Childminder in Hounslow

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Unique reference number EY367693 Inspection date 08/10/2008 Inspector Elizabeth Juon

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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 registered in 2008. She lives with her husband and one child aged 12 years, in a first floor low-rise block of flats in Bedfont in the London Borough of Hounslow. Access is up one flight of stairs. The premises are situated close to good public transport links, schools and shops. All areas of the flat are available for childminding with the exception of the main bedroom. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder's registration is to care for a maximum of three children at any one time and she is currently minding four children all of whom attend on a part- time basis. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder travels by bus to a local school to take children. She attends the local toddler group and takes children to the local library and park.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children prosper and receive sound emotional support in the friendly and welcoming childminder’s home. A strong emphasis is put on the importance of promoting children’s language, communication and socialisation skills to form the basis for further learning and development for all the children. The childminder is becoming familiar with the learning and development requirements of the new Early Years Foundation Stage by attending training and beginning to introduce this into her everyday practice and routines to meet children’s individual needs. The childminder promotes some aspects of the children’s welfare, learning, health and safety with success. She has a positive attitude to improve the setting demonstrated in her evaluation of the provision; however, there is no system to effectively identify all potential hazards.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve knowledge and understanding of the areas of learning and development to enhance and promote children's future learning  continue to develop the system of using the observations to identify children's next steps in learning.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure risk assessments are rigorous to identify and minimise hazards and ensure a record is kept (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 14/11/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has completed her self evaluation and demonstrates an understanding of areas for improvement. She has recently attended an introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and shows a willingness to attend further training to enhance her working practice, for example, completing a food hygiene course. The childminder and her family have undergone satisfactory suitability checks to ensure children’s safety. The childminder is aware of her duty in safeguarding children and understands the procedures to follow liaising with the appropriate agencies if any concerns arise. The childminder organises her home to provide children with choices about where and with what they play. Children receive a productive level of support from the childminder who spends her time playing with the children. She is just developing a system for recording and undertaking observations on all children using photographs to show children taking

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provision

part in a variety of fun, learning opportunities, such as, cooking. Organisation of the daily routine enables children to be involved in a range of active, quiet, adult and child initiated activities in the home and outside. The childminder endeavours to keep children safe while in her home and carries out visual safety checks of the premises and resources. Safety precautions, such as, safety gate and smoke alarm are in place. However, there is no record of risk assessments showing how safety standards are maintained, for example, when using the staircase or on outings. The childminder develops good relationships with parents and gathers relevant information from them about their children to meet their individual needs, for example, acquiring key words in children’s home language to aid the settling-in period. This has a positive impact on the emotional welfare and learning of the children. Policies and procedures are made available to parents; however, they

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provision

refer to previous childcare standards rather than linking to the EYFS framework. All relevant documentation is completed and stored confidentially; however, parental consents are not individual to each child. Information is shared with parents daily through verbal feedback and the childminder includes comments on children's welfare and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled with the childminder. Good relationships are evident between the childminder and children. The children play cooperatively and eagerly together and as children arrive they call out for each other, showing disappointment if one is not there to play. Children receive warmth and affection from the childminder. This supports their emotional well-being and gives them the confidence to explore new experiences. Children can move freely around the home as most safety precautions are in place. However, some hazards remain, in particular when the childminder takes children out some have to wait at the top of the stairs to be accompanied down one at a time. This routine does not adequately support children’s safety on the stairs. Children are encouraged to participate in activities, for example, when one child chooses a musical instrument all are given instruments to join in, encouraging their creativity. Children use their imagination in role play

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

and go in and out of the small playhouse and speak on the telephone. Simple counting is introduced to the young children, for example when putting their shoes This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on, one shoe, two shoes. Children enjoy books and have their favourite stories read and pictures to look at. The children come from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds and this is reflected in the resources available, such as ethnic dolls and artefacts. The childminder promotes language and communication well, responding to children’s chatter and introducing new words into their vocabulary. The childminder ensures children socialise in a larger group at the local toddler group to enable children to share and play with others. Children go out on a daily basis into the local area to travel on the bus, feed the ducks or visit the library. These activities promote their physical development and understanding of the local area.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has recently improved her garden and is looking forward to enabling children to use this area. The childminder has intuitively organised her daily routines to benefit the children and encourage their development in all areas of learning. She is beginning to introduce a system of observations of children's achievements at activities. However, this developing system is not yet sufficient to show how she will support children's progress to their next stage of learning. Children are beginning to learn sound hygiene routines and wash their hands before eating and dry their hands on individual towels to prevent cross contamination. Children have healthy food options and parents wishes are adhered to for mealtimes and rest to meet children’s individual needs. 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 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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