Childminder in Southwark

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Unique reference number EY242467 Inspection date 11/02/2009 Inspector Alison Romanczuk

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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 lives in a three bed roomed maisonette in a block of flats on a large estate in Rotherhithe with her husband and adult daughter. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory part of the Childcare Register and voluntary part of Childcare Register. She is registered to care for no more than four children under eight years; of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group, and of these not more than 1 may be under 1 year at any one time. The children have the use of the lounge for play and the main bed room for sleep. There is no garden attached to the property and the children are taken to local parks for outside play. There are no pets on the property.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder is committed to providing an inclusive environment where all children make good progress overall in their learning and development. Children’s welfare is promoted well and positive relationships established with parents and outside professionals helps to promote good quality education and care. The planning for improvement including processes of self evaluation is effective and ensures the childminder provides a consistently good service for the children in her care.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure activities are challenging and well matched to children's abilities in the six areas

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a well organised approach to her business and has consistently met training needs to ensure she is well informed of regulations and procedures in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder's easy going and calm approach enables the children to develop strong bonds with her and the other children attending. Children learn through play in an inclusive environment where their individual needs are well met, for example in supporting those who may have communication difficulties. In particular, the childminder has initiated training in this area to support current children attending and has developed helpful links with the outside agencies involved. Regular discussions with parents together with observations of the children's interests and skills further supports their learning in the Foundation Stage.

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provision

The quality and effectiveness of risk assessments and actions taken to manage or eliminate risks work well and keep children safe when using the home and when This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on outings. For example, the childminder uses stair gates, has fire precautions in place and seeks consent from parents for outings and medication issues. She is qualified to Level three in childcare, has an up to date first aid certificate and has received training in child protection, gender considerations and children's literacy with the local authority. These links also help the childminder should she need guidance about her ongoing practice. She is fully informed of procedures to monitor, record and share any concerns she may have about the children in her care.

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provision

The childminder has set up valuable systems to monitor her practice and clearly knows her areas of strength and those which need further improvements. Recommendations at the previous inspection have been suitably addressed and children's safety and confidentiality issues are underpinned well as a result.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children settle well with the childminder who has developed strong and caring relationships with the children she minds. Learning and development in the six areas is well supported overall because the childminder shows enthusiasm when supporting their learning and gives priority to giving the children a broad experience at local childminding groups and playgroups. Children behave well, secure in the childminders expectations and learn to share and act politely when talking to each other and adults. Children's mathematical skills progress well as they count using their fingers and explore construction equipment using large coloured blocks. Most notably the children's growing knowledge and understanding of the world is enhanced through shopping trips where they get to know local people and the role of shop keepers. Opportunities to engage the children in critical thinking are taken, for example, when they recently investigated snow and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

its properties of mass, melting and shape changing.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Resources available enable the children to make choices and they show a particular fondness for books which they regularly bring to the childminder to read. The childminder gets to know children's starting points by talking to their parents and watching them as they play so that she can support their ongoing progress. For the most part this works well and the children show independence, increasing vocabulary and curiosity. However, because the childminder has only recently begun to implement this area, at times activities lack challenge for the more able children. The childminder has prioritised this area for further improvement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare is given good attention and the children learn about keeping healthy and safe during their daily activities and discussions with the childminder. They eat a healthy and well balanced diet, learn good hygiene habits and have lots of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The children understand and talk about what they do when crossing the road and have strategies in place to protect them, for example in case of fire or when using the lift at the childminder's flat. All documentation in place ensures children are kept safe and their individual needs in consultation with parents well met. 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? 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: 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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