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Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 143933 Inspection date 05/12/2011 Inspector Mauvene Burke

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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 1999. She lives with her school-aged daughter and nephew. The family live in a four bedroom house in the London Borough of Lambeth, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. Children have access to the dining room and the kitchen-diner.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register. She may care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time and of these, no more than three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding two children in the early years age group. The childminder is also registered on 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are broadly settled in this warm friendly environment and are progressing satisfactorily in all areas of their learning and development. The childminder meets children's needs appropriately, though does not yet use observations to support their progress fully. Organisation of required paperwork is disorganised, which results in some breaches of the legal requirements. Partnerships with parents and carers are generally positive and they are involved in their children's achievements and progress. The childminder demonstrates some capacity for improvement. She is starting to evaluate her strengths and priorities for future development, though the process is not fully effective.

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further?

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

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further?

 carry out a risk assessment for each type of outing and review it before embarking on each specific outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 19/12/2011

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further?

 improve the risk assesment so that it includes information on who conducted it, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 19/12/2011

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further?

 ensure that records relating to the children who are looked after on the premises are easily accesible and available for inspection by Ofsted (Documentation) 05/12/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 analyse observations of the children's achievements to help plan how to support them in taking the next steps in their learning and development  use reflective practice and self-evaluation more effectively to identify strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

The childminder is clear about the procedures to follow in the event of her having any safeguarding concerns about children in her care. This helps to promote children's welfare appropriately. The record of risk assessments does not adequately cover all the hazards that children are likely to come in contact with, for example, the radiator, plastic bags and the iron that are in the kitchen. In addition to this, the record of assessment is not regularly reviewed. These are specific legal requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Risk assessments for each specific outing that are made by the childminder with the children are not currently being carried out. This too is a specific legal requirement. The childminder is in the process of updating and reorganising her paperwork. During this process, a number of documents, such as the details of children, have been misplaced. They were, therefore unavailable to be inspected. It is a specific

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the early years provision

legal requirement to have this information available during an inspection. The lapses in paperwork do not significantly impact on the children, since the childminder does supervise them to keep them safe.

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the early years provision

In relation to their starting points, children make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. The resources available to children are adequate in supporting them in this. However, not all the resources are easily accessible to children. During a mark making activity, for example, the pencils and crayons had to be brought in from another room by the childminder. The childminder regularly takes children to local childminding groups and children centres where they have the opportunity to socialise with other children. The childminder knows the individual needs of the children and meets them reasonably well. She provides some opportunities for children to learn about diversity and ethnicity. They celebrate festivals and visit places of interest, like local museums and Chinatown. They also access resources, like books, which positively promote disability and different religions. The childminder works quite closely with another childminder

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the early years provision

The childminder's relationship with parents and carers is generally a positive one. There are successful daily discussions about how the children have been that day. Informal discussions are held, sometimes in the home of the child, about the progress that the children are making. The adults talk about how best they can work in partnership regarding things like potty training. There are currently no children on roll who attend other settings or need support from other agencies. However, the childminder is aware of the need to work in partnership with any other settings if the need arises and has had experience of doing so in the past. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has very loosely started to reflect on her practice and has identified one or two areas for improvements, though the process is not fully effective. She demonstrates some capacity to improve as she has successfully met

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the early years provision

the recommendation, which was raised at her last inspection. This was to ensure that parents and carers are aware of how to contact Ofsted in the event of them wishing to make a complaint. The childminder keeps up-to-date with changes in childcare through regularly attending training with the local authority. She is currently coming to the end of a National Vocational Qualification at level 3 in childcare, demonstrating her willingness to improve.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy, settled and show developing levels of confidence in this environment. They form caring relationships with each other and with their childminder. They enjoy cuddling up to her as she reads stories to them on the settee. They love to get her attention as they throw things on the floor waiting for her to pick them up, all the while giggling as she retrieves the toy for them. They are making satisfactory progress in all areas of their learning and development and the childminder encourages them as they play. Observations are made of the children and are linked to the areas of learning. However, they are not analysed to highlight children's achievements or their need for further individual support.

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and outcomes for children

Children's personal, social and emotional development needs are developing quite well. Younger children explore their environment with some interest and curiosity. They peep into boxes filled with bricks, happily emptying them out and refilling them again. They move from activity to activity within the room, initiating their own games as they play on the rocking motor bike or with the dolls. Children are learning to be aware of their own care needs as they are encouraged to wipe their own noses and discard the tissues hygienically. They help themselves to fresh drinking water when they become thirsty. Older children show concern towards the younger children as they cuddle and give them hugs. They learn about the different parts of their bodies as they sing action songs like 'Head, shoulders, knees and toes'. Children's language and communication is also developing quite well. They enjoy listening to stories and can often tell the childminder what is

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and outcomes for children

going to happen next. They handle books appropriately and older children are beginning to recognise that print carries a meaning as they run to collect the post and 'read' what is on the leaflets to the childminder. Their knowledge of information and communication technology is encouraged using programmable toys such as toy cameras and telephones. They press and click the buttons, which makes things happen and show an interest in the patterns that the kaleidoscope makes. Older children recall past events like when they travelled on an aeroplane for their holiday.

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and outcomes for children

Children are starting to learn about positive hygiene practices as the childminder encourages them to wash their hands before eating. Parents of one of the children currently provide their child's meals, which the childminder prepares, but the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder provides healthy options for the other children. They eat an array of fresh fruits, which help children to appreciate the benefits of nutritious foods. Children behave well and the childminder is consistent in the way she manages the children's behaviour. She demonstrates a lot of patience, especially towards the younger children who are at the stage where they are testing the boundaries. Children learn about the different lives of other people using good quality resources that promote diversity. They learn something about keeping themselves safe, as they are encouraged to put away toys they have finished using and

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and outcomes for children

through practising fire drills. 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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