festivals within society.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children behave well because the childminder uses simple rules so they know what is expected of them, for example, being kind to each other. Good behaviour is rewarded with praise, stickers and encouragement so children's self-esteem is well promoted. 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? 2 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? 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: 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

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action.

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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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