Childminder in Sutton

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Unique reference number EY270279 Inspection date 31/03/2009 Inspector Carol Newman

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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 one school aged child in Sutton in the London Borough of Sutton. The whole of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. Local facilities include the town centre, schools, parks and the library.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years, three of whom may be in the Early Years age group. She is currently caring for four children who all attend on a part time basis. All of the currently minded children are in the Early Years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder plans successfully for the learning and care needs for each individual child, recognising their uniqueness. The childminder had started to use self-evaluation to identify her strengths and areas for development so that she can continually improve the worthwhile provision that children currently enjoy. The childminder enjoys her time with the children and they are confident 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 the record of risk assessment shows any action taken following a review or incident.

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain an accurate daily record of the children's hours of attendance (Documentation) 14/04/2009  obtain prior written permission for each and every medicine from parents before medication is given (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 14/04/2009

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provision

The childminder has a range of written policies and procedures that reflect her practice. Overall, records are suitably maintained. However, children's arrival and departure times are not recorded and this is a breach of requirements. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder is beginning to use self-evaluation to help her identify her strengths and areas for development. She attends training whenever she can to develop her knowledge, particularly with regard to areas she has targeted for improvement.

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provision

The childminder shares her time skilfully between the children. All children are treated with equal concern and their individual needs are very effectively met. The childminder develops excellent partnerships with the children's parents, the other settings they attend and any outside agencies. This ensures that all parties are working well together for the benefit of the children. Parents are given good information about the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and parents are encouraged to share what they know about the children. The daily diaries ensure a good two-way flow of information about the children's day.

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provision

Comprehensive risk assessments contribute to children's safety at all times and children's resources are well maintained to ensure they are safe for use. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and knows how to proceed if she has concerns about a child in her care. This supports children’s wellbeing.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children thrive in this effective childminding provision. The childminder mentally plans a range of activities around different themes. She confidently knows how to incorporate elements of all six areas into the children's activities and she encourages children to learn through play and their daily routine. For example, children learn to think for themselves when they ask why she wears gloves for nappy changing.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have access to range of toys and resources that are rotated to maintain the children's interests. Children thoroughly enjoy listening to music and stories, devising their own imaginative play scenarios, growing their own vegetables and engaging in 'destructive play' where they break up boxes and cartons to recycle.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder takes photos of children's activities and evaluates the learning that takes place to identify children's individual next steps. Activities and routines are adapted so that all children can take part and the childminder ensures she thoroughly researches any additional need so that she can effectively meet all of the children's individual needs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder carries out daily and monthly risk assessments to ensure children benefit from a safe environment. All outings are risk assessed and the childminder proactively minimises any hazards she identifies. For example, when glass was regularly found in the park she highlighted this to the local paper to encourage the authorities to improve their practice. However, the risk assessment records do not show any action taken in the event of reviews or incidents. Children learn to keep themselves safe through regular emergency evacuation practices and children know to hold onto the buggy when walking to and from the nursery. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks and regular drinks throughout the day and they follow good hygiene practices. The childminder maintains a record of medication administered to the children. However, written parental permission is

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

not always obtained before medication is administered and this is a breach of requirements.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn right from wrong through the childminder's appropriate use of behaviour management strategies such as distraction. Children understand the daily routine and this helps them to know what to expect while they are with the childminder. This encourages good behaviour. Children are encouraged to share and take turns. Babies and pre-school aged children play sensitively together. 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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