Childminder in Surrey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 507228 Inspection date 10/01/2011 Inspector Ann Moss

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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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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 1989. She lives with her two adult children in a semi-detached house in the centre of Capel, Surrey. Local shops, the park and primary school are within walking distance. The ground floor accommodation only is used for childminding, with toilet and hand washing facilities available within this area. 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 six children under eight years at any one time, no more than three of which may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding five children in this age group, all of whom attend on part-time basis. She also offers care to children aged five to 11 years. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Children Register. and both part of 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 offers a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment where all children and their family's needs are respected and provided for. Children enjoy their time with the childminder who is attentive and caring and their welfare needs are well met. The childminder's knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements is competent and she is helping children to make appropriate progress. The childminder works mostly in partnership with parents are carers sharing information verbally and in writing. The childminder is committed the improving her practice and uses the support of the local authority early years coordinator to identify area for development and has taken significant steps to improve the service she offers.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that obsevation and assesments of children are made regualrly and used to identify and plan for the children's next steps in learning  engage parents with, and provide information as to the type of activities provided for the children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder understands her role in safeguarding children and implements records, policies and procedures effectively to secure their health and well-being and promote inclusion. She has recently updated her safeguarding training and is able to implement the safeguarding children policy and procedure appropriately. Written risk assessments for the home and outings, identify any potential hazards enabling children to feel safe. Emergency evacuations procedures are clearly displayed and practiced with the children so that they know how to evacuate the premise quickly and safely, if necessary. As a consequence, children learn safe behaviours. The childminder holds a recognised paediatric first aid certificate so is able to deal with minor incident quickly. Accident and medication records are maintained appropriately and shared with parents. Effective daily routines around personal care further promote children's ongoing good health and well-being.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises the space available with children in mind. If a child needs a rest then a quiet, secure area is found. Children enjoy playing with a good range of easily accessible toys and resources that are suitable for the stage of development. As a result, children show curiosity and confidently make choices and decisions in their play. Children's awareness of diversity is developing well through the wide range of first hand experiences and activities available to them. They learn about similarities and differences through discussion and their many outings. Toys, resources and posters are displayed for children to see depicting positive images of cultures and abilities within society, which are used as part of children's integral play. However, activities do not include different experience, such as, discussion about different festivals and traditions. The childminder has identified this as an area for development.

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the early years provision

Partnership with parents and carers are positive. A display of document in the hallway gives parents useful information about the childminder's registration, training and contact numbers. Parents share important details about care and children's dietary needs with the childminder. Parents receive verbal feedback at the end of the day and they can access observations records although these are in their infancy and as yet do not provide a clear view of all aspects of progress to enable parents to support children's learning at home. The childminder is aware of the importance of linking in with other providers and gathers some useful information about the child's day. This helps to support continuity of care and learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder capacity to maintain continuous improvement is good. Since the last inspection she has met all recommendations raised. She has taken steps to ensure her provision is evaluated thoroughly by seeking the support of the local authority early years coordinator. Together they identified areas for improvement and the childminder addressed these within a timely timescale further strengthen the provision. For example, the childminder has updated essential training such as safeguarding and embraced opportunities to further develop her professional knowledge for the benefit of the children in her care. She has developed written policies and procedures, which underpin the service she provides, although, as yet, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 she has not shared these with parents.

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and outcomes for children

The trusting relationships that are built with the childminder ensure that the children are confident, happy and feel safe within the environment. Children know the daily routines well and when needed are gently reminded of the house rules in place, ensuring that they know how to play safely.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy freely in a broad range of activities which help them to enjoy and achieve. They have easy access to good quality fact and fiction books and mark making materials. Children demonstrate they enjoy books; for example, they confidently ask the childminder to read to them. They sit closely, listen well and show interest as they point to the pictures and talk about what they see. They then invite the childminder to share their personal scrapbook. Together they look at photographs; they learn to share as they take it in turns to turn the page. The childminder supports communication by asking questions and helping them to recall past event such as a visit to Tilgate Park and people they know, whilst allowing them enough time to express their thoughts. This gives children a sense of belonging and develops self-esteem. Children's show increasing concentration and developing fine motor skills as they engage in a threading activity. They are

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and outcomes for children

beginning to develop their awareness of quantity and calculation and start to count out load. The childminder uses this opportunity to introduce colour and shape extending their play and learning. Children show interest in programmable floor toys. They know where the battery is located and their purpose is to make the toy 'go'. This helps them to develop appropriate early skills for future learning. Children have good opportunities to express their own thoughts and ideas through their play. They choose and change resources and materials according to their interest, for instance they enjoy playing with small world toys. The childminder is aware of the importance of developing children's social skills and plans daily outings to local amenities such as parks and play centre where children can form relationships with their peers and learn about the needs the others. The childminder observes children and records their progress; however, children's next

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and outcomes for children

steps are not clearly identified or planned for. This aspect of the service the childminder wants to develop.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy active, healthy lifestyles whilst attending the childminders. They are involved in a wide range of physical activities both indoors and out. Children's understanding of a healthy diet is promoted very well as they benefit from well- balanced, nutritious meals and snacks of fruit prepared by the childminder. Drinks are readily accessible ensuring children remain well hydrated. They understand why they need to follow good personal hygiene routine around hand washing and ensure they clean between the fingers. Children develop a good aware of keeping themselves safe because the childminder talks to them for instance about crossing the road safely gentle reminders not to run indoors as they may fall. 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 3 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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