Patel, Binta

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17/09/2013 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 manages her provision appropriately and there are suitable systems in place to support her in managing children's care and learning needs.  The childminder uses observation and assessments well to highlight children's achievements and provide a clear indication of what stage children are at in their learning.  The childminder has established suitable partnerships with parents. Written agreements and contracts are in place and the childminder has gathered relevant information from parents as she begins supporting their children.  The childminder has the required policies and procedures in place, which demonstrates her suitable knowledge and understanding of the requirements.

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It is not yet good because

 The risk assessment does not take into account all the areas that child may come into account with. Therefore some potential hazards to children have been overlooked.  The childminder has not effectively planned the learning environment to meet the needs of the older children, providing them with limited challenge and learning experiences. The environment does not reflect children's different cultural backgrounds.  The childminder does not encourage parents to actively contribute towards their children's learning by sharing observations of their children at home.  There are no systems of self evaluation in place, which inhibits continuous improvement.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 childminder's interaction with the children in her home.  The inspector engaged with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at documentation and records.  The inspector spoke to and took account of parents views.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her husband, mother in law and two young children in Southgate, in the London Borough of Barnet. The whole of the ground floor of the home is used for childminding and there is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently four children on roll in the Early Years age range. The childminder also collects older children from school.

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must:

 review the risk assessment to include any potential hazards that a child may come in contact with, this mainly refers to the sewing area in the playroom and the storage of the hose pipes in the garden.

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

 review the planning of everyday experiences for children of all ages and ensure that their learning needs, learning styles and backgrounds are fully considered and included

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

 encourage parents to share observations on their child's learning and development at home and use this to extend children's learning in the setting

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

 develop monitoring and evaluation systems and use to identify strengths and areas of improvement that will most improve the quality of the provision for children.

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who attend

Children are making suitable progress in the childminder's care. The childminder has a sound understanding of her role in supporting children's learning and generally promotes this well. She uses her observations and assessment of children to highlight their achievements and provide a clear indication of their next steps of learning. She demonstrates that she is aware of the two-year progress check and is planning to complete this for the two year olds in her care. She has a suitable range of resources to cater for the ages and stages of the children attending. However, she does not always make use of these when planning the learning environment. As a result, many activities and resources set out provide limited challenge for the older children.

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who attend

Young children are beginning to develop their active learning skills as they move around and explore the range of toys and resources freely. They show a keen interest as they press buttons, turn knobs and watch in anticipation for their effects of their actions. Children's language development is suitably promoted by the childminder as she spends time engaging and talking with them as they play. They also enjoy looking at books and listening to stories read by the childminder. She encourages their participation as she asks them questions and listens to their responses.

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who attend

The childminder keeps parents regularly updated on their children's progress through daily discussions and through the detailed and colourful learning journeys' that she completes for each child. However, the childminder does not encourage parents to share their observations of their children at home. This does not fully support consistency in children's learning and development.

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

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care with whom they have established positive relationships. They demonstrate this through the positive interactions that they share with her. For instance, they seek her out for reassurance; approach her for cuddles and show comfort as they snuggle up next to her as she reads to them. The childminder uses information gathered from parents to aide her in meeting children's individual care needs. For example, she follows their individual routines from home and she has put in place suitable arrangements for meeting children's dietary needs.

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

Children are beginning to develop good hygiene practices, as they are encouraged by the childminder to wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day. The play environment both inside and outdoors is suitable and in the main. The childminder takes some suitable steps to reduce potential hazards and promote children's safety. However, the risk assessments do not cover all areas that the children may come into contact. As result, the childminder has not clearly identified some potential hazards.

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

The childminder has consistent boundaries in place for managing children's behaviour and she has a calm and caring approach to which children respond well. Consequently, children have a relaxed and enjoyable time in her care. Children are beginning to develop their independence as they are encouraged to tend to their own needs. Older children are encouraged to manage their personal needs as they go to the toilet independently. They receive gentle reminders from the childminder to wash their hands. Younger children receive appropriate support as they learn to handle utensils and feed themselves. They are also encouraged to wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day. This enables children to gain valuable skills for the future, which support them as the move on to school or the next step in their learning.

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provision

The childminder manages her setting relatively well. She has a suitable policies and procedures in place that she uses to support her practice. She demonstrates that she is aware of safeguarding issues, including the signs and symptoms that may cause concern. She is aware of the relevant agencies to report any concerns. The childminder supervises children appropriately and she offers appropriate support as they learn to manage risk and play safely. The childminder has not met the requirements of the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She has not included all potential hazards within her risk assessment to ensure that she takes all necessary measures to minimise any risks.

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provision

The childminder has a suitable understanding of her role in supporting children's learning and overall she facilitates this well. She uses information gathered through observations and assessments appropriately to set future targets for children. The childminder regularly updates parents about the progress their children are making and she demonstrates a sound awareness of working in partnership with other professionals. The childminder demonstrates a sound awareness of the benefits of self-evaluation. However, she has not introduced this to her practice in order to continually improve positive outcomes for children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 review the risk assessment of the premises and equipment to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise any identified risks.

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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 action. 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 EY458276 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 907004 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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