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Inspection report for early years provision

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EY251482 Unique Reference Number 24 August 2006 Inspection date Valerie Jean Brown 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 has been registered since 2003. She lives with her husband in a two bedroom 2nd floor flat located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets E1; there are schools and parks within walking distances. The Lounge and bedroom is used for childminding purposes.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is registered to provide care for 3 children under 8 years; of these, only one may be under 1 year 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. Children's health is cared for very well through good standards of hygiene practice. For example, they are taught how to wash their hands before meal after going to the toilet and after activities as part of their daily routine. The children benefit from a clean and tidy environment where good standards of hygiene are in place.

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Helping children to be healthy

The children also develop good health through having regular walks to the park and a childminding group.

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Helping children to be healthy

They are provided with a variety of healthy, balanced, nutritious and cultural meals with fresh fruits, yoghurt and drinks regularly given to the children. Their dietary needs are discussed with the parents regarding any allergies, religious requirements.

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Helping children to be healthy

All records to promote children's health are in place such as an accident medication and incident book and first aid kit.

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Helping children to be healthy

The childminder has attended training in first aid and Food hygiene, to develop her knowledge and understanding, which helps to protect children's health.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children are cared for in a safe, secure and welcoming environment where space is well organised for children to play and move around freely within the home. They have access to a good range of toys and equipment which is safe, easily accessible and are kept in a good condition to meet the developmental needs of the children and promote their learning.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

There is a good range of safety equipment in place to ensure children's safety such as: smoke alarm, fire blanket, socket covers and public liability insurance. Children are taught to be aware of road safety, for example, how to cross the road by holding hands. The children are supervised regularly by the childminder both inside and outside of the home to ensure their safety at all times.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The childminder demonstrated a clear understanding of child protection issues. She can recognise the different types of abuse and knows the procedures to follow if there are concerns. The childminder has attended child protection training to gain knowledge to protect their safety. There are child protection policies and procedures in place to ensure children's health.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

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 achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. The children take part in an adequate range of activities to develop their learning, depending on their age. They enjoy activities such as: painting, colouring, watching children's programmes, puzzles, counting, alphabets, creative play, imaginative play and water play.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The children watch educational programmes which helps them to learn and develop new skills. The children communicate and interact reasonably well with the childminder; they seem happy, well settled and confident.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The childminder discussed that she is not working with the Birth to three matters and Foundation Stage; she will be attending the training to get a better understanding. However, childminder to develop knowledge and understanding of the range of activities that support children's learning and development in all areas.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The children benefit from attending childminding group, the toy library and regular trips to the parks, to develop their social skills and learn about the environment around them.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The childminder has attended English classes to develop her knowledge and understanding; she successfully passed and achieved credit, which helps her to develop children's learning. There are Books available such as Bengali which is also translated in English and other languages to help children to learn new words.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. Children are respected and are treated with equal concern. They are provided with equal opportunity resources such as multicultural books and dolls. However, there is a limited range of multicultural resources available to promote children's awareness of different cultural background. Children attend childminding group regularly where they have access to different multicultural resources. Children are encouraged to look at books to learn about different cultural background. The childminder demonstrated a clear knowledge of special needs and has experiences caring for them, she is willing to support their individual needs.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The children's behaviour is managed generally well. For example, the childminder clearly explains right from wrong to children depending on the age of the child. Children's behaviour is discussed with the parent. The children are given praise and are encouraged to present a positive behaviour, they are taught to be polite and to say please and thank you.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. The children are safe and settled within the home environment. Space is organised well allowing children to move and play freely to access resources which support their learning.

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Organisation

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 There are effective policies and procedures in place to promote the welfare of children such as: accident, medication and incident books, register of attendance and public liability insurance.

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Organisation

The childminder has completed a wide range of training such as: Basics in first aid, attended Health & safety awareness, Food hygiene Awareness, attended Social Action for Health for completion self management training course. She has also attended English Speaking Board Foundation Stage one and achieved a credit award, to develop her skills and knowledge; this will help the children to benefit from the childminder skills, knowledge and experience.

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Organisation

The childminder is meeting the needs of the range of children for whom she provides.

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Complaints since the last inspection

There have been no complaints since registration.

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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): • provide an appropriate range of resources that promote equality and anti-discriminatory • develop knowledge and understanding of the range of activities that support children's learning and development in all areas

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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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