Childminder in Peterborough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/01/2014 01/02/2011

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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

 The childminder's outdated knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements impacts on children's learning, as she does not know the documents to use to assess their progress or monitor their development.  Children's learning is not observed or assessed so that activities which meet their individual needs, interests and stages of development can be planned for. Parents do not share details of their child's starting points or have opportunities to contribute to their ongoing development and progress.  Action taken to safeguard children does not always reflect the stated policy and the childminder's first aid qualification is out of date, which means children are vulnerable.  Self-evaluation and monitoring are weak and impact on the childminder's ability to ensure that a programme of professional development is in place to enhance practice.  Children do not learn to make links between exercise and healthy eating and the

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This provision is inadequate

positive effect this has on growing up healthy and strong through activities designed to promote their understanding.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy warm, friendly relationships with the childminder, who knows them very well and interacts with them in a calm, relaxed way. As a result, they settle easily, feel secure and engage in some basic learning.

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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 observed activities in the childminder's lounge and playroom.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and discussed her role as children's key person during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's records, policies and a range of other documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of three parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder, and the self-evaluation form.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2006 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives in Werrington, Peterborough. The whole of the house is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for children's outdoor play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder attends local toddler groups and activities at the local children's centre. She visits the local shops, library and parks on a regular basis. She is able to take and collect children from the local schools and pre-schools.

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Information about the setting

The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round, except for family holidays and Bank Holidays. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years and receives support from the local authority.

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enforcement action:

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice with a completion date of 24 February 2014 requiring the provider to:

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enforcement action:

demonstrate how people whose suitability has not been checked, including through a criminal records check, will not be allowed to have unsupervised contact with children being cared for.

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must:

 demonstrate how children will be safeguarded by ensuring the suitability of all adults who have contact with them in line with the policy and procedure in place for this purpose, and by having an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding

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must:

 implement a comprehensive programme of continuous professional development in order to ensure the appropriate up to date skills, knowledge and understanding are maintained

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must:

 ensure a current paediatric first aid certificate is in place at all times

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must:

 involve parents in their children's learning by improving the exchange of information and encouraging them to share their views and enhance children's learning and development at home

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must:

 develop a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements in order to plan the educational programme to clearly link planned activities to the seven areas of learning, to provide challenge and reflect individual needs, interests and stages of children's development

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must:

 improve the educational programme for physical development by ensuring children develop a clear understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle

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must:

 implement observation and assessment systems to use as an effective tool to inform planning and shape learning experiences for each child.

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who attend

The childminder has not updated her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This means that she does not plan activities to meet children's individual learning needs or sufficiently challenge them. The areas of learning are not comprehensively covered to ensure children make the best progress towards the early learning goals, and observation and assessment systems are not used as an effective tool. Consequently, the childminder does not have a secure knowledge and understanding with which to shape learning experiences and stimulate children's interest. Parents have insufficient opportunities to help the childminder identify children's initial starting points or share details of children's learning from home to support their ongoing development, and this further impacts on children's ability to make the best possible progress.

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who attend

The childminder is aware of children's interests and she has a wide range of resources which are rotated to enable her to provide children with a range of resources and activities they enjoy. For example, children enjoy playing with transport vehicles and musical instruments which are placed within easy reach for them. Children enjoy the childminder's company and invite her to join in their play. They sing songs and move like a penguin as the childminder recalls a recent visit to a sealife centre. Children play in a child-centred and stimulating environment where they confidently access resources of their choosing. For example, a child brings the childminder their favourite story and the childminder reads it, helping them learn animal sounds and expressing surprise as flaps are lifted. Children enjoy looking at artwork they have created and use building blocks to replicate the shapes they see.

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who attend

Children demonstrate interest and curiosity as they explore a toy laptop and play with other interactive toys. However, because the childminder lacks knowledge about how to extend their learning, she does not provide resources which are designed to further their understanding or ask questions designed to promote their involvement. Some activities are supported appropriately, as the childminder encourages children to develop their use of vocabulary through frequent interaction with them, both in conversation and through singing with them.

