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Inspection report for early years provision

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EY304014 Unique Reference Number 19 July 2007 Inspection date Moreen Johnson 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 registered in 2006. She lives with her seven year old son in the London borough of Islington. The areas of the childminder's home available to minded children are the living room, bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. The childminder walks to the local school to collect children. She attends local drop in groups and takes children to the local park.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

There is currently one child under eight years on roll.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. Children are learning the importance of good personal hygiene through consistent daily routines such as washing hands before eating, after using the toilet and after outside play, thus reducing the risk of spreading germs. Children are cared for in clean hygienic premises where the childminder ensures that her home is well maintained.

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Helping children to be healthy

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 generally good accident and medication procedures in place and systems for keeping records. However, the childminder has not requested written consent from parents to seek emergency treatment. This presents a risk to children's health in the event of an emergency.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children benefit from a healthy diet because the childminder promotes healthy eating well. Children are offered a variety of nutritious meals and snacks, which includes foods from other cultures. Children are given drinks at regular intervals throughout the session.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children enjoy a good range of activities which contributes to their good health. For example, they are taken out regularly to the park to engage in physical excise such as running and climbing.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children are cared for in a organised home in which a wide range of well maintained resources are easily accessible to them. They move around freely and select play materials for themselves.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children are cared for in a generally safe environment. They are closely supervised to ensure that they are not placed at risk. However, the fire blanket is not fitted where it is easily accessible in the event of a fire.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children's wellbeing is safeguarded because the childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm. The childminder is aware of a range of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She is clear about her responsibility to report concerns to the relevant agencies.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children are happy and settled. They independently choose the activities that they wish to play with. They make themselves at home and have strong relationships with each other and the childminder. For example, they help each other to discover how toys work. They confidently request support from the childminder when they have difficulties with activities.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children enjoy engaging in conversations with each other and adults. Throughout the session they ask questions, talk about events at school and readily give their opinions.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children are encouraged to be creative. They are excited about dressing gift boxes for their teachers. They are engrossed in role playing with figures and vehicles.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children have good opportunities to develop their reading skills. They enjoying reading comics and sharing the story with each other and the childminder. Children have access to a wide range of books which are easily accessible to them throughout the childminder's home.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children have regular access to outside play resources such as drop-ins and the park to further enhance their social and physical skills.

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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

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. The childminder has a sound understanding of equality issues. Children have access to activities and resources that promote positive images of the wider community. This increases children's understanding and awareness of diversity. The childminder has a good level of awareness of how to meet the needs of children with learning difficulties. She also understands the benefit of working with parents to meet children's needs.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children behave well. They are developing a good understanding of right and wrong as a result of the childminder's good practice. The childminder focuses on children's positive behaviour and uses an effective range of suitable methods by which to management inappropriate behaviour.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Partnership with parents is good. Children benefit from positive relationships between the childminder and their parents. There are good procedures in place to share information with parents about their children's progress. The childminder has a good complaints procedure in place which meets with requirements.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. Children feel happy and at home with the well organised, child friendly environment. Clear, consistent routines further enhance children's confidence, enabling them to choose their own toys and play happily and harmoniously.

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Organisation

The childminder develops her knowledge and understanding of childcare practice by attending relevant training courses.

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Organisation

Most policies, records and procedures are in place. However, all the relevant documents are not requested to support children in times of medical emergency. The childminder does not display her registration certificate, which is a breach of regulation. The childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides.

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since registration 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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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): • display registration certificate • ensure that the fire blanket it sited where it is easily accessible in the event of a fire. • request written consent from parents to seek emergency medical treatment for children

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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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