Johnston, Susan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 03/11/2014 12/11/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 3 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 requires improvement

 The childminder has warm and caring relationships with the children. They are happy and settled in her care.  Children take part in a wide variety of activities, and experiences that support their learning and development.  The childminder keeps parents well-informed about their child on a day to day basis.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first aid certificate as legally required.  The childminder does not keep records of medicines given to children. This is a legal requirement.  Systems for sharing information with other early years settings that children attend are not yet established.

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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 voluntary and compulsory parts 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 children taking part in activities.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and other relevant paperwork.  The inspector looked around the premises.  The inspector read letters from parents and took account of their views.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives with her husband, two adult children and one school-age child. The family live in a four bedroom house in a residential area of Chessington in Surrey. They have two cats. The downstairs of the home is the main area used for childminding. A garden is available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently four children attending in the early years age range.

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must:

 ensure a current paediatric first aid certificate is held

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must:

 keep a written record each time a medicine is given to a child.

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

 develop systems for sharing information with other providers where children attend more than one early years setting to ensure a consistent approach to their learning and care.

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who attend

The childminder welcomes all children into her home. She finds out as much as possible about each child's background, starting points and needs before they start. For example, she talks to parents during settling-in visits and asks them to fill out detailed forms about children's interests and needs. This helps ensure she gets to know children well. The childminder observes children's current skills and abilities, and plans activities that will build on their interests. As a result, children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points and capabilities. The childminder keeps parents well informed. She talks to them every day to provide feedback. She also shares a weekly diary that includes detailed information about their child's activities, achievements and routines. She encourages parents to share information and offers them suggestions for activities to continue at home. This helps involve parents in their child's learning.

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who attend

The childminder teaches children a variety of useful skills that prepare them effectively for the next stage of learning and eventually for school. She encourages children to do things for themselves such as getting out toys and activities, which builds their independence skills. She supports children's communication and language skills well. She talks to them as they play, repeating words and encouraging conversations. During the inspection she encouraged children to talk about what they were doing while they made models with the play dough. Children spoke confidently as they expressed their ideas. The childminder adapted the activity effectively so that children of different ages could all join in. She sat with younger children and supported them, giving them time to explore the dough as they wished. The childminder encouraged children to persevere with tasks until they achieved the results that they wanted. She demonstrated how to use the tools and equipment, and

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who attend

then supported children with praise when they tried for themselves. Children were pleased with their new skills and proudly showed their friends what they had done. The childminder makes sure children take part in a wide range of experiences including regular outings to local groups, the library and the park. She provides opportunities for children to find out about the natural world through meaningful experiences, such as feeding the chickens or planting and growing raspberries in the garden. Children have fun getting messy when taking part in creative activities, such as painting or sand play. They benefit from a balanced daily routine and are well occupied during their time with the childminder.

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

The childminder has not kept her first aid certificate up-to-date as required. This means she may not have appropriate knowledge and understanding of the action to take if children have an accident or become unwell. However, she makes sure that a first aid kit is accessible, keeps a clear record of any accidents children have and has booked a new course for as soon as possible. This helps to reduce the impact on children's well-being. The childminder does not keep a written record of any medicine she gives to children. This is necessary to ensure there is clear evidence of what medicine children have had, at what time and how much, in order to promote their good health. However, the childminder follows parents' wishes vigilantly with regard to medicine she gives to children and discusses all arrangements with them in full. This clear communication also helps to lessen the impact on children of this breach of legal requirements.

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

Children are happy in the childminder's care. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual needs and is careful to follow their home routines when they start. This helps children settle quickly, and supports their physical and emotional well-being. The childminder has a calm and consistent approach, and offers children gentle guidance to help them behave well. Young children go to her readily for comfort and cuddles when they are tired or upset. Children benefit from a safe and well-organised play environment. They choose from a wide selection of toys, and play materials that are suitable for their age and needs. Resources are organised so they can easily select toys for themselves, which supports their confidence and independence. The childminder makes daily checks of the home, garden and any outings, which helps ensure children can play safely. She supervises children closely as they play. Children learn to keep themselves safe when they

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

take part in regular fire drills and remember what to do in an emergency. They learn to manage their own personal needs when they wash their hands before they eat. During the inspection they enjoyed a choice of fruit at snack time, selecting banana and apple from the big fruit bowl. Children play outside every day as part of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy having a turn on the slide in the garden or visiting the local park.

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provision

The childminder is in breach of two of the legal safeguarding and welfare requirements. She does not have a valid paediatric first aid certificate. In addition, she does not record details about the medication she administers to children. This means that she is not recording the dosage or time when the medication was given. This is a breach on the Early Years Register and the associated requirements of the Childcare Register. The childminder has completed child protection training and is familiar with the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing. This helps safeguard children's welfare. The childminder keeps most of the required documentation necessary for the smooth day to day running of the setting and ensures this is available for inspection. Since the last inspection she has completed an appropriate childminding course. She has improved her knowledge of risk assessment and of records required, such

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. She monitors children's achievements closely by observing what they do and tracking their progress. She completes appropriate assessments, such as the progress check for children aged two years. This helps ensure that she quickly identifies any areas where children require further support. The childminder shows an appropriate commitment to continuous development and has met all actions set at previous inspections. She makes use of links with other childminder's to keep up-to-date and gain new ideas, and attends courses when she is able to. She is keen to make any changes necessary to improve the quality of the provision.

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provision

The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed on a daily basis. Letters from parents show they are happy with the care provided. They comment that the childminder provides a warm, stable, and loving environment where children are safe and well cared for. They value the childminder's friendly and professional approach, and are happy with their child's progress. The childminder has friendly relationships with other providers where children attend more than one early years setting. However, she has not yet established systems for sharing information with them about children's progress and development. This would help ensure that children benefit from a consistent approach to their learning and care.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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

 ensure a current paediatric first aid certificate is held (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep a record of any medicine administered to children, including the date, circumstances and who administered it, including medicine, which the child is permitted to self-administer, together with a record of parent's consent (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure a current paediatric first aid certificate is held (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  keep a record of any medicine administered to children, including the date, circumstances and who administered it, including medicine, which the child is permitted to self-administer, together with a record of parent's consent (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY351755 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 815351 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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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