Noden, Jane Yvonne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 04/02/2013 12/07/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 4 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 4 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Children's safety is not sufficiently maintained as the childminder has not effectively assessed the hazards in her home and taken action to remove or minimise these, such as glass, sharp objects and alcohol.  The childminder does not supervise young children adequately when they are eating, which increases their risk of harm from choking.  The childminder has not kept a record of complaints and their outcome, as required.  The childminder does not take all necessary steps to keep children well as she does not follow hygienic procedures when changing nappies nor consistently clean children's hands before they eat.  The childminder does not help children progress as well as they should in developing their communication and language skills.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and settled; they enjoy choosing what they want to play with from the good selection of resources and they gain new physical skills well.  Parents receive good levels of information about their children's day and the childminder works closely with them to follow children's routines, which helps them feel settled.

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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 children's activities and inspected all areas of the home used by them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documentation, including policies, records and children's assessments.  The inspector took into account the recent written comments of parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate points during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1995. She lives with her husband in Trowbridge, in Wiltshire. The whole of the downstairs property is used for childminding, and children also use an upstairs bathroom and bedroom. There is an enclosed rear garden for outside play. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder currently cares for six children, who are all in the early years age range. The childminder walks or takes children by car to local schools and collects them. She attends the local toddler group and takes children to the local park and library.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a welfare requirements notice requiring the provider to: - ensure the premises used are safe for children's use by assessing any risks to children's safety, and review risk assessments regularly. Take action to remove or minimise any hazards identified, including children's access to glass, sharp objects and alcohol (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment) - organise the care of children so that they are adequately supervised at all times at the setting and on outings, to meet their needs and ensure their safety by keeping them within sight or hearing at all times and within sight and hearing whilst eating

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must:

 ensure that you do not exceed the usual adult:child ratios unless you can identify to inspectors that the individual needs of all the children are being met (Staff:child ratios)  keep a written record of any complaints and their outcome (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) (Procedures for dealing with complaints)  Promote children's good health by following hygienic nappy changing procedures and consistently washing children's hands before eating  develop good skills in helping children extend their vocabularies and conversations by:a) repeating the child's word and adding another, for example, child says 'car', say 'mummy's car';b) showing children how to say words correctly by repeating them in the correct way, and c) helping children to use more complex sentences as they develop to help them gain good communication and speaking skills  develop evaluation systems in order to pick up all weaknesses effectively and

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who attend

The childminder has a sound understanding of the learning requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children initiate their own play as they choose from a wide selection of toys, which they can reach for themselves. They especially enjoy playing with the good quality sets of toy people, such as a pirate ship and accessories. They explore the many parts, persevering as they fit these together or move them in different ways.

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who attend

The childminder observes what children enjoy playing with so that she can provide activities that interest them. She takes note of their achievements and makes use of these to plan what children need to learn next. For example, she gradually introduces puzzles that are more difficult, when children show interest in them. She notes when children are making less good progress, for example, in speech development. However, she does not always place sufficient focus on supporting language and communication skills to close any gaps in progress as well. She completes learning journals for each child and illustrates these with photographs and examples of children's work. Parents regularly share these and it gives them a valuable insight into their children's learning with the childminder. The childminder fulfils her responsibility to review children's progress between two and three years and she shares a written summary with parents.

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who attend

The childminder takes children to local toddler groups and sessions at the children's centre regularly. These visits add to the variety of activities that children enjoy and develop their confidence in new social situations. She makes use of a lending service to borrow resources, such as story sacks, which help children link ideas and build on what they already know. Children also enjoy regular trips to local parks or walks through the wood. When children showed an interest in the birds, the childminder took bread on their next visit so the children could see the birds more closely. Children have the opportunity to run, climb, and use a range of equipment that develops their physical skills well.

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who attend

The childminder uses everyday experiences to help children learn. For example, they practise counting as they climb the stairs and they learn the names and colours of different fruits at snack time. They become familiar with technology as they learn to operate electronic keyboards. They experiment with different materials to make individual pieces of art and develop early writing skills as they draw and colour. Children generally make satisfactory progress in gaining the skills they need for their next steps in learning, such as starting school.

