Childminder in Haringey

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Unique reference number EY310685 Inspection date 29/04/2009 Inspector Jennifer Liverpool

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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 2005. She lives with her family, including her two children aged 10 and three years in Tottenham in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder works with another child each day and regularly works with an assistant. The play room, sitting room and one bedroom of the childminder's ground floor flat is used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any-one-time, two of whom may be in the early years age group. When working with another childminder and an assistant, she is registered to care for nine children of whom, six may be in the early year's age group. There are currently five children in the early year's age group on roll. The childminder is also registered on the compulsory and the voluntary parts of the Childcare register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children benefit from a welcoming, caring and child friendly environment that promotes their welfare. All children make adequate progress in their learning and development through a range of opportunities that is suited to their abilities and interests, though their learning priorities are not yet identified. The childminder's positive working relationship with parents promotes continuity of care and enables children's specific needs to be met. The childminder's inclusive practice is appropriate and helps to develop children's self-esteem. The childminder works well together with her co-childminder and assistant and is keen to develop to the outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop robust systems for risk assessments in order to fully identify and eliminate potential hazards to children  ensure that children have opportunities to participate in fire drill practises so that they know what to expect in the event of real emergency evacuations  develop the processes for observation and assessment in order to ensure that children are monitored across the full range of the six areas of learning and to use the evidence gathered to identify the next steps in children's learning

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further?

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

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further?

 request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment 30/04/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder provides a warm, nurturing and child friendly environment that enables children to feel comfortable within their surroundings and grow in confidence. The childminder works with another childminder and an assistant and together they plan and provide a range of resources and activities that adequately promotes children's enjoyment and achievements. They share tasks and responsibilities, which promotes the welfare of children. The organisation of the environment helps all children to feel a sense of belonging as they see their paintings and drawings on display. Play equipment is accessible to children, allowing them to make choices about their play. Child size furniture and the equipment for babies are in good repair and comply with safety standards.

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provision

Children are appropriately safeguarded as the childminder has an acceptable knowledge of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. Clear systems for risk assessments ensure that most potential hazards are identified and acted upon; however, the boiler cupboard is easily accessible to children. There are appropriate processes in place for administering medication and for dealing with children who sustain minor injuries. Effective daily routines and a clean environment enable children to be healthy.

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provision

The childminder's partnership with parents is positive. There are informal and formal systems in place for the childminder to share information about children's individual learning and development. This includes daily diaries and observation and assessment books. Parents are provided with a handbook that includes details about the service and some policies. The notice board ensures that parents are aware of the condition of registration, children's daily activities and routine and the weekly menu. The childminder has a positive attitude to inclusive practice through acknowledging children's individuality; respecting their differences and helping children to gain an understanding of diversity through activities and resources.

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provision

The childminder and the co-childminder has begun to devise a system for monitoring and evaluating the practices of the provision and in doing so has identified some areas of strengths and training needs. However, this is not yet fully effective particularly in relation to furthering children's learning and development. Most of the recommendations that were raised at the last inspection has been appropriately met and as a result of this, children benefit from the range of activities that enable them to explore new experiences. They are also learning to understand right from wrong as well as important social skills. The register of attendance is now well-maintained; however, the parental consent for children's emergency medical treatment remains outstanding. This is a breach of the Welfare Requirements. The childminder is committed to developing her knowledge through training and maintaining continuous improvements for children.

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provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy, settled and secure in the care of the childminder. They develop good relationships with her and with their peers and other adults on the premises. The childminder ensures that babies are well cared for in accordance with their parents' wishes. This ensures that the routines for feeds and sleep are consistent, promoting babies emotional well-being. Children are cared for in a warm and welcoming home. For example, children's work is displayed at their level and as a result of this enables children to feel valued and develop a sense of belonging. Some resources and play equipment show images of all aspects of society, such as dolls, play people and books. Children are helped to learn about theirs and other cultures through discussion. In addition they have opportunities to eat national dishes that originate from their parents origin, which includes dishes such as, gammon and boiled vegetables and ackee and salt fish. This helps to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making sound progress in their learning and development because the childminder together with her co-minder and assistant offer children a suitable range of activities that appeals to their interests. The childminder's positive interaction with the children that includes demonstration, questioning and explanation supports their skills and abilities. For example, when reading stories, the childminder asks children questions that encourage them to label objects, name colours and describe what they see. All of which, promotes children's language and communication skills. Babies play with sensory play equipment that is brightly coloured, make sounds and are of different textures. Children begin to show interests in numbers as they see number friezes on wall display and are encouraged to count objects routinely; recognise the shapes and sizes of pots in water play and play matching and sorting flash cards.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have regular opportunities to develop their social skills as they enjoy participating in small group activities such as, play dough and story-telling. They also have opportunities to visit local toddler groups where they play with larger groups and a wider age range of children. Educational wall frieze, factual books and posters that depict people of diverse backgrounds are on display and used appropriately to support children in their knowledge of the world. The childminder regularly observes and monitors children at play and is developing a system for assessing children's progress that is made up of comments, photographs and some samples of their work. However, children's abilities are not fully assessed in all areas of learning, most notably in problem solving, numeracy and reasoning, and in knowledge and understanding of the world. Also, children's individual learning priorities are not yet identified.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children generally behave well. The procedures for managing children's behaviour are age-appropriate, consistent and help children to understand right from wrong. They are encouraged to share and respect others and their needs. For example, children are praised when they share toys with their peers. Children show care and concern for the baby by giving gentle cuddles. They learn aspects of staying safe, which includes how to use the scissors properly and being reminded to sit when using the scissors during activities. Whilst there is a clear written procedure for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 emergency evacuation, children are not yet helped to become familiar with the routine for in the event of an emergency. Children are beginning to recognise the importance of eating healthily through being provided with freshly cooked nutritious foods, such as vegetables, meat, fish and fruits. Fresh drinking water is

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

available throughout the day, ensuring that children do not get thirsty or dehydrated. Children are developing good personal hygiene and self-care skills through being supported to routinely wash their hands before meals and after toileting and brushing their teeth after lunch. Regular outdoor play contributes to children's physical development. 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? 3 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? 2 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

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