Childminder in Barking and DagenhamOfsted inspection, 11 Aug 2009

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Unique reference number EY375928 Inspection date 11/08/2009 Inspector S Campbell

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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 2008. She lives with her husband, adult son and two children aged three and fourteen in a residential area of Dagenham, Essex. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and a fully enclosed garden is available outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and of these two may be in the early years age group. The childminder currently has two children in the early years age group on roll. The childminder also cares for older children. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends local community groups. The family have no pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA).

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder knows each child well and she promotes inclusion well by ensuring all children’s welfare needs are appropriately met. She works closely with parents and outside agencies to ensure children’s learning and development is supported within the setting. The childminder has taken adequate steps to evaluate her practices and she receives support from the local authority. However, planning, observations and assessments are in the infancy stage and have yet to be fully developed to effectively promote the outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop procedures to ensure written parental consent is obtained to take children out on outings  further develop the resources on offer to ensure children are effectively challenged  further develop procedures to ensure sensitive observational assessments are carried out for all children and all areas of learning are effectively covered to support children’s learning and development  continue to develop planning to effectively track children’s progress towards the early learning goals and to support children’s individual needs and interests

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 develop procedures to ensure risk assessments are carried out for outings (Safeguarding and Welfare) 25/08/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder ensures most required documentation is in place and well maintained with the exception of ensuring all written parental consent is obtained, for example, to take children out on outings. The children are cared for in a reasonably safe environment because the childminder carries out detailed risk assessments. However, risk assessments have yet to be fully developed for taking children out on outings. Since registration the childminder has attended a number of courses to support her current knowledge, practices and the outcomes for all children.

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provision

The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents which contribute to children’s well-being. The childminder maintains appropriate two-way communication with parents through regular discussions and children’s developmental records. At the point of enrolment parents are given sight of the childminder’s information pack and they are given copies of her policies and procedures.

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provision

There are processes in place for self-evaluation allowing the childminder to identify some areas for improvement. The children’s welfare is appropriately safeguarded while at the setting because the childminder has a sound understanding of child protection issues and procedures.

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provision

The children’s well-being is further promoted because the childminder holds a current first aid certificate and she has obtained written parental consent to seek emergency medical advice and/ or treatment. This ensure children receive adequate medical attention should they sustain an injury while in her care. There are appropriate systems in place for the administration of medication and records are fully shared with parents to further promote continuity of care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are confident and relaxed when with the childminder who is warm and caring. The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and as a result the children are making steady progress in their learning and development. The childminder carries out regular observations and some planning takes place. However, the weekly planning of activities has yet to be fully developed to ensure it reflects children’s individual needs and interests. The childminder has recently begun carrying out observations. However, they do not always cover the six areas of learning and have yet to be carried out for all children to effectively track their progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder gathers sufficient information about children’s routines enabling her to build on what children already know and promote continuity of care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children enjoy their play together and are developing positive relationships This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 with their peers. The routine of the day enables younger children to have a rest which contributes to their good health. Throughout the day the children receive lots of cuddles and kisses allowing them to develop a sense of belonging. The children enjoy playing with the childminder as she helps them complete a large floor puzzle. The children have access to some resources. However, the toys on offer have yet to be fully extended to ensure children are effectively challenged and interested at all times.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder responds well to children’s babbles and they regularly take part in singing time sessions. This further promotes children’s language development. There are some resources on offer to aid children’s early problem solving skills, such as puzzles and a posting box. Through practical routines the childminder encourages the children to count toys and their fingers. The children are beginning to develop an understanding of life cycles as they engage in growing activities, for example, planting roses and rhubarb. The childminder has a positive attitude towards diversity and through planned celebrations the children are developing an understanding of wider world, for example celebrating carnival and Christmas.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children regularly take part in a range of physical activities to promote their good health, such as visiting the local children centre, music and dance. The children’s imaginative skills are developing well because they have access to some role play resources, for example a toy kitchen, doll, pram and desk. The children regularly visit the local children’s centre and take part in a range of messy play activities, such as hand and feet painting. Through practical routines the children are beginning to develop an understanding of keeping themselves, for example road safety. However, written parental consent has not been obtained for taking children out on outings. 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 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

 implement a written statement of the procedures to be followed for the protection of children (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children) 25/08/2009  implement a written statement of the procedures to be followed in relation to complaints (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children) 25/08/2009

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