Ceesay, Dewi Aida

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Unique reference number EY385307 Inspection date 20/04/2009 Inspector Pamela Bailey

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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 2008. She lives with her three children aged six years, 12 years and the other in her teens. They live in the London Borough of Lambeth close to local schools, parks and public transport links. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding and there is a communal area for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

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

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local nursery/school. She attends several toddler groups on a regular basis and takes children to the local parks.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate. The childminder does not promote all aspects of children's welfare, learning and development. She has not developed a system to help her to monitor and evaluate her practice and is therefore unable to clearly identify significant weaknesses and prioritise areas for improvement and outcomes for children. Children are cared for in a safe environment, however, their welfare is not promoted effectively and practice is not sufficiently inclusive to meet the learning and development needs of all children. Partnership with parents contributes significantly to ensuring that the childminder has secure knowledge of each child's background but has minimal focus on children's learning and development.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 improve knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding children procedures to be followed in the event of an allegation being made against any person living, working, or looking after children at the premises (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 05/05/2009  improve knowledge and understanding of the procedure to be followed if a parent have a complaint (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 05/05/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 05/05/2009  promote the good health of children by taking necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection and ensure fresh drinking water is available at all times (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 05/05/2009  increase knowledge and understanding of the Educational Programme and undertake sensitive

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further?

observational assessment in order to plan and provide experiences to meet young children's individual needs as they progress towards the early learning goals (Organisation) 05/05/2009  keep a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 05/05/2009  keep an accurate record of the children's daily hours of attendance (Documentation) (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 05/05/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 improve partnership with parents by developing a system to ensure that parents can contribute to their children's next steps for learning and develop effective links with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage framework for a child or group of children to ensure progression and continuity of learning and care  introduce a rigorous system to monitor and evaluate the quality of the provision and ensure that any weaknesses that are identified are promptly acted on to improve outcomes for children

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provision

The childminder provides a welcoming environment. Children are settled and she has friendly relationships with the parents. However, she has not yet developed ways of shared working to meaningfully involve and value parents contributions to their child's progression. For example, there are no systems in place to gather information from parents about the children's starting points and share relevant information about their children's progress or next steps in learning. The childminder has not developed links with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to ensure continuity of learning and care for a child or group of children attending other settings.

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provision

The childminder is not fully aware of the procedures to be followed if a parent makes a complaint in writing or the safeguarding children procedures to be followed in the event of an allegation being made against any person living, working, or looking after children at the premises. Insufficient attention is given to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 promoting children's health in some areas. For example, there are ineffective hygiene procedures in place. As a result, children are not sufficiently protected from cross infection.

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provision

Most records are in place, however, the childminder does not keep an accurate record of the children's daily hours of attendance. For example, the childminder records the contractual hours. The childminder ensures that potential risks and hazards to children are minimised inside the home but does not keep a record of the risk assessments. The daily routine ensures children learn about the environment through visits to local amenities, however, the childminder has not carried out a full risk assessment for each type of outing. This is the childminder's first inspection and she has a positive attitude towards the development of her provision. She has enrolled on a number of courses to develop her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. However, systems are not sufficiently robust to help her identify key strengths or areas for improvement in her childminding practice.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's knowledge and understanding of the Educational Programme is very limited. Observations are not frequent or accurate enough to monitor children's progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has very little on which to assess children's achievements or plan for the next steps to ensure that children receive a challenging experience across all areas of learning. Written plans are very basic. They do not cover the areas of learning but are based on a weekly timetable of indoor 'free-play' activities and trips to the local children's groups and park. This is not related to the monthly theme or each child's learning and interests.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play in a safe environment and learn to take care of themselves. For example, children practise emergency evacuation so that they become familiar with the routine in the event of an emergency. They become independent as they choose from a satisfactory range of resources that are easily accessible and suitable for their age and stage of development, some of which reflects positive images of different culture, gender and disability. However, children have limited access to mark making equipment and materials during their play. Children show a healthy interest in books, listen to stories and enjoy role play. The childminder encourages use of language though questioning, repeating children's responses and enhance children's learning in other areas such as use of numbers, counting, recognising colours and naming objects.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children receive nutritious snacks provided by their parents and receive a drink at meal time, however, fresh drinking water is not readily available and younger children are not offered water on a regular basis throughout the day. Children are not developing good personal hygiene routines or self-care skills from an early age. The childminder does not support young children to wash their hands before eating or wash her hands after nappy changing but use wipes as an alternative. 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? 4 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? 4

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 4 How well are children helped to be healthy? 4 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 4 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 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

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect 05/05/2009  make sure that a child is unable to leave the premises unsupervised 05/05/2009  devise a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email 05/05/2009  make available to parents copies of the written statements of safeguarding procedures and complaints procedures 05/05/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report 05/05/2009

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