Childminder in Sutton

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Unique reference number EY368578 Inspection date 17/10/2008 Inspector June Fielden

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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 2008. She lives in Wallington, Surrey with her mother and three children aged three, five and nine. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding, plus a bedroom on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed patio area for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of two children at any one time and is currently minding one child under five, and one school aged child during the holidays. The childminder walks and drives to local schools, parks and shops. She regularly attends a toddler group. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a friendly, caring environment where their needs are well met by the childminder. She obtains information about children's individual requirements, and uses this to promote their welfare. The childminder involves parents in the evaluation of her practice, using the knowledge she obtains from them and others involved in children's care to improve outcomes for children. She is aware of her strengths and areas for improvement, and strives to enhance the experiences she provides for children. The childminder has a good understanding of children's learning and development and provides opportunities to ensure that they make the most of the time they spend in her setting.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop long term planning  ensure that appropriate hand washing routines are in place.

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provision

Policies and procedures are in place to ensure children's wellbeing. These include an effective safeguarding policy and complaints procedure. Parents are provided with their own copy of these, to make them aware of how the childminder organises her practice. They are involved in their children's learning, as the childminder provides extensive opportunities for them to share relevant information with her about their child, which she then acts upon. She also uses advice provided by other professionals involved in children's care, including staff at other settings children attend, to assist her in meeting their needs. The childminder provides parents with additional information about the setting through her parents' notice board and regularly informs them of children's progress. She uses parent feedback forms to ascertain whether she is caring for children according to their wishes. The childminder has an effective understanding of how

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provision

to protect children from harm and how to contact the appropriate child agencies This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 when necessary.

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provision

The childminder has recently attended training to develop her knowledge and understanding of the EYFS. By evaluating her provision she has recognised her strengths, one of which she believes is her ability to use her time productively, arranging activities for children around their drop off and collection times. The childminder also sees the way in which she engages herself in children's games to extend their play as a positive feature of her practice. She has identified the need to develop her planning further and to produce a written record of this, as at present she does not look very far ahead when arranging activities for children. She has taken steps to rectify areas for development identified at her registration visit. The childminder has since installed another smoke alarm, fitted a fireguard in her living room, and made the area of her garden containing a pond inaccessible to children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are provided with activities that cover all areas of learning. Although she has not yet fully developed her system for planning, children are provided with an effective balance of adult and child led activities, taking the lead when appropriate. The childminder makes regular observations of children, assessing what they are able to do, and using these to plan the next steps in their learning. All areas of children's development are discussed with parents during their settling in process, to find out about their starting points. The childminder is able to identify areas in which children have made progress since attending her setting, particularly in their physical development. Children engage in a broad range of activities and have good levels of concentration. They show confidence in approaching the childminder, and younger children communicate with her through a variety of sounds and words. She

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

speaks to them in a friendly manner and encourages them to socialise by taking them to different groups where they meet other children. Photographic evidence shows that children enjoy outdoor play and that the childminder raises their awareness of the world around them during trips to farms and other places of interest. She develops children's understanding of number through everyday activities, such as visiting the shops. They are provided with opportunities to use mark making in their play, and the childminder follows up learning experiences children have had at other settings.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder teaches children about keeping themselves safe on outings, explaining to them how to cross the road safely. She has an emergency evacuation plan in place, which is practised with children. They are offered healthy meals and are encouraged to help prepare them, developing their independence. However, her hygiene routines do not always include ensuring that children wash their hands before they eat. Effective behaviour management strategies are used by the childminder, and children are encouraged to share and take turns. She encourages children to think for themselves and to solve problems. They are taught to understand routines, and to follow these for themselves. Children learn to do things as part of a group, to be considerate and to wait for each other. The childminder raises children's awareness of disability and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

encourages them to show respect. They are all given equal access to the resources provided by the childminder. 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

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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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

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

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Good

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Good How well are children helped to be healthy? Good How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Good How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Good

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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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