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Inspection report for early years provision

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EY355446 Unique Reference Number 07 May 2008 Inspection date Anahita Aderianwalla 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 good. 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 2007. She lives with her husband and three children aged seven, five and three, in Muswell Hill within the London Borough of Haringey. The whole of the childminder’s house apart from the master bedroom and first floor study is used for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time. She is currently caring for nine children on a part time basis.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. Children are cared for in a warm and clean home. Their childminder ensures there are effective hygiene practices in place and demonstrates a commitment to preventing cross-infection and keeping children healthy. The childminder has a food and hygiene certificate and is extremely aware of storing foods correctly in the fridge, and records fridge temperatures daily. Children's

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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 meals are provided by the childminder and in some cases the parents, depending on the wishes of the parent. The childminder encourages the children to develop good eating habits, for example eating a varied menu, such as spaghetti Bolognese, homemade fish fingers, and pasta with different sauces, and fresh fruit and home made ice cream for desert. The childminder is very aware of children with allergies, and dietary needs and works well in conjunction with parents to provide a well balanced diet for all children in her care.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children enjoy a wide range of activities which contribute to their good health. They are learning to develop control of their bodies through activities both in the home and outside. Children enjoy a daily outing to either local groups or the park where they enjoy using large apparatus to climb and balance on. Children enjoy spontaneous indoor activities like, dancing to music and playing with instruments, such as drums, and triangles.

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Helping children to be healthy

The childminder has good record keeping systems in place for the recording of accidents and medication. A policy regarding sick children is shared with parents and parental permission to seek emergency medical treatment is held. The childminder holds a valid first aid certificate.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children play and move around safely in the home, because effective safety measures are in place. These include appropriate safety equipment, for example smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and storage of hazardous substances, out of children's reach. The childminder knows how to promote children's safety and take precautions to prevent accidents and has parental consents in place in the event of a medical emergency.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children benefit from close adult supervision, as they independently select activities from a good range of quality toys and equipment, which are suitable for all ages and stages of development. The childminder organises the resources well so that children can access them with ease. Children can move independently within the two main large play rooms downstairs and resources meet safety standards.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children are protected from harm by the childminder who demonstrates a very good understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She has a written child protection policy which is shared with parents and a effective system in place to ensure correct procedures are followed in the event of a concern. The childminder is committed to safeguarding children and has attended child protection awareness training

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children make themselves at home and have a warm relationship with the childminder. They interact confidently with her and younger children are secure in her care. The childminder is knowledgeable about the children she cares for and is aware of their developmental progress. She ensures activities are interesting and age appropriate and she is aware when they are no longer sustaining children's interest.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The organisation of resources encourages children the freedom to choose and they offer sufficient challenge. As a result children are settled, busy and occupied; the childminder balances their needs very well. A daily outing is included in the routine which increases opportunities for the children to socialise with other children.

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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 Children become totally engaged in imaginative play. They pretend to go to space, as they play with a large silver piece of material, which is the space ship. The childminder encourages their play and supports this well by playing along with the children and asking them where they are going, and to which planet. Children's language is developed through the childminder’s frequent interaction with the children. Children giggle and laugh as they play scrabble and jigsaws where they all join in. The childminder helps the children to tell a story using different tones in her voice, and creates a very calm and happy place where children thrive and there is a good sense of fun. The childminder creates a relaxed and comfortable, homely environment for children, that meets their emotional needs.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. Children are respected as individuals. They are treated with respect and the childminder uses praise and encouragement to promote their self-esteem, this contributes to their sense of well-being. Children begin to learn about their own environment through outings to the local groups and parks. They enjoy a varied range of resources reflecting positive images of different cultures, disability and equality. However the childminder does not use these resources effectively and does not plan activities around different cultural festivals. This does not allow children to fully develop an awareness of the world around them. The childminder ensures she has the necessary information to meet the individual needs of all children.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Strategies for managing behaviour are appropriate to children's age and stage of development and focus on positive reinforcement. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement to promote their self esteem, as a result they are happy and secure.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Parents are very well informed about the service that the childminder provides through written policies, clear agreements and daily communication. An informative pack is available, including well thought out policies and procedures. It details for the procedures for parents if they have concerns and how to contact Ofsted in line with regulation. The childminder maintains a daily diary for each child, and parents are encouraged to take it home, and write in it if they wish. This further demonstrates a commitment to working in partnership with parents, respecting their regarding the children's care.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. The childminder has a very bright and airy home where the space is used well and the routine is well organised to ensure that all children’s needs are met. Children's work and photographs are displayed, this makes the environment more familiar for babies and helps children to feel valued. Children are familiar with the daily routine and are comfortable and at ease in the childminder's care.

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Organisation

Records and documents are well organised and used to support the care of the children. The procedures work adequately in practice to promote children's health, enjoyment, achievement and ability to make a positive contribution. For example, all necessary parent agreements, insurances, child details and records of medication are organised and accessible. These are shared with parents to help them gain a good insight into the service that is provided for their children.

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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 The registration certificate is displayed in a prominent position and children's attendance is recorded daily.

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Organisation

Overall, the childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides.

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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 good. 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): • consider ways to promote and incorporate multicultural festivals in planning

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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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