Childminder in Leicestershire

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Unique reference number 225290 Inspection date 28/05/2009 Inspector Patricia King

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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 1992. She lives with her two adult children in the village of Syston in Leicestershire. All of the childminder's bungalow is used except for two bedrooms and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding three children in this age group. She also offers care for children aged over five 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. Children are happy and settled in the childminders care because she takes care to establish understanding of their individual needs. She works closely with parents and any other providers or agencies working with children to promote continuity of care and development. Children have access to a varied range of activities which promote play and learning indoors and outside the home. She has not established systems to observe, assess and record what children can do or to plan for their next steps. She has not established an effective system to evaluate her performance which means she has not recognised the weaknesses in her services and planned for improvement.

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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?

 devise systems to undertake sensitive observational assessment in order to plan to meet young children's individual needs ( Organisation) 25/06/2009  make available to parents a written statement that provides details of the procedure to be followed if they have a complaint (Safeguarding and welfare also applies to both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register) 25/06/2009  devise a written statement of procedures to be followed to safeguard children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Safeguarding and welfare also applies to both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register) 04/06/2009  maintain a current paediatric first aid certificate (Qualifications, training and skills also applies to both 25/06/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register)  conduct a risk assessment to identify aspects of the

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further?

environment and all outings that need to be checked on a regular basis and review it at least once a year (Suitable premises, environment and equipment also applies to both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register). 25/06/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 establish systems to evaluate your performance and plan for ongoing improvement.

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provision

This childminder has organised her home effectively to provide a safe, welcoming environment to children and their families. However, she has not undertaken a thorough risk assessment of the premises and outings, which means that ongoing safety is not checked securely. She has sound awareness of safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she has any concerns, however, she does not have a written procedure to follow for this event. The childminder does not carry a current relevant first aid qualification which means children may not be appropriately cared for immediately in an emergency.

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provision

The childminder informs parents verbally of her policies and procedures, which means that she does not have a written complaints procedure available to parents. She develops suitable partnerships with parents and others involved in the children's lives, for example, the local playgroup and school which supports children’s overall development. Verbal communications keep parents informed of daily care, learning and development.

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provision

The childminder gives careful consideration to the inclusion of all children and effectively organises activities and learning opportunities so that they are fully are enabled to participate safely and confidently. She has not developed systems to evaluate her strengths and weaknesses and improve services for children. This means that, although improvement has been made since the last inspection she has not recognised weakness caused by not keeping up-to-date with regulatory changes leading to a need for further improvement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children’s health and well-being are suitably promoted because the childminder helps children learn through daily routines. For example, children are learning why careful hand washing after using the toilet and before handling or eating food is important to their good health. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children are offered a range of healthy food, snacks and drinks, and children learn about the importance of a healthy diet as she talks to them about This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 why this is good for them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a secure environment for children where they feel confident to express their own needs and develop a real sense of belonging. Child sized furniture and a suitable variety of toys and resources are kept within easy reach to promote independence and children move freely around the areas used for play. Children are happy and settled in the childminders care and they have positive relationships’ with her and her family. They behave well and are developing a good understanding of what is right and wrong. They are learning to share, take turns and show care and concern for each other. They follow the sensible house rules to promote safe behaviour and respond happily to gentle reminders when these are needed. They are learning to be safe outside the home as they practice road safety on outings and talk about stranger awareness.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder understands the needs of children of differing ages and stages of development and how children learn as they play. Children are offered a varied and interesting programme of activities and opportunities covering all areas of learning. She spends time talking to them asking appropriate and challenging questions to stimulate their interest and involvement. For example, using a simple activity such as cooking to count, talk about shape, size and practice mathematical language. Discussion and photos evidence they enjoy finding out about their local community and are learning about the wider world and their place in it. Children’s imagination and creativity are fostered well as they are involved in role play and have suitable resources and opportunities to create pictures, models and collages.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows the children well which means their individual needs and abilities are recognised and regarded to ensure all children are fully included and enabled to participate in the daily routines. However, she has not established systems to plot and efficiently promote their next steps. 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? 4

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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: 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 (Qualifications and training) 25/06/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 25/06/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Arrangements for Safeguarding children) 25/06/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment). 25/06/2009

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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 (Qualifications and training) 25/06/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 25/06/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Arrangements for Safeguarding children) 25/06/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment). 25/06/2009

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