Setting

Inspection report for early years provision

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EY267032 Unique Reference Number 13 December 2006 Inspection date Janet Sharon Williams 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 December 2003. She lives with her husband and six children aged seven years to adulthood. They live in the London Borough of Southwark, there are shops, schools, a park and public transport within easy access. Childminding takes place in the living room, kitchen-diner on the upper level and toilet facilities on the middle level of the premises. There is no garden. The childminder proposes to take children to local outdoor play facilities.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

At the time of this inspection the childminder was not minding any children.

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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 satisfactory. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how children's health is promoted. She described how children learn the importance of washing hands after using the toilet and before meals. The childminder has all the necessary procedures in place to record medication administered and accidents. However, documentation for medication administered have not been consistently signed by the childminder and there is no evidence of records for obtaining parental permission for emergency medical treatment. The childminder is able to provide treatment in the event of children having an accident because she has undertaken a first aid course and has a well stocked first aid box.

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Helping children to be healthy

From discussion, although the childminder prefers parents to provide meals, she ensures information from parents regarding dietary requirements and allergies are gathered prior to placement. She recognises the need of children frequently being offered drinks and can ask for one at any time.

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Helping children to be healthy

The childminder through discussion explained how children benefit from physical exercise, for example, be given the opportunity to run freely in the local playground and park.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. The childminder's home is a safe and secure environment. All of the necessary safety precautions have been taken to minimise accidents. For example, stairs are inaccessible to the children, the ranch type banisters have been made safe, door to the balcony is kept locked at all times and sockets not in use are covered. On outings children are strapped in their pushchair. Children are supervised at all times inside and outside the home and are always within sight and sound.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children have plenty of space to move around freely, comfortably and there are suitable provisions for them to sleep. Toys and equipment are stored at child's height allowing children to make their own choice about their play and activities, for example, soft toys, rattles, activity and musical toys, books, cars, dolls and bricks.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children are well protected because the childminder demonstrates a clear understanding about responsibilities to keep children protected and safe.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. The childminder displays a satisfactory understanding of how she supports children in their play development. For example, she ensures she interacts with the children, teaching them basic numbers and colours, reading stories and asking them questions. The satisfactory range of toys and equipment also contributes to children's learning and development. Most are

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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 appropriate for the ages and stages of children's development. Through discussion children are able to benefit from visiting local children's group to socialise with other peers and adults.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The childminder describes how children's individual needs are met, through established every day routines, ensuring children are looked after well and meeting with their developmental needs.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. The childminder discusses how each child is treated with equal concerns. Activities provided avoid stereotyping. Children are given the opportunity to meet people from the diverse community and to learn about other cultures and religions. However, the childminder has few resources and play materials that reflect diversity and no resources to raise children's knowledge about disability.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder has a good knowledge of children with learning disability and is proactive in addressing issues. She has experience in supporting children with special educational needs.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory awareness of behaviour management, for example how behaviour would be dealt with according to children's level of understanding and taking time to explain to them right from wrong.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder explained how through caring for previously minded children the importance of establishing a positive relationship with parents, for example effective procedures put into in place, such as relevant information about the children, formalising arrangements to ensure children are looked after in accordance to parent's wishes. Children's day is discussed with parents to provide consistently of care.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. There are no minded children present during this inspection, but from observation and discussion children receive sufficient support to help them feel secure, happy and relaxed. The organisation of children's day allow for sleeping, resting, playing and time outdoors. There have been no changes to the household since the last inspection; all members over the age of 16 years have a CRB clearance. The childminder is committed to improving her practices and developing her skills, knowledge and understanding. She has completed an application for the Birth to three matters training course.

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Organisation

The organisation of children's care, health and safety is satisfactory. All of the mandatory procedures and most of the recommended records are in place. The childminder also has several written policies in place, such as behaviour management, child protection and dealing with complaints. Overall, evidence suggests the childminder would meet the needs of the range of children for whom she provides.

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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

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the childminder was asked to obtain written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment and before administering medication to children; keep a record of all medication administered; reduce the risk of infection by following good hygiene practices and through the safe storage of food; improve knowledge and understanding of the developmental needs of children; provide a suitable range of activities using an approach in line with the Birth to three matters framework; assess the risks to children in relation to the ranch style stairs banister and take action to minimise these; provide a fire evacuation procedure; provide a suitable range of toys and equipment which promotes diversity; develop knowledge and understanding of child protection issues; maintain a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance and improve knowledge

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Improvements since the last inspection

and understanding of the requirements set out in regulations and set in place a procedure to notify Ofsted of relevant matters, in this case, details of the changes to the household members. Most have been satisfactorily addressed, to meet with the well being and health of the children. For example, the childminder completed a food hygiene course, improved safety of the home and kept clear records of children's arrival and departure times.

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.

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Complaints 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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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): • ensure medication administered is consistently signed and that written parental permission is obtained for emergency medical treatment • improve resources that reflect diversity and to raise children's awareness about disability

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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 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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