Childminder in Coventry

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11/12/2013 27/09/2010

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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 requires improvement

 The childminder has put in a range of safety measures indoors and she is vigilant when taking children out on trips to promote their safety.  The childminder promotes children's social skills, encouraging them to develop relationships with other children and to take part in group activities.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder's paediatric first aid training has expired.  Parents have not been encouraged to share their views about the service the childminder provides.

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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 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 Interviewed the childminder

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled some of the childminder's documentation, which included children's information forms, accident and incident records, policies, observation and assessment records and procedures for safeguarding.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has been registered since May 1988. She lives with her husband, in Woodford Green in the London borough of Redbridge. The areas of the flat used for childminding purposes are the lounge, designated play room, master bedroom and a kitchen diner. The flat is located on the third floor block of housing and is accessible via flights of stairs. The family has a cat.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for two children in the early years age group, some of whom attend during part time hours. She also cares for children age five years and over during before and after school. There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The childminder regularly attends local toddler groups and takes children to the local parks.

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must:

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid training course, which is approved by the local authority.

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

 encourage parents to share their views about the care and education their children receive.

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who attend

The childminder explains how she plans the day so that children can have time for quiet and active play. She provides a dedicated play room for children to play and organises the room and storage of toys so that children have safe access to toys and equipment. The childminder explains how she encourages children to make choices by placing the toys in crates, storage boxes and shelves that children can easily reach. The childminder explains how she uses toys, books and daily activities to help support the children in their learning and development. The childminder describes how she observes the children's play indoors and outdoors and keeps a written record of their development and achievements to track the progress children make. The childminder produces photographic evidence of children taking part in a range of activities in the home as well as out on trips within the community.

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who attend

The childminder describes how she supports children's communication and language skills through speaking clearly, singing rhymes, reading stories and introducing children to new words. She also explains how she ask children questions to encourage their response and to check how well children respond to simple instructions. The childminder discusses how she teaches children to learn number names, recite some number names in order and to develop counting skills in every day situations, such as counting the steps. The childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of ways to develop children's awareness of diversity through providing a range of resources that reflect positive images of race, culture and disability. The childminder explains how she regularly takes children out on trips within the local community so that they can see similarities and differences in people.

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

The childminder describes how she supports the separation between the children and their parents when they are new by use of encouragement and introducing the children to daily routines. The childminder also explains how she works out settling arrangements with the parent to suit the individual needs of the children. The childminder discusses how she supports children to develop relationships with other children beyond their home and the childminder's home by taking them to local toddler groups and other play facilities.

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

The childminder explains how she uses various behaviour management strategies, such as distraction and simple explanation to help children understand why certain behaviour is not acceptable. The childminder describes how she would use praise, encouragement and small rewards to promote children's positive behaviour. The childminder describes how she helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe through reminding them to walk and not run indoors, how to hold a scissors properly for cutting and road safety when out on trips.

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

The childminder's home is clean and tidy. The childminder explains how she uses daily routines to help reduce the risk of cross infection or germs to children. However, a weakness relating to the childminder's first aid training being out of date means that she is not promoting an aspect of the children's wellbeing adequately. This does not have a significant impact on the children because the childminder knows and understands what to do if a child in her care is injured. The childminder explains how uses simple explanation and support to help children learn about the importance of good personal hygiene, such as hand washing before meals. The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of healthy eating and describes how she provides a variety of foods to cater for children's dietary requirements and preferences. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of the importance of promoting children's physical development indoors and outdoors. The

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

childminder has a range of mobile equipment for children to ride or pull along indoors. The childminder also explains that she takes children out on a daily basis to enjoy fresh air and to develop confidence and skills in using a range of equipment, such as slides and swings

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provision

The childminder has a sufficient knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues including the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder also knows what action to take if an allegation is made against her or a member of the household and where to go for support if she has any concerns. The childminder's first aid training has expired, which is a breach of a welfare requirement. Although the childminder's first aid training has lapsed, the impact on the wellbeing of the children is not significant. This is because the childminder is able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the procedures for administering basic first aid to children if they sustained an injury or in the event that a child stops breathing. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of promoting children's safety. She explains how she visually checks the premises and assesses outings to identify and remove potential hazards to children. The

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provision

childminder has produced documentation that she uses to help promote the safe management of the children, such as incident and accident records, parents' written consent for childcare arrangements and a record of children's attendance.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the learning and development requirements overall. She demonstrates her knowledge of the children's development and how she uses her observation notes to help support the children's learning through play. In response to the recommendation raised at the last inspection, the childminder has taken reasonable steps to monitor her practice, though an aspect of a welfare requirement is not met. In the main, the childminder is now able to demonstrate some of her strengths. Additionally, the childminder has an awareness of the two-year-progress check for young children and has sought professional advice to further develop her knowledge.

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provision

The childminder describes how develops positive relationships with parents. She explains how she makes parents feel welcome into her home. She explains that she works together with parents to share information about their children's care, development and progress to encourage consistent care. The childminder explains that she has in the past received positive comments from parents about the care she provides. However, the childminder has not yet obtained the views of parents currently using her service. The childminder explains how she has established links with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage through her support network with local childminders. She is also aware of the importance of developing partnership with other providers in the lives of the children to help ensure their needs are met.

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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 that an appropriate first aid training qualification has been achieved. (compulsory part of the childcare register)  Ensure that an appropriate first aid training qualification has been achieved. (voluntary 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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 128117 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 946579 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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

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

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