Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY417643 Inspection date 23/05/2011 Inspector Jennifer Liverpool

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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 2010. She lives with her husband and two children aged six and eight years in the Stratford area of the London borough of Newham. The main areas used for childminding purposes in the childminder's maisonette are the living room and a bedroom located on the first floor. The toilet facilities are also located on the first floor of the premises. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children aged under eight years at any one time. Of these not more than three may be in the early years age group. The Childminder may provide overnight care for no more than one child under eight years. She is currently caring for one child in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She regularly attends toddler groups; a children centre and visits local parks. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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's good knowledge and understanding of safety; health and hygiene and safeguarding successfully promote children's welfare. Children make good progress in their learning and development because of the support they receive from the childminder, though there are minor shortfalls in the current system for observation and assessments. The childminder develops good relationships with parents, which contributes to children well-being. Many aspects of equality and diversity are effectively promoted within the childminder's practice. The childminder has developed a good system of self-evaluation, which has enabled her to deliver good quality care for children and demonstrate an ability to make continuous improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 replenish the first aid box with appropriate content to meet the needs of the children  analyse observation and assessments to identify and plan for the next steps in children's learning and development to ensure that they move on at a good pace. 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 good knowledge of child protection issues and the safeguarding procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. She has a valid first aid certificate, which means that children can receive appropriate treatment in the event of sustaining minor injuries. However, at present the first aid box is not fully stocked. Consent forms for urgent medical treatment; administering medication; use of the trampoline and outings shows that the childminder ensures proper precautions are in place to avoid dangerous situations. Risk assessments are conducted on a regular basis indoors and outdoors, which promotes children's safety in the childminder's home and enables them to feel safe when they are out on trips. All mandatory records are in place, confidential and well maintained. This guarantees the safe management of children. The deployment of resources is good. For example, good quality toys and

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the early years provision

equipment in the home and the garden supports children's development. Additionally, the childminder makes good use of local community groups to promote children's learning as she obtains valuable ideas from other providers that deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder's good knowledge of the children's background and individual needs is a positive feature of her practice. She has attended a number of training courses since registration, which supports the children in her care immensely.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established good relationships with parents. The childminder gathers relevant information about children before they are placed in her care. This ensures that children's individual routines are in place from the outset. Parents are provided with good quality information about the provision, which they are encouraged to read and sign to confirm that they are fully knowledgeable about the care provided for their children. The childminder gives daily feedback to parents about their child's general well-being and shares observation and assessment records with parents so that they are kept well informed about their children's progress. The childminder encourages parents to make suggestions for improvements to the setting and to share their views about the care on offer to their children. Parents write favourably about the quality of care and learning that their children receive and they comment about their high regard for the progress

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the early years provision

their children are making and the childminder's professionalism. The childminder's system for self-evaluation accurately identifies her strength and she has identified areas for development. These developments include developing her knowledge of childcare and building resources and activities to enhance children's learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children show that they feel secure and confident in the childminder's home. They happily explore the resources and confidently help themselves to toys that are safely stored at their level. The childminder interacts positively with the children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and regularly praises their work, for example when they accurately count from number one to 14. This helps children to begin to develop a positive self-esteem. Children behave very well because the childminder helps them to know the routine and boundaries when they are at the setting. They are polite and often say, 'please' and 'thank you'. Children become aware of the wider world and develop an understanding of diversity through discussions and a range of resources that reflect positive images of disability; race and culture.

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and outcomes for children

Activity plans shows that consideration is given to covering all areas of learning on a regular basis. Observation and assessment is regularly carried out and reveals children's achievements in each of the areas. However, the childminder is not yet using the assessments to identify the next steps in children's learning in order to effectively build on what children can do and extend children's learning. In spite of this shortfall children are making good progress in the way that they express themselves through communication and demonstrate what they can do.

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and outcomes for children

Children speaking and listening skills are developing very well. When asked what they are doing, children respond that they are doing their homework. They ask the childminder for pens and describe the size and colour of the pen that they would like to use for mark making. The childminder's good questioning technique encourages children to express and share their ideas. Children's creative and imaginative development is encouraged through activities such as, salt dough; sand play; painting and role-play. The childminder introduces children to mathematical language during play and children show that they understand the meanings of 'up' 'down' and 'under' as they skilfully use a pencil to draw around the stencil.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's home is clean and tidy and children receive good support to learn the importance of good personal hygiene. They benefit from a healthy diet that caters for their food preference and taste. The childminder offers children a range of healthy snacks including fresh fruits, which encourages children to develop good eating habits. Children play outside on a daily basis developing their physical skills. Outings to parks and children centres also contribute to children's physical development as they have lots of opportunities to practise on large play equipment. Children regularly take part in the emergency evacuation procedure developing their understanding of how to stay safe. 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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