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

The childminder gathers limited information from parents when children start in support of children's learning and development, although care needs are assessed and are routinely embedded within practice. Daily conversations take place with parents to share care details about children's day, but there is insufficient exchange of information about children's learning. For example, the childminder does not support parents to promote their children's continued progress in the home learning environment. This means children do not meet their full potential or progress at the optimum rate. However, children enjoy positive, affectionate relationships with the childminder and demonstrate security and confidence in their surroundings. The childminder runs her service as a family-oriented setting and encourages children to form strong attachments. They learn to care for, and about, one another. The wide selection of toys and resources are organised attractively

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

and accessibly, enabling children to choose for themselves. Resources are rotated to provide children with variety on a regular basis. Children behave well in the positive environment and any issues are handled sensitively. The childminder offers children frequent praise and encouragement and is warm and humorous in her interaction with them. This helps build children's confidence and self-esteem. Suitable partnerships have formed with other settings and schools children attend to support their well-being and transitions as they move between settings.

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

Children are cared for in a clean, hygienic environment and learn about personal care routines through the careful explanations the childminder offers. However, the childminder has failed to maintain an up-to-date first aid certificate and this impacts on her ability to fully support children's health, particularly if they should fall ill or have an accident. The childminder encourages children to explore healthy foods through the provision of varied snacks and meals, which also incorporate dishes from around the world. Drinks are accessible at all times. Children learn to prepare foods they eat, but do not link foods that grow to what is eaten or to a healthy lifestyle. Plentiful outdoor play opportunities and interesting outings, both locally and further afield, help children learn about their local environment and they enjoy physical activity. For example, they visit local parks and beauty spots and enjoy trips to safari parks and the coast.

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

Daily risk assessments ensure that children are cared for safely and trips are assessed separately. The childminder helps children learn to keep themselves safe as she teaches them to tidy toys away to prevent trip hazards and offers simple explanations to ensure children understand. For example, on trips out of the home young children wear reins and older children know to remain with the childminder. Regular evacuation practices are documented and children learn to be aware of the different exit routes to use in the event of an emergency.

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provision

The childminder does not demonstrate a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures. Recent concerns were raised in respect of unchecked persons having access to children. The inspection found that children had been left with an unchecked adult and insufficient steps taken to safeguard and protect children's welfare. As a result, practice does not reflect what is written in the policy covering this area of the childminder's practice. She has not undertaken any recent training to update her knowledge in safeguarding and her first aid qualification is out of date. Her awareness of how to protect children is therefore compromised. As a consequence, children's welfare is not fully safeguarded and several legal requirements in relation to the Early Years Foundation Stage and both parts of the Childcare Register are not met. Suitable procedures are in place for the childminder to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care

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provision

and she demonstrates a clear understanding of what she would need to do. The range of policies and procedures in place to support the childminder's practice are wide and varied and are suitable in content.

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provision

The lack of self-evaluation means that key weaknesses in learning and development have not been addressed. The childminder has not undertaken any training in the revised Early Years Foundation Stage and is unaware of what she needs to do. As a consequence, the educational provision is poor and not all recommendations for improvement raised at the last inspection have been actioned or met. The childminder's lack of knowledge and understanding about how to effectively deliver and monitor the educational programmes offered means that children are not adequately supported in their learning and development.

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provision

The childminder develops positive relationships with parents and regular verbal exchanges about children's care needs take place. She works closely with parents regarding children's health and dietary care, which meets their individual care needs. Links with other settings children attend are in place which offers children continuity and a consistent experience.

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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 an appropriate first aid qualification is in place (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  be present on the premises at all times when childcare is being provided, unless for a maximum of two hours per day a childminding assistant is present and the parents of the child have given their consent for the child to be left with the childminding assistant (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that any person having unsupervised contact with children is suitable to be in regular contact with children and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check has been obtained through Ofsted in respect of that person (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure an appropriate first aid qualification is in place (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  be present on the premises at all times when childcare is being provided, unless for a maximum of two hours per day a childminding assistant is present and the

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

parents of the child have given their consent for the child to be left with the childminding assistant (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that any person having unsupervised contact with children is suitable to be in regular contact with children and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check has been obtained through Ofsted in respect of that person (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 EY344915 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 948308 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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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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