Childminder in Tower Hamlets

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Unique reference number EY224331 Inspection date 22/04/2009 Inspector Shaheen Belai

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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 registered in 2003. She lives with her husband and four children, one of whom is of adult age and the remaining are 15, eight and five years of age. The premises are situated in Stepney, within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Children have the use of the ground floor. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family have a pet rabbit and a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time and is currently minding one child on a part-time basis in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and her local childminding network group. The childminder takes children to the local childminding network group regularly and lives within walking proximity of the local primary school.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The overall effectiveness of the setting is good. Children are happy, settled and play freely in an organised environment. They benefit in their learning and development from a planned routine which allows children to play with a good range of resources and participate in activities in all areas of learning. Partnership with parents is promoted as they are included in daily feedback of their child's day and their comments on the service provided is sought regularly. Policies and procedures on the whole are informative and shared with parents. The childminder strives to improve the service she provides by attending a range of training courses and welcoming the regular support of her local authority co-ordinator.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend on the current systems for assesing children's learning and development to clearly identify the next steps in children's individual development  review the current child protection policy to inform parents of how allegations against yourself or a member of your household will be addressed and ensure parents are provided with information as to the procedure followed should a child be uncollected  address the possible risk of children leaving the premises unsupervised. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Children benefit because the childminder is well-organised and makes good use of time, space and resources, both within her home and the community. A routine is established to support children's individual needs, such as planned activities within the home and regular attendance at under-fives venues in the local area. The childminder provides a welcoming and inclusive service for all children. Effective partnership with parents ensures children's needs are known and included when planning activities and addressing care. Matters regarding children's health, safety, learning and development is shared on a regular basis with parents to contribute to continuity of care. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her home environment and outings. She has attended recent training in child protection and has a good awareness of how to proceed with child protection concerns. Children learn to keep themselves safe, through general reminders from

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provision

Organisation of the premises allows children to move freely to access play materials stored at their level and they use the garden as an additional space for play. The childminder provides a good range of quality and stimulating resources, which also include those positively reflecting diversity. The childminder gathers relevant information from parents, allowing her to promote individual identities, such as using key words with children in their home language.

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provision

The childminder evaluates her practice through various methods and is keen to continue to improve. She periodically receives home visits from her local authority co-ordinator, regularly attends a childminder's network group and attends relevant training. These practices contribute to improving the service being offered to children and parents. Currently she is working towards gaining a qualification, a BTEC Level 2 in Childcare. She has began to use the Ofsted self-evaluation forms and regularly seeks the views of parents. The childminder has ensured that she has met all recommendations at her last inspection to support progress and good practice.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are confident and relaxed in the childminder's care. They interact well with the childminder, who is warm and considerate of children's needs and assists them as they play. Good supervision and interaction from the childminder ensures children are occupied and spending their time engaged in purposeful play. This also supports the children's behaviour, which is positive. Children make good progress in their learning as the childminder has a good awareness of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Photographic evidence, the range of children's work displayed and observations recorded reflect the wide range of activities children participate in and are also used to monitor children's learning by the childminder. She uses the information obtained from these assessment methods to plan activities and carefully select resources for children to independently choose, which are of good quality and offer a good variety to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

children. Though the childminder assesses current learning of children, the current This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessment methods are not used to identify forward planning for children to progress towards the next stages of the early learning goals. All six areas of learning are offered through a good range of resources to children, through a balance of child initiated and adult-led activities. The childminder is aware of children's current interests and accommodates these when setting out play resources, such as dressing up and small world play. The planning of activities is reviewed weekly. Parents are provided with a daily diary, detailing both the individual care needs of children being met and the learning and developmental progress taking place. Regular attendance and visits at the childminder group, book library and park ensure children's learning experiences are extended.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures that are available to parents, showing how she promotes children's safety and welfare needs. Although the child protection and uncollected child policy requires reviewing to ensure they are informative to parents as to the action taken by the childminder or for parents to address any possible allegations against the childminder or a member of her household.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Detailed risk assessments and the practice of evaluation procedures are carried out on a regular basis. The childminder uses safety gates in the home and reins on young children when out in the community to support children's safety. Although the childminder has not identified the risk of children accessing the low level locking devices on the entrance/exit door, which is a potential risk to children. A range of parental written consents are sought, such as for outings and for seeking emergency medical treatment. All adults in the home have undergone suitability checks. These practices contribute to children's safety and welfare.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is trained in current first aid practice. She follows the correct procedures in working in partnership with parents to support children's health, such as seeking prior parental written consent for administering medication or sharing records when a child has an accident in her care. The childminder has obtained from parents and recorded the required information regarding children in her care, to support children's welfare. 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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