Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY244170 Inspection date 01/12/2009 Inspector Kathryn Margaret Clayton

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 08456 404040, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. 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 has been registered since 2002. She lives with her two children aged 8 and 11 years in Immingham. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register and currently has 12 children on roll, two in the early years age range. Parks, shops and schools are within walking distance. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding, with the exception of the ground floor bedroom. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The family have a pet dog which is kept outdoors when children are present. The childminder holds a level three National Vocational Qualification in Childcare and Education. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are not always fully safeguarded as the childminder fails to meet a number of welfare requirements. Children are looked after in a caring environment where the childminder meets their individual needs and they make steady progress in their development and learning. The childminder makes suitable links with other providers children attend and close relationships with parents, where, for the most part information is shared. By completing the recommendation raised at the last inspection the childminder shows a suitable capacity to improve. The childminder considers some of the strengths and weaknesses of the provision and by undertaking qualifications and training aims to improve her service.

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The 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?

 ensure the complaints procedure includes details for contacting Ofsted and parents are aware they can make a complaint to Ofsted 15/12/2009

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further?

 carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing 15/12/2009

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further?

 obtain written parental permission to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future. 15/12/2009

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further?

To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 improve hygiene practices by ensuring children do not use the same towel This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 for drying hands and encourage babies and young children to learn about good routines by helping them to wash and dry their hands after nappy change  develop further relationships with parents by inviting them to share their children's development records more regularly.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an appropriate safeguarding children policy and she understands the signs and symptoms that may cause her concern. She is aware of the agencies to contact should she have any concerns about a child. However, there are weaknesses in some of the policies and procedures that protect the welfare of children. The childminder does not obtain written permission from parents to seek emergency medical advice or treatment in the future. The complaints procedure does not include details of how parents can contact Ofsted should they wish to. The childminder has not completed a risk assessment for each type of outing she goes on with children. These are breaches of requirements which means she does not fully protect children's safety and well being. The childminder has committed an offence by failing to inform us of changes to persons living on the premises. On this occasion the provider had a reasonable

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the early years provision

excuse and Ofsted does not intend taking further action.

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the early years provision

The childminder does consider the improvement of her provision, what she does well and what needs to be improved. Since the last inspection she has completed training in the Early Years Foundation Stage and has completed a quality assurance scheme run by the local authority and the outcomes of children attending are at least satisfactory. The childminder has a suitable range of resources that are clean and safe that children choose independently. She encourages children not to be wasteful with resources, for example, children are involved in recycling household items. Children have access to a good range of toys that reflect positive images of diversity, such as toy wheelchairs and a range of families from different cultural backgrounds. She encourages children to treat each other with respect and to share toys. All children's individual needs are fully discussed before they start to attend, they are all treated with equal concern and

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the early years provision

the childminder demonstrates an ability to challenge any discriminatory practice.

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of the need to work closely with other agencies and settings that the children she cares for attend and already has close links with the local school. Information is shared with parents on a daily basis through discussions. Parents are happy and complimentary about the service provided. The childminder works with parents to help children progress, for example, they worked together to encourage children to share. The parents are aware the childminder completes development records but are not prompted by the childminder to look at them or add their own comments. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children take part in a suitable range of activities. The childminder assesses their progress linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage and identifies what play opportunities she should provide to help them progress. The childminder makes sure she is close to the children as they play and this helps young children to concentrate well, for example, when completing a chalk picture. All children are involved in play, babies are well supported in a play ring, stimulated with rattles and encouraged to feel different textured materials. Children like making marks and show good control for their stage of development. They are interested in play and make their own choices. There are a suitable range of toys and play materials available within the playroom.

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and outcomes for children

Children sleep and eat according to their individual routines; they sleep within the play room, close to the childminder and are regularly checked. The childminder consistently praises children, so giving them a sense of achievement and they behave very well. Children show an interest in books and stories and are suitably questioned by the childminder about what is happening in the story and the pictures they can see. They enjoy using technology toys such as a telephone with numbers and lights and also have access to a toy computer to help them develop skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder promotes children's good health by providing healthy meals such as home-made shepherd's pie with fruit, yoghurts or fresh sandwiches. Babies are given bottles in accordance with their individual needs and drinks of squash are readily available to toddlers. Children are quite active in the community, they go to the library and local Children's Centre where there is an interesting sensory room. They also walk to the park and have some play in the garden where there are a range of toys including a large climbing frame. They also engage with the natural environment when they visit the beach or feed the ducks when visiting Cleethorpes.

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and outcomes for children

The home and toys are clean and the childminder holds a current first aid certificate but children's hygiene routines are not always effective in promoting good health. Children wash their hands before lunch but there is only one towel for them to share to dry their hands, therefore there is a risk of cross infection. The childminder does not wash babies hands after nappy change and so they do not gain a very early understanding of good hygiene routines.

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and outcomes for children

Children have suitable opportunities to explore and investigate, for example, they look closely at worms as they dig in the garden. They plant sunflower seeds, water them and watch them grow. As children look at books they count with the childminder and she sings songs that encourage counting skills. Children enjoy some suitable creative experiences such as finger painting, exploring play dough, and occasional play with sand and water. 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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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 4 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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Stage

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

 make Ofsted's address available to parents (Providing information to parents). 15/12/2009

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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 compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Providing information for parents). 15/12/2009

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