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Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY346867 Inspection date 09/05/2012 Inspector Cilla Mullane

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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 2007. She lives with her husband and daughter in the London Borough of Greenwich. The lower level of the maisonette is used for childminding and children sleep on the first floor. There is no garden but the childminder regularly takes children to local parks. The property is reached by stairs.

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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 may care for four children under eight years at any one time, three of whom may be in the early years age group. She is currently caring for five children in the early years age group. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children and she attends local toddler groups.

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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 make good progress, are eager to learn and feel safe and settled. They experience a good range of exciting outings and craft activities with the childminder. Their welfare is well promoted in safe and hygienic surroundings. Children's individual needs and personalities are valued, parents' views are respected and children have good opportunities to learn about the world around them. Overall, partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder evaluates her provision effectively in order to make continuous improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 request parental permission to seek emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 30/05/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 provide regular opportunities for parents to contribute to their children's learning and development records. 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 promotes children's welfare well. She has a wealth of information to hand, which she can refer to should she have safeguarding concerns about a child. She makes thorough risk assessments of her home and for outings, which help to keep children safe at all times. All adults in the house are suitable to have contact with children. Most necessary records are in place; however, the childminder does not request written parental consent to seek emergency medical advice and treatment. This is a legal requirement and poses an element of risk to children's well-being.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a wide range of interesting toys and resources for all ages. She arranges these to enable children to make independent choices about their play. Children have meaningful opportunities to learn about other countries and see positive images of diversity. Parents report that the childminder is supportive of children's individual requirements.

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the early years provision

The childminder evaluates her practice accurately. She has a clear awareness of the strengths and weaknesses in her provision and implements well-targeted plans for improvement. She attends regular training to keep her childcare knowledge up to date and uses what she learns to benefit the children in her care. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from her last inspection and demonstrates a good drive for improvement.

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the early years provision

Parents are enabled to become involved in children's activities and learning that takes place with the childminder. For example, when the childminder buys toys specifically for a child, such as a puzzle to help with counting and calculating, they can take them home, so parents can continue their learning at home. Parents can look at their children's developmental records and they have frequent opportunities to discuss these in detail with the childminder. However, they are not encouraged to add to these records. Parents express their appreciation of the childminding service. They feel that the childminder is loving, nurturing, firm and kind. They value the variety of experiences their children enjoy outside the home. Parents feel listened to and supported. Children attend other settings, such as nurseries, and the childminder works successfully in partnership with them. She shares relevant information, such as progress reports, and uses this information to help ensure

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the early years provision

that children receive good continuity of care and learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. Activities are very much led by children's interests, so they enjoy their learning and make good progress. The childminder is quick to observe children's interest in planes and promptly finds a book about transport to extend their learning. She notices This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's interest in water and boats so she plans a trip to Greenwich beach. A good mix of child-initiated and adult-led activities means that children enjoy their learning through play. They also benefit from new experiences, which enable them to practise new skills. Children's communication skills are particularly good due to the childminder's good questioning techniques and her ability to challenge children's thinking. A key strength of the childminding provision is the variety and quality of outings. Children therefore see all aspects of their local communities,

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and outcomes for children

and meet a range of different people. For example, children relish opportunities to see boats on the Thames and visits to city farms and museums provide an abundance of learning opportunities.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing an understanding of the needs of others, knowing they need to be careful when a baby is present because 'she is little'. They are able to describe how to stay safe when out and about with the childminder. For example, they know they need to hold hands and stay close to the childminder. Babies show that they feel safe in the care of the childminder, jigging to music, and making good eye contact. They display good levels of confidence as they explore their toys and investigate their surroundings. They readily snuggle up with the childminder when tired, demonstrating a trusting and loving relationship. Children learn to value diversity and the wider world. The childminder sponsors a child in Africa and she explains to the children that it is a long way to Africa and they can get there in an aeroplane. The children are fascinated by planes, so they become engrossed in an activity by decorating a model aeroplane, which supports their creativity. As

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and outcomes for children

children work, the childminder gives good answers to their questions about African children and talks about why these children need extra food. As a result, children learn about life in other countries, and gain a respect for other cultures.

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and outcomes for children

Children are kind to one another. They carefully make a collage of photos which they have taken themselves to give to a child who is poorly. They include babies in this activity, asking if they like the pictures. They are gaining skills they will need for future learning by asking thoughtful questions, showing an interest in books and showing enthusiasm for activities and learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children have a good understanding of the need for personal hygiene, asking the childminder when they need their nose wiped and finding the bin to dispose of tissues. The childminder makes very good use of local parks, some of which have challenging and interesting apparatus, so children have ample opportunities to practise their physicals skills, such as balance and coordination. The childminder works closely with parents to accommodate children's special diets and encourages children to make healthy choices about food. 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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