Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY431496 Inspection date 08/02/2012 Inspector Josephine Geoghegan

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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 2011. She lives with her husband and two children who are both in the early years age range. They live in the Woolwich area of the London Borough of Greenwich, close to shops, parks and schools. The childminder's home is situated on the third floor of a block of maisonettes, but is easily accessible via stairs or a street-level walkway. Children have access to all areas of the home, except the childminder's bedroom. There is an enclosed balcony that is accessible under the direct supervision of the childminder but most outdoor play takes place during daily outings to parks. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than one may be in the early years age range. The childminder currently has one child on roll who is aged under one year old who

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Description of the childminding

attends a few days a week. The childminder's husband supports her as an assistant.

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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 shows a strong capacity overall to maintain continuous improvement. She clearly identifies her strengths and acts upon any areas that she plans to improve. The childminder promotes children's safety and welfare effectively as she successfully implements a broad range of policies and procedures. Good systems are in place to track children's development and they make strong progress from their starting points. Effective partnerships with parents help the childminder ensure she meets children's individual needs fully.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide more natural resources to increase opportunities for children to respond to what they see, hear, smell, touch and feel  develop searching and rigorous analysis across all areas of provision in order to further develop the already good outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

Good systems are in place to help safeguard children and protect them from harm. The childminder has relevant training and knows what to do if she has any This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 concerns regarding children's welfare. All required documentation is in place, providing a clear record of children's individual details, their attendance and any accidents or medication administered; this helps to safeguard their welfare. The childminder shows high regard to promoting children's safety. For example, she conducts risk assessments of the home, specific activities and prior to outings. She has appropriate equipment in place to promote children's safety within the home. The childminder conducts fire drills, which enable her to assess how quickly they can evacuate the premises in an emergency. The childminder shows regard to promoting equality. She knows the children well and ensures she records all details

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the early years provision

regarding their individual needs and routines. She ensures that children learn about people in the community through using of books and resources that promote equality.

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the early years provision

Engagement with parents is strong as the childminder promotes good communication with them. She informs parents about all aspects of the day and their children's progress. The childminder shows an awareness of promoting effective partnerships. Although no children currently attend any other educational setting or have any special educational needs and/or disabilities, the childminder has experience of developing partnerships with other agencies to support children's needs. The childminder shows a strong commitment to driving improvement as she has devised a full range of policies and procedures that support her childminding service. She has attended a variety of courses that extend her knowledge of childcare and education. She evaluates her service and is aware of her strengths and areas that she plans to improve, although analysis of her provision is not yet equally rigorous and searching across all aspects of her

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the early years provision

service. Deployment of resources is effective as the childminder ensures that her home and resources are well organised. She also ensures that children use their time purposefully so that they engage in a variety of activities throughout the day.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from a clean, bright and well-maintained learning environment. They have access to a good range of toys and books that are suitable for their ages and abilities. The childminder maintains toys with great care, frequently cleaning any that babies put in their mouths. Children have their physical care needs met effectively as the childminder has a good range of furniture and equipment, such as a travel cot, baby bouncer chairs and a baby gym. However, there are fewer natural resources to stimulate children's exploration further. The childminder promotes children's good health and wellbeing as she implements appropriate procedures. For example, she ensures that parents complete consent forms and provide all details regarding any medication to support children while they are teething.

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and outcomes for children

Children adopt healthy lifestyles. They go on frequent outings to gain fresh air. They have good opportunities to gain exercise and develop their physical control while using the baby gym. Babies develop their physical skills as they experience This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 different positions, such as lying on their tummies and sitting up with support. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's individual dietary needs fully. Babies benefit from the childminder maintaining good hygiene practice during nappy changing routines and while preparing bottles of formula milk.

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and outcomes for children

Children have a balance of learning opportunities. The childminder plans a good range of activities that relate to children's individual learning needs. She has clear and consistent methods of assessing children's progress. The childminder makes observations and uses photographs to link her assessments to all areas of learning. She then identifies children's learning priorities and uses this information to plan activities that meet their needs. This leads to children making strong progress in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children receive support during their play as the childminder provides high levels of purposeful interaction. For example, she sits on the floor with children and responds well to their needs; she encourages them to explore and extend their learning. She tunes into children's methods of communication and responds appropriately. Babies develop good communication skills; they babble happily as the childminder talks to them at eye level. Children show good relationships with the childminder as they are happy and settled in her care. They show good attachments as they settle quickly with the childminder's support. They participate in a gradual settling-in process, which enables them to feel safe when their parents leave. The childminder enhances their sense of belonging and security by ensuring they develop an awareness of general routines. They have good opportunities to socialise while joining up with other children and childminders. Children have good

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and outcomes for children

opportunities to develop their skills for the future. They enjoy stories read by the childminder and show an awareness of rhythm and sound as they jig along to the sounds on the electronic-style book. They develop their physical control as they use a range of hand held toys made from a variety of materials. 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 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 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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