Stoto, Iwona

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/10/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 The childminder provides many toys and resources appropriate to children's age and stage of development.  The childminder speaks to child in her home language, which makes the child feel at home.  The childminder shows enthusiasm for childminding and this is reflected in her self- evaluation and her drive for improvement.

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It is not yet good because

 There are many quality toys and resources although the childminder does not use her planning effectively to organise these to support children's learning. As a result, children lack focus and do not develop their concentration on one activity.  Children do not respond to the childminder's instructions which shows that children are not having consistent boundaries to develop positive behaviour

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children playing, the premises and resources  A discussion was held with the childminder.  Documentation was sampled to ensure all required documentation was in place.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates from the home of her mother-in-law, who is a registered childminder, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder has two children of her own, one preschool child and one child of school age. The home is close to local transport links and there is car parking outside. All areas of the home are used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden for outside play. Schools, pre-schools, toddler groups, shops and parks are nearby or a short drive away. The family has a pet cat. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. There is currently one child on roll in the early years age group. The childminder speaks English and Polish. She attends local children's centres and takes children to local parks.

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must:

 improve strategies to implement the behaviour management policy and improve children's behaviour by making play spaces more orderly and having consistent boundaries and reasonable expectations, such as ensuring children remain sitting whilst eating

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 improve children's spoken English by introducing English words in a structured way during their play and include these into planning, setting specific goals for children to achieve.

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who attend

Children are happy and enjoy playing with the range of resources the childminder provides. She has some knowledge of the seven areas of learning and provides a range of activities and opportunities to interest children. She supports their play by chatting with them during their chosen activities. The many resources provide children with variety and choice although they do not settle at any one activity for too long. Children laugh when they create sounds from tapping the drum. They take an interest in trains so the childminder suggests new words, such as 'choo choo', which children happily repeat as they move the trains along the floor. Children then move to the lounge to find other toys to stimulate them. The childminder follows the children and shows them the sound mat. Children quickly learn how to create different sounds by pressing and jumping on the raised areas. The childminder gives children support by counting as they create the sound,

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who attend

which helps children's early repetition of numbers. Children respond generally well to music, nursery rhymes and dance moves which develops their coordination and movement. Children look at books and the childminder helps them by naming the animals in both the children's home language and repeating it in English. This helps children's learning of English as well as enjoying the story from looking at pictures in books. The childminder does not always speak to children in English, especially if she needs them to fully understand what she is saying The childminder carries out meaningful observations on what children do and she shows how she is helping children to make progress through her planning. For example, she is developing children's social skills by encouraging them to use role play resources, such as making tea and offering it to others. She also takes children to local children's centres where they extend their social skills in larger groups.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children play alongside each other enjoying the variety of toys and resources. They begin to form relationships although the behaviour of some children is challenging which impacts on their ability to make the best progress. Children show confidence to voice what they would like to do but they do not settle at one activity for long and do not seek the childminder's approval for their actions. As a result, the childminder is constantly trying to appease children's wishes. She gives them plenty of praise and affection but clear boundaries are not consistently followed which impacts on children's personal development.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are safe in the childminder's home. She makes them aware of keeping safe in their daily activities, such as when walking outside, holding hands and stopping at the kerbside. Children begin to understand personal hygiene and self-care because the childminder ensures the home environment is clean and well maintained. The children are encouraged to manage their personal needs with support from the childminder. Children have regular opportunities to be active outdoors. They have access to the childminder's garden and they regularly visit local parks and play areas.

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provision

The childminder has clear policies and procedures that underpin her knowledge to help protect the welfare of children. Basic training in safeguarding issues gives her confidence to address any concerns with the correct authorities. Play areas in the home lack some order with many resources on the floor, which lacks focus for children's learning. All areas in the home are safe because the childminder completes risk assessments and reviews these regularly. Documentation relating to the requirements and the smooth organisation of the provision are in place, which supports children's wellbeing and safety.

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provision

The childminder is enthusiastic to develop her service. She has taken the initial training and applied for further courses to help her develop her understanding of child development. She has made a good start, referring to publications containing early years guidance to support her planning of activities. At present, the childminder is not completing the progress check assessment for children from two years of age. She is aware of the necessity to carry out this assessment for children between the ages of two and three years. She has approached the local authority for advice on the best way of implementing this process. The childminder is mindful of giving extra support for children who speak English as an additional language. However, this is done informally and she does not plan activities to support their verbal communication. She shares all her records with parents and keeps them informed of children's overall progress. Parents complete

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provision

questionnaires and confirm they are happy with the service the childminder provides.

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provision

The childminder is developing her partnerships with other professionals offering care to children in the early years age group. She links to the local authority adviser for support to improve quality and advice on implementing new systems, such as the two year old progress check. She understands the need to prepare children for moving on, which helps their transition to other settings and school.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422256 Local authority Merton Inspection number 795522 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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