Bartkowska, Magdalena Monika

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY389591 Inspection date 05/10/2009 Inspector Susan Elizabeth Tovey

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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 2009. She lives with her husband and child aged one year in Greenford, in the London borough of Ealing. The whole house is used for childminding with toilet facilities on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time, of these, two may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The family has no pets.

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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 children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and her family. Every child makes progress in their learning and development in line with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children's uniqueness is recognised, the childminder works closely with parents regarding children's individual needs, ensuring these are valued and catered for. The childminder is just beginning to evaluate her ability and skills as a childminder and she is very keen to develop these to benefit the children in the future.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain parental permission, at the time of the child’s admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare) 02/11/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the use of self-evaluation to reflect on practice in order to maintain continuous improvement  continue to develop systems to assess observations, identify learning priorities that are tailored to the individual needs of children to facilitate the effective monitoring of their progress. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children’s safety is satisfactorily addressed by the childminder. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of child abuse, and the procedure for reporting concerns. The risk assessments she carries out on her premises are thorough and demonstrate how she identifies and minimises potential safety hazards to prevent danger to children. However, children’s well-being is undermined, as the childminder does not have parental permission in place to seek emergency medical treatment for all the children in her care. This is a breach of requirements. All other policies, records and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the provision are in place.

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the early years provision

Partnerships between the childminder and parents are developing well. The childminder sensitively considers children's individual needs and meets the parents' specific requirements regarding the care they require. She talks to parents to find out children's starting points in relation to their learning and development, and she values their ongoing input. The childminder is just beginning to plan, monitor and assess their progress, and is keen to develop this further. She is happy to work with others to benefit the children in her care.

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the early years provision

The childminder has begun to undertake a self-evaluation process to identify her strengths and areas for further development. She recognises her need for training, particularly in relation to the learning and development requirements which will support her in addressing further improvements to the service she provides. The childminder promotes equality of opportunity through her inclusive practice and policies. Positive images of different people in society are well represented in children's play equipment and activities.

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and outcomes for children

Children are making satisfactory progress in their development and learning. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements. She is eager to develop further her own methods of assessing and recording observations of children's achievements and learning priorities.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a developing understanding of the early learning goals and she ensures that the children are having fun whilst learning. Children enjoy a good mix of adult-led and child-initiated play. Children benefit from caring and affectionate interaction with the childminder, who encourages their language skills as most children speak Polish as their first language. She constantly talks to them while they play, asking questions, counting, and suggesting different activities. The childminder builds on their communication through the use of books, song, rhyme and familiar words in both Polish and English. Older children are beginning to understand why certain toys with small parts cannot be used close to toddlers and they ensure these are tidied away appropriately. The childminder encourages This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's confidence and self-esteem by enthusiastically praising them and making

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and outcomes for children

them feel valued. Children learn important social skills and good manners, as they regularly go on outings and activities with the childminder. Children also enjoy developing their interest in books and practising their writing skills, by magic painting. They also enjoy imaginative play as they feed the teddy bear and dolls, change the nappies and stop them from crying.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides children with support that enables them to begin to understand how to keep themselves safe from harm. For example, they learn about road safety and stranger danger when out with the childminder. She also helps them to learn about fire safety by undertaking regular fire drills. Children are adopting healthy lifestyles as the childminder provides them with healthy nutritious meals that take account of individual dietary needs and parents' wishes. For example, homemade sausage and bean soup. Meal times are happy and social occasions where the children sit comfortably at a low level table. The childminder has established good systems to help children stay healthy with regard to keeping her home clean and implementing procedures to avoid cross-infection. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise when they play in the garden and visit the local parks and playgrounds. They are beginning to develop skills for the future as they use

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and outcomes for children

age-appropriate information technology. They also learn about respecting other people and their differences. Children are making satisfactory progress with the childminder's increasing knowledge and understanding of the early learning goals and her caring support. 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 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 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: Met

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