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Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 133199 Inspection date 10/06/2010 Inspector Siobhan O'Callaghan

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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 1995. She lives with her adult daughter in Tufnell Park, which is situated in the London Borough of Islington. The home is close to local shops and schools. The whole of the first floor is used for childminding purposes and one bedroom downstairs is utilised to provide undisturbed sleep. The premises are accessed by 13 steps leading down to the property. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have two pet dogs, a lurcher and a cross breed.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register to provide care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group. The childminder is currently caring for three children in the early years age group, and one child in the later years age group, all children attend on a part-time basis. The childminder attends a local childminding support group. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a formal 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 provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for children where their individual needs are valued and fully respected. She has established secure and professional relationships with parents and carers which supports children's overall continuity of care. Children's welfare is maintained through a generally secure range of policies and procedures which help to promote their health and safety. Children are making good progress in their learning and development as the childminder effectively plans an interesting and purposeful range of activities and experiences which motivates them to learn. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improving her provision; she continually updates her knowledge and skills and has recently achieved a formal childcare qualification.

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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, at the time of the child's admission to the provision, for the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's Welfare). 24/06/2010

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  further develop planning and assessment systems to show how children are making progress in their learning and use assessments to promote their next steps in learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established a good range of records, policies and procedures required by the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure that the needs of all children are met. She has implemented risk assessments for her home environment and has developed emergency evacuation procedures to support children's overall safety. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children and ensures that she has essential information in place to keep them safe. However, she is yet to ensure that all parents have given essential permissions for the seeking of emergency advice or treatment should the need arise in the future. The childminder has a confident knowledge and understanding of Local safeguarding Children Board procedures. She keeps her training within this area up-to-date and shares her safeguarding policy with parents. The childminder has robust procedures in place to ensure that children are safeguarded from un-vetted

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the early years provision

The childminder is enthusiastic in her approach to working harmoniously with children. She organises an attractive and stimulating environment where children are confident to independently access a broad range of resources. Children are supported and encouraged to make choices with regards to their play and they do so with enthusiasm. The childminder enjoys updating her skills and working in partnership with local childcare bodies to improve the service she provides for children and their parents. Since her last inspection she has attended numerous training courses as well as achieving a CACHE level 3 Diploma in Home-Based Childcare. She has worked hard to establish her planning and assessment systems and acknowledges that this is an area that requires more of her time. Nevertheless, she is positive about improving outcomes for children and thus continually evaluates the experiences that she provides for them. Children are

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the early years provision

extremely happy and content within her care.

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the early years provision

The childminder values working in partnership with parents, which in turn supports her in meeting children's individual needs. Although there are no children present who require additional support from outside agencies, she is clear in her role of working with parents and others to support the continuity of care for all children. Parents receive important information about the ethos of the childminder's practice, along with regular, informal updates about how their children are progressing. It is evident that parents are extremely happy with the care their children receive, in recent letters of thanks they articulate on the many strengths of the childminding provision. Parents' comments include: 'We are extremely happy with the care provided by our childminder, we are very fortunate to have found such an excellent carer. She has a genuine warmth and love for children which helps to create a family atmosphere' and 'our childminder is unfailingly professional

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the early years provision

and utterly devoted to all the children. She ensures that they engage in a balanced range of activities and they all receive plenty of attention.' Overall, these positive This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 partnerships fully support children's continuity of care and their feeling of security within the provision.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and engaged within their environment as they confidently interact with the childminder and clearly thrive on the experiences offered to them. The childminder effectively plans a balance of both adult-led and child initiated play activities. She sensitively challenges their knowledge and understanding as she implements all aspects of the early learning goals during their play and routines. For example, whilst playing with dough children begin to learn about colour, shape and size. Their creativity and imagination is encouraged as she supports their ideas. For example, one child is interested in creating a variety of foods to play with whilst another child creates an imaginary snake. Both ideas are fully valued and extended as the childminder takes the children's lead. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of each child's individual preferences and abilities. She continually observes their play in an informal way as

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and outcomes for children

she describes how they are making progress. However, she is yet to utilise her valuable observations to demonstrate how children's next steps in their learning are to be developed.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing excellent social skills, they are supported to develop responsible behaviour as they demonstrate how they can share and take turns within their play. The childminder provides a successful role model as she continually praises them for their efforts and for being kind to one another. Children's language is developing well as they enjoy communicating their experiences with the childminder and sharing books with her. They confidently sing familiar nursery rhymes and excitedly participate in action songs. The childminder promotes their knowledge and understanding of the wider world through practical hands on activities as well as through discussion. For example, children explore planting and growing experiences in the garden and observe the mini-beasts that live there. They are learning how to show concern and care for living things as the childminder teaches them how to handle pets in a sensitive manner.

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and outcomes for children

Children's good health is promoted through daily opportunities to get fresh air and engage in energetic activities. Their physical development and coordination is supported through the provision of a good range of resources such as bikes, rockers and wheeled toys. Children benefit from healthy and nutritional meals; they enjoy eating a variety of fruits for snacks and help themselves to drinks when they are thirsty. Children are learning how to keep safe as the childminder teaches them positive measures to stay safe within their play and routines. For example, when walking in the local environment the childminder talks to the children about road safety. She emphasises the importance of good listening skills, and staying close. It is evident that children feel very secure and comfortable in the childminder's care. She supports their sense of belonging as she shares and values their stories from home, for example, she talks about a new baby sibling with the

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and outcomes for children

children and how exciting this can be. The childminder displays children's photographs in albums which they can enjoy observing with her. Overall, children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are developing many valuable skills which help to set secure foundations for their future learning. 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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