Childminder in Ealing

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Unique reference number EY369936 Inspection date 16/03/2009 Inspector Victoria Vasiliadis

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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 2008, she lives with her husband and two children in a residential area of West Ealing. Access to premises is gained via a small step at the front of the premises. Once inside, the play areas are on the ground level and bathroom facilities are upstairs. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children under eight years at any one time. Currently, she has three children on roll aged within the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The children are settled, secure and happy in the care of the childminder. This is as a result of the warm, welcoming and safe environment that is provided. All children are learning and developing, and their welfare promoted as a result of the childminder's knowledge of the children in her care and through the activities and resources that are provided. The childminder works well with parents, carers and others to identify and support the individual needs of all the children. The childminder is aware of her own strengths and weaknesses and is keen to make improvements in order to develop and enhance the service she offers.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend children's writing skills further by providing opportunities for children to write for a variety of purposes.

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provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in promoting the safety and welfare of the children in her care, as a result, children are cared for in a safe environment. The childminder has effective risk assessments in place that identify potential hazards and has addressed these. For example, safety gates restrict access to the stairs and hazardous materials have been made inaccessible to the children. Furthermore, the childminder has a wide range of written policies and procedures in place that support her practice.

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provision

The childminder is well organised and has good record keeping systems in place to ensure that the children's individual needs, routines, likes and dislikes are known and met. Parents and carers are encouraged to share what they know about their child, particularly when the child first starts to attend. For example, the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder has devised a detailed form to find out about children's home languages, dietary requirements and their development. The childminder has effective links with the playgroup that the children attend as she also works within the setting. She therefore ensures continuity of care for the children and is able to support and enhance the children's learning and development within her own setting. She takes into account themes and planning from the playgroup which she uses to complement and support the children's development within her setting.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates both in her practice and in her self-evaluation, a clear understanding of her role in promoting children's welfare and learning. Furthermore, she is able to accurately identify her own strengths and weaknesses and has taken steps to address these. For instance, she ensures she regularly attends training in order to ensure she remains up-to-date and informed of relevant childcare issues. In addition, she works with the local authority advisors as a means of improving the service she offers.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are valued as unique individuals as the childminder takes into account the children's interests, ages and abilities when planning for them. As a result children are provided with a challenging environment which supports and extends their learning. The children are settled and content in the childminder's care and they eagerly take part in their chosen activities. For instance, one child enjoyed washing the dolls and tea set whilst playing outside. The childminder conducts observations on the children's development which she uses to record their achievements across all six areas of learning. This information is then used to identify the next steps in children's development and learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are well supported in their learning as the childminder sits with them at activities and extends their thought processes as she poses open ended questions which encourages them to think and respond. For example, discussions take place about what is needed to help children to bath the baby doll. Children have some opportunities to develop their skills in mark making as they have access to clipboards and writing materials but this could be further extended to enable children to write for a variety of purposes.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children can play and work feeling safe and secure as the childminder maintains clear, reasonable and consistent limits. In addition, she shares policies and practice with parents relating to behaviour management, ensuring an accurate two-way exchange of information is maintained. In addition, children are developing confidence and self-esteem as they have time to explore independently within the setting and they have access to free-flow play between the indoors and outdoors.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are learning the importance of being healthy and staying safe. This is as a result of the activities the childminder provides for the children. For instance, children took part in making fruit salads after purchasing the ingredients. Furthermore, the childminder talks to the children about keeping safe when crossing roads and has obtained traffic club resources which she plans on using with the children. 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? 2 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

Since registration there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action.

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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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