Childminder in Leicester

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Unique reference number EY364521 Inspection date 19/03/2009 Inspector Hayley Lapworth

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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

This childminder registered in 2008. She lives with her husband and two children aged six and three years. The family live in Leicester. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding, however the care of the children takes place mainly downstairs. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight at any one time; two of these can be within the early years age group. There are currently five children on roll, two are within the early years age group, all of whom attend on a part-time basis.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled because the childminder ensures children have a sound range of activities to help them make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. She has a suitable understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is developing her systems of planning, observation and assessments. The childminder is beginning to consider the setting's strengths and weaknesses to work towards maintaining continuous improvement. Most welfare requirements are successfully promoted as is written documentation.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the links between observation, assesssment and planning in order to identify children's individual learning needs  devise and implement strategies to look at the setting's strengths and weaknesses in order to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information in relation to any legal restrictions and who has parental responsibility for the children (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 02/04/2009  make sure risk assessments take into account changes to the premises and include when they were completed (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 02/04/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminding provision is suitably organised; the childminder has most documentation in place to promote the welfare of children. Policies and procedures to safeguard children are in place and daily checks of the premises are carried out. Formal risk assessments have been devised, but they do not show when they were completed or consider changes to the outside area. The childminder obtains appropriate information about the children prior to them being left in her care. However, she has not obtained information in relation to any legal restrictions or who has parental responsibility of the children. As a result, children's safety may be compromised.

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provision

The childminder has some understanding of the importance of liaising with other providers delivering the (EYFS). She is in the very early stages of beginning to reflect on her practice and consider her strength's and weaknesses. Consequently, these are not yet fully effective and require improvement.

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provision

The childminder understands her role in safeguarding children and is aware of the appropriate procedures to put into practice in the event of a concern. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of child abuse, which means children are kept safe from harm.

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provision

The childminder is building sound relationships with the children's parents and carers. She offers a flexible and caring provision and shares written information with parents so that they feel reassured. Information is gathered from parents about their child before they start so that the childminder knows children's individual interests, needs and their routines at home. The childminder makes time to communicate with them on arrival and gives verbal feedback each day so that parents are informed of their child's well-being. Parents share they particularly like the flexibility of the service and state they are happy because they can clearly see their children love to be in the childminder's home.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder understands children's individual abilities and interests. Children enjoy their activities with the childminder and they take part in suitable play opportunities that help them to learn and develop. They have regular access to and choose between inside and outdoor play. The range of toys and resources support their learning and they are very settled in the home. The childminder is currently developing systems of planning, observation and assessment. However, these are not yet secure as the links between them are, at times, ineffective and do not clearly identify children's next steps in their learning. As a result, children are not making as much progress as they could.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Resources are organised well to support children's independent play, they regularly self-select and at times, are invited by the childminder to take part in group activities. The childminder interacts suitably well with the children and listens to what they have to say. She asks them questions that make them think during their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 play. This is best demonstrated by the way she asked the children how it felt having paint applied to their hands with a paint brush, suggesting words like, 'tickle', 'cold' and 'gooey'. Children have many opportunities to be creative. The childminder has a positive attitude towards children being able to express themselves through their pictures and creations. She may make suggestions about what they could do, but places an emphasis on them leading their own learning. This ensures that artwork is a true representation of their interpretations.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Behaviour management strategies are generally effective. The childminder has implemented procedures to help the children behave well. This is achieved by praising them for good behaviour and distracting them or explaining why some behaviours are not acceptable.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder ensures she can respond appropriately if a child becomes ill or has an accident and she holds a current first aid certificate. She ensures children have access to healthy foods and snacks such as raisins. She gathers some information about children's dietary needs to ensure that they can eat safely. Children are satisfactorily encouraged to learn about their own personal hygiene, through being encouraged to wash their hands before eating meals. She helps children to gain some awareness of how to keep safe, both in the home and in the garden. For example, by reminding older children to be careful when playing close to babies who are not mobile. 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 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.

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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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