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Inspection report for early years provision

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EY332791 Unique Reference Number 14 December 2006 Inspection date Deborah Wilkinson 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 who was registered in 2006 lives with her teenage son in a three bed roomed house in Neasden, in the London Borough of Brent. Children mainly use the rooms downstairs for their play. Upstairs there are facilities for rest in one of the bedrooms. There is a rear garden for outdoor play. Children have regular outings when they attend local children's groups.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder, who is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years, is currently caring for three, two of whom attend on a full time basis. The childminder collects children from the local school.

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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 are cared for in a clean, well organised environment, with measures in place to prevent the spread of infection. Generally children's welfare is safeguarded by the recording of information about their medical needs. When medication is given, details are kept, parents give their written consent and sign the form to acknowledge administration. However, this procedure is not followed for all children.

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Helping children to be healthy

The children are active and their physical skills are developing well. They climb to sit on the sofa and dance to the music which the childminder puts on for them. There are daily walks when collecting a child from school and in the good weather there are opportunities to play in the garden and use the slide.

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Helping children to be healthy

The children enjoy their lunch which they eat in the kitchen. They feed themselves with the childminder sitting between them to give any help that is needed. Dietary needs and possible allergies are discussed with parents and a record kept of these. Parents are informed of what their child has eaten when they talk to the childminder at the end of each day.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. The home is organised to provide space for the children to play. They use the living room and hall moving freely and confidently between the two areas. The childminder checks the rooms each day and uses a safety check list. However, the glass panels in the low coffee table and a free standing mirror are not protected in any way. Sometimes children play upstairs where there are facilities for them to rest and a separate area where nappies are changed. There is a secure garden to the rear of the property where children play in the good weather. There is selection of clean and well maintained resources and the children choose what they want to use.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

There is a clear understanding of safeguarding children's welfare, with systems in place to record any accidents that may occur. The childminder has a current first aid certificate and a first aid box is available. The childminder has attended fire safety training and has considered how to evacuate the premises in an emergency.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children are well protected. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities with regard to child protection and keeping children safe. She has completed training about this and is aware of the possible signs that might alert her to a problem.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. The children have a good relationship with the childminder and are happy and confident in her company. They chat together and with the childminder. They are busy when they make tea in the play kitchen and later sit together in the playhouse looking at books and using the activity

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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 centre. The children enjoy listening to music and dance when the childminder puts on a nursery rhyme tape.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The children go out regularly when they have walks to collect an older child from school. There are visits to local children's groups where the children have opportunities to do painting and messy play.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The children's physical skills are developing and they enjoy climbing. While they can climb on and off the sofa safely, they also get onto the coffee table which is unsuitable for this activity.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. Working with parents is considered very important and children benefit from the positive relationships which develop. The childminder has some written policies and procedures. Daily discussion about all aspects of the child's day and the use of contracts and record forms ensure that the childminder has current information which help her provide appropriate care for the children.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children are valued and respected as individuals. Their needs are met as the childminder knows them well and follows the normal daily routines which are discussed with parents. The children start to learn about other cultures when they listen to nursery rhymes from different countries. When they go out the children see different lifestyles and meet other people in the multi cultural area where the childminder lives. However, the childminder has limited resources reflecting different cultures.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The children behave well. The childminder is a good role model speaking quietly and gently. She helps the children who are learning to share and take turns and encourages positive behaviour when she praises the children and appreciates their efforts.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. The children are happy and confident in the home which is arranged to provide them with space to play. The childminder organises her routines to ensure there are regular outings and opportunities for the children to meet other people. The childminder has a commitment to developing her knowledge of childcare and attends training courses whenever possible.

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Organisation

Most of the required records are in place, however, there are weaknesses with regard to those for medication, and an attendance register is not kept which is a breach of the regulations.

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Organisation

The provision meets the needs of the range of children for whom it provides.

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Improvements 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

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since registration there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.

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Complaints since the last inspection

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): • continue to develop resources that reflect diversity • assess the risks to children in relation to the identified hazards and take steps to minimise these • ensure that the required medication records are kept for all children • keep a daily attendance record including the times that children are present

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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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