Childminder in Southwark

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Unique reference number EY376695 Inspection date 20/11/2008 Inspector Alison Romanczuk

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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 with her husband and one young child in Rotherhithe, in the London borough of Southwark. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children, of whom two can be in the early years age group, at any one time and of these one may be aged under one year old. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and also the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding three children, one of whom is in the early years age group. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder is qualified to NVQ3 in childcare. She attends the local parent/toddler group.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children progress well in their learning and development because the childminder is well qualified and experienced with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. An inclusive environment provided is supported through the positive relationships established with their parents and communication is open and honest. Policies and procedures in some areas are at a developmental stage and methods of evaluating the service have not yet been established to support the childminder's ongoing improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure consent is sought from parents regarding emergency treatment  ensure hygiene is suitably maintained at the premises  ensure the premises is assessed for risk with particular reference to the garden area  establish a method of evaluating the service provided in order to build on strengths and address weaknesses

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provision

Children benefit from attending a childminder setting where their individual needs are well met. A good level of experience together with qualifications in childcare supports the childminder in providing for children's welfare and learning in The Early Years Foundation Stage. Positive relationships which are established quickly with the children's parents contributes to ensuring children’s individual needs are met. For the most part, well organised policies and procedures further support this aim and are consistently shared with the children’s parents, however, there is no consent currently sought for emergency treatment should the need arise. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are safe and secure using the childminder's home but the garden has not been suitably assessed for risks. Overall, the childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and has established clear support

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provision

lines with the local authority to support practice in this area. Good safety measures are in place for example, which teach the children about fire hazards and the childminder has a fire blanket and smoke alarms in place to further this aim. Children's health is well maintained overall and they are offered regular fresh air and a well balanced diet but some areas of the premises are not kept to a suitably hygienic standard for young children attending. At present the childminder has no system in place to evaluate the service she provides making it difficult for her to build on strengths and improve areas of weakness.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy being with the childminder and are able to build up secure relationships with her and her family. They play in a well organised environment with a wealth of equipment and resources to interest and enthuse them whilst they are here. The childminder's good understanding of how children learn enables the children to follow through on tasks such as learning to build and knock down stacks of beakers and make interesting noises with their multi-cultural musical instruments. They benefit from regular close contact and cuddles and enjoy outside physical play on the slide and trikes, and from times when they sit with the childminder to share stories or complete puzzles. Their learning and development is well supported because the childminder uses her experience of observing the children to get to know their abilities and stretch their potential through plans which link to the early learning goals. Children's behaviour is good and the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

childminder is calm and approachable in her interaction, providing distraction and reward charts for example, to encourage good conduct.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play in an inclusive environment where they share their knowledge in other languages and can use resources which reflect different cultures and interests. They show increasing independence as they choose from the toys available and are secure in the childminder's daily routine. Children's learning and development is complimented by trips to local clubs and childminder groups where they access further resources and can socialise with the other children attending. Children enjoy painting and drawing and have their artwork displayed on the childminder's wall, giving them a sense of achievement and pride in their work. 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? 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 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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