Childminder in Barnet

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Unique reference number EY289895 Inspection date 20/07/2009 Inspector Kanwal Sonia Lobo

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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 has been registered since 2004. She is registered to care for a maximum of two children at any one time, two of which may be in the early years age group. The childminder is also registered to care for children on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently four children on roll who are in the early years age group aged one year and four years who attend on a part-time basis. There are currently no children on roll who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities or for whom English is as an additional language. The childminder lives in a four bedroom house with her husband and three school aged children and baby aged one year. The family share their home with two dogs, two cats and fish. The home is situated in a residential area within the London borough of Barnet. The areas of the house used for childminding purposes include the living room, kitchen, conservatory, downstairs toilet and one bedroom on the

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Description of the childminding

first floor. The patio area of the rear garden is accessible for outdoor play.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of provision is good. Children access an enabling environment which provides them time to concentrate on activities and experiences of their interest. Children's creativity is supported very well and extended, which means they have many chances to initiate their own learning and make choices and decisions. This leads to children feeling that their contributions are valued. Evaluation of the service has recently begun and therefore areas for improvement are emerging. Systems to observe, plan and assess are evolving with some information yet to be obtained.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain and use children's starting points to build on their knowledge and the learning they have already experienced in order to plan their next steps effectively.  provide more opportunities for play and learning that acknowledge children's particular religious beliefs and cultural backgrounds.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure a record of risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken is in place for the premises and each type of outing. (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 10/08/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has made good progress since the last inspection and has met the previous recommendations, which has led to better systems for safeguarding children. She has attended training in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in order to up-date her knowledge and understanding of the framework. This shows her commitment and capacity to make improvements. Self-evaluation has recently begun and therefore, the setting's strengths and priorities for development are emerging.

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provision

The childminder is keen to exchange good practice and clarify ideas with other practitioners through local networking. This contributes towards a collaborative learning culture of knowledge-sharing and support. The children benefit greatly from the childminder's energy and enthusiasm and she is often seen by them as a play mate. The childminder uses her knowledge of the children to ensure a balance of child-initiated and adult-led play-based activities. The environment reflects children's needs and interests and is carefully planned to allow them to make choices and self-select. This leads to everyone feeling included and valued. Relationships between the childminder and the parents are friendly and information is regularly exchanged. Formative assessments are developing as photographs and written observations of each child are used as a means to show what each child has been doing and any achievements. The system to gain

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provision

information about a child at the start of the placement includes details, such as allergies, likes and dislikes, but does not always extend to include the starting points in their learning.

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provision

Overall, children are effectively safeguarded through a range of policies and procedures. Their safety in the home and whilst being on outings is considered. However, a written risk assessment for each area of the home accessed by the children and for each type of outing undertaken is not yet in place.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making good progress within the EYFS. They are supported by a dedicated childminder who is committed to helping them learn and achieve through play. Observations and assessments of what children know and can do have recently begun. Therefore the childminder is working towards ensuring that these are evaluative and clearly reflect children's next steps in learning. The childminder skilfully divides her time between the children encouraging them to be involved in one another's play experiences. This helps children to forge positive relationships and develop social skills. There are some chances for children to share their understanding of the wider world as they, for example, talk to the childminder about the festivals celebrated at nursery, such as Chinese New Year. However, there are fewer chances for them to acknowledge their own particular religious beliefs and share their cultural experiences through the activities on offer.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Communication, language and literacy is an area of learning which is strongly promoted. Younger children take pleasure in making sounds with their voices as they are beginning to socially interact. They move and show delight as they listen This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to rhymes and songs played. Interactive and musical toys which make lots of different sounds are in easy reach which they choose and clearly enjoy playing with. Older children's enjoyment of spoken language is fostered very well through organising collaborative tasks, such as story-making through role-play. Children are able to present their ideas, plan what parts each will play and choose their props, because the role play area is well resourced to stimulate creativity. Children speak clearly with confidence and sustain attentive listening. The childminder joins in the role-play, acting out the scenarios in character, such as the 'beast' or the wicked

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

step-mother in their favourite stories, namely 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Cinderella'. 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 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: 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

 take action as specified in the Early Years section of the report 10/08/2009

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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 10/08/2009

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