Two Bridges School

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Unique reference number 135467 Inspection date 06/03/2009 Inspector Julia Louise Crowley

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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 1996. She lives with her husband and two older children . They live in Southgate in the London Borough of Enfield. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding. Access to the provision is via one step at the front of the house, the ground floor is all on one level. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is currently minding one child of whom is in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary 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 is extremely welcoming to children, consequently children are thoroughly settled and happy in her home. She invests time with parents to ensure children's individual needs are met and effectively supported. The childminder is extremely motivated and conscientious and is beginning to implement written observations and planning into her day to day activities. She has actively sought training focusing on those areas that she has identified for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure observations and assessments are used to identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child

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provision

The childminder is focused on helping all children make progress in their learning and development and effectively promotes their welfare. For example, the childminder has worked extremely closely with parents to establish a specific menu to meet children's individual dietary needs. She has established very effective links with the parents ensuring that they are confident in her ability to support their child and that the child makes significant progress in her care.

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provision

The childminder values the comments and views of the children and parents. She effectively identifies her strengths and weaknesses and pursues ways in which she can enhance her practice. For example, the childminder regularly attends courses and has recording systems in place to enable efficient observation recordings and planning. However as yet observations are not used to plan activities and to ascertain their achievements. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder completes a daily risk assessment of her home to ensure actions are taken to eliminate risks effectively. The home is well organised and hygienically clean enabling children to move confidently and safely around the house. For example, all surfaces are cleaned with anti-bacterial sprays and scrupulous attention is given to hygiene in the bathroom and kitchen. She has a comprehensive range of policies and procedures including an effective complaints

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provision

procedure. All steps needed to promote children's good health and well being are provided. For example, the childminder has worked extremely hard to meet specific children's medical needs which has resulted in improved health.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enter the childminders home confidently and settle quickly into familiar routines. They form strong relationships with the childminder and her family and play happily with the plentiful resources. For example coloured dough's are presented on a low-level table with cutting tools, rollers and dough cutters close by. They are confident in making choices and concentrate for long periods at their chosen activities. For example; the childminder offers children the opportunity to prepare foods for a fruit salad, they concentrate as they cut the fruit and increase their understanding of healthy foods. Children enjoy looking at books, exploring musical instruments, painting and chalking and choosing tools to work with play dough. The childminder supports their explorations and encourages conversation which develops language and communication skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's independence and individual development is supported well through the childminder using her knowledge of child development effectively. Younger children explore in a stimulating environment. For example, toys are presented on the floor in boxes and on shelves; they know where their favourites are and easily access them for themselves.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn to keep themselves safe such as through discussion and gentle reminders. Children learn to keep themselves safe during outings, using knives and forks correctly and sensibly and through following simple house rules. For example, children know to tidy up after playing with toys and to be especially careful when using scissors to cut with. Children are confident, self-assured and can work and play well. They cooperate and take turns with the childminder.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy looking at books, exploring musical instruments, painting and chalking and choosing tools to work with play dough. The childminder supports their explorations and encourages conversation which develops language and communication skills, consequently children develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being. 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

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