Childminder in Surrey

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Unique reference number EY292230 Inspection date 09/07/2009 Inspector Lynne Elizabeth Lewington

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 2004. She lives with her husband and two children in Yately. She works at her home with another registered childminder. The children have access to the ground floor of the property for their play and the playroom for rest. There is a secure garden available for outside play. The property has level access and toilet facilities on the first floor.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children when working alone and ten when working with another childminder. There are currently nine children on roll; seven are in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder can take and collect children from the local school and pre-school and she attends local children's activities. The family have a pet dog.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children are happy and settled in this environment where they interact well with the childminder and her co-childminder. They undertake a variety of activities each day which all encourage their development appropriately. All children's needs are understood well and met appropriately as the childminder encourages good communication with parents and carers and seeks appropriate training if required. Improvements have been made to the documentation as recommended at the last inspection.

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain observations of the children's progress and link to the next steps in their learning  improve self-evaluation to clearly identify areas of strength, weakness and the actions taken to promote improvements  improve awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage and its requirements To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 maintain a written risk assessment of the premises and outings undertaken, identify how risks will be managed and review regularly (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 23/07/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder works hard to develop positive friendly relationships with parents enabling parents to feel welcome and comfortable in sharing information about their children. Consequently, the children feel secure in the environment. Information is shared verbally, face to face when parents bring and collect their children. Due to this positive sharing of information the childminder and her co- childminder develop a good understanding of each child, their likes, dislikes, culture and health.

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provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the action she would take if she was concerned about a child in her care. Appropriate safety measures are in place throughout the premises and the childminder has identified clearly what she plans to do to improve safety further. She demonstrates awareness of the children's developmental progress and the need to constantly review safety measures to ensure they meet children's increasing skills. However, she does not currently have a written risk assessment for the premises or outings they undertake. This is a requirement of registration.

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provision

Informal self-evaluation indicates the childminder has some awareness of areas of the service she would like to improve and she is taking steps to make improvements. This includes additional safety measures in the garden and purchasing fluorescent jackets for outdoor activity.

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provision

The premises are clean and appropriately maintained to provide a suitable play environment for young children. Children are offered healthy nutritious food each day freshly cooked for them on the premises, for example, cereals for breakfast; sausage, mash and peas followed by fruit or yoghurt for lunch; and cheese on toast for tea. Snacks of fruit and a plain biscuit help to sustain the children's energy mid morning and afternoon. Drinks of water are always available to prevent dehydration and juice or water is provided to meet parents' wishes.

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provision

Sensible hygiene routines prevent the spread of germs. Appropriate procedures when children are unwell ensure they are safe and cared for appropriately until the parent arrives.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children appear happy and confident in this setting. They relate well to the childminder and her co-childminder and independently make choices in their play. The low level storage in the playroom enables children to select their toys. The childminder supervises and adds ideas but allows the children to lead the play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy imaginative role play as they play with the dolls and pushchairs acting out experiences and increasing their language as they talk to each other and the adults. They have opportunities to paint and use creative materials. Children have access to a range of books and writing materials. The childminder encourages their action with the crayons as they make marks and draw. Some This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children show an awareness of words as they recognise their name on the paper and write on top of the adults writing.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's physical development is encouraged as they climb confidently on and off the chairs, they put dolls in the pushchairs and fasten them in, demonstrating increasing dexterity. Outdoors they have opportunities to use the slide and wheeled toys. Children develop their awareness of the world around them as they play in the fresh air and notice the changing weather. They learn to treat the dog respectfully and identify with his needs for a drink and food. Children have planted tomatoes and are learning to look after these, increasing their awareness of where foods come from and the needs of living things.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Outings in the local community enable children to meet other children and adults, increasing their social skills and awareness of the local community. Children develop an awareness of looking after the toys and equipment as they are encouraged to tidy away their playthings. The childminder sets a good example to the children in her calm manner and approach. She talks quietly and gently to them and gives them time to understand her requests. Consequently, the children behave well and are beginning to develop an awareness of their own safety and the needs of others.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is not confident in her knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the areas of learning. However, she does provide the children with a good variety of experiences which encourage their development. Observations of the children do not consistently identify the progress and next steps in each child's learning to provide a clear record of ongoing 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? 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? 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report 23/07/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report 23/07/2009

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