Childminder in Southwark

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY319712 Inspection date 10/02/2011 Inspector Angela Ramsey

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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 2005. She lives with her partner in a two bedroom flat the London Borough of Southwark close to shops, parks and public transport links. The living room and one of the bedrooms is used for childminding purposes and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time; of these, one may be aged under one year. She is currently minding three children in the early year's age range.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Significant improvements have been made since the last inspection which impact positively on outcomes for the children in the childminder's care. The childminder has secured some knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The childminder is due to attend further training in order to cement her knowledge and understanding of the framework. A system to self-evaluate the service is still in progress.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop a system for the self evaluation and monitoring of the service so that areas for improvement can be clearly prioritised to further improve outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The procedures for the safeguarding of children are sound. The childminder has recently attended training in this area. She is aware of child protection issues and how to respond if concerns arise. A written policy has been devised and the details made available to parents. Children are protected from potential harm as items, such as a stair gate, electrical socket covers, a fire blanket and smoke alarms are in place. Risk assessments for her home, garden and outings are conducted and the details recorded. These include fire drills that are practised with the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed first aid training. Written policies and procedures to support the care and welfare needs of children in his care have been devised. Parental consents are also sought. For example, parents provide their written This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 consent allowing the childminder to obtain emergency medical advice or treatment should the need arise.

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the early years provision

Although improvements to the service provided is viewed as important by the childminder; a method for effectively monitoring thorough regular quality checks and self-assessment, leading to clear identification of targets for further improvement has not been implemented fully. Steps have been made to establish links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, therefore, ensuring continuity and coherence.

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the early years provision

Each child's individual needs and abilities are respected. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children's care needs are met. Daily discussions with parents keep parents informed of their child's day. Parents are told what their child has eaten, sleep times and the activities they have enjoyed.

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the early years provision

Resources and play materials are organised to enable children to be independent as they are able to self-select what they want to play with. Books, puzzles and dolls which reflect diversity have been obtained. Further resources have been ordered. These enable children to learn about the wider society and other cultural backgrounds.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure within the childminder's home and have formed secure attachments to the childminder. A system of observation and assessments, which include the recording of children's achievements and progress in relation to all areas of their development, is in place. The plans to develop children's future learning are also suitably recorded.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder spends time with the children in her care offering them support in their learning and development. For example, children enjoy investigating different household items that the childminder has put together in treasure baskets. Children also enjoy listening to stories read to them by the childminder as they press the buttons on interactive books. Children are also able to be creative using different types of materials to create pictures.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy outdoor play. Through the childminder's knowledge of the local community children benefit from visits to local parks, childminding groups and libraries. Children's behaviour is suitably supported. The childminder uses appropriate strategies depending on the child's age and stage of development to divert attention away from unwanted behaviour.

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and outcomes for children

Parents provide the meals for their children. These are stored appropriately and warmed through before serving. Young children are developing an awareness of adopting a healthy lifestyle as the childminder provides snacks of fresh fruit. Children learn to develop self-care skills as they are encouraged feed themselves This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and put on their coats and shoes. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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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