Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

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Unique reference number EY348880 Inspection date 20/07/2009 Inspector Caroline Preston

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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 2007. She lives with her partner and son aged eight years in Dagenham in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate. Poor knowledge and understanding of each child's individual needs does not help to promote children's welfare and learning. Children are safe and secure inside the premises, however the garden area is unsafe and cluttered, risk assessments have not been carried out for trips with children, which does not support their safety. Parents are not informed of children's progress and achievements along the early learning goals, as there are no observations, assessments or sufficient play experiences in place. Lack of self-assessment hinders any progress within the setting and weaknesses are not identified and managed.

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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?

 improve the arrangements for observations and assessments so that these can be used to assist in planning enjoyable and challenging learning experiences that are tailored to meet children's individual needs. (Organisation) 20/07/2009  ensure that every child is included and not disadvantaged because of culture, religion, home language or gender by developing effective systems to promote equality of opportunity and anti- discriminatory practice. (Organisation) 20/07/2009  ensure the outdoor play space is safe and secure for children (Safeguarding and welfare) 20/07/2009  carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing and trip children are taken on ( Safeguarding and welfare) 23/07/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  ensure fresh drinking water is available at all times ( safeguarding and welfare) 20/07/2009  develop hygiene routines to prevent spread of

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further?

infection (Safeguarding and welfare) 20/07/2009  develop effective behaviour of management strategies ( Safeguarding and welfare) 20/07/2009  ensure parents/carers are well informed about their children's achievements and progress (Safeguarding and Welfare) 20/07/2009  plan and provide experiences which are appropriate to each child's stage of development as they progress towards the early learning goals (Organisation) 20/07/2009

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provision

Parents are not provided with good quality information about the early years provision, they are not informed about their child's achievements and progress or encouraged to share what they know about their child. Parents are not encouraged to be involved in supporting their child's learning and development, therefore children's individual needs are not met. Children are safeguarded as the childminder has a sound awareness of safeguarding procedures, household members have undergone suitability checks and children are supervised sufficiently. However the outside play area is unsafe and risk assessments have not been carried out for trips and outings. Children do not learn about appropriate hygiene routines as they are not encouraged to wash their hands with soap before and after eating, furniture used for snack times have not been cleaned, which does not support the health needs of children. Lack of self-evaluation hinders any future

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provision

progress therefore children's needs are not met as weaknesses are not identified. Children do not learn how to behave and are hurtful towards each other, as they are not taught appropriate behaviour rules, they do not learn about safety as they hit each other and snatch toys from each other. Children are offered healthy snacks such as yogurts, however fresh drinking water is not available to them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children do not make progress towards the early learning goals as they are not offered a sufficient range of play resources, that promote learning in the six areas. The environment does not help children to progress as play resources are not age and stage appropriate and not in good condition and not organised to stimulate children's interest. The childminder shows no understanding of the EYFS learning requirements therefore does not promote learning through appropriate language, activities or resources. Insufficient planning does not ensure children receive enjoyable and challenging experiences across the areas of learning, no observations or assessments are carried out with each child to promote their next steps of learning. 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? 4 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? 4 How well are children helped to be healthy? 4 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

 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. 20/07/2009  keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance. 20/07/2009

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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

 keep 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. 20/07/2009

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