Childminder in Brent

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Unique reference number EY344133 Inspection date 22/10/2008 Inspector Bharti Vakil

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2006. She lives with her husband and two school aged children in a residential area of Kingsbury in the London borough of Brent. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s home is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time and is currently minding two children, aged one year and five years on a part- time basis. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder cares for children all year round. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's needs are met effectively as the childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child in her care. The childminder promotes children's welfare with success, ensuring that they are safe and secure at all times in an environment that is clean and very welcoming. The childminder successfully links with parents, carers and others involved, enabling her to promote good quality education and care to all children. Children benefit from the childminder’s commitment to ongoing training and self-assessment, to update and improve her knowledge and skills.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 make further use of the information gained from observations about the next steps in children's learning to enhance the planning of future experiences.

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provision

The childminder clearly recognises the importance of constantly evaluating her practice to promote children's welfare and learning. She uses self-evaluation effectively, which includes the views of the parents and other interested parties, to identify strengths and weakness in her practice. She is committed to developing and improving and has made good use of the training provided by the local authority in order to promote better outcomes for children; for example, since registration she has attended training in first aid, safeguarding children, fire safety, food hygiene and home-based childcare.

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provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn and develop and as a result children make progress whilst having fun through the many play opportunities offered to them. She provides an extensive range of play resources This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 for the children to enjoy. Resources are easily accessible for children to select, encouraging them to make choices and develop their own particular interests. The childminder’s suitable intervention to engage the children during their play activities helps them to progress in their learning.

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provision

Children's care needs are met effectively as the childminder has a wide range of suitable equipment and furniture. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children in her care. For example, written policies and procedures reinforce her practices; she understands how to manage any child protection concerns effectively. The childminder is safety conscious and ensures children are well supervised at all times. Visual safety checks and written risk assessments are carried out regularly and suitable action taken to minimise any risk to the children.

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provision

The childminder keeps up-to-date with record keeping requirements to ensure the safe and efficient management of her provision. She is well organised, and the good record keeping systems in place, help to ensure that children's individual needs, dietary requirements, routines, likes and dislikes are known and met. The childminder has effective links with parents, carers and other professionals for the benefit of children, supporting continuity in their learning, welfare needs and home routines. For example, the pre-placement visits provide parents with a good opportunity for their wishes and preferences to be agreed. There is a daily exchange of information between the childminder and parents about children's daily care and activities. There are also planned meetings to discuss children's development and progress. The childminder has made links with the nursery school in which the children attend to enable her to provide continuity in children’s

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are provided with good opportunities to make progress across all areas of learning and development. The childminder's home is safe, secure and well organised, where all children can explore freely, thereby assisting them to become independent learners. Children have easy access to an exciting variety of toys and learning resources, which captures their interest and motivates them to learn.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are relaxed and very happy in the childminder's home as she is warm and affectionate towards the children. This enables them to extend their learning in a supportive environment. Children's feeling of being secure is enhanced as the childminder provides a daily routine that is familiar. This provides a stable environment to young children and helps them to look forward to their day. The regular attendance to child friendly settings, such as children's centres gives children chances to enjoy a wider range of activities and experiences as well as socialise with other children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children receive lots of cuddles and good eye contact from the childminder which they relish. Young children are learning to link words with actions and respond vocally, for example, as the childminder chats to them warmly as they wake up, while changing their nappy and while feeding them. The children enjoy pressing buttons of interactive toys and respond to music by shaking their bodies. They This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 have fun as they listen to the childminder's singing and create 'music' with the childminder by banging spoons on metal utensils. The children happily retrieve and investigate items, with different textures, from the treasure basket, for example, shakers, shiny paper, lemon, rings, sponges, spoons and brushes. This helps children to respond to what they hear, see, feel and smell and make sense of their world.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder responds to the individual needs of the children as she works closely with parents and carers in order to establish their personal needs. She adapts activities to ensure that all children are involved and included. The childminder completes written observations of the children's progress and identifies the next steps in their learning. Current informal planning is successful and takes account of children's next steps, although the childminder is continuing to work on her system for improving this.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are developing their confidence as the childminder praises their efforts and achievements. This encourages them to try out new experiences or activities in a safe and supportive environment. Written behaviour rules are in place along with posters to support children's understanding about how to respect each other. The childminder shares her written behaviour management policy with parents and carers to ensure consistent practice.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's highly effective practice helps to minimise cross-infection and encourage children to learn good hygiene. For example, the display of photos in a sequence, in the bathroom clearly shows children how to wash hands effectively. Outdoor shoes are not worn in children’s play areas. The effective adult support and guidance also helps children to become increasingly independent in their personal care. For example, children of all ages freely help themselves to fresh water, as they need it, helping them to understand the need to remain hydrated.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn how to keep safe as the childminder talks to them about road safety and staying safe in the home environment. The very young children are learning to help tidy away toys as the childminder clearly explains why it is not safe to leave them scattered on the floor. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration.

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Detail of the complaint/s

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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