Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

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Unique reference number EY357717 Inspection date 09/03/2009 Inspector S Campbell

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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 2007. She lives with her husband and three children aged seven, eight and eleven in a residential area of Dagenham, Essex in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The whole ground floor is used for childminding and a garden is available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age group. The childminder is currently minding two children in this age range. The provision is registered by Ofsted on both the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The family have no pets.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder is currently undertaking a Level 3 childcare course enabling her to satisfactorily promote the outcomes for all children. The childminder recognises that children are an individual and unique. She encourages all children to take part in the activities on offer which promotes inclusion. The childminder strives for continuous improvement and parent’s views are welcomed through a parent evaluation form. This further promotes partnership working.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop systems to ensure parents contribute to children’s ongoing assessments  further develop planning to ensure children’s individual needs and abilities are reflected  further develop procedures to ensure written parental consent is obtained to take all children out on outings

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provision

There are appropriate processes in place for self-evaluation to promote the outcomes for children. The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents and the regular sharing of information further promote continuity of children’s care needs, for example accident and medication records. Children’s well-being is further safeguarded because the childminder holds a current first aid certificate and written parental consent has been obtained to seek emergency medical advice or treatment. This means the childminder is able to act in children’s best interest should they sustain a minor injury while in her care. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has implemented a number of policies and procedures which contributes to the safe and effective management of the setting. Most documentation is in place to promote children’s well-being and an inclusive

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provision

environment. However, written parental consent has not been obtained to take all children out on outings.

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provision

Through the regular sharing of information parents are kept informed of children’s progress. The childminder is supportive in her role and when required she shares her experience by providing parents with ideas to support children’s learning and development in the home, for example information on providing an appropriate range of toys to maintain children’s interest.

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provision

The children are cared for in a safe and secure environment because the childminder has implemented a password system to ensure children do not leave the premises with unapproved adults. The childminder carries out regular visual risk assessments and she has taken steps to ensure appropriate safety measures are in place. Overall, the childminder plans her day well to ensure children take part in active activities as well as rest according to their needs. The childminder spends individual time with children and as a result they are steadily making progress in their learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to support children’s learning and development. The childminder has begun to undertake observations to ensure she is able to track children’s progress towards the early learning goals. There are appropriate systems in place to enable the childminder to build on what children already know, for example ‘All About Me’. The children’s progress reports are shared with parents. However, procedures have yet to be further developed to ensure parents contribute to children’s ongoing assessments to enable them to effectively support children’s learning while at the setting. The childminder knows children well and is able to talk about children’s stage of development in detail. In addition the childminder works in close partnership with parents to move children on in their next stage of development, such as promoting their independence and toilet

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

training. Some planning takes place for children’s activities. However, planning has yet to be further developed to ensure children’s individual needs and abilities are reflected to further support their learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder encourages children’s independence through a range of practical activities, such as feeding themselves unaided and washing their hands with some assistance. The children are comfortable in their surroundings and they receive lots of cuddles and kisses during the day to further promote their sense of belonging. The children’s vocabulary is developing well because the childminder responds well to their spoken words and babbles. The children’s language development is further supported because the childminder spends time singing children’s favourite nursery rhymes, for example Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are developing early problem solving skills as they play with a sorting This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 box and have access to a range of puzzles. Through practical activities the childminder introduces colours to children, such as when playing with different coloured building bricks. The children regularly go out on trips to the local library and the childminder uses the library as a resource to obtain a range of books that reflect positive images to further develop children’s understanding of the wider world, similarities and differences, for example ‘What do you think about Disability?'.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children regularly attend a childminder drop in group where they are able to interact with their peers and others. The children are able to take part in a range of messy play activities both within the home and when attending the childminding drop-in group to further develop their creative skills, such as junk modelling, painting and sticking. The children’s imaginative and creative skills are further promoted because they have access to a range of musical instruments, such as a xylophone, trumpet, drum and organ. The children are beginning to move with increasing control and enjoying dancing to various musical sounds when playing with the organ.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children have access to a range of large outdoor equipment to promote their gross motor skills. The childminder provides children’s snacks during the day, for example fruits. This contributes to children’s good health. The children’s general well-being is further promoted because the childminder regularly practises fire drills. This ensures children are able to leave the premises quickly and safely in the event of an emergency evacuation. 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? 3 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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 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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