Childminder in Surrey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY104048 Inspection date 10/02/2010 Inspector Rebecca Elizabeth Khabbazi

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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 0300 123 1231, 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: 0300 123 1231 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 2002. She lives with her partner in a two bedroom house in a residential area of Redhill, Surrey. The downstairs of the house is the main area used for childminding. A garden is available for outside play. The family have a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for six children under eight years old, three of whom can be in the early years age group. There are currently two children in the early years age range on roll.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of a Surrey Childminding Network and the National Childminding Association. She has a relevant childcare qualification.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder successfully promotes all aspects of children's welfare and development. Children are safe and well cared for in her welcoming, inclusive home. Good relationships with parents ensure that all children are included and their individual needs are met. They make good progress in their learning, given their age, ability and starting points. The childminder reflects on the service she provides and ensures that any areas for improvement are quickly identified and addressed.

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further?

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

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further?

 request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment (Promoting good health) 04/03/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 improve fire safety precautions by including all children in regular fire practices

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the early years provision

The childminder effectively safeguards children's welfare. She is clear about her responsibilities towards the children in her care, and has completed relevant child protection training. She knows what steps to take if she is concerned about a child. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 All of the required documentation that promotes children's health, safety and well- being is in place, with the exception of parental consent to seek medical advice or treatment in an emergency. Although the childminder has fully discussed this issue with parents, their wishes have not yet been confirmed in writing as required. The home is well organised to meet children's needs and they can easily access a wide variety of good quality resources that support their play and learning. The childminder makes good use of support from her network coordinator and feedback from parents to evaluate the provision and continually develop and

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the early years provision

improve her practice. Actions taken are well targeted to improve outcomes for children, for instance when the childminder extends her skills and knowledge through a training course. The childminder makes sure she has detailed information about children's backgrounds and needs so that she includes all children appropriately and effectively promotes equality and diversity. She works closely with parents and keeps them well informed, for instance through a range of written policies and procedures, the notice board and daily feedback sheets. She is aware of the need to work closely with other partners and providers where children have additional needs or attend more than one setting.

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and outcomes for children

Children are confident and settled in the childminder's home. They show a strong sense of belonging as they help themselves to toys and play materials and move freely and safely around the areas used for childminding. Children learn to keep themselves safe when they remember how to handle tools carefully or sit properly on their chair. Clear fire evacuation procedures are in place but all children have not yet taken part in a regular practice to ensure everyone can act quickly in an emergency. Children adopt simple good hygiene routines when they wash their hands before they eat, which helps protect them from the risk of cross-infection. They make healthy choices when the childminder encourages them to have some fruit rather than a biscuit at snack time, and find that they enjoy their pear so much that they ask for more. Children play outside every day as part of a healthy lifestyle, running around in the fresh air, spinning a hoop and enjoying

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and outcomes for children

Children take part in a wide variety of activities and experiences that support their learning and help them make good progress towards the early learning goals. They have good relationships with the childminder, who makes careful assessments of their achievements and plans activities that help them build on their interests and existing skills. They benefit from regular outings, to socialise with other children at a local playgroup, to choose books or join in rhyme time at the library, or to practise their physical skills on the equipment at the park. At the childminder's home, they enjoy cuddling up for their favourite story or drawing and colouring at the table. They count and solve simple problems as they play, finding out how many cars there are, fitting the pieces of the racing track together, or working out whether their hand or the childminder's is bigger when they draw around them. They find out about the world around them when they explore in the sand or dig in

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and outcomes for children

the garden, and they use their imagination as they paint a picture, make models with play dough or play a game with the cars. Children enjoy a balanced routine This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and settle very quickly in the childminder's care. They are well occupied and stimulated throughout the day. 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 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 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 2

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Stage

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

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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: 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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