Childminder in Haringey

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Unique reference number 140346 Inspection date 12/01/2009 Inspector Gulnaz Hassan

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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 1995. She co-minds with two other childminders or assistants. The childminder lives with her husband, and two adult and two teenage children. They live in a four bedroom house in the London borough of Haringey. Areas available for childminding include the front and back living rooms, breakfast room and bathroom; all are fully accessible on the ground floor. One bedroom on the first floor is also available for childminding purposes. Children have access to a fully enclosed garden. The childminder is registered to look after a maximum of 11 children under eight including nine children in the early years age group when working with co-childminders or assistants. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently 21 children on the Early Years Register on roll. The family have a pet dog and a bird.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides very effective childcare for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). As a result, children are making excellent progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder is positively committed to ensuring continuous improvement. For example, in addition to other training, she regularly updates her knowledge and skills through childcare research as part of the level 3 childcare course she is attending. Some aspects of inclusive practice are very good, for instance in respect of the care and support of children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LDD). Other aspects of inclusion are less well developed, for instance, the systems in place to promote all areas of diversity and to generate understanding of children's own and others' religions, cultures and languages.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that the attendence register contains sufficient detail about the children present to enable clear identification  promote children's understanding of diversity through additional play materials, activities and experiences that encourage children to talk about, value and develop an understanding of their own and others' cultures, religions, languages and backgrounds

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provision

The childminder has completed an extensive process of self-evaluation which has been instrumental in enabling her to evaluate and reflect on her practice effectively. She has considered how she can build on and improve every area of her service. For instance, the childminder has identified that information from This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 parents does not include details about children's starting points or their interests and learning at home. The childminder has attended a number of early years courses since the last inspection; these include Early Years Foundation Stage training, first aid and management of behaviour.

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provision

Children are very well safeguarded. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and procedures. In addition, the childminder has arranged training in child protection to ensure that she remains up to date with current practice and knowledge. There are effective and well documented risk assessments in place, both for the premises and for outings. Record keeping and documentation is extensive and well organised. However, whilst the register of attendance accurately records the hours of attendance, the details included do not enable children to be accurately identified.

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provision

The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. The good two way flow of information ensures that children's individual needs are well met. The childminder ensures that parents have access to children's learning and developmental records. Information about children's learning and the EYFS is displayed. Parents and carers have access to extensive records including detailed policies, procedures and certificates that ensure that parents are well informed about the service provided.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making excellent progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has a very good understanding of child development and of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This ensures that children are provided with a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities and learning experiences that are well based on the six areas of learning. In addition, the childminder ensures that activities are differentiated according to the ages and abilities of the children to ensure that all are effectively included and challenged. The childminder has developed a very good system for observing and assessing children's progress, this enables the childminder to identify and plan for the next steps in children's learning and development. A number of adult initiated and supported activities are planned on a daily basis, these include cooking, play dough, mask making, painting and story telling sessions. Children's levels of achievement in relation to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Communication, Language and Literacy, Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy and Knowledge and Understanding of the World are tremendously well and excitingly promoted. For example, children are learning about North and South America by tracking the route that the childminder's daughter is taking during her gap year travels. Activities include distances travelled between countries and cities, languages spoken and historical work about the ancient people of Peru. Even the youngest children demonstrate exceptionally well developed abilities and skills, for instance toddlers are able to complete complex puzzles with little support. Babies and young children are very well supported and included in activities that develop their vocabulary, for instance by helping them to learn the names of animals whilst older children are learning to identify letters and sounds during the same game. Children demonstrate a growing understanding of the world that they live in

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

through a variety of well planned activities and experiences. These include local This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and more distant outings, for instance, to Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden or to the local garden centre and the Chinese warehouse where children can look at the exotic fish and buy fortune cookies. Children's appreciation of creativity is very well fostered through home based creative activities and by visits to interactive art galleries where children can touch and explore different types of artwork and media.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are encouraged to develop good levels of independence and to look after their own health and safety. For instance, babies can feed themselves competently and children enjoy meal times that encourage them to develop good social skills. Children flourish as they access good opportunities for physical play, both indoors and outdoors, using a range of equipment, such as the use of tunnels, trampolines and games such as hopscotch. Children's health is generally well supported, children learn about the food they eat through cooking and fruit picking activities. Attention to preventing contamination and infection is secure, for instance children are taught to use their own cups, bowls and napkins. Children's knowledge about personal safety is encouraged through road safety awareness and monthly fire drill practises. Children’s good behaviour is actively encouraged through positive role modelling, meaningful praise and valuing of good behaviour. Children are learning

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

to share and take turns, for instance during cooking activities, children wait patiently for their turn to stir the mixture. Children are happy, settled and secure in the setting and they clearly thrive in response to the individual attention they receive and in the company of the other children. 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? 1 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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