Tamakloe-Bonaca, Gertrude Kokui

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/01/2015 09/02/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 4 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 4 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not have a copy of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and lacks suitable understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The childminder cares for more children than her registration allows and this means that children's safety and welfare cannot be assured.  The childminder does not directly supervise children at all times to ensure their safety.  The childminder's risk assessment is not effective enough. As a result, the equipment used for young children to sleep is not sufficiently safe. This puts them at risk.  The childminder has a limited range of resources that promote diversity.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder promotes positive partnerships with parents.  Children make steady progress because the childminder assesses their development and plans for the next steps in their learning.

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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 viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the children as they played.  The inspector conducted a joint observation.  The inspector spoke to a parent.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and policies.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives with her family in Kingston Vale in the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames. The childminder lives in a first-floor maisonette in a residential area close to a local school and transport links. Minded children have access to the whole of the premises, including a large enclosed garden for outdoor play. This provision is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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must:

 improve understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage

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must:

 ensure that adult-to-child ratios are met at all times in order to safeguard children

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must:

 ensure that children are directly supervised at all times

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must:

 ensure all equipment is safe and suitable for use, with particular regard to equipment used for children to sleep in.

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

 enhance the range of resources that help children to learn about diversity.

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who attend

Children make steady progress because the childminder provides them with an appropriate range of activities which relate to the areas of learning. However, due to the issues relating to safety, children's needs are not fully met. The childminder observes children each day to monitor their progress in all the areas of learning. She also monitors their progress once a term to ensure there are no gaps in their learning. She shares her observations and planning with parents to ensure they are involved with their children's learning and development. The childminder interacts with parents to find out the progress of children that attend the Reception class at school. The childminder plans around what children do at school to extend their learning. As a result, children make suitable progress for their age and stage of development. The childminder carries out the required progress check for two-year-old children, which she shares with parents. As a result, parents are

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who attend

well informed about their child's development.

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who attend

Activities are accessible and suitable for the range of age groups that attend. The childminder places books and boxes of toys on the floor for children to ensure they are easily accessible. Therefore, children can choose what they play with independently. During the inspection, younger children enjoyed building with wooden blocks together with the childminder. The childminder supports children in play by engaging with them on their level. As a result children feel secure. During the inspection, older children enjoyed listening to the childminder as she read to them and used props to bring the story alive. The childminder interacts with children at all times. She provides them with opportunities to extend their communication and language skills by using questions that enable them to think critically and use their imagination. The childminder encourages children to take part in group activities to ensure they develop skills needed for school. Children are learning to

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who attend

behave well. They share books with one another and take turns playing the shopping game.

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

The childminder compromises children's well-being due to her lack of understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. As result, she does not understand her responsibilities and this puts children at risk. Nevertheless, children enjoy a warm relationship with the childminder and are settled in her care. The childminder gains information about each child from parents at the start of the arrangement. For example, she finds out about their likes and dislikes and care routines. As a result, she is able to meet the needs of the children and help them settle well.

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

The childminder provides breakfast, lunch and an evening meal, which are all nutritious and healthy. She provides snacks of fresh fruit, which children select. As a result, children begin to learn about self-care and self-awareness. Children have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day. The childminder provides children with daily opportunities to participate in physical activities outdoors. For example, they play in the garden on the apparatus, go on daily school runs and walk to the local common.

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

The childminder provides appropriate opportunities for children to visit the local community in order to promote diversity, such as visiting the post office. The childminder has some resources that reflect different ethnic backgrounds but the range is limited. She has some dolls but does not have any books to help children learn about differences. The childminder models good behaviour appropriately; she encourages children to say 'thank you' and 'please' to one another. Consequently, children learn how to behave in a positive way.

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provision

The childminder does not have a sufficient understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and does not have a copy of this document. She is, therefore, unaware of the guidance relating to the number of children she can care for. She is caring for too many children at any one time and, as a result, children's safety and well-being is at risk. Although daily risk assessments are carried out and improvements have been made in safety since the last inspection, the childminder does not risk assess effectively enough to ensure sleeping arrangements for children are safe. The cot has a high base which means that a child can easily lean over the bars, posing a risk to their safety and well-being. This is a breach of the Early Years Register requirements and associated requirements for the Childcare Register. The childminder does not directly supervise children at all times. She allows her husband to collect young

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provision

children from school although he is not known to Ofsted as an assistant. He is vetted and has a first-aid qualification so the risk to children is limited, but this shows the childminder's poor understanding of her responsibilities.

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provision

The provider has an adequate understanding of the safeguarding procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare or if allegations are made against herself or anyone living on the premises. The childminder has up-to-date first-aid training to ensure she can administer appropriate treatment to children efficiently.

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provision

The childminder evaluates her practice to identify the strengths and weaknesses of her provision. The childminder gains the views of parents through yearly questionnaires; this also enables her to review her practice. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress to evaluate whether she is meeting their learning needs effectively and to identify any gaps in their learning. She ensures that she develops and maintains positive parent partnerships, by involving parents in children's learning and development through frequently sharing information with them.

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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 that equipment used for the purposes of the childcare are safe and suitable for that childcare (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that equipment used for the purposes of the childcare are safe and suitable for that childcare (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 EY367855 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 815559 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 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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