Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY430577 Inspection date 20/02/2012 Inspector Sheena Bankier

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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 assesses 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 0300 123 1231, 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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T: 0300 123 1231 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 2011. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder works at her co-childminder's home in Maidenhead, Berkshire. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder makes use of local facilities such as parks, the library and toddler groups. The family has two dogs. The childminder is registered to provide care for five children under eight, of which not more than two may be in the early years age group at any one time. When working together with her co-childminder, they may care for a total of no more than eight children under eight years; of these, not more than five may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than two may be under one year at any one time. There are currently three children on roll in the early years age group which the childminder is responsible for. The childminder has a

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Description of the childminding

National Vocational Qualification at level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children settle well in the childminder's care and benefit from good activities and interaction that support their good progress. Overall resources are presented effectively. The childminder has breached two specific legal requirements. She has not requested written consent for seeking emergency treatment or updated her record of risk assessment. Safety in the home is sound and the childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to children's welfare. Self-evaluation is limited, although the childminder demonstrates a suitable willingness and capacity to improve. Good partnerships with parents and other settings are in place.

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further?

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

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further?

 request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment (Documentation) 12/03/2012

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further?

 review and update the record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation). 12/03/2012

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  review how toys are presented so that they are easier for babies to locate  develop reflective practice, self-evaluation and informed discussion to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of safeguarding issues. She has not requested written consent from parents to seek emergency treatment or advice for children. This is a breach of a legal requirement. The childminder and her co- childminder have not reviewed and updated the record of risk assessment for some time. The record does not contain the required detail in relation to documentation requirements. This is a breach of a legal requirement. However, the childminder and her co-childminder demonstrate they take effective action to keep children safe, for example, by excluding children from areas that are temporarily unsafe. The childminder and her co-childminder undertake daily safety checks, use safety equipment and support children's developing understanding of safety, such as practising the emergency evacuation procedure with them.

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the early years provision

The childminder and her co-childminder work harmoniously together and support each other well during daily routines. Self-evaluation does not always consistently identify improvements, although the childminder and her co-childminder have some plans to develop their service and practice further. This enables the childminder to drive and maintain adequate continuous improvement. The childminder communicates effectively with parents to enable them to feedback their views to her. The childminder provides good information to parents about her service and their children's day, for example, through written policies and procedures, daily diaries and telephone calls to exchange information. Good partnerships with other settings promote consistency and continuity in children's care and learning outcomes.

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the early years provision

The childminder treats children fairly and with equal concern. She competently recognises and responds to children's individual needs as she gains good information from parents. The childminder raises children's awareness of diversity through the positive resources and activities, such as celebrating different religious and festival events. Children play with good quality resources, although these are not always readily accessible for children to choose independently. The childminder makes good use of local facilities to enhance children's outcomes, for example, visiting the library and the park.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and at ease in the childminder's care. Good relationships are in place between the childminder and the children. Children develop their confidence and social skills outside of the home through outings in the local community where This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they meet other children and adults. The childminder boosts children's confidence and self-esteem through enthusiastic praise and encouragement. Gentle but firm boundaries support children's sharing and turn taking skills. The childminder explains carefully and consistently to children about their safety, for example, reminding children the musical beater is for their hands and not for their mouths. The oversight in a specific legal requirement has the potential to affect children's safety.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from effective interaction from the childminder. She underpins language skills well through talking to the children as they play and through asking age appropriate questions to support children's effective thinking skills. The children benefit from a good range of activities and resources that underpin their learning and development. As a result, they make good progress and develop strong skills for the future. The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of children's development and progress. She identifies the next steps in children's learning and the support children require to progress further, such as, increasing babies confidence in their walking skills by encouraging them to hold one hand instead of two.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to be independent in their self-care. Labels with children's name and photograph support children in identifying their individual flannels and reduce the spread of infection. Children benefit from physical activity and fresh air, such as, visits to the park and outings to a gym session. This enables children to use a broad range of different equipment that challenges their physical skills. The childminder provides healthy snacks, meals and drinks that promote children's healthy choices effectively. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 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 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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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: Met

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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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