Childminder in Sutton

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Unique reference number EY229530 Inspection date 18/02/2009 Inspector Amanda Jane Tyson

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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 has been registered since October 2002. She lives with her husband, nine-year-old son and two adult aged children. They live in Worcester Park within walking distance of the town centre shops, community and public facilities.

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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 to care for a maximum of five children, of whom three may be aged within the early years age range. She is currently caring for five children within the early years age range and one later years child who is rising six within the week.

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Description of the childminding

All the rooms on the ground floor are used for childminding purposes. The first floor is not used, except the toilet and bathroom. There is a fully enclosed rear garden providing outdoor play space.

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Description of the childminding

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 good. The childminder uses knowledge gained from reading professional literature and from attending regular training to ensure continuous improvement. The childminder's understanding of children as unique individuals is well developed. She knows them well individually, communicates closely with parents and children's other early years providers regarding their welfare needs and provides a fully inclusive programme of activities. Children are secure, happy, well safeguarded and are making good progress towards the early learning goals.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the systems for monitoring and evaluating children's progress and development in partnership with children's other early years providers  strengthen the procedure for risk assessing outings in relation to a lost child situation  make sure that records, policies and procedures contain sufficient detail to inform parents and to underpin operational practice.

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provision

Since the last inspection the childminder has attended a good range of training to consolidate and develop existing knowledge and skills. The child protection workshop helped her to understand the importance of record keeping, and after This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning about the concept of 'treasure basket' play she set about creating one for the children in her care. The childminder has good procedures in places to keep children safe within her home. Regular risk assessments highlight potential hazards, such as finger trapping, which is now minimised by door restrictors. Fire evacuation is regularly practised with the children and smoke detectors are tested monthly to ensure that they remain in good working order. Suitable steps are taken to minimise the possibility of a lost child situation when on outings and to support a speedy reunion if children become temporarily misplaced. However, the

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provision

written risk assessment does not identify a lost/missing child procedure for each specific venue.

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provision

The childminder's home is well organised with child-sized furniture and a good range of play and learning resources. She plans activities to fit in with younger children's sleep routines and the needs of school aged children, who have varying needs at the end of the day. All required records and documentation are in place but some, such as the complaints and child protection procedure, lack the necessary detail to fully inform parents. The childminder has begun to document examples of children's Early Years Foundation Stage progress which she shares with parents, but this is not yet fully developed. Nonetheless, the childminder communicates and works closely with parents and children's other early years providers to support their personal, social, emotional and behavioural needs. This helps considerably to ensure inclusion for all children and to secure the foundations for learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Relationships between the childminder and children are warm and trusting. The childminder uses her very secure knowledge and understanding of children's unique personalities and preferred learning styles to guide children's moral development. Children are encouraged by her consistent praise, for their efforts and achievements, and are helped to understand right from wrong through the use of carefully chosen storybooks that deliver moral messages. The childminder ensures that play resources are sufficient in quantity to enable children to play together, for example that there are enough building bricks for children to construct models side by side. Children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks in family style tradition where social skills and table etiquette are well encouraged. Children learn the importance of good oral hygiene and keep active through good outdoor play opportunities. The childminder's first aid certificate was recently renewed and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

she has undertaken specialist training to enable her to meet the needs of children with specific medical conditions.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making good progress in their learning because activities are fun and based on their interests. Toddlers enjoy socialising with peers within the community, for instance for 'stay and play' sessions and meetings with other childminders. Children benefit from going on exciting trips during school holidays, for example, to the Natural History Museum, China Town (Chinese New Year festival celebrations) and the farm. Activities such as baking and gardening provide children with essential first hand experiences to support their learning. Camps and dens are made from boxes, blankets and furniture, and resources such as 'a pop- This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 up igloo' and torches encourage inclusion. For example, a toddler excitedly chases the torch light, activated by a school aged child, around the perimeter of the igloo. Toddlers help themselves to pens, crayons and chalks and make meaningful marks

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

whilst absorbed in pretend play. They discover and take comfort from the feel of a decorating brush on their cheek as they explore the contents of the treasure basket and enjoy experimental play with kitchen utensils. Toddlers love to dress the dolls and their developing understanding of safety precautions is well demonstrated as they carefully secure 'their baby' into a pushchair so that they do not fall out. Children experiment with shape and colour as they use playdough, create and design using paint, glue and recycled mediums, as well as when using small solid cylinder, cube, crescent and pyramid building blocks. Children learn about environmental issues and the roles people play in the community as they watch the dustman collect household rubbish and help the childminder to sort items for recycling. Children are very happy in this lovely childminding setting. 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? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 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 the last inspection.

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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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