Childminder in Newham

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Unique reference number EY368274 Inspection date 11/02/2009 Inspector Natasha Parsons

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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 nine, eleven and thirteen, in Manor Park in the London borough of Newham. The living room, kitchen, bathroom and one bedroom are used for childminding. There are no pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for three children in the early years age group at any one time. There are currently three children on roll. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children's learning and development are sufficiently met and the childminder is committed to putting practices in place to enable her to use her knowledge about their starting points, and for observation and planning. Children's health and welfare needs are met, however, their safety is not fully safeguarded. Children enjoy their time at the childminder's, benefiting from the individual time she spends with them. Parents' requests are implemented and their ideas about her service are sought. A suitable range of policies, procedures and systems keep parents informed. The childminder is committed to attending further training and to obtaining relevant support.

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further?

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

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further?

 make links between observations, assessments and evaluation of children's learning, and incorporate both this information and ways to include parents and other Early Years Foundation Stage partners in children's learning and development

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out (Documentation) 10/03/2009

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses this knowledge when planning activities for children both inside and out of the home. All the required policies and procedures are in place. Children's health is promoted, for instance, the childminder has a current first aid qualification and a well stocked first aid box. Children's safety is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 not fully promoted. While the childminder completes daily risk assessments, a record of this is not kept and temporary attendance arrangements for children are not recorded. The childminder implements appropriate hygiene practices, for instance, washing her hands before preparing meals and tying her hair back. Children are learning about personal hygiene when they wash their hands after being outside, before eating and after using the toilet. The childminder attends

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provision

training and obtains support and advice from her local authority to support her developing practices and to keep her informed. The childminder has begun to reflect on children's development through observation and intends to identify areas to develop based on their starting points and needs. Self-evaluation processes have been explored but not fully implemented; parents' views and wishes are collected verbally, and through questionnaires.

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provision

The childminder provides a welcoming atmosphere and has a responsive and approachable manner. Appropriate systems for communication between parents and the childminder are in place with a regular two-way flow of information. The childminder has appropriate knowledge and understanding of children's individual needs and interests. She knows what action to take if concerned about a child, and has secure systems for recording and reporting concerns.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has historically maintained observation records of children attending on a permanent arrangement. She is aware of children's starting points, and has some photographic observations of children, however, she has yet to develop assessments to include in her planning for all six areas of learning. Currently, observations are not being used to plan for children's development to help them maximise their learning. However, the childminder is aware of their individual needs and interests, for example, cutting activities and action figures, and provides opportunities for children to explore through suitable experiences.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are secure in the childminder's care. Children's individual care routines are followed in line with their needs, for example, attendance at nursery and mealtimes. Appropriate and sensitive interaction with the childminder enables children to feel secure and results in a comfortable relationship. The childminder provides a reasonable range of activities, for example, when children visit local parks, the library and childcare groups. Children develop their knowledge of the world around them when they observe birds in the trees or listen and look for aeroplanes. They develop their knowledge of the numbers one to ten as they count the paving slabs and observe house numbers. They develop their creative skills through appropriate activities. They can self-select some activities and resources to pursue their own interests, for example, reading books, drawing and cutting activities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are supported to understand about sharing and taking turns. They are reminded of the house rules through posters and are learning about the value of respecting others.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's safety is not fully promoted as the childminder does not have records of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 when risk assessments are completed and attendance records for children attending on a temporary basis. Children are provided with healthy meals they enjoy, for example, vegetable chilli, cucumber and chapattis. They are learning that eating healthy food will make them 'big and healthy'. They are offered regular drinks, such as juice, milk and water. They are beginning to understand about keeping themselves safe, for example, they cross all roads holding the childminder's hand. 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? 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 provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary 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 10/03/2009  keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance 10/03/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary 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

 keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance 10/03/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report 10/03/2009 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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