Childminder in Haringey

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Unique reference number EY290211 Inspection date 07/01/2009 Inspector Maggie Thorp

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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 August 2004. She lives in a first floor, three bedroom maisonette in a small block of flats, situated in a quiet road in Crouch End in the London Borough of Haringey. Access is via two flights of stairs, there is no lift. Children play in the through lounge/dining room, hallway and balcony on the lower floor and use bedrooms and the bathroom on the upper floor. There is a shared garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children and of these three may be in the Early Years age range, currently she has three children of this age range on roll. The childminder walks to local schools and nurseries to take and collect children. She attends local toddler groups and takes children to the library and park. The childminder has no pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She has the Pre-school Learning Alliance Diploma qualification. In addition to being on the Early Years Register, the childminder is on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are secure and learning as they play in the good care of the childminder. She knows the children well and includes activities and experiences that are of particular interest to each child she cares for. This enables them to achieve and develop well. The childminder works closely with parents and other early years providers to provide continuity of care for children and help children to be confident and independent. In addition, the childminder's evaluates her practice and has strong links with the local authority which enable her to continue to develop the quality of what she offers children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the system for monitoring and assessing children's development to ensure children are supported in making progress across all areas of learning review how play is organised during food preparation times to ensure that all children enjoy a choice of stimulating activities these times

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provision

Children benefit from the childminder's commitment to constantly evaluating what she is providing and to attending further training to develop her knowledge and skills. Overall the childminder puts what she has learnt into practice well. The childminder has attended many evening courses for example, on child protection, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage and first aid. Most recently, she attended training on assessing children's learning and planning and has begun to use what she learnt. However, she has not fully established a system that ensures all the areas of children's learning are regularly assessed and planned for.

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provision

Children are content and secure in the childminder's care largely due to the good partnership the childminder has developed with parents. Children's needs and interests are well provided for as the childminder collects lots of information from parents and uses this well. She keeps parents well informed about how they spend their day through the use of a daily diary and is developing progress records, but these are not established enough to give parents a full picture of their child's learning. In addition, she organises visits to the nursery children move to and works with parents and staff to help children get to know this new environment and settle in well.

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provision

Children are safeguarded by the childminder's sound knowledge of what to do if she has concerns about a child and her very effective risk assessment. The childminder has well maintained records that include detailed information about each child's needs and she has comprehensive policies. These very effectively underpin her good practice.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's encouragement and support, and the rich learning environment that she has created in her home, help children learn and develop new skills as they play. They also enjoy taking part in every day routines which are rich sources of learning. This is because the childminder plans how to use these to encourage children in all areas of learning. During a trip to take an older child to school children count cars, recognise colours, compare the sizes of dogs they see and learn about the sequence of traffic lights. At meal times they sort fruit by type or colour, they discuss taste and preferences and what is healthy food. They count the stairs on the way up for a nap. However, children's ability to play and explore is reduced sometimes just before lunch when they are restricted to a smaller, less well resourced area so that the childminder can see them whilst she cooks. Children then become a little bored and fractious.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's confidence and their ability to talk and share their ideas are developing well. They enjoy the many books the childminder has including those she has made with photographs of the things they do each day for example, going to the park. The simple phrases underneath each picture supports children's interest in reading and writing very effectively and their language. The photographs both in the books and displays encourage children to recall and talk about what they have done together. Children are becoming increasingly creative as they draw and paint. They take pride in what they have done and point out their work to others as the childminder has displayed their pictures around the walls. The childminder observes children and uses this information well to help them maximise their learning and enjoyment. However, she has yet to develop an established way of recording this and monitoring whether each child is making progress in all areas of

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

learning, so that any gaps in children's learning are noted and planned for. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has taken effective steps to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children. Children's health and well-being is fostered very effectively by the childminder. They are well cared for when they are hurt or sick and are protected by the childminder's very good understanding of how to minimise the spread of infection. In addition, children are learning about keeping themselves healthy as the childminder incorporates opportunities for this into the daily routines. They enjoy brushing their teeth after lunch and are learning to cover coughs and use a tissue to wipe their own noses. The children enjoy a wide variety of toys and the equipment and furniture they use is safe and suitable for their ages for example, the sit comfortably around the table for lunch as it is just the right height. The toys

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

are in good condition and children are learning about others different abilities, skin tones and cultures through the imaginary playthings, puzzles and books they use.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a safe, well risk assessed environment. They are also learning about how to keep safe themselves. They cooperate in little routines like sitting on the bottom step of the stairs until everyone is ready to go up together. The childminder teaches the children how to cross the road safely on the way to the park and what to do if they get lost. Children's behaviour is good as the childminder is quick to praise children and skilled in encouraging children to relate well to each other. Children often spontaneously say please and thank you. They enjoy helping the childminder for example, to clean the table after lunch, each with their own cloth. They understand right and wrong, and remind each other to share and be gentle. 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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