Childminder in Derbyshire

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Unique reference number EY229781 Inspection date 08/06/2009 Inspector Jennifer Getty

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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 2002. She lives with her two children in a semi- detached house in Langley Mill, North Nottinghamshire. The whole of the ground floor and bathroom upstairs in the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a pet cat, a hamster and fish. The childminder walks to the local schools and pre-school to take and collect children.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children under the age of eight years, two of whom may be in the early years age group. There are currently four children from two years 11 months to 11 years on roll, two of whom are in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. 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 inadequate. The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and as a result some legal requirements are not being met and children's progress towards the early learning goals is not effectively supported. Children's welfare and safety is not fully promoted because documentation and training is not fully up-to-date or comprehensive. The childminder maintains appropriate links with parents so that information about children's needs is shared daily. Although there are some processes in place for monitoring the effectiveness of the these have not identified key areas for development.

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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?

 maintain a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review, ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to minimise hazards to children both indoors and outdoors, including for outings (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register) 26/06/2009  provide parents with the details for contacting Ofsted (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 26/06/2009  demonstrate how an appropriate paediatric first aid 26/06/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 course will be completed (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register)  develop knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure all areas of learning are delivered

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further?

through planned and purposeful play and develop the system for observing children so it matches to the expectations of the early learning goals. (Educational Programmes). 17/12/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 maintain an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding children issues so that policies are in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board's guidance  develop further a culture of reflective practice and self-evaluation to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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provision

Records, documentation and training is not sufficiently maintained to support children's welfare and safety. The childminder has not identified key areas for development within the processes for self-evaluation and consequently they have not been addressed. Most risks are assessed and minimised within the home, however, there is no record of the risk assessment and there remain some aspects of the environment that have not been fully addressed such as the storage of cleaning materials in the kitchen. The childminder has a suitable knowledge about appropriate procedures for the administration of medication, although she does not hold a current first aid qualification.

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provision

Parents are kept informed of children's activities and daily routines, with information being shared daily to ensure dietary and specific needs are met. Children are helped to settle into the setting and the childminder meets with parents before children start in her care. Parents are not provided with the correct contact details for the regulator which means they are not fully informed about appropriate procedures. The childminder has a satisfactory awareness of the child protection issues and the appropriate authorities to contact, although does not have a copy of the current local safeguarding procedures. The environment is organised so that children have access to a range of toys and resources that are suitable for their ages and stages in development. The childminder sets activities out ready for children as they arrive and they are able to choose further resources from the labelled boxes in the playroom.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's progress towards the early learning goals is not clearly monitored because the childminder has a limited understanding of the areas of learning and the requirements for observation and assessment. Children are involved in a range This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 of activities, mostly out of the home, which support their social and physical skills. They enjoy swimming and visits to the local parks and toddler groups. The childminder identifies some areas of children's development that require further support and works with parents to help children make further progress, however, without systematic observations, planning and assessments she does not have a detailed overview of children's development and their next steps in learning are not sufficiently planned for.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are beginning to develop an awareness of how to keep themselves healthy and safe through discussion with the childminder. They are encouraged to eat fruits and yoghurts for snack and talk about road safety while they are on outings. They learn to share and take turns, helping them to play with others and develop a respect for others. The childminder provides some activities and resources that help children develop an awareness of the wider society and visits into the local community provide them with opportunities to know about where they live. Craft activities help children develop their creative skills and children are supported in their mark making and language skills. 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? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 4 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 (Welfare of the children being cared for) 26/06/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment) 26/06/2009  keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangements for safeguarding children) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare register) 26/06/2009  keep a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints (Procedures for dealing with complaints) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 26/06/2009

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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 (Welfare of the children being cared for) 26/06/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment) 26/06/2009  take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Arrangements for safeguarding children) 26/06/2009  take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Procedures for dealing with complaints). 26/06/2009

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