Childminder in Surrey

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Unique reference number EY387398 Inspection date 16/07/2009 Inspector Maria Therese Conroy

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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 2009. She lives with her husband and three children, two of whom are teenagers and one of whom is aged ten years. The family live in Staines in the London borough of Surrey. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a pet dog. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children and takes children on local outings.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time of whom three can be in the early years. She is currently minding two children one of whom is in the early years. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder has a clear understanding of children’s individual needs and is becoming more confident in the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the implementation of the welfare requirements. The childminder spends quality time supporting children in their play and learning giving them confidence and security, which promotes their well-being. There are effective communication links with parents enabling the childminder to keep them fully informed, for example through the daily diary. The childminder promotes inclusive practice for example individual routines for very young children are agreed and discussed with parents at the beginning of the placement. The systems in place to identify areas for improvement are in their infancy, however the childminder has a good understanding of her strengths and weaknesses.

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further?

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

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further?

 analyse observations to identify next steps for learning, to support planning activities to meet children's individual developmental needs  ensure risk assessments included all the areas that have been assessed and the hazards identifed and any specific outings,

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain written parental consent to seek emergency medical treatment or advice (safeguarding) 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 has begun to use the self-evaluation process which has helped her to think about her practice and identify areas for improvements. She has attended cluster meetings which have given her support and advice particularly in relation to the implementation of the learning and development requirements.

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provision

The childminder has established good communication links with parents enabling her to keep them fully informed of their child’s care. A daily record of how children have been is given to the parents and all other developmental records are available to parents at any time. A parent's notice board is available in the entrance hall with information such as the certificate of registration. Policies and procedures are shared with parents at the beginning of the placement so they are aware of the childminder's practices. Contracts are completed with the parents and personal information is available on each of the children in the childminder's care; however there is no consent for emergency medical treatment.

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provision

The childminder has a clear understanding how to safeguard children; a written safeguarding procedure is in place which is shared with parents. Risk assessments are undertaken and reviewed on a monthly basis, however they are still in their infancy and they do not contain details on the risks that have been assessed including those on outings.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is continuing to develop her knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and has begun to plan activities to promote all areas of the curriculum both indoors and outdoors. The childminder observes children and has systems in place to record the progress they are making. However she has yet to develop a process for analysing the information obtained from the observations, in order to identify children’s next steps for learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Wonderful trusting relationships have been developed within this home based family environment. This enables children to maximise their learning potential as they feel safe and secure and confident to explore, investigate and try new things. Children are given cuddles, they enjoy the company of the childminder's children and they respond with big smiles as they are welcomed in to the home on their arrival. The childminder sits on the floor at the children's level supporting them in their learning, which gives them the confidence to try new things and progress well in all areas of their development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Very young children enjoy exploring books, they focus on the bold pictures while the childminder talks to them about what they see. She poses questions that relate to previous activities they have been involved in, such as 'do you remember when we went to feed the ducks down by the river', all of which promotes their language development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Resources are rotated daily in the spacious play area to ensure there is a variety of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 suitable play resources available to promote the six areas of learning. Young children beginning to walk enjoy pushing the buggy around the room, they are supported by the childminder who stays close by to give them added security and confidence. Children explore a variety of musical instruments; the childminder demonstrates how the instruments are used while they enjoy feeling the different textures of the materials from which they are made.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There are good communication links with parents for example through daily verbal conversation, records of children's daily care. Effective information is obtained by the childminder to ensure she is able to meet children’s individual needs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides food in accordance with parents' wishes and she is aware of children’s dietary needs. There is suitable furniture to allow children to sit comfortably, for example a high chair. A healthy lifestyle is actively promoted through regular outdoor play and physical activities such as music and movement, children enjoy listening to the childminder singing 'row row the boat' as they join in with the actions. 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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