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

Children are at risk, as the childminder has not removed or made safe all hazards within their reach. The childminder regularly reminds children about how to keep themselves safe. For example, she tells them not to climb on chairs, touch ornaments or open cupboards and tells them they may not go in the dining area. However, children may move freely between rooms on the ground floor and are confident to do so. There are frequently four children present in the early years age group and the childminder does not supervise them sufficiently closely to ensure they follow these 'house rules'. During the inspection, the inspector observed children picking up glass ornaments, climbing on the sofa, opening drawers and going into the dining area. Children's good health is not always promoted, as the childminder does not consistently follow good hygiene routines. She changes dirty nappies directly on the floor or carpet

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

where other children are changed subsequently, without the use of a mat or disposable gloves. She does not always wash her hands thoroughly afterwards. These weak practices put children at risk of cross infection. The childminder does not always remember to clean children's hands before they eat.

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

The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks, including a cooked meal each day. Children are encouraged to sit together at the table until all have finished. The childminder encourages children to try new tastes and textures so that they eat well and enjoy their food. She is generally with children while they eat but on occasions leaves the room for several minutes, after giving children food for example, to visit the toilet. During this time, children, particularly the youngest ones, are at risk of choking as they have pieces of fruit, such as grapes. Children are physically active every day, going for walks, playing in the park or at group settings where there is more room to run and use ride on toys. They use the secure garden when the weather permits. This helps them keep fit and healthy.

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

Children are relaxed and feel secure in the childminder's home, which provides a comfortable family environment. Children are confident to explore and become very independent in choosing what they want to play with. They have good relationships with the childminder and readily return to her for reassurance when needed. The childminder liaises well with parents. She has a good understanding of children's daily routines, personal needs and preferences. She recognises when children need a rest and ensures they are able to sleep undisturbed for as long as required. Children learn to play cooperatively and share with others. The childminder offers generally effective support to those who find this difficult. The childminder is currently attending a training course on managing children's behaviour and is now using effective strategies, to reward good behaviour. She works closely with parents, sharing her knowledge, so they have a

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provision

Children's safety is compromised because the childminder has not identified the risks and hazards in her home and taken steps to remove or minimise these. For example, long metal skewers are in an easily opening drawer accessible to children. Glass objects such as photograph frames, a vase, wine glasses and candleholders are readily accessible to children. An open box of chocolate liqueurs is on the floor where children play and opened bottles of spirits are in low, unlocked cupboards, accessible to children. The childminder cares for more children than the normal ratio allows, without good reason. Children sleep upstairs and her toilet is upstairs and this makes supervision at all times more difficult. She has not organised the care of the children to allow adequate supervision at all times and does not provide a safe environment.

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provision

The childminder has undertaken child protection training and she understands her responsibility to safeguard children's welfare. She knows the procedure she must follow should she have concerns. The childminder has devised a selection of policies and procedures to underpin her practice. She shares these with parents; but she has not kept a record of complaints with their outcome, which is a requirement. Additionally, this is a requirement of the Childcare Register.

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provision

The childminder fulfils her responsibility to promote children's learning across all areas of their development and to assess their progress, including a written summary for their parents at two years old. She supports children's learning so that they make satisfactory progress.

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provision

The childminder has begun to reflect on her practice to identify areas for improvement. She seeks the views of parents, who comment favourably on the care she provides. However, her monitoring is not effective, as she has not identified the hazards in her home, the need to reorganise her care or to supervise children more closely and she has not kept a record of complaints and their outcome, so showing a weak ability to drive continuous improvement.

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provision

Following an Ofsted investigation prior to the inspection a Notice to improve was issued requiring the childminder to take steps to develop effective behaviour management methods and strategies and use these to meet all children's individual needs with particular regard to undertaking training and obtaining advice and support (The Early Years Foundation Stage General Welfare Requirements - Managing behaviour) and to organise the care of children so that they are adequately supervised at all times at the setting and on outings, to meet their needs and ensure their safety by keeping them within sight or hearing at all times (The Early Years Foundation Stage General Welfare Requirements - Staff qualifications, training, support and skills). These actions were raised because a child had been left in a car unsupervised while the provider returned to bring other children to the car from a nearby building and methods used to manage individual

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provision

children's behaviour may have an effect on their well-being and in particular did not meet their individual needs. The childminder is currently attending a training course on managing children's behaviour and is now using effective strategies to reward good behaviour. She works closely with parents, sharing her knowledge, so they have a consistent approach. However, children are not safe in the childminder's care as she does not adequately supervise them at all times in the setting.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 ensure the premises used are safe for children's use by assessing any risks to children's safety, and review risk assessments regularly. Take action to remove or minimise any hazards, including children's access to glass, sharp objects and alcohol (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment)  keep a written record of any complaints and their outcome (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) (Procedures for dealing with complaints)  take action as stipulated on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment)  take action as stated for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Procedures for dealing with complaints).

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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 145419 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 901336 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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:

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Type of provision

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

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