Childminder, Out-of school day care in Harrow

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Unique reference number EY369320 Inspection date 11/03/2009 Inspector Julie Biddle

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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 the London Borough of Harrow. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s home is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children. There is currently one child in the early years age group on roll. She also offers care to children over five years of age. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on 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. Children are cared for with warmth and kindness in a stimulating and safe environment that enables them to feel secure to explore and learn. Children are making good progress in their learning and development; this is as a result of the childminder's enthusiasm for providing good childcare. The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents, which ensures children are valued and included. The childminder has accurately self-evaluated her work with the children. She is aware of her own strengths 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?

 practise the devised emergency evacuation of the premises with the children

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's welfare and learning. There is a wide varied range of interesting and well maintained toys and resources, which are used to help children progress in all areas of their learning and development. Furthermore, children also experience a varied range of outings. For example, they visit a farm, lido and local park with a recreational area, which help to develop children's physical skills and knowledge of the local community.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and has identified and addressed potential hazards to children within the home. For example, the front door is secure, preventing children from leaving unsupervised, and there are effective risk assessments in place, which ensure the children are safe. The childminder has clearly defined procedures for the emergency evacuation of her premises. However, these procedures have not yet been practised to help children understand how to stay safe. She has a good understanding of child This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 protection issues and understands the importance of reporting child protection concerns.

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provision

Children benefit from the effective positive relationships the childminder has with the parents. They are kept well informed about their child through verbal communication, which helps ensure continuity in care for the children. In addition, she seeks information from parents regarding their children's individual needs and routines. A display of photographs shows parents the wonderful time their children have as they, for example, play in the snow.

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provision

The childminder ensures all children are included, feel valued and are able to enjoy participating in play and activities to their full potential. The childminder is beginning to make links with the school that the children attend, which ensures continuity of children's learning and care. The childminder has the necessary skills to self-evaluate her work with the children. She is able to identify areas to build upon her existing good practice to ensure that children’s time with her is positive and rewarding. For example, she regularly attends childminders' forums managed by the local authority.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are provided with a lovely learning environment which helps them make good progress towards the early learning goals. There is a wide range of toys and activities with a good balance of adult-led and child-led activities that help children to think critically and be active and creative learners. Children enjoy the freedom they have to explore all that there is to play with. They are developing their independence as they select toys for themselves and are confident in asking the childminder for additional toys. Their enjoyment and learning is enhanced by the childminder's involvement in their play. The children bring toys to the childminder, they all laugh together as the children dress up as 'Bob the builder' and they have a wonderful time as they fix and mend with tools.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder carries out regular observations to track children’s progress towards the early learning goals. She also uses this information to help plan for their individual learning requirements and interests. Children are provided with opportunities to learn about diversity as the childminder provides resources, such as books, which reflect positive images of the wider community and sympathetically explains to children that there are others in the community who need extra support. The childminder encourages the children's interest in books as they read stories together, they have a super time as they read large books and share turning the pages.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder promotes positive behaviour. She speaks to the children in age appropriate language about being kind to each other and sharing toys. This helps them develop an awareness of respecting each other and learning to be friends. The childminder ensures children are being encouraged to help develop their confidence by offering lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements. The childminder follows good hygiene practices to ensure children are not put at risk from any unnecessary infections, for example, hand washing This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 before meals. The childminder ensures she is aware of any dietary needs the children may have and drinks are offered at regular intervals. 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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