Childminder in Lambeth

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Unique reference number EY335753 Inspection date 23/06/2009 Inspector Gillian Cubitt

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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 2006. She works with her mother, who is also a registered childminder, at her mother's address. The house is situated in a residential area, close to local bus and train routes, in Colliers Wood in South London. Access to the home is via the front door with one step into the porch. There is parking for up to two cars on the drive. The ground floor is used for childminding and children have access to the first floor to use the bathroom and to sleep. There is a conservatory that leads into a rear garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered for three children on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and the voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. When working with another childminder she can care for up to eight children under eight years of age and five of these may be in the early years age group. At present three children attend in the early years range; one child is full time and two are part time.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is qualified with a Council for Awards in Children's Health and Education (CACHE) Level 3.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the provision is good. The childminder's knowledge of the children she is caring for means she is able to provide a service which meets their individual needs, working effectively in partnership with parents. Children are safe and secure because the childminder has implemented effective measures and ensures close supervision is afforded at all times. Partnership with parents is an element in the success of the service and ensures inclusion is fully reflected. Alongside this, the childminder provides a full range of activities and opportunities to help children to make progress in their learning. The childminder has a positive approach to making improvements and this contributes to the service being current and appropriate for the children and families that use it.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that details are available on the procedure of what to do if an accusation is made against an adult member of the family  continue to develop skills in observation of children using the Guidance under the Statutory Framework of the Early Years Foundation Stage to record what children do to aid planning for children's next steps in their learning This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder provides children with a very welcoming, bright and attractive environment. She is focussed in meeting children's individual needs and accesses relevant training to aid her practice. She actively self-evaluates her provision and has met the recommendations made at the last inspection. This demonstrates the childminder's positive attitude to continually improving the service she provides for children and parents. There are sound systems which document children's individual needs. This is covered at registration and in on-going dialogue with parents and written notes through the medium of daily diaries. This helps to build the bond between the childminder and children as well as a trusting relationship with parents. Parents also see copies of the childminder's policies showing clear procedures she uses to protect children's wellbeing and safety. The childminder ensures her home is very safe, paying attention to detail which is fully supported

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provision

with a thorough risk assessment for both inside the home, outside play areas and when children go on outings. The childminder is confident of the routes to channel any concerns she has about children's wellbeing although there was less information about procedures of an accusation is directed at adults at the setting.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children develop and learn in an environment which is well planned and tailored to children's needs. Play areas, such as the conservatory, are bright and airy, where children access their toys easily and display their work. The garden is very well planned, with a safety mat surface so small children and toddlers are able to enjoy outside play time as well as providing opportunities for them to develop physical skills by pushing wagons and riding small bikes and tractors. The childminder makes effective use of the guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage to note and observe what children do. An example is shown of how the childminder develops children's awareness of different colours where the children collect leaves in the garden. They learn the colours and feel the textures. Children then enjoy making a collage of the collected leaves. The childminder observes and notes what children gain, both in understanding and enjoyment, throughout the activity and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

takes this forward to develop children's next steps in their learning. Children show their enthusiasm for books. They help themselves to their favourite stories; they point to dinosaurs and stroke the different furs and other textures displayed on the pages. Children enjoy making sounds of animals such as cows, bears and tigers.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health is supported well. They play in a clean and well organised home where babies and children have their own sleep space in either travel cots or beds. There are also good procedures for changing nappies, dealing with accidents and the administration of medication. The childminder encourages healthy eating. Children bring their own meals and the childminder provides fruity snacks. Drinks are always within easy reach of the children so they can help themselves when they are thirsty. This aids children's growing independence as well as helping them to develop an awareness of their physical needs. Children learn to play cooperatively with their peers and when conflicts arise the childminder sensitively intervenes to help young children to overcome their frustrations. The childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 is keen to promote her understanding of working with children with special

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

educational needs or learning disabilities. She has a good range of interesting toys that reflect diversity in society which she uses to show children differences in others. 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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