Ewiss Mohamed, Enayat

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Unique reference number EY355252 Inspection date 10/02/2009 Inspector Adelaide Griffith

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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 husband and three children aged seven, three years and one aged seven months in Shard End, Birmingham. They live within walking distance of schools, shops, parks and a library. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house and an upstairs bedroom are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. Access to the premises is via a level entrance.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for one child on the Early Years Register and is currently minding one child in the Early Years age group. She is also registered to care for children on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks to school to take and collect children. The childminder is able to support children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA).

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The standard of care and education is satisfactory. Children are at ease in this setting and they are making some progress in their learning and development but observational assessments lack detail. They are suitably supported due to the childminder's sensitivity and knowledge of meeting their individual needs. Although, children are generally safe risk assessments are not carried out and fire drills are not practised. Whilst the partnership with parents is positive they are not provided with sufficient information that encourages the promotion of children's care and education fully. Similarly, collaboration with other Early Years providers is not yet developed to ensure that children's learning is effectively promoted. The childminder has started the process of self-evaluation and has identified some targets for improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop observational assessments in order to plan to meet young children's indvidual needs  improve the partnership with parents by involving them in practical ways to support their child's care, learning and development effectively  improve safety by carrying out regular fire drills and record details in a log book.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 conduct risk assessments to ensure that outdoor and indoor spaces, equipment and toys are safe and suitable for their purpose at all times (Suitable 24/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  take necessary steps to safeguard and promote children's welfare by carrying out a full risk assessment for each type of outing (Safeguarding and welfare) (also applies to compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 24/02/2009

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provision

Procedures for the management of the setting are appropriately implemented and most records are available. The childminder ensures that she is suitable for practice by maintaining all mandatory qualifications, such as, a first aid paediatric certificate. The childminder strives to improve the quality of education by extending activities that promote children's learning. Through the self-assessment process targets for further improvement have been identified, such as, attendance on updating courses and obtaining additional resources. The childminder demonstrates the capacity to make necessary improvements. For instance, she has reorganised the physical environment in order to provide more space for children to move around freely.

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provision

Improvements to promote equality and inclusion support children competently. The childminder is registered on the inclusion project and meets all children's needs appropriately. In addition, a broad selection of resources is available to help children's understanding of diversity. Although, the partnership with parents is supportive the childminder has not shared specific strategies for promoting their child's education and for managing all aspects of children's behaviour effectively. Also, the relationship with other early years providers has not developed to support children's learning and development. Overall, children are kept safe due to some procedures but risk assessments are not carried out and fire drills are not practised.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are appropriately helped to learn and develop in the Early Years Foundation Stage due to the childminder's knowledge and understanding of activities that support their progress. Children are comfortable in the environment which is resourced with a broad selection of toys. The childminder's patient approach supports children in making some progress in all areas of learning. For example, children's language is developing due to the reading of stories, and they demonstrate growing mark making skills. They are counting to five with support and use words, such as, 'big and little' appropriately. Children explore a range of sounds by pressing buttons on programmable toys and enjoy singing along with nursery rhymes. There is an adequate balance of adult-led and child-led activities. The childminder gives guidance as required and supports children in making choices by offering options. 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

Planning reflects the childminder's consideration of activities, such as, colouring that may interest children. She is aware of children's preferences and includes television programmes selectively to allow the expression of feelings and active involvement as children join in with movement to music. Observations and assessments are carried out regularly to note children's developmental stage. However, the next stage in their learning is not included in order to plan for future progress. The childminder has experience of caring for children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. She understands the importance of working with parents and other agencies to promote children's additional needs effectively. The childminder shares information with parents about activities but has not indicated specific strategies used for developing children's language. This means that parents are not actively encouraged to support their child's learning. Equally, the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

partnership with other Early Years provided is not developed in order to promote children's learning and development fully.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are adequately protected due to the childminder's understanding of child protection issues and other safeguarding procedures. Children's good health is promoted due to balanced meals with a fair selection of fresh fruit and vegetables. Appropriate nappy changing procedures ensure that children are generally protected against infection. Children are helped to stay safe due to consistent supervision during activities. Children are clearly learning the boundaries of behaviour. For example, they apologise when reminded and respond positively to requests. 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? 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? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment) 24/02/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children). 24/02/2009 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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