Childminder in Southwark

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Unique reference number EY362579 Inspection date 23/07/2009 Inspector Alison Romanczuk

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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 2007. She lives with her husband and adult daughter, who is also a registered childminder, in the Brockley area of the London Borough of Southwark. She is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for five children under eight years old, of whom three children may be in the early years age group. When working with another childminder at the premises the childminder is registered to provide care for 10 children, of whom six may be in the early years age group. The childminder currently has three children on roll in the early years age group. The whole of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local parent/toddler group and takes children to the local library and parks.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of provision is good with outstanding areas. The childminder's clear commitment to providing a good quality service is reflected by children who are engaged and happy to attend. The open and welcoming approach clearly supports the childminder's policy for inclusion and ensures the needs of all children are well met. Good working partnerships with children's parents ensures children receive consistent and good quality care and learning. Systems in place for self- evaluation supports the childminder in maintaining continuous improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure risk assessments are used consistently to identify and make safe any hazards at the premises and garden

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provision

The childminder uses her experience and qualifications to good effect in providing for children's care and development in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Well organised routines which include a variety of activities, outings and times for rest and play meet children's needs well and they settle quickly into her home environment. Children feel secure in the childminder's company and show enthusiasm for what is on offer. Their good health is supported and nutritional needs well met so that they enjoy regular water, well balanced meals and healthy snacks each day. The childminder's positive approach to inclusion is clearly demonstrated in children who are proud to sing songs in their home language and to talk eagerly about their skills and interests. Children behave well because they are engaged in activities, listened to and able to pursue their interests in a given area. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Documentation including policies and procedures and records relating to accidents, medication and registration of children underpin the childminder's good practice well and are regularly shared with the children's parents. Parents are consulted on all issues relating to their child's care and learning and offer positive feedback on the care their children receive. Children are able to play in a safe environment overall and the premises is generally well organised but risk assessments are not always used to identify and rectify hazards which may occur at the premises and garden. Despite this, children are protected from harm because of the childminder's good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and partnerships with relevant professionals. The childminder gives priority to training and has built up secure links with the local authority to maintain her good practice. Systems are in place to monitor and review the service and the childminder has a

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provision

good idea of her strengths and those areas which need strengthening through further training.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children settle well and demonstrate confidence in the environment and are able to build secure relationships with the adults around them. Their achievements in the six areas of learning are outstanding and clearly demonstrated by the confidence and independence of the children attending. Children eagerly access a range of resources available in the childminder's open plan living room. In particular, and supporting the childminder's equal opportunities ethos, children's individual needs and interests are carefully identified and further encouraged through games, songs and role play. As a result boys and girls access all of the resources including pink disco shoes, prams and play tents. They sing songs in their home language, initiate their favourite action rhymes and show boundless enthusiasm as they independently sing their favourite Abba song in word perfect fashion, for example.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children demonstrate excellent levels of engagement in activities and use their initiative as they count their marmite rice cakes independently and make impromptu alphabet letters out of their bread sticks at snack time, for example. They make full use of the garden where they navigate wheeled resources and fill and empty containers in the sand tray. The children use and enjoy a range of books, enjoy story time where they listen carefully to their favourite titles and have times to be creative in their play including using paint and drawing pictures. They enjoy coming to the childminder's house and talk about what they like to do. The children demonstrate a growing understanding of how to keep healthy and safe as they remind each other to wash their hands and to walk carefully up the stairs. They are clearly secure in the childminder's routine which includes lots of trips to local play groups and parks. Regular observations of the children at play and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

photographic records support the childminder's assessment of children's skills and abilities and enable her to provide well for children's next steps. 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? 1 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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