Childminder in Dudley

Store Street Manchester M1 2WD Telephone: 0300 123 1231 Fax: 0300 123 3159 Minicom: 0161 618 8524 Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk Web: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Monitoring for provision judged as inadequate

An Ofsted inspector, Lucy Showell, monitored your provision on 12/06/2014 following your inspection where the provision was judged to be inadequate.

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Outcome of monitoring

As a result of our inspection on 26/03/2014, we sent you a notice to improve. If you were set actions at the inspection, or as a result of our subsequent monitoring or investigations, these are included at the end of this letter unless we have already verified that they have been completed.

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Outcome of monitoring

During the monitoring visit the inspector discussed with you the steps you have taken to address the actions raised in the notice to improve. She looked at your records of the visits from your local authority support worker and completed self- evaluation forms. The inspector observed activities and reviewed the spaces, resources and toys available for the children. She also looked at documentation including your first aid certificate.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector found that you have developed a clear plan to address the actions raised at your inspection and any actions that you could address immediately after the last inspection, were completed straight away. You identified that you are responsible for ensuring that appropriate action is taken in a timely manner. The self-evaluation of your provision has been re-visited and updated. This assessment of practice has taken into account the views of parents and other childcare professionals and recognises the progress made to date. This also demonstrates your commitment to ongoing improvement.

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Outcome of monitoring

You have taken appropriate steps to fully ensure children's safety while on outings. For example, you explained that while travelling in the car each child sits on an individual seat and is fastened in by a seat belt. Furthermore, you confirmed that you do not allow older children to walk a younger child into school while you remain in the car. Evidence showed that you have completed a local authority approved training course, which is relevant for workers caring for young children and you now hold a current paediatric first aid certificate. This is valid for three years and means that you now have up-to-date knowledge and skills to meet children's needs in the event of an accident or emergency situation. As a result, children's safety and well- being are no longer compromised.

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Outcome of monitoring

You have reorganised the furniture in the conservatory and removed the large table, which restricted the space available. Younger children are observed sitting comfortably around a small table to eat and you explained that older children sit together at the breakfast bar in the kitchen. You explained that you have also reviewed and rearranged the toys and resources. During the monitoring visit the inspector observed children freely accessing a good variety of resources and toys in the conservatory, which are age appropriate and support their learning and development well. This enhances children's decision-making skills because they are now able to explore the wide range of resources and play at their own pace.

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Outcome of monitoring

You detailed how you now ensure appropriate hygiene routines are followed consistently, in order to promote children's good health and well-being. For example, you explained that older children manage their own hygiene as they wash their hands at the sink before eating. You also explained that you have risk assessed this practice in relation to younger children and feel it becomes too challenging to manage when more than one child is present. Therefore, as an alternative, you now ensure that anti-bacterial wipes are readily available. The inspector observed you supporting children by wiping their hands and then giving them the opportunity to have a go themselves. This shows that children foster their own personal development and independence and their good health is no longer compromised.

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Outcome of monitoring

You explained that you are working closely with the local authority advisers, continually reviewing what you do and seeking to improve the service you provide. During the monitoring visit you shared records of their visits with the inspector. This documentation confirmed that clear plans are in place and that open dialogue continues to identify and action the ongoing improvements being made.

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Outcome of monitoring

Having considered all the evidence, the inspector is of the opinion that the childminder has taken prompt and effective action to address the points for improvement.

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Next steps

The next step will be a full inspection.

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Next steps

I hope that you have found the visit helpful in promoting improvement in your childminding service. If you have any further queries please contact us on the number at the top of this letter.

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Next steps

Yours sincerely Nick Hudson National Director, Early Education

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Action Due date Closed date

take appropriate steps to fully ensure children's safety while on outings; this specifically applies to the supervision of children while on outings, and making sure children are safe when they are being transported in the car 26/03/2014 12/06/2014

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ensure the premises and equipment are organised in a way that meets the needs of children; this specifically applies to the arrangements for children to sit comfortably during meal times 26/03/2014 12/06/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

obtain a current paediatric first aid certificate which is local authority approved and relevant for workers caring for young children 25/04/2014 12/06/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure appropriate hygiene routines are followed consistently to promote children's health and well-being; this specifically applies to children washing their hands before meal times 26/03/2014 12/06/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

review the organisation of toys, resources and space in order to further enhance children's decision-making skills and enable them to explore a wider range of resources, and play at their own pace. 25/04/2014 12/06/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure that an appropriate first aid qualification is held (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 25/04/2014 12/06/2014

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ensure that children receiving childcare are kept safe from harm (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 26/03/2014 12/06/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure that an appropriate first aid qualification is held (voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 25/04/2014 12/06/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure that children receiving childcare are kept safe from harm (voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 26/03/2014 12/06/2014

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