Childminder in West Sussex

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Unique reference number EY275561 Inspection date 04/03/2009 Inspector Shan Gwendoline Jones

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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

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Description of the childminding

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

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate. The setting 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 and the requirement to notify Ofsted of those working on the premises. The varied range of activities and the good quality care provided by the childminder follow children's individual interests and developmental needs. The childminder and her co-childminders are highly committed towards evaluating and improving the service provided to children and parents. However, she has failed to identify and meet some of the specific legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

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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 that all persons over the age of 16 years living or working in the household undergo checks including a criminal records check (Suitability of adults) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 17/03/2009  implement effective systems to notify Ofsted of any change of persons aged 16 or older living or working on the childminding premises as soon as possible and no later than 14 days after the event (Suitability of adults) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 04/03/2009 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  establish a key person system to further promote children's individual needs in partnership with parents  explore ways to promote children's choice and independence at snack time  develop further the physical play activities to ensure that they provide children

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further?

with a wider range of activities both indoors and outdoors

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provision

The childminder has put in place effective methods to monitor whether what is provided for children is sufficient. Her evaluation of the service on offer is insightful and she has taken active steps to involve parents, children and her co-childminders in the process. The childminder meets with her co-childminders to discuss how children have responded to activities and how they can build on their skills and interests. Because activities are closely matched to their individual stages of development, children enjoy learning and make good progress in all areas of learning.

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provision

The childminder is committed to ensuring that the service she provides is fully inclusive. She has experience of caring for children with disabilities working in partnership with parents other professionals to support the children. Established relationships with parents result in information being shared well, and children's individual home routines being followed. For example, individual written daily diaries and photo albums, describe and illustrate how children spend their day with the childminder. This provides opportunities for parents to contribute information about children's home experiences. However, the key person system is not well established and does not enable children to receive the care of someone with whom they have a genuine bond.

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provision

Although not responsible for record keeping, the childminder completes records appropriately when required, for example the daily attendance register. However, rigorous checks to ensure all staff are suitable and the requirement to notify Ofsted of changes of staff, including assistants working on the premises, have not been complied with. These are breaches of specific legal requirements of the EYFS and compromise children's safety and welfare.

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provision

The childminder and the co-childminders are safety conscious and carry out regular risk assessments in all areas of the home, a record is maintained of their findings and these records are regularly reviewed. The childminder understands her role and is proactive in protecting children by using her knowledge of safeguarding children to ensure that their welfare is promoted. For example, she knows what to do if she has concerns about child protection and is familiar with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. 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

The learning environment is well presented to capture children’s interest and to help them make good progress towards the early learning goals. Young children show great excitement and good concentration as they choose favourite resources, such as pushing the doll in the pushchair. The childminder is observant of children's enjoyment, and gives them time to make their own choices and play freely. Children make very good progress and become confident learners. Alternatives are offered and suggestions made by the childminder, if children lose interest in what they are doing. This is because the childminder tries to build in activities related to their interests.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder and her co-childminders take individual children’s individual interest into account when planning activities and planning effectively includes the six areas of learning. Children’s ability and involvement in different activities is observed and recorded using photographs of them participating in a stimulating range play and learning experiences. Children have fun as they crawl and throw the balls in the ball pool and dance in tune to the music. However, opportunities for children to be physically active both indoors and outdoors is not fully fostered.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder uses children’s interests and enthusiasms to extend their learning. For example, children have lots of fun participating in play dough activity. The childminder helps them to enjoy their play experiences by being involved their play. She is skilled at questioning and extending their learning encouraging them to talk about what they are making with their play dough, promoting their communication and imaginative skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Parents provide a packed lunch for their children, with the childminder and her co- childminders supplying snacks of fresh fruit and drinks. Children enjoy eating their sandwiches sitting together at the table, chatting to each other as they eat. 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. Children's behaviour is very good and they know what is expected of them. Consistent boundaries are re-enforced through discussion and visual aids. 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 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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