Childminder in Lambeth

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Unique reference number EY286586 Inspection date 27/05/2009 Inspector Pamela Bailey

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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 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 2004. She lives with her partner and teenage daughter in the London Borough of Lambeth, close to schools, shops and parks. The childminder's home is situated on the first floor of a block of flats with no lift access. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding with the exception of the master bedroom. The family have a cat and goldfish as pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time and is currently minding one child in the early years age range. She is also registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder takes children to the local park and attends several toddler groups on a regular basis. She 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 inadequate. The childminder does not promote all aspects of children's welfare. Practice is not sufficiently inclusive to promote children's safety and health. Self-evaluation fails to identify a number of significant issues. As a result, plans for the future are not well targeted to bring about further improvements to the provision and outcomes for children. Overall the childminder promotes children’s learning and development. Not all processes are in place to ensure an effective working partnership with parents

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 improve knowledge and understanding of the procedure to be followed if a parent makes a complaint in writing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 10/06/2009  carry out a risk assessment for each type of outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 10/06/2009  complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course by 10 June 2009 (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 10/06/2009  request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 10/06/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  ensure that Ofsted is notified of any persons aged 16 years or older living on the childminding premises (Suitable people) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 10/06/2009

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further?

 promote positive attitudes towards diversity through activities that encourage children to talk about similarities and differences and the reasons for these (Organisation) 10/06/2009  keep a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 10/06/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 improve partnership with parents by developing a system to ensure that parents can contribute to their children's next steps for learning  improve observations and assessment of children's learning and development to the expectation of the early learning goals so that they can be used to assist in planning learning and development experiences that are tailored to meet children's individual needs and move children on in their next steps across all areas of learning

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provision

The arrangements to safeguard and ensure the welfare of the children are not adequately in place. The childminder has not informed Ofsted of all persons aged 16 years or older living on the childminding premises. This is a requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage. There are some procedures in place to promote children's health and prevent the spread of infection. However, the childminder has not obtained prior written permission from parents to seek emergency medical treatment or advice and has not completed an appropriate paediatric first aid course since registration. Furthermore, parents are not provided with sufficient information about the provision because the childminder is not fully aware of the procedures to be followed if a parent makes a complaint in writing. The childminder has satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding children procedures to be followed if she has a concern about a child in her care or

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provision

in the event of an allegation being made against any person living, working, or looking after children at the premises.

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provision

The childminder gathers information from parents about the children's individual needs and share information about children's progress through discussion with parents. However, the childminder has not yet put in place systems for parents to contribute to their child's next steps in learning or share information about the educational programme.

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provision

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children's work is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 displayed. Resources are easily accessible, although, none reflect disability and very few reflect positive images of different culture and gender. The childminder ensures that some potential risks and hazards to children are minimised inside the home. However, she does not keep a record of the risk assessments and not all risks, such as, the security of the back door and effective installation of the fire blanket have been identified. The daily routine ensures children learn about the environment through visits to local amenities, however, the childminder has not carried out a risk assessment for outings.

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provision

The childminder has a monitoring and evaluation system in place which is used to identify key strengths. Although the childminder has taken appropriate steps to ensure that she has secured future training on the Early Years Foundation Stage and first aid, she is unaware of other weaknesses and areas for improvement in her childminding practice. Some account has been taken of recommendations made at the last inspection in order to promote children's safety.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's knowledge and understanding about equality and diversity is weak. Although she provides a few resources inside the home that reflect positive images these are not used effectively in the day to day activities. The children take part in trips within the local community, however, children are not sufficiently helped to learn positive attitudes and respect for diversity and equality.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are developing good relationships and respond positively to gentle guidance and praise. They are becoming independent in their personal care and understanding of the importance of good hygiene practice. For example, they wash hands after using the toilet and before eating foods. Children enjoy nutritious snacks, such as fresh strawberries and apples, and can help themselves to a drink throughout the day. Daily routines, such as, practising emergency evacuation and road safety help children to learn about safety. However, the childminder is inadequately trained and insufficiently vigilant to effectively safeguard and promote children's safety and health.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Outings to the park where there are large play equipment give children plenty of opportunity to develop their physical skills. Children's finer motor skills are developing well. They are competent when using small equipment, such as paint brushes, but not encouraged to write for different purposes, such as labelling their work. Children speak confidently to adults. They spend time 'reading' and sharing books and relate well-known stories by looking at the pictures. Children learn about size, numbers, colours and changes that occur when two colour paints are mixed together during practical activities. Children express themselves creatively. They paint draw and make collages that represent their experiences. Children are settled at the childminder's home and actively involved in their learning. The childminder interacts well with the children and effectively supports their learning in some areas. However, she is not fully aware of the expectations of the early

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

learning goals and, therefore, does not have a secure basis to support continuous observational assessments of where each child is in their learning, where they need to go and the most effective practice in getting there. 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? 4 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? 4

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 4 How well are children helped to be healthy? 4 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

 ensure written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect is updated in line with current guidance (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 10/06/2009  devise a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 10/06/2009  make available to parents information about the activities the children will undertake and copies of the written statements of safeguarding procedures and complaints procedures (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 10/06/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report 10/06/2009

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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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report 10/06/2009  take action as specified in the compulsory section of the Childcare register 10/06/2009

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