Childminder in Greenwich

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Unique reference number EY331285 Inspection date 04/11/2008 Inspector Teresa Evelina Lucas

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2006. She lives with her husband and three children aged five, three and 19 months. They live in Charlton in the London borough of Greenwich. The whole of the premises, except the study, is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time. There are no pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of three children, of whom one may be in the early years age group at any one time. There are currently two children in the early age group, aged 14 months and 17 months. They both attend on a part-time basis. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are extremely safe and secure in the childminder's warm and welcoming environment. The childminder provides very effectively for children in the early years age group and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of how children learn and develop. This, together with an excellent knowledge of children's individual needs and starting points helps to ensure that children are making very good progress in all areas of learning. Detailed regular observations and clear planning for the next steps in children's development ensures that children's interests are reflected in the stimulating, challenging and age appropriate range of activities she provides. The childminder promotes positive partnerships with parents through regular verbal communication, as well as individual contact books, clearly labelled photographs and scrap books of children's work. She is proactive in her approach to inclusion by making sure she provides a welcoming service to all children and their

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

families. The childminder demonstrates a positive approach to training, but has not yet developed a clear process of self-evaluation in order to ensure that continuous improvement is maintained.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop the self evaluation process to ensure that it is effective in identifying areas for continuous improvement.

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provision

There are clear safeguarding procedures in place, which help to ensure that children are protected from harm or neglect. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her home and keeps a written record of these, as required. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Risk assessments are very thorough and this helps to maintain a safe environment where risks to children have been identified and minimised. All documentation for the safe and efficient running of the provision is in place and very well organised. Policies and procedures are beautifully presented and provide parents with good quality information about the childminder, her family and her setting. The childminder acknowledges the uniqueness of each child and ensures that she has very good systems in place to share information about children's progress in their learning and development, with parents. Children's care needs and routines are

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provision

fully discussed with parents to ensure continuity of care. This helps the children to settle quickly and happily. The childminder provides a wide range of good quality resources across all areas of play and learning.

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provision

The childminder makes sure that children are learning to respect each other and value diversity through providing activities that teach them about the wider community. For example, they have discussions about exotic plants and fruits that grow in a relative's garden in the West Indies and make flags and talk about which countries they come from. She has given thought to how she would support children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities by attending training and identifying the considerations she would need to make to ensure that all children can be fully included. Support for children with English as an additional language includes using appropriate resources, such as dual language books and identifying key words and phrases. The childminder informally reviews her practice, but has not yet developed a system to assess the quality of her provision or to clearly identify further improvements.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder very effectively promotes children's welfare. Regular written risk assessments, together with appropriate levels of supervision ensure that children are safe indoors, outdoors and when going on outings. Children are also learning how to keep themselves safe because the childminder talks to them about safety and provides activities to enhance their understanding. Children's health is well promoted because the procedures in place for dealing with accidents and emergencies, the exclusion of unwell or infectious children and for the administration of medication are clear and consistently applied. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles through good opportunities to take part in a range of outdoor activities, such as forest school and also benefit from a healthy nutritious diet. Older children enjoy opportunities to prepare their own food, such as making pizzas and choosing their own toppings. The childminder's good understanding of

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

her responsibilities, in order to protect children from neglect or abuse, means that children are well safeguarded. Well organised documentation, which is accessible and shared with parents, provides consistent care for the children. Parents are fully involved in the care of their children through regular discussions and various written records, including prior written parental consents, such as for outings and seeking emergency medical treatment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making excellent progress in their learning and development because the childminder knows them well. In addition, they benefit from an extremely varied routine that includes lots of outings and opportunities to enjoy physical play, sand This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and water play and growing activities, in the garden. The stimulating learning environment encourages them to take part in a broad range of activities that are appropriate to their individual stage of development. Activities generally stem from children's interests and the childminder uses her excellent knowledge of the children to provide activities that maintain their interest and enjoyment. Starting points are identified through a settling in record when children first start and the childminder uses her observations of the children to plan the next steps in their learning and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

development. A variety of records, such as individual scrap books containing dated examples of children's work and labelled photographs, ensure that children's progress and achievements are effectively shared with parents. Children settle very well and are developing good self-esteem because the childminder is affectionate and caring towards them. They are gaining in independence because even very young children have some opportunities to select activities for themselves. Younger children's language development is particularly well promoted because the childminder talks and listens to children and encourages them to repeat words and reinforces words they already know. Children greatly enjoy looking at books with the childminder, who further encourages their interest by using puppets. The childminder promotes children's good behaviour through giving them lots of individual time and attention and by regularly praising them. As a result, even the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

youngest children are learning to share and play co-operatively with others and to feel good about themselves. Children are learning about diversity and the wider community through resources, activities and a variety of local outings. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 1 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 1 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration.

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Detail of the complaint/s

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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