Tamakloe-Bonaca, Gertrude Kokui

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Unique reference number EY367855 Inspection date 09/02/2009 Inspector Helen Deegan

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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 family in Kingston Vale in the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames. The childminder lives in a first floor maisonette in a residential area close to local transport links. Minded children have access to the whole of the premises including a garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and is currently minding one child in the early years age group. This provision is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder obtains detailed information from parents, which helps her to meet children's individual needs. However, her practice is not fully inclusive as she has very few resources which positively reflect the diversity within today's society. She has attended a number of training courses since becoming registered and is developing her knowledge of the curriculum. Children enjoy spending time with the childminder and are happy and settled in her care. The childminder has not identified areas of her provision that need to be improved and has not thoroughly minimised risks within the premises.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide resources which positively reflect diversity and difference so that every child is included and learns to value diversity in others  develop a system of self-evaluation in particular to target specific areas for development

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further?

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

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further?

 conduct a risk assessment on the premises with particular regard to the garden, the gas fire, bunk beds and hazardous substances in low level cupboards in the kitchen, and take any steps necessary to ensure that hazards to children are minimised (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 25/02/2009  provide evidence that an appropriate local authority approved childminders training course has been completed (Suitable people) 25/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder plans a range of activities that help children make good progress across all areas of their learning and development. Within the planning children have plenty of opportunities to choose their own activities. Since becoming registered the childminder has attended several training workshops, first aid and an Open University course in Early Years Practice. However, it is not clear whether this is a local authority approved course. She has not undertaken any self- evaluation to identify areas of her provision which could be improved.

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provision

A detailed range of policies and well maintained record keeping documents help to ensure that children's needs are met. However, she has not obtained written parental consent to seek emergency medical treatment and has not thoroughly risk assessed her premises. Therefore, children's safety is not sufficiently well protected.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy in the care of the childminder and appear confident, secure and well settled. The childminder provides good support during their play. She sits with them and joins in with their activities, encouraging them and taking opportunities to extend their developing language and comprehension. Children benefit from a range of activities, which are age appropriate and stored at low level so that they can make choices and access them independently. The childminder records observations of children's achievements and uses the information to plan next steps in their learning. Parents are kept informed about their children via daily discussions and are provided with policy information about the setting when they begin.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's self-confidence is boosted as the childminder constantly praises their efforts and achievements. They respond affectionately to the childminder. For example, she helps a child to stand by supporting them under the arms and then sings a nursery rhyme to them. The child responds by bouncing up and down and smiling. Children have few opportunities to learn about different people within today's society as there are very few resources or activities which reflect this. Children enjoy regular physical play in the childminder's garden and in local parks and playgrounds.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare is protected because the childminder has a good awareness of her responsibilities with regard to child protection. She has a current first aid certificate, but has not thoroughly risk assessed her premises. Therefore, children's safety is compromised. Children's health is promoted as the childminder offers a healthy and nutritious range of meals, snacks and drinks. Furthermore, she maintains clean, well organised premises and takes appropriate steps to minimise the risk of cross-infection. 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? 2 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 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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