Childminder in Wandsworth

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Unique reference number EY367825 Inspection date 10/10/2008 Inspector Gillian Cubitt

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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 2008. She lives in a house with her husband and three children, one of whom is of preschool age and two are young adults. The home is situated in a quiet residential area of Tooting with easy access to all main facilities, such as parkland, playgrounds and local nurseries. There is also free car parking outside the childminder's home. The childminder may care for five children in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The ground floor and first floor of the house are used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden. There are currently two children on roll who attend part time; their ages range from 12 months to three years. The family have two cats.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

An outstanding approach to children's learning and developmental needs as well as their welfare and safety means that children's needs at this provision are fully met. The childminder is passionate about her role, making her sensitive to the needs of children, yet highly professional. This ensures children thrive in a loving and caring environment where the partnership with parents is made central to their children's care. In this way the childminder is able to ensure that all children's individual backgrounds are acknowledged, so activities are organised that are completely inclusive for all. Although this is the first inspection under a new registration, the childminder has completed all the required training and completed a comprehensive self-evaluation of her setting. She continuously reflects on her practice and sets herself goals to help her improve her knowledge and understanding of the Early

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). With this in mind she is continuing her training programme and developing an understanding of the Code of Practice of working with children with special educational needs.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 further develop understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Code of Practice for children with special educational needs

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provision

The childminder is extremely pro-active in seeking ideas and advice to assist her to provide high quality practice using the EYFS framework. Her completed self- evaluation document shows her attention to detail, constantly reflecting on her practice and what improvements she plans to make to an already outstanding This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 provision. She has enthusiastically completed all the required relevant childcare training and has further enrolled on future courses to underpin her current knowledge and skills. Her home is completely child-centred for the age of children she is currently caring for, making it safe and welcoming for the children and parents. An effective settling-in programme helps children and parents establish close bonds with the childminder. This relationship is fostered well through the provision of the parent welcome pack, as well as a well presented notice board

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provision

showing general information about the registration, daily menus and learning outcomes for children in the EYFS.

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provision

Well written policies that are individual to the setting, guide the childminder and inform parents on all procedures employed in the daily organisation. These include thorough, regularly updated, risk assessments both inside and when going on outings, as well as ensuring parents are informed of the childminder's responsibility to safeguard children at all times.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are extremely happy, relaxed and completely settled in the childminder's home. This is because she has made it a most welcoming environment where children see their art work displayed and toys and activities are easily accessible. This shows that the children's needs are paramount to the childminder who monitors the effectiveness of her provision continuously. Part of this process is the childminder's rigorous attention to protect the welfare and safeguard the children in her care. This includes her thorough home risk assessment, as well as vetting of adult members of the home and further considering the impact visitors may have on the children. At all times the childminder fully considers the age and stage of development of the children and their desire to experiment and challenge themselves. Along with the already fitted practical safety features in the home, such as interconnecting smoke alarms on each floor and safety gates, the childminder

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

further assesses on-going daily activities that children may wish to do in their desire to test their physical skills. For example, playing on the see-saw or experimenting riding the scooter. She also sensitively makes children aware of possible hazards, such as uneven surfaces in the pavement when walking, which makes children think and gradually enhances their awareness of their own safety. Inside the home, children learn about fire hazards as they become involved in evacuation procedures. This exercise initially begins as a game for toddlers, which engage their attention. The childminder is then able to increase their understanding of procedures as their self-awareness and understanding increases.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children thrive on daily freshly cooked meals which the childminder prepares in line with the children's dietary needs after consultation with the parents. The childminder swaps recipe ideas with parents noting what children particularly enjoy. This ensures children receive an excellent variety of nutritious well balanced meals to satisfy their growing appetite.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The opportunities for very young children to learn and develop are outstanding. This is because the childminder has made it her prime focus to understand the requirements of the EYFS and put them into practice. The comments from parents This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 show the level of respect and partnership that exists, thus creating a seamless continuity of care and education from the childminder's environment to the parents' home. Daily diaries on children's care needs are very clear and adapted to the parents' requests. Written observations and assessments on children's learning are concise, focussed and proving an extremely useful tool to assess children's progress and planning their next steps in their learning. From these the childminder is able to act spontaneously when participating in the children's play, whilst ensuring the goals she is helping children to achieve are successfully reached.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The wealth of resources available to children fully supports their growing curiosity as they seek answers through exploration. Treasure baskets entice young minds to experience different shapes and sounds through their senses of sight, touch and listening. Soft books introduce children to the written word and stories, as well as early soft building blocks to help them see quantity and build towers. Mirrors and rattles also stimulate the receptive minds of babies. Music is a constant feature, encouraging the children's participation in movement and clapping to rhythm, singing songs and rhymes. Available instruments, such as the xylophone and bongo drums excite children, becoming animated as they create unusual sounds. Children's love of nature is fostered very well. The childminder takes them on many outings to enjoy the fresh air where children observe the changing seasons and become engaged in the miracle of life cycles, which they effortlessly absorb in their

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

formative years. Plans show that the childminder extends this understanding in a practical way by growing carrot seeds in the garden so that children may see plants grow and carrots develop, which they can eat to give nourishment to their own bodies.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children respond positively to the childminder. She anticipates their needs for play and rest based on the information from parents and her own knowledge, coupled with astute intuition of children's feelings and needs. The childminder also comprehends the desire for children to have definite boundaries which make them feel safe and teaches them how to develop a balanced behaviour approach to life. 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? Outstanding The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Outstanding

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

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

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

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

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well are children safeguarded? Outstanding

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

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

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

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

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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 that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action.

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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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