Waeland Jane

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Unique reference number 203255 Inspection date 08/06/2009 Inspector Lynn Denise Smith

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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 1997. She lives with her two children aged 15 and nine years in Rayleigh, Essex. The whole of the childminder's house is used for childminding, with bathroom facilities situated on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play and the childminder has two rabbits.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children at any one time and is currently minding seven children, all of whom attend on a part-time basis. Four of the children are within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years to 12 years. This provision is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to the local school to take and collect children. She attends the local parent and toddler group and takes children to the library local park. The childminder has regular links with other local childminders.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children's individual needs are acknowledged by the childminder who takes time to get to know the children and their families. She supports every child in accordance with their needs and implements inclusive practices. Children make good progress in their learning and development as the childminder uses her clear observations to plan effectively for their next steps. Children's welfare is generally satisfactorily promoted. The childminder has good links with other settings providing for children within the EYFS age group and shares relevant information effectively. Changes to childminding practices introduced through the EYFS have encouraged the childminder to develop a culture of self evaluation which has enabled her to begin to identify areas for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that risk assessments cover anything which a child could come into contact with, this is with particular reference to the tadpole container.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure a current first aid certificate is maintained (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare: also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 01/11/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Children are cared for by an experienced childminder who uses her established practices to promote children's well-being. She endeavours to keep up-to-date with changes within the childcare world by liaising with other childcare professionals. The childminder has not maintained an up to date first aid qualification, however, she has now gained a place on the next available course.

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provision

Clear records and documentation provides good opportunities for parents to share relevant information about their children with the childminder. Good links with other settings providing for the EYFS are in place. The childminder has began to introduce a culture of self evaluation which enables her to consider her practices and put in place any necessary changes for improvement.

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provision

All adults living on the premises are appropriately vetted and the childminder ensures that she supervises the children in her care at all times. Children are suitably safeguarded as the childminder shows an awareness of her responsibilities with regards to protecting children. The childminder's home is regularly checked for safety, however, not all areas of risk have been fully assessed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's learning and development is effectively promoted by the childminder who takes time to get to know each child and their different needs. She bases her service around the children's likes and dislikes, effectively encouraging them to make choices over their play and learning. Children's welfare requirements are promoted through the childminder's clear practices and they are encouraged to consider the ways in which they keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, children choose a coloured hand towel at the beginning of the week to dry their hands on and know that they need to zip up the safety netting around the trampoline before bouncing. Children excitedly enjoy outdoor play and fresh air as they freely access the childminder's garden. They make good use of the trampoline and other outdoor equipment and take responsibility for feeding and buying treats for the family's pet rabbits. Children are provided with a good range of healthy

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

snacks and meals during their day and freely access fresh drinking water when they are thirsty.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play and learn in a well-organised and child-friendly home. They move confidently around the ground floor of the childminder's home safely accessing the toys and play equipment available to them. An exciting summer house with walls beautifully decorated with the children's creative achievements provides a fun and safe playroom in the garden. The childminder's garden affords a good amount of clear space for children to play in. A large outdoor swimming pool is made safe by a protective cover which is generally emptied of excess rainwater every day. A large container which currently houses tadpoles provides children with an excellent opportunity to explore the life cycle of a frog, however, could pose a potential hazard to young children as there is no protective cover to prevent children accessing the water. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are valued and respected within the childminder's home. They are

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

encouraged to feel relaxed and comfortable in their environment as the childminder treats them like a member of her own family. All children's individual needs are acknowledged and the childminder endeavours to cater for their specific requirement in a fully inclusive setting. Parents verbally inform the childminder about their children's home backgrounds and family set up. The childminder uses this information to base her childminding service on. Links with the local pre-school are effective and enable the childminder to share relevant information regarding the children's progress and achievements.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children actively participate in a good range of planned and free play activities. They chat confidently between themselves and with the childminder. Children enjoy mark making with a range of drawing and writing materials. They are creative and enthusiastically participate in creative and messy activities. Children have fun planting sunflower seeds and using their growth as a means of considering height and measuring. Children are provided with some planned activities which the childminder organises, these are mostly based around the weekly routine of toddler groups and other social events. An effective system is in place for observing the children's achievements and plotting them in an individual learning journey. 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? 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

 develop a safeguarding children policy to include a procedure to be followed in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children) 01/07/2009  devise a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 01/07/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Welfare of the children being cared for). 01/07/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Welfare of the children being cared for). 01/07/2009

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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 compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 01/07/2009

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