Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2015 19 May 2010

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not always complete a progress check for children between the ages of two and three. She does not provide parents with a written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning.  The childminder does not consistently ensure that she has obtained written permission from parents before administering medicine to children with ongoing medical needs.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to take part in adult-led activities and experiences that are planned to enhance and extend their learning and development.  Systems for monitoring children's progress, and the delivery of the educational programmes, are at an early stage and are not yet fully used to ensure that all children make good progress across each of the seven areas of learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a sound understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a suitable range of toys and resources to meet the different needs and interests of the children who attend.  Children are settled and happy. They play confidently with the childminder and have formed good relationships with her. Their needs are met because the childminder is sensitive to their individual personalities and capabilities.  The childminder interacts well with children. She chats with them during play, repeats language back to younger children and extends their vocabulary, which effectively supports their speaking and language skills.  The childminder provides a welcoming, safe and secure environment. She is aware of her responsibility to protect children from harm and to keep them safe.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make sure that the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years is completed and shared with parents  ensure that written parental permission is obtained to administer medicine for ongoing medical needs, and keep a written record of each time a medicine is given to a child  provide more opportunities for children to take part in activities that are adult-led and thoughtfully planned to support children in achieving what they need to learn next.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make effective use of the newly implemented tracking system to make sure that all aspects of the educational programmes are fully covered, and to ensure that each child makes good progress across all seven areas of learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 keep records of any medicine administered to any child who is cared for on the premises, including the date and circumstances and who administered it, including medicine which the child is permitted to self-administer, together with a record of a parent/guardian/carer's consent, and retain them for a period of two years (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep records of any medicine administered to any child who is cared for on the premises, including the date and circumstances and who administered it, including medicine which the child is permitted to self-administer, together with a record of a parent/guardian/carer's consent, and retain them for a period of two years (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at records kept about children and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of a play activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training, and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder draws on the wealth of her experience to support children as they play, so that they make steady progress in their learning. For example, she fosters children's imaginative play as they use construction blocks to build a train and pretend it is going to the seaside. She helps them to remember and talk about their own seaside experiences. The childminder encourages children to count and to talk about sizes, shapes and colours during their play activities. Children have plenty of opportunities to make choices about what they do and lead their own learning. However, the childminder does not consistently plan and guide activities or experiences that link with what children need to learn next. This means that children are not always challenged in their learning, so that they make the best possible progress. Nevertheless, children are generally supported in gaining the skills that they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning.

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good

The childminder develops good relationships with children and their families. Daily discussions to share information promote a consistent approach towards children's care and learning. Children enjoy the childminder's cuddles, praise and encouragement. She provides clear guidance about acceptable behaviour and teaches children about sharing and taking turns. Children's independence and personal care skills, relative to their ages and capabilities, are promoted well. As a result, children gain confidence in their own abilities. The childminder supports children's sense of responsibility and cooperation, for example, as they help to tidy away toys and resources. Consequently, children are emotionally well supported for the next stage in their learning, or the move on to school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a reasonable understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, but has not kept abreast of changes to the Statutory Framework. Consequently, she has not fulfilled her responsibility to review children's progress between the ages of two and three. Nevertheless, she adequately implements policies and procedures, and most required records, apart from medication records, are in place and well maintained. The childminder gets written permission from parents to give some prescription and non-prescription medicines. She records when she administers these and informs parents. However, where children have ongoing medical needs, she does not obtain written consent before administering medication and does not keep a written record of this. Even so, she ensures that parents are informed when the medication has been given, which safeguards children from the risk of overdosing. The childminder makes sure that required training, such as

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provision requires improvement

paediatric first aid, is regularly refreshed. She aspires to improve her practice, for example, by using a newly introduced tracking system to ensure that children make good progress, and that there are no gaps in their learning across the seven areas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225661 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 876427 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in the village of Countesthorpe, in Leicestershire. The provision operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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