Childminder in CoventryOfsted inspection, 15 Oct 2012

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15/10/2012 08/06/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children are happy and settled with the childminder and have formed secure relationships with her. They are confident to freely access a variety of age appropriate resources.  The childminder seeks to keep her knowledge of childcare practices up-to-date through training and meeting with other childminders.  The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding children and daily visual checks of the home and garden and the use of written risk assessments ensure they are protected from harm.  Space within the setting is organised to enable children to move freely and safely within them. Resources are rotated to maintain children's interest and their natural curiosity to learn.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder has not established systems for monitoring and evaluating the strengths and areas for development of the provision, which would help identify and implement changes to enhance the provision.  The childminder completes observations and assessments on the younger children. However, the information is not used to plan for their individual learning needs.  The childminder discusses basic information about the needs of the children but systems are not secure enough to ensure the information is suitably maintained.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the child at play and interacting with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's written learning journals and records, childminder's certificates and a selection of policies.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2006 on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder currently has 10 children on roll. Two are in the early years age group who attend for a variety of sessions and four are school age children who attend before and after school and during some school holidays. The childminder cares for an additional four children over eight years after school. Childminding is provided all year round except for public holidays and family holidays which are agreed in advance. She lives with her husband and three children, two of whom are adults and one who is aged 15 years in a suburb of Coventry. There are shops and schools within easy walking distance. The whole of the ground floor and the first floor bathroom are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have two small dogs.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools.

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must:

 review systems for observation and assessment and use the information to plan for children's individual needs.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 review procedures for maintaining information from parents outlining their child's needs

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 use self-evaluation to identify strengths of the provision and priorities for development that will improve outcomes for children.

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who attend

The childminder provides a variety of play experiences and learning opportunities that promote children's learning. Children enter an interesting environment each day where resources are freely available. A gradual settling-in routine ensure that firm relationships form between the childminder and children, as a result children are confident and feel safe and secure. The use of planning is in the early stages of development and the childminder is aware of supporting the prime and specific areas of learning for children under five. Clear observations of the children's progress enable the childminder to assess their learning needs; however, the information is not yet used to plan effectively for the next steps in their learning. Children make satisfactory progress in line with their starting points and the childminder is aware of cross-referencing the Development Matters guidance to ensure children are meeting their development bands.

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who attend

Partnerships with parents are satisfactory and daily communication takes place to ensure all parties are up-to-date and informed about each child's day. Discussions at the start of each placement gives the childminder a basic understanding of the child's needs, although systems for maintaining this information are not robust and therefore not secure in ensuring their needs are consistently met.

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who attend

Children are developing confidence and independence by freely choosing toys that stimulate and encourage their interest and natural curiosity. Children particularly enjoy the stacking beakers, pencils and crayons and actively seek the involvement of the childminder in their play. Language is continually encouraged through repetition, such as colour recognition, counting and through the use of please and thank you when they are given something, such as their snack. Children enjoy digging in the sand using small tools which encourages their hand and eye coordination and their small muscle skills.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children play in a relaxed, welcoming environment where safety is addressed both indoors and outdoors and they can move confidently and safely. Good behaviour is encouraged through praise and positive reinforcement and methods for dealing with unacceptable behaviour are suitable, for example, distraction, discussion and time to think about any incidents that have occurred. Clear boundaries are in place and shared with parents.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children enjoy healthy snacks and light lunches, such as sandwiches, fruit and yoghurt. Parents of young babies are encouraged to provide their own foods and the childminder follows suitable hygiene practices with regard to hand washing and the preparation of foods. Dietary needs are known and respected and the childminder deals with individual allergies appropriately to ensure children's well-being is maintained. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and walk to and from school each day. Time is also spent in the garden planting and growing foods and learning about the environment. Visits to the park and groups enable children to further develop their large muscle skills through using big climbing equipment and wheeled toys.

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provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and keeps her knowledge up-to-date through training and literature she accesses. Parents are also aware of her role in protecting children from abuse and neglect and a clearly written policy is in place outlining her duty of care. Information regarding making a complaint is displayed for parents and the childminder discusses any issues that may arise to ensure partnership working continues. The childminder is proactive with regard to fire safety, checking smoke alarms weekly and involving children in her fire evacuation drill. The childminder's knowledge of the learning and development requirements is continually developing. Children's starting points are discussed with parents at the beginning of their child's placement and age-appropriate resources and activities are provided. Observations of the children at play identify where children are in relation to their development although

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provision

planning is not used effectively to enable the childminder to ensure she is consistently meeting their learning needs.

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provision

Partnerships with parents have formed and the daily exchange of information takes place. This highlights progress and any changes in their care needs as they grow. Learning journals enable parents to cross-reference with their own observations of their child at home and monitor and identify their progress. The childminder is aware of the benefits of sharing information with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Clear partnership working with other professionals involved in the children's lives takes place which ensures continuity of care.

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provision

The childminder actively seeks the views of parents about the care she provides but has not begun to identify areas for improvement through her own self-reflection and evaluation. Therefore systems for self-evaluation are not sufficiently in place and therefore not effective in supporting ongoing improvements to the service or the outcomes for children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313619 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 820425 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply: Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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