Childminder in Newham

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Unique reference number 959009 Inspection date 04/03/2009 Inspector Catherine Greene

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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 has been registered since 1992. She lives with her partner in a four bedroom house situated in a residential area of the London borough of Newham. Her daughter is registered as her assistant. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory part of the Childcare Register and voluntary part of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of six children, three in the early years age group. There are currently four children on roll in the early years age group. Children have access to outdoor play in the garden and the childminder takes children to local parks and groups. There is a pond in the garden with carp and the family have three cats.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder offers a welcoming environment where children's individual care and learning needs are generally met. Partnership with parents ensures children settle and feel secure and welcomed into her family. Children are well supervised and procedures mostly help to support this aim. Children are generally well supported and they are consistently supervised by the childminder who is experienced in handling children of different ages. She organises her home to encourage children to make their own decisions within a mostly inclusive environment. The childminder has recently updated her first aid training and is beginning to evaluate the service she provides in order to support continual improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to review and update documentation such as policies and procedures, to ensure these reflect the current regulatory framework  establish a method of evaluating the service provided in order to build on strengths and address weaknesses  use information gained by observing the children to plan activities which stretch their learning and development.

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further?

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

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further?

 Ensure the premises is assessed for risk with particular reference to the garden and pond area (Suitable premises, environment and equipment). 04/03/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a commitment to ongoing improvements and has recently attended training in the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is in the process of implementing new systems to cover areas of the EYFS and is in the very early stages of being able to effectively self-evaluate her practice and identify further areas for improvement. As a result some aspects of the EYFS, in particular the learning and development requirements, are not fully established. She is beginning to implement changes and work on improvements to her service including reviewing her policies and procedures which in some areas are at a developmental stage.

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provision

The childminder has knowledge of what she should do if she has concerns about child protection, and is about to repeat training to update her knowledge of new guidance and legislation. Children are safe and secure using the childminder's home but the garden and pond have not been suitably risk assessed. Safety measures are in place for example, which teach the children about fire hazards and the childminder has a fire blanket and smoke alarms in place to further this aim. Children's health is well maintained overall and they are offered regular fresh air and a well balanced diet. Positive relationships established with children's parents enable her to provide consistency from home to childminder and the children settle well as a result. A good level of experience as a mother and grandmother means the children are happy to be with the childminder and enjoy the company of her daughter and granddaughter. The childminder has a good knowledge of her

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provision

strengths and weaknesses and is beginning to evaluate the service she offers in order to promote ongoing improvements.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is at an early stage of implementing the EYFS and is beginning to establish systems to ensure that children make progress across all six areas of learning. She is aware of what children like and can do and is starting to develop a process to observe and assess children's progress. She communicates and shares profiles with parents to identify children's starting points and next steps for learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how children learn through play and provides a selection of toys and activities which help them make progress in their learning and development. Children develop their independence as they select toys and get a good response as they learn to communicate their needs. They enjoy being with the childminder and are able to build secure relationships with her and her family. They play in an organised environment in the living room. Resources which are based on children's current interests are rotated daily and brought down from a storage room upstairs. Children approach the childminder as they play and benefit from close contact and cuddles. They are currently enjoying role play with dolls and resources for the home corner. They benefit from outside physical play in the garden with playhouse. 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's learning is supplemented by regular visits to the local park where they can learn to socialise with their peers and they enjoy feeding the ducks. Children behave well in the childminder's company and are learning to share and take turns with their toys. They learn about safety as they practice regular fire drills and know not to go upstairs in the childminder's house. The children are clearly settled in the routine and know what is expected of them because the childminder is calm and consistent in her interaction with them. 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? 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 registration.

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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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