Childminder in Croydon

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Unique reference number EY245070 Inspection date 26/03/2009 Inspector Rebecca Elizabeth Khabbazi

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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 2003. She lives with her husband and two children aged 12 and 16 years old. They live in a three bedroom house in a residential area of Sanderstead, within the London borough of Croydon. The ground floor of the house is the main area used for minding. There is a garden for outdoor play. The family has a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for six children under eight when working on her own, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. When an assistant is present, she may care for up to seven children under eight, six of whom may be in the early years age group. There are currently five children in the early years age group on roll, and the childminder also cares for three children who are aged over five years old.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of Croydon childminding network and has a relevant childcare qualification. She is also 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's very good understanding of children's individual needs ensures that she promotes all aspects of their welfare and learning with success, and most requirements are met. Children are safe, happy and well cared for in the welcoming, inclusive environment and receive all the support that they need. The childminder reflects on her practice on a regular basis, in order to continually improve the service she provides and ensure she is responsive to the needs of children and their parents.

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further?

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

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further?

 update outing consents from parents to include permission to transport children in the car

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further?

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

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further?

 devise a suitable policy for the administration of medicine and ensure prior written permission is obtained from parents for each and every medicine administered (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 27/04/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has a highly professional approach and is conscientious about ensuring children's safety at all times. For instance, she conducts thorough risk assessments, has completed comprehensive safeguarding training and makes sure all household members are vetted as appropriate. This helps safeguard and promote children's welfare. The childminder keeps most of the required documentation that contributes to the smooth and efficient running of the setting, although medication records do not currently meet requirements. The majority of paperwork is well organised and up-to-date.

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provision

The childminder makes use of feedback from parents and support from her local childminding network as well as her own self-evaluation, to continually monitor the quality of the service she provides. She is strongly committed to continual development and makes very good use of local training opportunities to keep up- to-date and develop her knowledge and skills.

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provision

The childminder works closely with parents and other partners to ensure all children's individual needs are met. Parents are provided with a wide variety of information about the provision through the portfolio, newsletters and a daily contact diary. All agreements relating to the care of the children are clearly confirmed in writing, except for arrangements for the childminder to transport children in her car.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's warm, well maintained home. They show high levels of independence as they choose from a wide variety of good quality resources in the well organised and stimulating playroom. They move freely and safely around the premises as the childminder ensures effective safety precautions are in place. Children learn to keep themselves safe when they talk about road safety or stranger danger, and they are proud of the certificates they receive after taking part in a fire practice. Their health is promoted when they enjoy freshly prepared meals and snacks that take their nutritional and dietary needs into account, or help themselves to water from the dispenser. They learn simple good hygiene practices when they wash their hands after they use the toilet or before they eat.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have warm and caring relationships with the childminder, which ensures they feel at home at the setting and thoroughly enjoy their time in her care. They benefit from a wide variety of activities and experiences that support their development and help them make good progress in their learning. The childminder makes regular observations of children's achievements and uses these to plan future learning experiences that build on what they already know and can do. Children enjoy cuddling up with the childminder for a story, doing puzzles together and learning new words as they talk while they play. They benefit from daily outings, to a Children's Centre to socialise with other children or have a turn in the soft play area, to the library to join in with rhyme time or listen to stories, or to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 play in park and visit the animals at the farm. At the childminder's home they learn

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

about the world around them as they dig in the vegetable patch and take care of the plants as they grow, or as they explore and investigate in the sand and water trays. They have fun baking and decorating cakes, painting and making models with the play dough. The childminder ensures that she takes the needs of all of the children into account when planning activities, adapting them or taking steps to develop her own skills where needed, so that everyone can take part. 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? 1 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? 1 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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