Childminder in Norfolk

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Unique reference number EY375711 Inspection date 22/06/2009 Inspector Mandy Mooney

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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 has been registered since 2008. She lives with her husband, three adult children and seven year old daughter in a four bedroom ground floor flat in Woolwich, South East London. Children have access to the lounge for play. A community garden is available in the flats for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and Childcare Register. She can care for two children under eight years at any one time. There is currently one child on roll. Children are taken out on a regular basis to local toddler groups and childminder drop-ins. The childminder is a member of the NCMA (National Childminding Association).

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children are settled in the environment and are making satisfactory progress towards the early learning goals, because the childminder has a sound understanding of their learning and development and welfare needs. The childminder considers the children's needs when planning the environment and activities and process of observing children's progress is developing. However, this lacks clear links to planning and assessment. The childminder is developing the system for assessing and evaluating her provision, so that children's needs are suitably met and they are kept safe and protected.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure records of assessment consistently reflect how children are progressing  review the range of toys and resources to ensure they promote the all round developmental needs of children in the early years age group  further develop the process of evaluation for activities and opportunities and use this to improve/change in the future

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provision

The childminder suitably organises the provision based on the needs of the current minded children. Required records, policies and procedures are maintained and stored in confidential way. This contributes to promoting the welfare of children. The system for self evaluation is in it's infancy, however, the childminder has identified some key areas for development. Partnerships with parents continue to develop because the childminder ensures she exchanges information with parents about the children's welfare and development. Children are appropriately safeguarded because the childminder implements some effective health and safety This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 policies. Furthermore, she has a sound understanding of her responsibility to protect children from abuse or neglect and she has attended recent training.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder suitably promotes children's welfare, learning and development because useful information about their needs prior to the placement starting is exchanged with parents. Children feel valued because the childminder develops a caring relationship with them; this helps them to feel secure and confident to explore their environment. Children take part in an appropriate range of activities and opportunities both in the home and whilst at toddler and drop-in groups. For example, enjoying music and movement and going out to run around and enjoy the fresh air. Children use a range of play resources, books and activities, which are stored effectively to allow easy access, however, these are not always age appropriate and the variety is somewhat limited. This results in children spending little time investigating and enjoying the resources. Children have access to a small variety of puzzles that promote positive images of diversity and they regularly have

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

visits to places of interest and activity groups. This helps them to gain awareness and understanding of the local and wider community. The childminder carries out regular observations of children and these are used to influence planning. However, this does not reflect a balance of the six areas of learning and further more assessment of children's learning does not consistently show how children are progressing. A brief evaluation of activities and opportunities takes place, however, this is mostly descriptive and does not necessarily influence future planning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play in a suitably clean and organised environment. Regular risk assessments are completed for the areas used and for outings. Appropriate fire precautions are in place and children learn to keep themselves safe because the fire drill is practised on a regular basis. Children's health is suitably promoted because the childminder implements effective procedures for administering medication and for dealing with and recording accidents. The childminder implements suitable hygiene routines, for example, ensuring the nappy changing mat is cleaned after every use and nappy disposed of promptly. Children learn appropriate personal hygiene routines because liquid soap and separate towels are available for regular hand washing. Children are safe and protected should safeguarding concerns arise, because the childminder has a sound understanding of recording and reporting procedures and she has attended up-to-date training in

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

this area. 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

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