Childminder in NewhamOfsted inspection, 28 Jan 2011

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 132451 Inspection date 28/01/2011 Inspector Lynn Palumbo

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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

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 1998. She lives with her two children in a house in the London borough of Newham, within easy walking distance of shops, parks, nurseries and schools. The ground floor is used for childminding and there is an accessible bathroom. 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 four children under eight at any one time. There is children one child on roll within the early years age group, who attends at different times of the week. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She walks to local nurseries and schools to take and collect children.

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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 successfully promotes most aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework requirements within a suitable and inclusive environment and children are adapting to a healthy lifestyle, as a result they are happy, secure and settled. The childminder develops positive relationships with parents, which contribute well to children's welfare and learning needs being met. The childminder has effective systems of self-evaluation and is able to ensure her provision develops continuously.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the record of the children's hours of attendance is maintained at all times for all children looked after on the premises (Documentation). 11/02/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 establish systems to involve parents as part of the ongoing observation, assessment and planning cycle to ensure they are fully involved with their child's learning. 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 has a clear knowledge about child protection procedures and knows where to make referrals. She has an up-to-date first aid certificate. This ensures, if the children have any accidents or any concerns arise about the well- being of children, that correct procedures are followed. Effective records of risk assessments are in place, to ensure children's safety. This ensures any potential hazards are promptly identified and minimised within all areas of the home and on outings. The childminder obtains parental consent for outings, and emergency medical advice and treatment for all children in her care. Although an attendance record is in place for children, the hours of children's departure times is not consistently kept up-to-date. This has an impact on safeguarding and is partially a breach of regulation. The childminder shares all her policies and procedures with parents at the outset to ensure they are well informed.

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the early years provision

Overall, the childminder has designed an effective layout of good quality toys and resources in the home to ensure children can access these easily. The childminder also makes good use of the recreational services within the community, for example, the local childminding network group, library and activity centres. This ensures children's learning and development is enhanced and feeds into the continuous improvement of her provision.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates that she has valuable knowledge about children's welfare and family background. For example, she is fully aware of children's health, dietary and care requirements, such as their sleep routines and the stage of weaning. Children are provided with an effective range of resources that foster an awareness of diversity in society, for example, they learn about different cultures. Although there are currently no children on roll who require additional support to meet their needs, there are effective measures in place to work in partnership with parents and outside professionals to support children in reaching their individual milestones.

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the early years provision

The childminder's systems of self-evaluation are effective and she has identified areas for development within her professional development and she has plans to complete a course in signing. The childminder welcomes and fully integrates suggestions from parents, for example altering children's sleeping patterns. In addition, the recommendations raised at the previous inspection have been fully met.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established strong relationships with the parents. They are informed about their children's learning and development through daily discussions, samples of their children's work and written observations. However, the childminder has not yet fully established systems to involve parents in contributing to the observation, assessment and planning cycle, to ensure they are fully involved with their child's learning. Parents say, 'I can relax at work knowing that my child is safe with the childminder, and in good hands who prepares fresh home cooked meals.' This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has developed effective assessment systems and uses photographic evidence alongside the observations she conducts. The observations provide information about what the toddlers have achieved and their next stage of development.

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and outcomes for children

Toddlers are happy to explore the resources in the play area and they soon choose a toy or an activity. They quickly become engrossed in their play or creative work. For example, they begin to build structures with bricks and the childminder reinforces number sequence. Toddlers speaking and listening skills are developing well. They are becoming increasingly confident building their vocabulary and say words, such as, 'up' 'come' 'car' and 'no'. They listen well as they childminder remind to tidy toys away they do help. Toddlers enjoy selecting books and exploring the pictures, they also listen and enjoy when the childminder reads stories. In addition, they mark make on a variety of materials. Toddlers have a broad range of experiences to develop creatively as they manipulate modelling dough, enjoy exploring the texture of paints whilst creating pictures and children paint a variety of themes, such as butterflies. In addition, they use a variety of

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and outcomes for children

materials when exploring sticking activities. The toddlers have a good relationship with the childminder, often cuddling and the childminder is caring. Toddlers develop their knowledge and understanding of the world well. They play with small world figures, and activate a range of toys that light up when activated. In addition, they explore the properties of sand and water play, filling and pouring with containers. The activities chosen to celebrate children's diverse cultural backgrounds are successful. Toddlers dress in a wide range of cultural costumes and the childminder cooks Nigerian foods. All children are encouraged to access all toys and resources regardless of their gender. This ensures children are learning about a diverse society.

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and outcomes for children

Toddlers have good opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. Whilst in the care of the childminder they have made their first steps. In the childminder's garden, they play with a range of resources, bouncing on trampoline and playing catch and football. In addition, they play on the recreational equipment at the local park and challenge their skills on soft play equipment. The childminder prepares nutritious and well-balanced home cooked meals and children take pride in washing their hands before eating. Children take pleasure in sociable snack times when the childminder sits with children, engaging them in conversation and talking to them about the healthy foods that they are eating. Overall, there are effective measures within the setting to ensure that toddlers play safely. For example, they practise fire drills and road safety. Toddlers show an extremely strong sense of security and belonging to the setting. They are confident and enjoy playing and

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and outcomes for children

have a mutual respect for the childminder. The childminder manages toddler's behaviour calmly and well. They respond positively to praise and to good role modelling. 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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