Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

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Unique reference number EY358698 Inspection date 02/04/2009 Inspector Elizabeth Juon

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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 registered in 2007. She lives with her husband and two children aged nine and four years, in Chessington within the borough of Kingston upon Thames. The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor of the house for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder makes use of local facilities such as the park, library and toddler groups. The family has a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder may care for a maximum of five children at any one time. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding two children in the early years age group.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder promotes the health, safety and developmental progress of all children within a clean and comfortable family home. The childminder provides an inclusive environment where each child is respected as an individual, working closely with parents to ensure their children’s particular needs are met. The childminder recognises the importance of evaluating her practice and striving for continuous improvement for the benefit of the children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop observation, assessment and planning skills to clearly identify each child's starting point and to effectively monitor their progress in all the six areas of learning  ensure arrangements are agreed and confirmed in writing by parents to leave an assistant with the children

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provision

The childminder is safety-conscious, she identifies and minimises potential hazards both indoors and out to safeguard the well-being of the children. Children are safe on outings as they follow the childminder’s clear instructions or are strapped in the buggy. The childminder has a sound understanding of child protection issues and her responsibility to protect the children in her care. She has the current procedures and contact numbers for the Local Safeguarding Children Board should concerns arise about any children. The childminder organises the home and daily routines to provide consistent care and age-appropriate, fun learning opportunities for the children. There is a varied selection of resources available to meet the needs of the children. These measures ensure children’s well-being and sense of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 security.

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provision

The childminder has written policies, procedures and the required child records with relevant information on the children and their families to meet children’s individual needs and safeguard their welfare. However, there is no written parental consent to leave children with her husband, as an assistant should the need arise. The childminder establishes close working relationships with parents. She shares her written policies with parents and gives daily verbal and written feedback to parents to inform them about their child’s day.

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provision

The childminder is developing the system to self-evaluate her work effectively and appreciates the value of her continual improvement and personal development to the children. She has identified areas that she wishes to develop, including her observation, assessment and planning skills to ensure links with the early learning goals. The childminder attends relevant childcare training sessions and has completed an introduction to childminding and first aid courses and a session on the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children show themselves to be settled and at ease in the childminder’s company and clearly enjoy being in the home. Children engage enthusiastically in a balance of free play and adult lead activities throughout the day. They become independent learners as they select items of their choice from a variety of play materials available for them. The childminder encourages their new skills, for example, letting children feed themselves and drink from cups. This gives children a sense of achievement as they are praised by the childminder.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

They are confident to approach the childminder to express their needs and ask for items. The children show an interest in books and enjoy a story time. Language and conversation are extended throughout the day and children express their needs well. Children are beginning to play cooperatively together and develop an understanding of appropriate manners and sharing. They sit at the table to eat their meals and are developing good habits for the future. Children are beginning to become aware of the wider world on outings into the local community and socialise at the toddler groups. Children have good opportunities for physical exercise as they regularly play in the garden using larger pieces of play equipment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are learning to keep themselves safe at the childminder’s; she encourages their knowledge of road safety and how to cross the road. The childminder has thought about how to evacuate the premises in an emergency and encourages children’s involvement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Each child has a file in which the childminder keeps examples of their artwork, and observations of their play. The observations are assessed to identify the child’s level of achievement, and the information gained is used to plan the next step in their individual learning journey. Children will benefit further if planning develops to include as many areas of the early learning goals as possible to give children a rich and enabling environment to maximise their learning and development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Positive praise and encouragement from the childminder helps children to feel valued and happy. 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

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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