Childminder in Barnet

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Unique reference number EY359738 Inspection date 29/10/2008 Inspector Pauline Nazarkardeh

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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 ten-year-old son in a two-bedroom ground floor flat in East Finchley in the London Borough of Barnet. The whole of the premises is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. Access to the childminder's home is via four steps to the front door, all facilities in the childminder's home are on the same level with one step to access the garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding one child under five years of age. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is providing the children with a varied curriculum. She provides an inclusive service where all children are identified as unique and the childminder tailors her service to meet their needs. She works effectively with parents to ensure that she gets to know the children and that they are valued and included. The childminder manages her service well, evaluative practice is effective and ensures that priorities for future development and areas for training are clearly identified.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that there is an accurate system in place for recording all children's attendance

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provision

The childminder provides childcare which is well organised and which runs efficiently. Children are safeguarded because the childminder ensures they are closely supervised at all times whilst playing in a safe and secure environment. She demonstrates confidence in dealing with issues relating to child protection and has attended training. The childminder's home is safe; written risk assessments have been completed both indoors and for outings. She is qualified in first aid to make sure that children are well protected in the event of an emergency.

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provision

Documentation and record keeping are very well organised and the childminder has an effective procedure in place to keep this information up to date and accurate. However, she does not record the attendance of one child who is cared for on an ad hoc basis. The childminder effectively reviews her practice and is very This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 quick to make improvements when she identifies an area for development.

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provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents and she is very sensitive to their needs. They are provided with a comprehensive range of policies and procedures, which underpin the childminder's practice. The childminder seeks permission from parents for emergency medical advice and is able to deal effectively with accidents and when administering medication.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's home is welcoming and inviting to children. She involves her son in the childminding arrangement; he has a lovely relationship with the minded children who smile happily when they see him. As a result, children are settled, happy and confident in the care of the childminder and in the company of her family.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make good progress in all areas of their development. The childminder makes regular observations of children; she uses this information to assess their progress and to plan future learning. Planning is flexible and allows even very young children to influence the daily routine and to make choices.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder communicates well with children who have yet to develop their verbal skills. She picks up clues from the children and quickly responds to their needs. Children have a wide range of toys and equipment to play with. They particularly like to listen to music and sing and follow actions by clapping. The minded children also enjoy stacking toys and rattlers and the childminder is able to identify progress in their development as they play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's practice helps to minimise cross infection, individual hand towels and bedding are provided and are for the exclusive use of each child. Children are safe in the environment; the childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and she is aware of the importance of recording concerns and reporting these to the appropriate agencies. She has carefully assessed potential risks in her home. Action taken to make her home safe includes replacing the front window and using a stair gate to restrict access to the kitchen. She teaches children about keeping safe, for example talking about road safety and the danger of strangers. 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? 2 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? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 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

Since registration there have been no complaints made to Ofsted.

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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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