Childminder in Islington

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Unique reference number EY301745 Inspection date 11/03/2009 Inspector Tom Radcliffe

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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 was registered in 2005. She lives with her child aged four years in Archway in the London borough of Islington. Two rooms of the childminder’s third floor flat are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder’s premises are accessed via stairs.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time and is currently minding two children under five all day. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder attends a local carer and toddler group and childminders support group.

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Description of the childminding

She is a member of an approved childminding network.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder has an understanding of children as individuals which ensures that she is working towards meeting their learning and development needs. Children are able to have access to play space which is safe and secure, both indoors and outdoors, where a range of interesting activities are available to them. The childminder's partnership with parents supports her understanding of children's needs and most required information is made available to them. Children make progress, given their age, ability and starting points and the childminder's practice to include all children is good. The childminder makes some use of self-evaluation to tackle areas where improvement is required.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop educational programmes to ensure that children progress in all areas of learning.  continue to develop assessment arrangements to ensure that children's progress towards early learning goals is fully understood and catered for.

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provision

The childminder has a range of policies and procedures to inform parents about her provision this ensures that the setting is managed safely and in the interests of all users. Children are safeguarded as all adults are vetted for suitability and all children enjoy diligent levels of support and supervision. Play space is arranged to be uncluttered and to support independence as children can select activities according to their interests. The childminder's knowledge of effective practice and regular risk assessments ensure that hazards are minimised for children and their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 safety is promoted. For example, safety gates restrict access to unused areas and all outings are carefully managed. Children's good health and well-being is promoted by the childminder's effective hygienic procedures, for example, when nappy changing or if children have accidents. The childminder ensures that

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provision

children have a developing sense of their own health and safety as they play, for example, when moving within the home, having healthy snacks or using facilities within the local community.

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provision

The childminder makes limited use of effective processes of self-evaluation. There has been progress since the last inspection and the childminder has effective procedures to support the inclusion of all children to ensure that their individuality is understood. She observes children carefully to gain feedback from them and to ensure that care and welfare needs are met. The childminder has a good idea of children's starting points and offers children a range of play and learning opportunities that they enjoy and which promote learning in all areas. The childminder has a growing understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is aware of how young children learn which helps them make progress.

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provision

The childminder ensures that parents have access to information about her service; she uses some written procedures and policies to support this partnership. Parents regularly receive examples of children's work and are given oral feedback about children's progress and development. The childminder takes great care to ensure that she has a complete picture of each child before they start to be minded by gaining all important information from parents.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children settle to a range of tasks within the childminder's home which enables them to make some progress as they learn and play. Their independence is promoted as they select toys and activities on some occasions while they spend most of their time working on adult led activities. The childminder stores resources at a low level to support independence and children freely play and explore in the space that is available to them. Children decide to play with jigsaws, role play equipment and activity books. The childminder's use of observation based assessments and her understanding of the EYFS ensures that children are interested in what they do and engage in activities for appropriate amounts of time. The childminder uses flexible planning that reflects all areas of learning, daily routines and regular visits to drop in centres and facilities within the local community. The childminder takes into account children's age and level of

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

development as she makes learning opportunities available to children. As a result children make music, create collages and share stories under the supervision of the childminder. Children have a sense of numbers through activities and songs and learn about their world through role play, visits and stories. Children undertake activities that promote their physical development, for example, as they play with skittles and enjoy messy play. The childminder develops children's language appropriately through conversations, asking questions and taking opportunities that present themselves to reinforce and extend the children’s vocabulary. This effective approach ensures that children who use English as a second language have meaningful opportunities to develop their skills and competencies This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 appropriately.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children in the setting show a good attitude to each other and play together sharing toys and resources. The childminder manages children's behaviour well as she sets clear guidelines and is both consistent and positive in the way she deals with events and incidents. The children react positively to the childminder and enjoy praise and are generally distracted away from potential conflict with each other. This good relationship is also shown when children interact with the childminder at meal times, as they share nursery rhymes and when they follow the childminder's lead. The childminder is becoming more familiar with all aspects of the EYFS through training and her experiences of working within a local network of childminders. While she does provide an interesting range of appropriate learning opportunities the educational programmes are not sufficiently developed to ensure that children progress in all areas of learning. In addition the childminder's use of

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

assessments is not utilised robustly enough to ensure that children's progress towards early learning goals is fully understood or catered for.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The welfare of all children is satisfactorily promoted by the childminder, her practice ensures that children are safe, content and show some progress in a well supported play environment. Children achieve satisfactory outcomes and are starting to understand about their own health, safety and behaviour as it impacts on others. In addition children are becoming more effective communicators and show independence and the ability to make worthwhile choices in their play and exploration. 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? 3 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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