Childminder in CoventryOfsted inspection, 8 Jun 2009

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Unique reference number EY313619 Inspection date 08/06/2009 Inspector Kashma Patel

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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 2006. She lives in Coventry with her husband and three adult children. The whole of the ground floor is available for childminding and the bathroom facilities are on first floor. There is no access to other rooms on the first floor. The premises can be accessed by one small step at the front of the home. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for six children at any one time. There are currently two children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), all of whom attend on a part-time basis. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary part of Childcare Register. The childminder also cares for children over eight years old.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has procedures to support children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, and who speak English as an additional language. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children are happy and enjoy their play in warm and child friendly environment where they make choices about what they play with. The childminder works with parents and carers to meet children's individual needs. She generally provides safe and secure environment for children, however, the risk assessments do not identify all potential hazards within the home. The childminder has not started the process of self-evaluation, however, she is able to identify some of her strengths and weaknesses.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop a systematic and routine approach to observations and review assessment methods in order to plan the next steps in a child's developmental progress  develop a system for self-evaluation To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure risk assessments cover the whole of the premises, both indoors and outdoors, this is with regard to the low level fence in the garden and glass indoors. (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 24/06/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder ensures children are happy and settled in her care. She organises her home to ensure children are interested, stimulated and well cared for to enable them to make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. She has developed an appropriate range of written polices and procedures which are accessible to parents to promote children's welfare. All adults are suitably checked in the household and the childminder is aware of not leaving children unattended with visitors.

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provision

Daily checks and a risk assessment is in place, which covers the use of the trampoline. However, some areas such as the low fence in the garden is not included, which means not all potential hazards have been identified to promote children's safety. The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of possible signs and symptoms of child abuse and effective procedures to follow in the event of a concern being raised.

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provision

There are satisfactory partnerships with parents and carers. Daily verbal feedback ensures parents are kept informed of their children's development. The childminder also has a communications book where she records details on activities and information on children's progress which parents can access. A system of self- evaluation is not in place, however, the childminder encourages feedback from parents through the use of questionnaires. This helps the childminder to make some improvements to the care she provides.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make satisfactory progress towards the early learning goals. They have access to a suitable range of toys, equipment and activities which enables them to progress in the six areas of learning. Their independence and choice is supported as they freely access toys which are stored at their level. They demonstrate good levels of confidence as they initiate their own play which is supported by the childminder. For example, children take out the doctor's set and the childminder encourages children to take her temperature. She also leaves notepads with the role-play equipment to encourage children to make marks. Children learn about numbers as they count their sunflowers and measure their length which record on a chart. They also have opportunities to sort out animals, for example, which live in the sea and which live on land. Children access a suitable range of wheeled toys and the trampoline in the garden which promotes a healthy lifestyle and their large

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has started to carry out observations which are used to identify children's next stage in their development. However, this information is not clearly recorded on children's assessments and in future planning. This means that there are some gaps in children' s learning. The childminder ensures that all activities are based around children's interests. For example, children show interest in animals, so outings are arranged to the library where children look at different books. At a nearby stream, children use nets and collect water in jars to later examine for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 living creatures.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about personal hygiene and healthy eating through activities such as cutting up fruit and vegetables for their snack. The childminder talks to children about the importance of washing hands before they touch food. Children enjoy healthy snacks of fruit, cheese and raisins which meets their individual dietary requirements. Children freely access their own cups of water when they need a drink, which ensures they do not get thirsty. Appropriate strategies are in place to promote positive behaviour. Simple rules are displayed and reinforced which includes sharing and being kind to each other. Children's efforts are recognised and praised which promotes their self-esteem. 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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