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Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY270937 Inspection date 13/01/2011 Inspector Samantha Smith

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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 registered in November 2003. She lives with her husband and three children aged 14, 10 and six years in the London Borough of Enfield. The whole of the ground floor is used for minding and there is a bathroom on the first floor. There is also a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder may care for a maximum of five children at any one time and there are currently three on roll from in the early years age group all attend various sessions throughout the week. She is registered on the Early years register and on both parts of the Childcare Register. She 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall children are well settled and their individual needs are met. The childminder demonstrates that she has a sound knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and generally implements this well. Consequently most requirements are being met. Documentation is in place and generally well implemented to support the provision and safeguarding children's welfare. Positive partnerships have been established with parents and information is regularly exchanged. The childminder's capacity to improve is s as sound, she is aware that there is still some room for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 promote the good health of children and take the necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection, this refers to current hygiene practices and the preparation of food (Promoting good health) 08/02/2011

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further?

 carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing (Premises, environment & Equipment). 08/02/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop observation and assessment systems; to ensure that the next steps are identified and followed up  develop ways to seek parent?s views and involve them in their children's learning  provide with appropriate explanations about their behaviour in order to support their understanding of right from wrong.  further develop monitoring systems to monitor the effectiveness of the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 curriculum provided for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder generally manages her setting well. The required policies and procedures are in place contributing towards the safety and well-being of the children. Appropriate measures have been taken to ensure the safety of the children whilst in the childminder's home. She has implemented suitable risk assessments for her home, ensuring potential hazards within the home are minimised. However, weaknesses in some of her hygiene practices together with the fact that risk assessments are not completed for each outing potentially compromises the health and well-being of children.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises her home sufficiently for children. She provides a sufficient range of toys and resources to support their learning and development. However, at times children's play lacks purpose and as a result children are not always sufficiently challenged. The childminder demonstrates that she has sufficient knowledge and understanding of promoting equality and inclusion within her practice. She provides some resources that depict positive images of people from various different backgrounds and she supports children individual needs well. The childminder demonstrates her capacity to improve; she has taken positive steps to address previous recommendations from last inspection and she continues to update her knowledge and understanding through relevant training and she makes use of the local networking groups, where she shares ideas and examples of good practice.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents are sound. The childminder communicates with parents regularly, informing them of their child's day, although this does not include information about their children's learning or any progress that they are making. In addition their views are not sought on this. Parents are provided with the written policies and procedures, keeping them update to with her practice. Although there no children on roll that currently attend any other provision the childminder demonstrates that she has some knowledge and understanding of the benefits of such partnerships.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and safe in the childminder's home. They have access to a good range of toys and resources that generally cover all areas of learning. However, the lack of direction, sometimes results in their play having no purpose. Outcomes are generally sound, although weaknesses in some of the childminder's practices impact on some of these. For example, children's good health is compromised through the hand washing and nappy changing procedures. In addition procedures for reheating food do not contribute towards promoting children's good health. However, other aspects of her practice support children's This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 health. For example, young children rest and sleep according to their needs and their individual routines from home are known and considered.

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and outcomes for children

Young children are beginning to develop early social skills through the positive relationships they have established with the childminder. They show their awareness of others as they spend time playing alongside each other. They have regular opportunities to meet with other children through weekly play days with other childminders. They are beginning to develop a positive view of the world as they engage in activities that support their understanding of culture and different backgrounds.

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and outcomes for children

There are sufficient opportunities to engage in physical play activities through their visits to the park, parent and toddler groups and young children are supported in developing their balancing skills as they learn to walk. Puzzles, shape sorters and construction support children's problem solving, reasoning and numeracy skills. They take part in gluing and sticking and mark making activities which provides them with creative and mark making experiences as they make their own picture collages. Children are calm and generally play well together, however, appropriate explanations are not always provided by the childminder during occasional squabbles over toys. They have some opportunities through daily routines to learn about healthy hygiene practices as the childminder informs that she encourages them to wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day. 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 4 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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