Childminder in Southwark

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY301588 Inspection date 11/12/2009 Inspector Angela Ramsey

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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 April 2005. She lives with her husband and three children aged nine and seven years and 22 months. They live in the London Borough of Southwark, within walking distance of local amenities, including shops, park and schools. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding purposes. There is a garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for four children under eight years; of these, not more than two may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time. She is currently caring for two children in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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 works well with parents to ensure the individual needs of their children are met. She supports children's learning by providing a varied range of resources that are challenging and ensure children make progress in their learning and development. Children's welfare is promoted due to the effective safeguarding procedures that are in place. Improvements have been made since the previous inspection and the recommendation set at that inspection has been complied with.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure regular evacuation drills are carried out and details recorded  ensure the observations and assessments are used to identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child

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the early years provision

The childminder is clear and proactive in protecting children. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. Well documented policies and procedures have been devised and children’s records are well kept. Risk assessments are conducted and the childminder takes effective steps to prevent accidents. Although an emergency evacuation procedure has been devised, the childminder has not yet practised the procedure with the children.

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the early years provision

The background and abilities of each child are known and respected. Working closely with parents she becomes familiar with each child’s individual needs such This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 as sleep and rest routines. The childminder also discusses children’s development. As children progress parents are kept informed about their child’s achievements. Systems to observe and assess children's progress are in place, however, these are currently in their infancy as they do not sufficiently identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child.

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the early years provision

Activities and play opportunities such as visits to under five groups and local parks are planned. These trips enable children to socialise with children from different backgrounds. When at the childminder’s home resources are accessible by all children as they are stored in containers enabling children to make choices about what they want to play with, which encourages their independence.

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the early years provision

Effective links have been formed with parents. They are kept informed, verbally and in writing, on a daily basis of their child's day. Parents describe the childminder as reliable, considerate, flexible, extremely professional and efficient. Links have been also formed with local authority advisors who provide information with regards to training which the childminder is keen to attend to develop her skills. The childminder does not care for any children in the early years age range who attend any other settings. However, she is aware of the need to liaise with other settings who also provide the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled, happy and at ease in the childminder's care. They make themselves at home and have opportunities to independently choose from a wide and varied selection of resources, which enables children to build on their natural curiosity. The children relate well to the childminder, because she joins in with their play and is very positive in her interaction. Play opportunities are planned for and take place both inside and outside of the childminder’s home which contributes to their overall development.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from a good range of home based activities, which the childminder organises well. During imaginary play children pretend to go shopping and put items such as pizza, sweet corn, fruit and cheese into their baskets. Children’s communication skills are enhanced as they play in the pretend kitchen, make cups of tea and have conversations on the toy telephone. Children also enjoy singing and doing the actions to songs such as ‘twinkle twinkle little star’ and ‘humpty dumpty’. Opportunities for children to enjoy books are also provided. The childminder uses puppets to bring the stories alive.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has devised meal plans and prepares healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Mid morning snacks such as toast and marmite are prepared. Visits to local parks and childminding groups enables children to practise improving control and co ordination skills as they can run, climb on apparatus and ride tricycles and scooters.

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and outcomes for children

Children's welfare is safeguarded because the childminder has up to date knowledge of first aid. She has a written procedure in place in the event of a child This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 becoming ill and obtains written consent to administer medicines to children. Records are also kept of any medicines administered. Written parental permission to seek emergency advice or treatment is also sought.

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and outcomes for children

Children’s behaviour is appropriately supported. If required the techniques used are suitable for the age and stage of children’s development. For example, distraction and explaining to children in language they understand quells unwanted behaviour. 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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