Childminder in Bristol

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Unique reference number EY299782 Inspection date 12/06/2009 Inspector Carol Cox

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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 2005. She lives with her partner and two children, aged six and seven years, in Bedminster, Bristol. The whole of the property is used for childminding, except one bedroom. 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 four children at any one time and is currently minding six children in the early years age group at different times during the week. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends a toddler group and takes children to an adjacent community park, zoo, library and other amenities.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate. Although children are happy in her care, the childminder does not meet all their welfare and learning needs due to her limited understanding and knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is in breach of some welfare requirements. The childminder does not maintain all necessary documentation and records to ensure that children's care needs are addressed. The childminder has started to make an evaluation of her provision but has not yet fully identified areas of development needed in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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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?

 obtain written parental permission to seek any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and welfare) (also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register) 03/07/2009  complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course (Qualifications, training, knowledge and skills) also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register 03/07/2009  maintain a daily record of children looked after and their actual times of attendance (Organisation) also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register 03/07/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  obtain written parental permission to take children on outings and transportation in the childminder's car  develop a knowledge and understanding of the welfare, learning and

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further?

development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage  obtain a copy of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures  further develop the system to evaluate the quality of provision to ensure that the care, learning and development needs of all children are met at all times

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provision

The childminder works closely with parents to identify the needs of each child. Children are happy in her care and are generally kept safe. The childminder ensures that children are safe when on outings or travelling in her car but she has not sought written consent to care for children outside of her home. There are written policies and procedures in place which are shared with parents in writing and help to underpin her practice. For example, she has conducted written risk assessments for all aspects of the provision. The registration system does not yet record the actual times of children's attendance. The childminder works closely with parents and shares information on a daily basis about the children, unfortunately some information does not preserve the confidentiality of individual children. Children are safeguarded because the childminder has a sound knowledge of child protection issues, although she does not yet have a copy of the

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provision

Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures.

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provision

The childminder has made an initial attempt to evaluate her practice. However, this has not yet been effective as she has not identified that two recommendations from her previous inspection have not yet been addressed. For example, the childminder has again failed to obtain written consent from parents to seek emergency medical advice or treatment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides children with a well-balanced range of activities both within her home and on regular outings. She has close relationships with children who respond positively to her warm and friendly care. Although she has little knowledge or understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage the childminder ensures that children make progress through planning activities based on their individual interests. For example, a young child is fascinated by balls and anything with wheels, the childminder makes sure he can access a variety of toys and he chooses to push a football around in a doll's buggy. The childminder uses this activity to help him further develop his physical skills and, at the same time, promote his speech and language by helping him talk about what he is doing. Although only one child was present during the inspection, the childminder was able to explain how she promotes children's learning at different ages and stages

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

of development. The lack of records of children's achievements make it difficult for the childminder to demonstrate children's progress. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder promotes children's health and welfare through daily routines. They are encouraged to eat healthily and to drink regularly and enjoy many opportunities for fresh air and exercise. There is a system in place to record parental consent and guidance to administer medication. This has not been used recently as the childminder encourages parents to care for sick children at home. The childminder has a clear system in place to record any accidents, however, she does not hold a current paediatric first aid certificate. Children learn to value differences through attending toddler groups and socialising in wider circles. The childminder has a sensible approach to behaviour management and works closely

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

with parents to provide consistent care. 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? 4 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: 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 03/07/2009

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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 early years section of the report 03/07/2009

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