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Inspection report for early years provision

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EY289473 Unique Reference Number 26 April 2006 Inspection date Maxine Rose Inspector

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Childcare Type of inspection Childminding Type of care

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives with her two children aged 5 and 8 years. They live in a basement flat which has two floors in the Victoria Park area of the London Borough of Hackney. The entrance to the flat is in the basement. Areas of the home used for childminding are the lounge, kitchen diner, bathroom on the first floor and one bedroom on the first floor. There is a secure outdoor play area.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

There are three children on roll. The childminder is registered to care for no more than three children at any one time.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. The children are welcomed into a clean home environment each day. They enjoy eating light snacks that are freshly prepared by the childminder. Food prepared for the children meets their dietary requirements and consists mainly of natural ingredients like fresh fruit and vegetables which promote children's good health and development. During the day the children have a choice of natural juice, milk and fresh water to drink this helps to ensure they are kept sufficiently hydrated. The childminder has a good understanding about ways to support children's health and development. The children strengthen their bodies and develop a good range of physical skills whilst in the care of the childminder. They take part in a range of outdoor activities as part of the daily routine. They enjoy walking, running, jumping, skipping, hopping, and climbing when they visit the local play park. The children are treated with appropriate care and

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Helping children to be healthy

attention from the childminder who has clear procedure for administering medication and is suitably trained in first aid for babies and young children.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. The children are received into a well maintained homely environment. They access resources easily from the practical storage units that are suitably arranged on low level shelves. The children are kept safe by the childminder who closely supervises their daily activities. Some effective measures are in place to minimise hazards such as using stair gates to create boundaries in the home and installing fire blankets and a smoke alarm to protect children from serious harm. Some fire safety procedures are not implemented fully namely the fire evacuation procedure. Throughout the day the children use resources that are kept in very good condition, the childminder makes good use of local services to exchange toys and replenish her collection. The children are protected by comprehensive care procedures and practical safety measures in the home such as smoke detectors, socket covers, stair gates and secure locks on windows and

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

doors. The children receive appropriate guidance about ways to keep safe in the home they receive clear explanations for why they should not run indoors or climb on the furniture. Children also learn about road safety and understand the importance of holding hands with an adult when outdoors. Each day the children are collected by known adults this is made possible by the childminder's clear procedures that ensure appropriate information is maintained on the children and their carers. Procedures also include effective ways of managing a child protection case.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. The children are relaxed and settled in the childminder's home. Their individual needs are met well for example sufficient time is programmed in the day for children to sleep, eat, rest and play. Children have access to a fair range of play equipment and resources that help them make progress in all areas of their development, such as a selection of books, cars, and an assortment

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 of soft toys, programmable games, dolls, play dough and small world toys. The childminder tries to develop children’s independence by encouraging them to choose the resources, however on these occasions choices are limited because children may select one item for the entire afternoon. The children are developing their personal independence such as dressing themselves and carrying out simple tasks such as clearing their toys away. They receive practical support from the childminder who warmly praises and encourages their efforts: this develops their confidence. The children enjoy opportunities to socialise with children of a similar age for example when visiting a local playgroup and play park.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. The children are developing warm relations with the childminder and each other. They are treated with respect and their individual needs are met well by the childminder. They enjoy meals that meet their dietary requirements and have a daily routine that meets their individual needs such as sleep, rest and play. The childminder establishes a friendly professional relationship with the parents. The parents are able to spend time in the setting to discuss the care and development of their children. The children gain a sense of belonging as they become familiar in the childminder's home and make independent choices from the range of play equipment that is accessible to them. The children are confident and express their needs clearly such as when asking for a snack. The children are learning about the wider community, as they have regular opportunities to socialise with children of the same age with different cultures and

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Helping children make a positive contribution

abilities, when they visit places in the locality. Children behave well and are helped to develop appropriate social skills as the childminder praises the children for being cooperative and playing harmoniously.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. The children are cared for in a well organised home environment. The children settle well in the childminder’s home. They have sufficient space in which to play in and can easily select resources independently to play with others or on their own. In almost all areas the childminder’s policies and procedures are effectively implemented. Children’s personal information about their attendance or accidents they may have had is recorded well. This ensures parents are kept suitably informed about their children’s activities and promotes continuity of care. The setting meets the needs of the range of children for whom it provides.

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Complaints since the last inspection

There are no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection. The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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Complaints since the last inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • devise and implement a fire evacuation procedure. • provide a range of activities for the children when in the home to help them make progress in all areas of their development.

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The quality and standards of the care

set out in the leaflet Complaints about Ofsted Early Years: concerns or complaints about Ofsted's role in regulating and inspecting childcare and early education (HMI ref no 2599) which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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