Kingsway Park High School

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Unique reference number 135795 Inspection date 08/05/2009 Inspector Carolyn Mary Hasler

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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 was registered in 1998. She lives with her one child aged 16 years in Lower Edmonton, an area of the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder uses both the ground floor and parts of the first floor of the premises for childminding purposes which has a good level of access. There is a secure outdoor area for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register, she currently cares for four children under eight years, of these three may be on the Early Years Register. She is currently caring for two children on the Early Years Register but also cares for children on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children from local schools, she also makes use of the local community facilities such as toddler groups, parks and libraries.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The overall effectiveness of this setting is good. The childminder's commitment to understanding the needs of each individual child and to work in partnership with parents promotes good outcomes for children and they are very happy within this environment. The childminder has a very positive attitude to her own personal development, she has the capacity to continue a journey of improvement and develop her future vision for her setting.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the complaints procedure is up to date  continue to develop the risk assessment to include aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, maintain a record of these particulur aspects and when and by whom they have been checked  continue to develop relationships with parents and other early years providers to ensure continuity and coherence by sharing relevent information with each other and for the identification of children's learning needs

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provision

The setting is managed and organised well. The childminder has an impressive portfolio of childcare qualifications and continues to strive to improve her service by attending on going training in areas she feels she needs to make improvement. She shows a high level of commitment to offering good quality childcare to the families who use her service. Record keeping is consistently maintained, this demonstrates her professional attitude to providing parents with good information This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 where necessary. The evaluation of her service is on going, the childminder is able to demonstrate how she has improved her service since the last time she was inspected and how she intends to maintain her level of improvement. She is able to identify her strengths and weaknesses and consider the best ways to address these in order to best meet children's needs.

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provision

Working with parents and other early years providers is prioritised. Most policies and procedures are comprehensive and are readily available. Time is set aside daily to feedback to parents about their child. The childminder shares her observations and provides them with regular written reports which inform them about children's progress towards the early learning goals. The sharing of information on the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum includes observations, assessments and planning. Views and suggestions on a range of welfare issues are also collected. This encourages open working relationships which benefits all parties and promotes good outcomes for children.

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provision

The childminder verbally demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues, she ensures that all adults who live on the premises have completed vetting procedures and she has good knowledge about the safe collection of children. However, although she has risk assessed her premises, there were some miner hazards not identified. Although there is a complaints procedure in place, it offers parents limited information. This compromises children's safety.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children take part in a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities; they have high levels of self esteem and approach most tasks independently showing good attitudes towards learning new skills. Generally they engage and play well together because the childminder supports their developing interpersonal skills through activities which encourage them to share and take turns. Children are learning to be kind and polite towards one another and respect each other's feelings. A range of specially selected toys and play equipment encourage children to show interest in their own communities and those of other people.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There is evidence of planned purposeful play both free and adult led, indoors and out. The confident understanding of each individual and their next steps helps the childminder tailor her children's learning and development. They enjoy the activities they engage in, some are very achievable and build confidence while others challenge children's problem solving skills. The wide range of colourful and interesting resources are stored at children's level, and they can access these easily because each box is labelled with a picture of the contents.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children explore language in every day situations both inside and outside their normal environment. Access to books helps them to explore stories through pictures and words, talk about and recall sequences of events. Drawing and mark making activities help them practise writing skills. A range of different sized and age appropriate puzzles, helps them to achieve what they can do but also challenges them to extend their problem solving skills. Counting stairs and every day objects such as cars while out helps them to make connections between This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 numbers and objects. Treasure baskets full of every day objects allows them to explore texture, shape and colour. They are learning about the community they live in through daily outings to community facilities such as toddlers or during outings to the shops. Children are encourage to be inquisitive and to ask questions

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

to support their growing knowledge and understanding of the world they live in. The childminder's knowledge of individual children and her skills in supporting their development, increases their life chances and future economic well-being.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are learning about how to keep themselves healthy, they are lively and active throughout their day enjoying activities such as actions to rhymes and songs, dancing and playing more active games in the garden with bikes and balls. Visits to the soft play area or to the apparatus in the local park offers them the opportunity to climb and balance, taking risks in a safe environment. Through the use of posters and the childminder's timely reminders, they are learning to cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze and wash their hands as part of their everyday routines. Meals and snacks are colourful and nutritious; they have access to drinks throughout their day.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are well behaved and understand the boundaries that the childminder sets for them. The environment they play in is generally safe. They know how to respond to a fire emergency and demonstrate how to evacuate the premises. Through good pre visit preparation and discussion; they are encouraged to follow basic rules while out. Consequently they are generally successful in learning how to keep themselves safe. 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? 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: 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

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