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Inspection report for early years provision

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EY294754 Unique Reference Number 13 June 2006 Inspection date Kim Mundy Inspector

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Childcare Type of inspection Childminding Type of care

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and three children age 11, seven and five years in Hayes in Hillingdon. The whole of the house is used for childminding. Children are taken to local parks and toddler groups for fresh air and exercise. The family has no pets.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time and is currently minding one child under five. There were no children present during the inspection. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder is able to speak Urdu, Punjabi and English.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. Children’s health is promoted as the childminder sustains suitable levels of hygiene in her home. They are developing self-care skills as they are encouraged to wash their hands. Children are protected from unnecessary illness as they do not attend if they are infectious. However, parent consent to apply sun cream is not obtained. Appropriate systems are in place for managing and recording children's accidents and the childminder holds a valid first aid certificate.

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Helping children to be healthy

Parents generally provide their children's snacks and meals, although this is negotiable. Children are able to access drinking water independently at any time.

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Helping children to be healthy

The childminder ensures that children experience fresh air and exercise every day as they are taken to the park and toddler group.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children are able to play, eat and rest comfortably because the childminder has organised the space in her home well. Suitable furniture and equipment is available, for example, travel cot and buggy.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children are able to move around with ease and they are exploring independently. Overall, the childminder has made her home safe and secure. However, further steps are required to ensure children's safety in the event of a fire.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children's welfare is safeguarded through the childminder's sound understanding of her role and responsibility in child protection.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. Children have access to a range of age appropriate toys. However, a wider range of activities is required to help children to make progress in all areas of their development, for example, play dough and painting.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The childminder has some understanding of how young children learn and progress. However, this could be developed further, for example, by using the Birth to three matters framework.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children are attracted to the colourful toys such as the activity centres, xylophone and stacking rings. They are able to relax as they look at a few books and enjoy dancing and singing songs.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. Children's welfare and development is promoted because the childminder ensures that parents share information about their child's routine and interests. The childminder provides verbal feedback about the children's daily routine, activities and achievements.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder ensures that children have equal access to all of the toys and resources and their individual interests are promoted. However, there are too few resources to help children to develop an understanding of other people's cultures and beliefs.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder showed a sound knowledge of behaviour management, giving suitable examples of how she would approach a variety of situations. Children are developing a sense of right from wrong and they are well behaved.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. Children are cared for in a welcoming and child-friendly environment. The childminder has organised the space in her home to meet the needs of the children. Children observe good relationships between their parents and the childminder. As a result, children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. Children enjoy lots of attention during the day.

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Organisation

The required paperwork is well organised and maintained. The childminder ensures that she carries out parents' wishes while providing suitable care of their children. Evidence suggests that the needs of all children are met.

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the childminder was required to: plan and provide a suitable range of toys, equipment and activities for children under three; ensure that all records relating to childminding activities are maintained, in particular a record of medications administered; ensure familiarity with updated guidance particularly in relation to complaints; complete an appropriate first aid course that includes training in first aid for infants and young children; and gain secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of child abuse.

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Improvements since the last inspection

The childminder has provided more toys and resources for children under three. All record keeping is suitably maintained and the childminder has completed an appropriate first aid course. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to maintain a record of complaints from parents. She is obtaining a sound knowledge of signs and symptoms of child abuse and she is attending a child protection course in the near future. This improves the care, learning and welfare of the children.

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Complaints since the last inspection

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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Complaints since the last inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • seek parent permission to apply sun cream • install the fire blanket following the manufacturer's instructions • provide a wider range of activities and obtain further knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop, for example, by attending the course Birth to three matters • build on toys and resources to help children to learn about other peoples' cultures and beliefs.

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The quality and standards of the care

set out in the leaflet Complaints about Ofsted Early Years: concerns or complaints about Ofsted's role in regulating and inspecting childcare and early education (HMI ref no 2599) which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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