Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

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Unique reference number EY339354 Inspection date 11/05/2009 Inspector Marilyn Peacock

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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 with her husband and three children aged five, four and 11 months in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of one child under eight years at any one time. She is currently minding two children in the Early Years age group. She is registered with Ofsted on the Early Years Register and 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. The childminder is in breach of her conditions of registration which has had an impact on the care children receive. Children are starting to make progress in their learning however the childminder's limited understanding of how children learn through play and how to support their learning hinders their progress. She gathers some information from parents and discusses aspects of their day. However, the communication is not effective enough to ensure the childminder is fully aware of each child's individual needs. Systems of reflective practice are not yet established therefore areas for improvement have not been identified.

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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 risk assessments to the home garden and outings which are conducted regularly and address potential risks identified (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 12/06/2009  develop an effective system to evaluate and monitor the provision ensuring the individual needs of children are met (Organisation) 26/06/2009  make sure conditions of registration are maintained at all times (Organisation) 12/05/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 continue to develop observation, assessment and planning skills to provide a rich and varied environment to support children's learning and development  develop systems that ensure a regular two way flow of information with This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 parents and carers.

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provision

The childminder has sufficient knowledge of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and is aware of how to proceed if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder carries out visual checks of the childminding environment, the home is satisfactorily organised and the childminder takes most of the necessary safety precautions to ensure children play free from harm. However, she has not yet carried out a full risk assessment of the home, garden or outings and is unaware of the need to record risk assessments. Her record of attendance reflects the actual times of children’s attendance and show that she has been over minding since January this year which is an offence.

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provision

The partnership with parents is basic. She gathers information about children's dietary and medical needs and has written parental agreement to seek medical advice in the event of an emergency. Settling in programmes are practised and verbal communication informs parents of their child's daily routine. Basic policies and procedures are in place. However, parents do not receive any written information regarding the childminder's routines or her policies and procedures therefore are not fully informed of how the childminder supports children's safety, welfare and well-being. Children's individuality and uniqueness is not fully understood by the childminder as processes to obtain ongoing information are not in place. Systems to provide parents with information on their child’s learning and to obtain information on their interests at home have not been implemented.

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provision

The childminder has attended a number of courses since registration to develop her knowledge and skills in order to improve outcomes for children in her provision. However she has not started to evaluate the care and learning opportunities she provides and has not identified the weaknesses in her provision.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are engaged in a varied range of activities with the childminder. Play resources that help support the young children’s development are easily accessible and the childminder rotates them regularly to sustain children’s interest. Children enjoy sharing books and are encouraged to get involved as they are asked questions, they point to familiar animals helping develop their communication skills and interest in books. They are starting to understand the importance of numbers and the childminder introduces counting and number recognition during activities and routines. They enjoy an adequate range of activities relating to a variety of themes. For example, the theme of transport includes outings on buses and trips to the local train station. Children then build their own representation of the station using wooden train sets and colourful blocks.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Planning and assessment is still in its infancy, some detailed observations are carried out on children at play and the childminder has started to identify their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 next steps. Although the childminder has a warm caring relationship with the children she cares for, quality time and attention is not always provided as the television is left on and children are left to watch while the childminder changes nappies and prepares snacks.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Parents supply their child’s main meals which the childminder stores in the refrigerator to prevent perishables spoiling and reheats when required. Children's understanding of healthy eating and healthy living is developing as the childminder provides healthy snacks of fresh fruit, toast and yogurts at various times during the day. She ensures fresh drinking water is readily available throughout the day and children access the garden regularly to take in the fresh air. 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: 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: Met

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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 (Suitability and Safety of Premises and equipment). 12/06/2009

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