Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26/06/2013 29/09/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 4 Previous inspection: 2 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 are ineffectively supervised during some activities, for example, when walking to the childminder's premises. Therefore, their safety is not maintained and they are at risk.  Trailing leads on the premises pose a hazard to children's safety. This means that the children are cared for in an unsafe environment and they are at risk.  The childminder does not hold a current local authority approved paediatric first aid qualification. As a result, children's well-being is seriously compromised.  The childminder has not recorded children's attendance. Therefore, they are ineffectively safeguarded.  The progress check at two is not completed for children. This means that the childminder has not identified where they may need targeted support, to promote their individual development to make consistently good progress or involved parents in this process.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy in the care of the childminder and form strong relationships. Their self-esteem is raised appropriately during activities and, as a result, they are well behaved.  The childminder provides a wide range of resources that support children to explore their environment through child-led play.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 compulsory part 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 held discussions with the childminder at different times throughout the inspection and spoke with children.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's registration forms.  The inspector observed activities indoors and during outside play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2004 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and one child aged 10 years in the Shottery area of Stratford-upon-Avon. The living room of the first floor maisonette and the rear garden are used for childminding. The family has a dog and a rabbit as pets.

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Information about the setting

The childminder runs a toddler group on Tuesdays and also attends other toddler groups several times during the week. She visits the Forest School, soft play venues, shops and the park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools.

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Information about the setting

There are currently three children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder also minds one child of school age. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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must:

 supervise children effectively, for example, when walking on the road ensure they are kept on a reign, hold on to a pushchair or are seated in the pushchair to maintain their safety at all times

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must:

 review available risk assessments by identifying all potential hazards on the premises, for example, trailing leads. Take appropriate steps to minimise hazards in the environment to keep children safe at all times

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must:

 complete a relevant first aid course approved by the local authority to ensure that children's well-being and all aspects of their good health are consistently promoted

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must:

 maintain daily records of attendance to safeguard children and to demonstrate that their welfare is promoted effectively

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must:

 complete the progress check at age two for children and involve parents to identify where children are making acceptable progress and to recognise any emerging concerns to ensure they receive appropriate support.

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who attend

The childminder has failed to complete the progress check at age two. Children have attended her provision for a considerable period and this means that there is sufficient time to have completed the assessment. This means that the childminder has not identified where children need targeted support, to ensure they make good progress and not discussed this requirement with parents.

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who attend

The childminder provides an adequate range of experiences, to promote children's learning. For example, she engages them in a variety of activities, including, the preparation of fruit salads. She encourages children to use their fingers to peel a selection of fruit and this promotes their small muscle skills appropriately. Throughout all activities, the childminder talks to children and as a result, their language skills develop reasonably well. Consequently, children respond correctly and demonstrate an appropriate understanding of what she says. The childminder provides a wide range of resources that are stored in transparent boxes within children's reach and they access these freely. Therefore, children's learning is adequately supported as they initiate their imaginative play. For instance, they pretend to talk on the telephone to parents. This demonstrates their abilities to enjoy achieving what they do, by constantly picking up toys and talking to

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who attend

The childminder discusses with parents what children can do when they first start and subsequently, observes them during play. She knows the children well and can plan for their learning through the daily routine. For instance, the childminder takes children to toddler groups regularly. Therefore, children learn to mix with others in environments away from the childminder's home. As a result, children learn how to behave in large groups and this contributes to the preparation for the next stage in their learning. The childminder uses play routines to promote all areas of learning, for example, she encourages children to identify primary colours as they tidy away and encourages counting during mealtimes. The childminder provides suitable activities that support children's learning adequately.

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

Children's well-being is inadequately promoted because the childminder does not hold a current first aid qualification. This means that she has not maintained her knowledge of procedures to manage any injuries sustained by children. In turn, this compromises the promotion of their good health. The childminder does not supervise children appropriately when out of the home as she allows them to run ahead of herself on the road. As a result, their safety is ineffectively promoted and they are at risk.

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

The childminder discusses children's care routines with parents and continues with these during the settling-in period. This means that she provides continuity with the routines at home and this helps children to make a smooth transition to her provision. The constant interaction and communication with children help them to feel comfortable in the care of the childminder. As a result, they form strong relationships and have a sense of belonging. The childminder frequently praises children as they spontaneously say 'please' and 'thank you' when a freshly cooked dinner is served. Consequently, their self-esteem is raised considerably and they are well behaved. They enjoy a selection of healthy snacks, including their favourite fruits. The childminder uses care routines competently to support children's independence skills. They access drinking cups unaided and they look for hats to wear before going outside to play on a sunny day. The childminder provides challenge

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

appropriately for children, to illustrate, they are beginning to learn to put on coats and shoes unaided to extend their growing self-help skills.

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

Children learn to take supported risks as the childminder stands nearby. For instance, they carry buckets that are half-filled with sand. They focus until they succeed in hanging these on the handles of a pushchair. Children are secure on the premises because the gate to the rear garden is kept closed when children play outside and the childminder is with them at all times. They are confident as they ask for support when they need it, for example, to take their water bottles outside. The childminder provides opportunities for daily outside play, where children access the climbing frame and develop their balancing skills as they jump on trampolines. They gain skills in pushing large play equipment and enjoy pouring and measuring at the sand tray. The care arrangements ensure that children receive essential support.

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provision

The arrangements for safeguarding children are ineffective because there are breaches of several regulations and also on the Childcare Register. The childminder does not supervise children effectively at all times and trailing leads in the living room pose a hazard to children's safety. The childminder does not hold a current first aid qualification and the record of attendance is not maintained for children, who have attended for a considerable period. Consequently, children are at risk and their well-being is compromised. The childminder has an appropriate understanding of procedures to be followed if there are allegations against herself or any member of the household and who to report concerns to.

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provision

The childminder reviews activities she delivers, to clarify that they are suitable for children but she does not monitor the assessment of their development. This means that they do not receive targeted support to make progress in their development at all times. Regular meetings with other professionals are used to discuss practice issues and this means that the childminder gains an understanding of learning and development activities to support children. The childminder has a supportive relationship with parents, for example, she provides guidance in managing children's eating habits. She communicates information about children's experiences daily and agrees how to meet children's care needs. The childminder has begun to use self-evaluation and since the last inspection she has made some changes to her provision. For example, she has increased the resources for outside play and those to promote children's awareness of other cultures. The childminder does

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provision

not currently care for any children, who attend other early years providers. She is fully aware of the importance of liaising with other professionals if necessary to ensure there is continuity in children's learning and care at all times.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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

 ensure the premises and equipment used for the purposes of childcare are safe and suitable for that childcare (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  maintain an appropriate first aid qualification (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).

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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 action. 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 EY278313 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 924670 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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