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Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY433893 Inspection date 20/04/2012 Inspector Rebecca Hurst

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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 2011. She lives with her two children aged five and three years old. The family lives in a first floor flat in a residential road in Thamesmead. The flat is accessed via stairs. All of the premises are used for childminding. A garden is not available but the childminder takes children on daily outings. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for four children under eight years old, two of whom can be in the early years age group when she is working on her own. When an assistant is present, then three children may be in the early years age range. There are currently three children on roll all of whom are in the early years age range.

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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

Children are happy and settled because the childminder creates a stimulating, safe and secure environment. Children are valued and supported to make the most of their abilities, making good progress. Children's independence skills are generally nurtured. The childminder evaluates her provision well. She seeks to improve the learning opportunities provided, working towards the best possible outcomes for children. As a result, the childminder has a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 consider ways to fully enhance the development of children's independence skills during snack time, in particular the preparation of the fruit.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and how to safeguard the children whilst they are in her care. Regular risk assessments are in place for both the home and for outings which enables the childminder to keep the children safe whilst in her care. Regular fire drills are carried out and recorded. This enables the children to be aware of what to do in an event of an emergency. Good policies and procedures are in place and shared with the parents so they are fully aware of the childminders legal obligations. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Resources are well laid out to allow the children to self-select them. They are labelled to allow the children to learn early word recognition. The good use of resources can be attributed to the good progress the children are making in their learning and development. The childminder works well with the parents to find out

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the early years provision

about their backgrounds. The childminder then uses this information to plan activities to meet their individual needs. The childminder learns key words in the children's dialects which are used to aid their settling in. Different tribal traditional outfits are also in the dressing up box for the children to play with. The children participate in different activities to teach them about different festivals and celebrations from around the world. This enhances the children's understanding of the wider world around them.

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the early years provision

The childminder attends regular training sessions and is currently in the process of completing her early years professional status. The childminder works with her mentor to set herself goals and targets to achieve to enhance the care she gives to the children. The childminder also uses the views of the parents to shape the service she is providing. The childminder works well with the parents. She provides daily feedback on how the children have been. They are included in the planning for the activities and what they can be doing at home with their children to enhance their learning and development. The childminder shares handouts and information from her Every Child a Talker training with the parents to use at home. Currently children do not attend any other setting but the childminder is fully aware of the importance of sharing information with them with regards to the children's learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children have a good sense of belonging and they are very settled and happy in the childminder's care. Children's self-esteem and confidence levels are greatly nurtured and boosted by the strong relationships they have built with the childminder. They like to snuggle up with the childminder and gain reassurance from her. The childminder continually talks to the children about what is happening around them and the routines. This allows the children to develop their language skills by responding to the childminder. Children are making good progress with their speech as the childminder uses Every Child a Talker with them.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has just started to plan with the children. She uses their next steps of learning and their interests to plan to meet the six areas of learning. The childminder has also started to complete written observations on the children. These are linked to the six areas of learning so the childminder can track the areas she needs to work on to progress the children with their learning. The childminder takes time to talk to the children about the importance of sharing. She is consistent in her approach to behaviour management. Given the children's ages and stages of development they are well behaved.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder works with the parents to provide a healthy and balanced diet for the children. Parents currently provide the children's main meals and the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder gives them advice on what to bring in so they are able to meet their five a day for fruit and vegetables. The childminder prepares the snack for the children as a result; their independence skills are not fully enhanced. good hygiene procedures are in place and the childminder talks to the children and explains to them the importance of hand washing. They are also taught why they need to put their hands over their mouths when they cough. This teaches the children the importance of being healthy.

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and outcomes for children

Children have daily outings to the local parks. The children show great excitement at the parks. They giggle with excitement as they are chased by the childminder. They enjoy exercising the childminder talks to them about the effect it has on their bodies. Whilst they are in the swings the childminder counts with them the amount of times they are going back and forth. During the trips to the parks the childminder talks to the children about road safety and the importance of looking for cars before crossing. Children tell the childminder about having to hold hands whilst they walk. They are learning how to keep themselves safe.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy playing musical instruments. They sing along to the xylophones and the childminder talks to the children about the different level of noise they are making. Children enjoy singing the wheels on the bus when they see a bus on their walk back from the park. 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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