Childminder in Haringey

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Unique reference number EY269221 Inspection date 27/02/2009 Inspector Susan Parker

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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 partner and two adult sons in a three bedroom maisonette, in a small block of flats off Wightman Road and within short walking distance of Harringay, Green Lanes local shopping area. The areas of the premises that are available for childminding are the basement living room, kitchen, toilet and a small enclosed garden for outside play. The entrance is accesses via a flight of stairs.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is able to provide care each weekday during term-time and school holidays. She is registered to care for three children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and there are currently four children attending who are within this age group. The childminder is also registered to care for children aged five years to eight years. Children occupying these places share the same facilities as the children in the Early Years age range. There are currently two children on roll in this age group. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years, compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder regularly takes children out to visit the local facilities. The family have a cat and the childminder speaks both English and Greek.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. Well developed knowledge of each child's individual needs ensures that the childminder promotes all aspects of children's welfare and learning with success. Children are safe and secure at all times and enjoy learning about their local area and the world around them. The partnership with parents, the local school and other agencies is a key strength and contributes significantly to ensuring that the needs of all children are met very well and they get any additional support they need. This means that children make good progress, given their age, ability and starting points. Self-evaluation by the childminder through effective questionnaires ensures that any priorities for future development are promptly identified and acted on, resulting in a service that is responsive to the needs of all its users.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the use of observations so they help to decide where children are in their learning and development.

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provision

The childminder has clear written policies and procedures in place which underpin her good practice. She is beginning to evaluate the strengths and areas for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 improvement in her daily routine through parental questionnaires and verbal feedback. She completes a regular risk assessment of her home and ensures that toys and resources are very clean, suitable and safe.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children. She records and confidentially stores the relevant information and contact details for all children. This is stored securely and is updated as necessary.

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provision

She regularly discusses the children's development and progress with parents and carers. Daily information diaries, scrap books of craft activities and photographic evidence is effectively used to share information on activities and achievements with parents and carers, who are encouraged to share what they know about their children in order to support the children's learning and development. Children's individual starting points and development is documented and the childminder observes the children to gain an understanding of where children are in their learning and development. However, the observations are not fully effective in recording children's achievements and progress and planning suitable challenging activities.

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provision

The childminder developing effective links with other provisions delivering the EYFS.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's individual needs are very well met by the childminder. Their good health and welfare are promoted by the childminder who encourages the children to develop good habits such as washing their hands before eating. Children who have an accident or unwell are comforted and cared for by the childminder who takes comprehensive steps to minimise the spread of infection. Her excellent hygiene procedures and cleanliness ensure that children are protected from germs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a good range of interesting indoor and outdoor activities including regular visits to local parks and pre-school groups. The childminder ensures that children have access to a good range of quality resources in her home which are suitable for the children's ages and stages of development. Children are able to access these and choose themselves, this promotes their self-esteem and independence.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder plans a selection of suitable and interesting learning activities for the week ahead, taking into account the individual daily routines of all the children. The childminder ensures that all children are included and offered the same opportunities which are adapted effectively to suit their individual needs and interests. She encourages children to develop appropriate behaviour and effectively uses praise and rewards to encourage children to be kind to each other and learn right from wrong.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are cared for in a secure environment because the childminder has a very good understanding of minimising risks. She carries out a regular risk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessment of her home and regularly practices emergency evacuation procedures to promote the high levels of safety. Children are learning, through interesting games and routines, to keep themselves healthy and safe both in the home and when on outings or visits. 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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