Childminder in HarrowOfsted inspection, 14 Sept 2010

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY360844 Inspection date 14/09/2010 Inspector Julie Biddle

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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 assesses 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 registerd in 2007. She lives with her adult daughter in the London Borough of Harrow. The whole ground floor of the house will be used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the childcare register. There are currently four chidlren on roll in the early years age group.

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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 warm, welcoming and safe environment where children are valued and their individual needs are known. As a result, their welfare needs are met and they are protected from harm. The childminder has a clear understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage meaning the children make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder recognises the importance of and demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement. Partnerships with parents and carers are secure meaning they are kept up to date with their child's care and general well-being.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop systems for planning, observations, and assessments to ensure all children receive individualised learning  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings and trips

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded as required checks to determine suitability have been completed. She has a clear understanding in her role to protect children from harm. She is aware of the indicators of abuse and the procedures to follow with any concerns she may have. A written safeguarding policy that is shared with parents ensures they are clear about the childminder's responsibility to protect children from harm. Children's safety benefits from effective risk assessments that identify possible hazards and minimise risks on the childminders premises. However the risk assessment for outings is not included in the premises checks.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the good relationship she has with parents. Time is taken to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 successfully settle new children so they feel safe and secure. Parents are encouraged to share what they know about know about their children to aid the childminder in this process. Parents are kept informed about their child's progress and the days events though written records and daily conversations.

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the early years provision

The childminder's knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage means children are engaged in challenging and stimulating activities. The childminder has started to observe the children in order to track their progress and is developing systems to link observations to planning.This however is in it early stages meaning plans are not individulised for children.

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the early years provision

Relevant paper work is in place and the childminder's policies and procedures underpin her good practice. The childminder is able to successfully recognise her own strengths and weakness, and she considers how she will continue to improve her practice. She demonstrates a good aptitude to improve her practice for example she regularly updates her childcare knowledge by attending training thus benefiting the children in her care. The childminder demonstrated through conversation her positive attitude to establishing partnerships with other childcare professionals to support the children in her care.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and relaxed in the care of their childminder. This is a result of the childminders friendly, calm disposition. The childminder knows the children well and they are valued as unique individuals and their differences appreciated. This is turn adds to feelings of security and confidence.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder effectively plans opportunities for the children to play and learn both alone and in social groups. Visits to the library supports children as they make choices about books they want to read. Children are leaning about their own identity and culture and those of others in the local and wider world. The childminder has developed child focussed books to help children understand festival such as Diwali and Christmas Children develop healthy lifestyles as they have regular opportunities for outdoor experiences. The benefit from walks in the fresh air and play in the garden. Children are offered healthy foods for meal and snack times. They enjoy fresh fruits water at snack time. Meals are freshly cooked each day and meet the children's dietary requirements.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder supports children's language development through good levels of interaction and encouragement. The environment is rich with posters and pictures which stimulate comment from the children. The particularly enjoy singing familiar songs and playing musical instruments. The have great fun as they count and sing remembering to 'ouch' when the fish bites 'this little finger on the left' The childminder uses books to encouraged children's understanding of life events such as moving on to school. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder ensures the children are enabled to access a range of toys and resources that are suitable for the ages and stages of development. Children are learning about actions and consequence as the roll out play dough and use cutters to make shapes; they recognise they have made balls and wiggly snakes out of the

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and outcomes for children

play dough. They have a wonderful as they knead the dough in the desired shape.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has in place effective behaviour management systems. She is a good role model thus encouraging the children to grow an understanding of what is right and wrong. Children are supported to show sensitivity and kindness to each other. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

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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