Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY364884 Inspection date 15/09/2009 Inspector Lynn Palumbo

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 08456 404040, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. 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 2008. She lives with her husband and one child in a first floor flat in Barking, Essex within easy walking distance of shops, parks, nurseries and schools. All areas of the home are used for childminding, except the main bedroom, and are easily accessible.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time. There are currently five children on roll, of which three children are in the early years age group. Children attend different times of the week. She is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She walks to local schools to take and collect children.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has sound relationships with the parents which enables her to obtain knowledge about the children's families, home lives and individual care needs. She has systems in place to assess children's learning and development and is keen to continue to develop these systems to ensure children progress at their age and stage of ability through the early learning goals. Her systems of self- evaluation enable her to identify some areas for development, which the childminder wishes to address as part of her continuous improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure written parental permission is requested, for every child within the setting, to seek any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare) 01/10/2009

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further?

 ensure prior written parental permission for each and every medicine is in place before any medication is given and keep written records of all medicine administered to children. (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare)(Also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 01/10/2009

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further?

 develop a record of risk assessment so that it includes all required information such as the date of review and any action taken following a review or incident and ensure a record of risk assessment is conducted for each type of outing and review it before embarking on 01/10/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 each specific outing (Suitable premises, environment and equipment)

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure all required written parental permissions are in place and kept on site such as permissions enabling children to take part in outings  practice evacuation drills on a regular basis with all children to enable them to have a clearer understanding of fire safety procedures  develop the observation and assessment systems to ensure children's learning is tracked regularly and next steps are identified across all areas of learning. Also, enable all parents to incorporate their comments into children’s individual records

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the early years provision

The childminder has some knowledge about child protection procedures and knows where to make referrals. She has ensured all adults living within her household are vetted and suitable to be around the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of risks that are a danger to children. However, a record of risk assessments clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following these reviews in not in place. In addition, the childminder has not included all outings she attends with the children within a record. This does not ensure any potential hazards are promptly identified and minimised. This is a breach of requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage. A ‘Fire Plan’ is in place, although this is not further supported by regular evacuation practices with all the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has not ensured required written parental permissions are in place and on site for all the children in her care. These include permissions to go on outings, administer medication and to obtain emergency medical advice or treatment. This does not ensure all children are cared for in an emergency without delay.

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the early years provision

The childminder has arranged some resources in her home at the children's level. This enables them to access the resources independently and move freely within the home. The childminder ensures that children are aware of other resources stored high up on shelves and regularly rotates them as the children request. She provides children with appropriate resources to foster an awareness of diversity in society.

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the early years provision

The childminder has good links with early years support workers and she has attended a number of training courses. For example, she has an up to date First Aid qualification and has attended a course in child protection and food safety in catering. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Parents are informed about their children's learning and development through daily discussions and samples of their children's work. However, the childminder has not yet fully established systems to incorporate parents’ comments into child profiles to ensure they are fully involved with their child’s learning. The childminder informs parents of the detriments of children watching television and the benefits of outside play.

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and outcomes for children

Children appear happy within the environment and the childminder has built good bonds with them. She interacts with the children at their level, incidentally supporting their learning as they play. For example, children use cuboids and cylinders to place in a tray and the childminder names the shapes. This introduces the basic concept of problem solving.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has devised observation and assessment systems to track children's learning and progress in line with the early learning goals. However, although the childminder has started to observe the children, the observations are not conducted on a regular basis across the areas of learning. This does not enable the childminder to obtain a clear picture of where each child is with their individual learning and what their individual next steps are across the areas of learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children’s communication skills are developing well, they babble and begin to say familiar words such as ‘ta’, ‘blue’, ‘water’ and ‘toys’. The childminder talks to the children, listens, and responds to their words and babbles. This ensures children feel valued for what they say. They cuddle with the childminder and use her finger to point to ‘Percy’ as they look at the pictures in the Thomas the tank engine book. They have opportunities to explore emergent writing and make marks by selecting and using coloured marker pens on an easel. Children have good opportunities to develop physically; they play with balls, move down slides, and rock on seesaws in the home. Children’s physical development is further extended when they regularly ride bikes and play on the recreational equipment at the local park. Children develop some problem solving, numeracy and reasoning skills as they build structures with building blocks, they are beginning to recognise numbers.

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and outcomes for children

Children’s personal, social and emotional development is developing well, as they are encouraged to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. Children develop some understanding of the world, as they feed ducks at the local park and learn about their habitats. They also have opportunities to press many toys with buttons, lights and levers.

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and outcomes for children

Children are able to sleep where they feel most comfortable, in a cot or on the sofa. The childminder visually checks sleeping children on a regular basis to ensure they are safe. Children are learning about keeping safe, for example, when they stand on chairs the childminder gives a clear explanation of the dangers. This provides children with some understanding of how to manage their own safety. Children are learning to be healthy. They learn about healthy foods, for example, they enjoy nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks and the childminder talks about the benefits of fruits. Children demonstrate a good knowledge of how This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to manage their own hygiene as they wash their hands before meals and wipe their own noses.

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and outcomes for children

Children listen to the childminder as she talks about the benefits of exercise and how it makes their muscles strong. This provides children with a good knowledge about the positive effects of physical development.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn to respect their environment as they help to tidy away some toys before lunch. Children’s behaviour is good. They learn from the childminder who is a good role model, about being respectful and polite. Children foster some awareness of diversity within society through looking at some books and playing with various children at pre-school. All children are encouraged to access all toys and resources regardless of their gender. The childminder shows all children equal respect and values them as individuals. 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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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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Stage

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 (Documentation) 01/10/2009

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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 (Documentation) 01/10/2009

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