Childminder in Waltham Forest

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Unique reference number EY260445 Inspection date 24/04/2009 Inspector Sharon Henry

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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 2003. She lives with her teenage daughter and adult son within the Walthamstow area of the London Borough of Waltham Forest, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder has a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local school.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The overall quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder successfully promotes many aspects of the welfare requirements within the suitably inclusive environment, she knows the children well and as a result they are happy, secure and have fun. She develops positive relationships with parents, mainly through a verbal exchange of information, which generally contributes to children's welfare needs being met.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop assessments to identify children's initial starting points and use the information gained from ongoing observations to clearly monitor children's progress and inform future planning to help move them onto the next stage in their learning  develop systems to monitor and self-evaluate the practice to ensure continuous improvement for children  improve systems for the organisation of resources to promote children's self help skills

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that all members ages 16 and over of the household undertake a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check (Suitable person) 15/05/2009  devise a policy outlining the procedure to be followed in the event of a parent failing to collect a child at the appointed time (Documentation) 15/05/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Children settle well at the childminder's home. She is attentive and has a very caring approach, which means they develop close and trusting relationships with her. They clearly feel at ease in their surroundings and relate well to the childminder. Children are generally well safeguarded as the childminder has a clear understanding of the indicators of abuse and procedures to be followed should she have a concern, ensuring positive outcomes for children. A detailed safeguarding policy is in place which is shared with parents. However, it lacks detail such as the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against herself or a member of the household.

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provision

The childminder has taken some steps to ensure children's safety. For example, safety equipment such as fire alarms on all levels of the home. However, she has not taken sufficient steps to ensure that appropriate checks are carried out on all members of the household and the fire blanket is not appropriately positioned. All of which compromises children's safety. Most of the required records to promote children's health and welfare are in place such as accident and medication procedures. However, she has not gained written consent for transporting children in her car and has not devised procedures to follow in the event of a parent failing to collect a child at the appointed time.

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provision

The childminder encourages positive relationships with parents. She provides them with written and verbal information about her service and what children have been doing. This means that parents are fully aware of all aspects of care. The childminder knows and understands that parents are the main carers of their child and works closely with them to maintain continuity of care. However, systems for sharing children's learning and development are yet to be fully established.

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provision

The childminder has met the recommendations set out at the last inspection, which has a positive outcome for children. She has begun to think about her strengths and weakness. However she has yet to devise a system of monitoring and evaluating her service to ensure that all aspects of children's care and learning are continually monitored.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder develops her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage to promote better outcomes for children, as a result children make steady progress towards the early learning goals. The professional early years training the childminder completes contributes to the continuous improvements within the setting, however, systems to evaluate her practices and activities are currently not in place.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children feel secure in a reasonably well organised environment. They are confident to make demands on the childminder in the knowledge that their requests will be appropriately met. Parents are given daily verbal reports on their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's progress. Children's care and development is supported through the childminder's commitment to providing a caring and supportive environment. There are systems in place to keep children safe and enable them to make progress. The childminder uses positive methods to manage children's behaviour so that they learn clear boundaries and develop respect for others. She continually acknowledges children’s achievements through praise, which contributes well to their development, self-esteem and confidence. As a result children are well behaved and polite.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children benefit from a good range of toys and equipment, which is age appropriate and covers the six areas of learning. However, equipment is not organised effectively to allow children to self select. As a result they are unable to make choices and create their chosen learning environment. Children enjoy being creative as they play with the play dough, they use tools such as rolling pins and cutters to create shapes. A good selection of creative resources such as paints, glitter and threading provides them with the opportunity to further develop their creative skills. The childminder generally supports children's communication and language as she spends time talking and listening to them. Good interactions between children and the childminder are observed and she fully supports children's play. For example, she shows an interest in what they are doing and provides lots of positive support and encouragement. This helps to develop

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

children's confidence and self-esteem. Children visit places of interest such as Higham's park, where they feed the ducks and take part in tree rubbing. A good selection of anti bias equipment promotes diversity and contributes towards children's knowledge and understanding of the world.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder recognises the need to evaluate activities and has started to complete observations which contribute to the monitoring of children’s developmental progress. Records are individual and contain photographic evidence of children's activities. However, there are no systems in place for recording the children’s developmental starting points on entry to the setting. Even though she has started to record children's next stage of development, this is not followed up. Partnerships with other early years settings are in their infancy. 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: 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 15/05/2009

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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 15/05/2009

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