Childminder in Nottinghamshire

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Unique reference number EY304143 Inspection date 29/05/2009 Inspector Diana Pidgeon

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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 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 2005. She lives with her two school aged daughters in a suburb of Nottingham. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. Toilet facilities are provided on the first floor.

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Description of the childminding

The provider is registered on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of four children at any one time. She currently cares for two children in the early years range on a part-time basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children's emotional needs are well met. She has a limited knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and this impacts on her ability to maximise the opportunities to promote children's learning. Arrangements to safeguard children and promote their welfare are generally sound although the childminder has failed to seek parental consent for emergency treatment, which potentially weakens the arrangements to promote children's health. Appropriate systems are in place to meet children's individual needs, although documentation is not well organised to ensure particular details are easily located.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage  improve the organisation of documentation to fully ensure confidentiality is maintained  make systematic observations and assessments to identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child  develop the range of resources and activities available to children to fully promote all areas of their learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure parental permission is requested, at the time of admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 19/06/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder generally has appropriate knowledge and skills to enable her to meet the needs of the children for whom she provides care. For example, she has recently renewed her first aid qualification and attended a course to ensure her knowledge of safeguarding children is up-to-date. She has taken steps to implement many of the requirements of the EYFS but has overlooked obtaining parental consent for the seeking of emergency medical advice or treatment in the future, which weakens the overall arrangements to safeguard children's welfare. Basic risk assessments are in place and demonstrate the steps taken by the childminder to ensure children's safety in the home and on outings. Children's well- being is further promoted through the use of appropriate documentation. For example, any accidents to children are clearly documented and shared promptly with parents so that they are fully informed. Further details on children and their

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provision

parents are held as required, although the current method of storage does not promote confidentiality and easy access in an emergency.

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provision

Satisfactory partnerships with parents ensure information is reliably exchanged so that children are cared for according to their normal routines and taking account of their individual needs. The childminder provides appropriate information for parents at the start of any arrangement and written agreements are made. This ensures parents are aware of the childminder's business arrangements. Daily verbal feedback is provided so that parents know about their child's day and any art work children produce is taken home. The childminder has started to evaluate her practice and recognises her lack of knowledge regarding the EYFS. She has prioritised this as an area for development. She has a positive attitude towards making improvements in the service she offers. However, the recommendation raised at the last inspection regarding the seeking of consent for emergency treatment was not implemented.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. She provides a warm and nurturing environment where children's social skills and independence flourish. Caring relationships between the childminder and the children are evident and she clearly responds to their individual needs. As a result, children are keen to try new experiences and are happy in her care. The childminder ensures children are safe and comfortable at all times. For example, she maintains good levels of supervision as they play and changes nappies promptly when needed. Children's good health is promoted through the childminder following suitable hygiene practices in the home and ensuring children learn the importance of washing their hands before eating. Although all children attending bring a packed lunch with them, the childminder has plenty of fresh fruit available for snacks if children are hungry, and ensures drinks are readily available. She makes good use of her rear garden and a local

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

park to ensure children have opportunities for daily exercise and fresh air.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder plans her routines and activities according to the children attending. For example, she takes children to a local toddler group to help them This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 socialise with others and they frequently play in a local park to enhance their physical skills. Much of the time in the home is available for children to choose what they wish to do from the activities and toys set out for them. The childminder takes account of their interests and abilities and this results in them being happy and engrossed in what they do. For example, children cut pictures from magazines and stick these onto paper to create their own designs. As they do this they learn to control scissors and experiment with glue and tape. During outdoor play children water plants and gently hit balls around the garden using a small golf set.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder takes opportunities to support children's development through playing with them and giving them lots of attention. For example, she uses open questions to encourage children to talk about what they are doing and this helps to build their language skills. She gives children clear boundaries and praises them for their efforts and achievements so that children learn appropriate ways to behave. She is beginning to observe children and keep a record of what they do. However, there are no links to the areas of learning and therefore children's progress towards the early learning goals is not clear. Although the childminder has a basic view of what she wants children to learn next, she is currently not giving equal attention to all areas of the curriculum through the provision of appropriate resources or activities, meaning children's progress is not maximised. 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? 3 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

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