Childminder in Barnet

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Unique reference number EY282563 Inspection date 09/07/2009 Inspector Kanwal Sonia Lobo

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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 has been registered since 2004. She is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time, three of which may be in the early years age group. This number may be exceeded to four children in the early years age group but for a time limited period. The childminder is also registered to care for children on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently four children on roll who are in the early years age group aged 18 months and four years. There are currently no children on roll who have learning difficulties and/or disability or for whom English is as an additional language. The childminder lives in a three bedroom house with her two adult children and one school aged child. There are no pets. The home is situated on the Inglis Barracks Estate in the area of Mill Hill East in the London borough of Barnet. The areas of the house used for childminding purposes include the living room, kitchen,

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Description of the childminding

one bedroom, toilet and bathroom. There is no garden available for outdoor play but children have supervised access to a communal outdoor area. The childminder is a member of the London Borough of Barnet Childminding Networks.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of provision is good. Children and their families are warmly welcomed and valued. Children are becoming skilful communicators as they learn through a range of activities and experiences which engage and promote all the senses. They access an enabling environment which is rich in notices, numbers, pictures, words and music. The childminder is working towards ensuring that each child's learning plan is based upon evaluated observations and the next steps are clearly identified. Evaluation of the service has recently begun and consequently priorities for improvement are yet to be targeted.

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further?

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

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further?

 use children's starting points to build on their knowledge and the learning they have already experienced in order to plan their next steps effectively.  develop the system for self-evaluation so that it clearly identifies key strengths, priorities for improvement and includes consultation with parents and children.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure a record of risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken is in place for each type of outing. (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 06/08/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder strives to continue building on the quality and standard of her service. Since the last inspection, she has undergone and passed an assessment against the National Childminding Association quality charter and has become a member of the London Borough of Barnet Childminding Network. The childminder has taken positive steps to meet all the recommendations set at the previous inspection. This shows her capacity to bring about improvement and commitment to providing better outcomes for children. More recently she has adopted the use of the Ofsted self-evaluation form to evaluate her practice and the overall childminding service she provides. Although, the childminder is yet to clearly identify her key strengths and target areas for improvement. Children and parents are listened to and their views are respected. However, this does not yet fully extend to include the self-evaluation process.

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provision

A strong emphasis is placed on helping children to care and show respect for one another. They have many chances to value the differences and similarities between their cultural and/or religious backgrounds. For example, the childminder and children prepare for an 'international day'. They enjoy wearing each others' national dress, which for the children and their parents shows a mark of mutual respect and interest. Children are becoming increasingly aware of the wider world and developing a sense of pride as they are able to sing some nursery rhymes in the Ghanaian language Twi which they have learnt from the childminder. Partnership with parents is seen as a strength of the service. Relationships between the childminder and the parents is friendly and information is freely exchanged. Parents views sought and a recent questionnaire indicates that parents are happy with the service they receive. Parents are kept well informed about their

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provision

children's progress as the childminder shares the children's learning journals with them.

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provision

Children's safety within the home and whilst on outings is considered. A record of risk assessment is in place for areas of the home children access but does not yet extend to include one for each type of outing. All other required records are maintained effectively. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role in safeguarding issues and recognises what steps to take in order to protect children from harm.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making good progress towards the early learning goals. Detailed information regarding children's needs is recorded and updated. The childminder is working towards ensuring that the children's next steps in learning always stems from their starting points in order to successfully build on what they already know.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The environment is planned carefully to ensure that children can access resources easily and independently. This means that they have many chances to choose This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 what they want to play with and initiate their own play and learning. The childminder responds to their excitement and acts on their request to engage in certain activities. The children enjoy the chances to express themselves through music and dance. They show great enthusiasm as they select their favourite songs to be played, such as 'Animal Boogie' They move to the music and mimic the actions of the different jungle animals as they slither along the floor, stomp their feet, sway and flap their arms.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are keen to learn new skills and are well engaged in tasks and activities which interest them. They share their excitement with their peers and the childminder as they have lots of fun, for example, whilst learning to skip. They show an awareness of the space around them and negotiate taking turns so that they do not hurt each other whilst using the skipping rope. Children have daily opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and exercise as they walk to the local nursery. They are learning to keep themselves safe as the childminder talks to them about road safety and songs, such as 'If you see a traffic light' are frequently sung to remind them of the rules. 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? 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? 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: 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 06/08/2009

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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 06/08/2009

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