Childminder in Newham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number EY287372 Inspection date 18 November 2005 Inspector Usha Shah

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Type of inspection Childcare Type of care Childminding

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder lives with her two children aged 5 and 6 years. They live in a 3 bedroom terraced house in the London Borough of Newham. It is situated close to a shopping centre and local amenities. Areas accessible to children are the front room, dining/play room, kitchen, toilet and fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is a member of National Childminding Association. She is registered to care for four children under 8 years. Currently she is caring for two children under 8 years.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 She has registered assistant.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. The children's physical health is maintained as they enjoy a range of worthwhile indoor and outdoor activities. They are kept occupied with varied toys and fun activities that provide a challenge and extend their physical development. For example, babies are supported and helped to learn to walk through age appropriate pull and push toys. Individual children's sleep needs are met well and they are able to sleep in a comfortable safe environment. Children benefit from a well balanced diet as the childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure children's health is maintained to a good standard.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. The children benefit from a child centred, welcoming and secure environment. They move around freely, able to access toys and activities with ease because the childminder has organised space and resources appropriately. Children make independent choices from a wide range of age appropriate and safe play provision. Children are learning about their own safety and that of the others because the childminder talks to them about safety issues, such as to tidy up toys before they start to play with other toys and activities, so that the space is clear and safe for them to move around. Children feel safe and secure because the childminder supervises them at all times. The children are safe as the childminder makes regular safety checks of the premises. However, some hazards were identified in the garden. Children are protected because the childminder knows about child protection issues

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

such as not to talk to the strangers. She knows what action to take, if she has any concern about the children.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children are learning and making progress in their all round development because the childminder provides age appropriate play provision and activities, which are well supported by her. Children's communication skills and vocabulary are developing as the childminder interacts with them appropriately to their ages and stages of development, such as narratives, and reaffirms words and language that children can understand.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 The children feel safe, comfortable and secure in the childminder's home because she approaches children in a warm, caring and friendly manner. She offers appropriate physical reassurance and helps them to be independent and confident. She makes learning for children enjoyable, and fun in order to sustain the individual child's interests and concentration. The children are developing their social skills, as they are provided with opportunities to play in large and smalls groups through visiting a toddler group, the library and park, and going shopping.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. Children are valued with equal concern and their individual needs are met because of the flexible routine and positive partnership between the childminder and parents. The children's well-being is maintained as the childminding records and relevant documents are shared with parents and child's progress is discussed with them on a regular basis. Children behave positively due to the childminder's positive approach and appropriate behaviour management practices. The children feel valued because they receive age appropriate praise and encouragement from the childminder. Children learn about a positive view of the wider world and increase their awareness of others as the childminder helps them through resources and activities that reflect positive images. For example, books, dolls, role play, small world, people and visits to the groups. Children feel valued and have a sense of belonging through age appropriate toys,

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Helping children make a positive contribution

their own cot to sleep and having the play area organised for them. Children are familiar with the routine and home environment and they enjoy their stay at the childminder's home.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. The children's needs for developing independence, and comfortable play and rest is supported due to well organised space and resources. The children are familiar with the home environment. They feel secure and have developed a sense of belonging, because there is play area and resources for them, where they can move freely and access toys of their choice. The childminder's warm, and welcoming approach makes them feel safe and comfortable. For example, they feel confident to access, initiate and extend their own play independently. The childminder's knowledge of the childcare and her commitments, help children feel confident, happy, and relaxed in their environment. The children's care, play and learning are promoted through the childminder's understanding of the needs of individual children. Most safety requirements and childminding records are in place however, she needs to develop the recording system in regards to seeking

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Organisation

emergency medical treatment and risk assessment in the garden. The childminder

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Organisation

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 complies with the regulations. Her ability to provide age appropriate play provision and positive childcare practices, enable children to make good progress in all areas of development. Overall, the needs of children who attend are met.

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Complaints since the last inspection

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration. The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • conduct regular risk assessment in the home and in the garden to ensure the safety of the children • develop recording system for seeking emergency medical treatment and use transport to safeguard children

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The quality and standards of the care

procedures set out in the leaflet Building better childcare: Compliments and concerns about inspectors' judgements which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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