Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

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Unique reference number EY306772 Inspection date 22/12/2008 Inspector Amanda Jane Tyson

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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 is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently five children on roll; three are within the early years age range, one is aged seven and the other aged eight. The childminder cares for children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her two adult son's. Her home is situated within short walking distance of West Brompton railway station, public and community facilities.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are cared for by an enthusiastic and experienced childminder who makes good use of public and community facilities to enhance children's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) experiences. The childminder is committed towards inclusive practice, to working closely with parents and to developing her own levels of expertise to support children's individual, specific and diverse needs. Children benefit from a stimulating and fun programme of activities that take good account of their unique interests and capabilities, which help them to make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder's knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and procedures is highly secure and this safeguards children's welfare considerably.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend the system for monitoring and evaluating all children's progress and development towards the early learning goals and involve parents in their childs learning journey  develop the system for planning the programme of EYFS experiences for school aged children to complement what they receive in other settings.

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain a record of the risk assessment for outings clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) 12/01/2009

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provision

The childminder's comprehensive policies and procedures underpin her practice well, which ensures, overall, the safe and efficient management of the provision. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder's recent self evaluation, which includes the views of parents, demonstrates a developing awareness of her strengths and areas for improvement. The capacity for maintaining continuous improvement is further demonstrated by the childminder's ability to identify valuable training needs and commitment to giving up her limited free time to complete these. Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed workshops covering the four themes of the EYFS, updated her first aid certificate, completed specialised training to qualify herself to support teenage parents, and attended numerous workshops relating to play, inclusion and children's emotional development. The childminder is now booked to

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provision

attend specific 'special educational needs' training.

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provision

Most documents which support children’s welfare are in place and contain a good level of detail, although the required record of risk assessment is not yet in place for activities which take place off the childminding premises. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her regulatory responsibilities for safeguarding children, which are fully explained to parents in a written policy. She has begun to keep a record of pre-school children's progress and development towards the early learning goals and these provide valuable information, but she is not yet doing this for four-year-olds who are in full time school. A working partnership with children's teachers has yet to be established to enable consistency and continuity of learning support. Parents are provided with very good information about the setting and children's care routines, but the sharing of information relating to their individual learning progress is not yet fully developed

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provision

to support parents’ ongoing involvement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a welcoming environment where their contributions, views and ideas are highly valued, for example activity and menu ideas. The foundations for children to adopt healthy lifestyle habits are being firmly laid through their experience of food as fun and plenty of fresh air and exercise. Children scooped out the inside of a pumpkin, after preparing the outer skin for Halloween, to make soup. They look forward to visiting the friendly market greengrocer each week to choose which fruit they would like to try. Wherever they go, they either walk, or walk to use London transport. The back door leading to the garden is left open so that children can make their own decisions about when they want to go out. They squeal with delight as they try to throw a ball through the hole of the rolling hoola hoop. Children practice balancing skills on the newly acquired connecting beams, and enjoy daily trips to parks and farms. Children learn about the importance of

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

hygiene through the daily routine of washing their hands before lunch and brushing their teeth after lunch. The childminder manages unwanted behaviour with skill; she is kind and gentle, but remains consistent and firm which helps children to understand and respect boundaries for positive behaviour.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's well documented observations demonstrate that pre-school aged children are making good progress in their learning, although these are not yet fully developed to highlight areas of difficulty. Nonetheless, the childminder provides high levels of support within the daily routine and activities. Children benefit from opportunities to socialise when they visit local early years community This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 groups. The childminder wholly exploits the benefits of living within London and takes children on some superb outings; building upon their current interests and extending their knowledge and understanding of their immediate, wider and working world. For example, they recently visited the science museum to see the locomotives and the next trip planned is to the transport museum. They travel on buses and trains where they learn about buying tickets and are developing a good

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

understanding of the associated safety rules. Children experiment with weight, volume, capacity, and floating and sinking during the delightfully simple activity of water play in the kitchen sink. Children's communication, language and literacy skills are developing well. There are good mark making opportunities, a lovely selection of books and the childminder engages the children in lots of interesting and worthwhile conversations. The wealth of sensorial and musical resources and activities are particularly beneficial to children with physical and learning disabilities. Young children make connections between their play and real experiences as they explore the contents of the well-stocked treasure basket of everyday metal, wood, rubber, fabric and bristle household objects.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Four year-olds benefit from the childminder's innate understanding of their needs after a busy day in a school environment. They enjoy art and craft activities, playing in the garden or choosing from the selection of toys. 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 the last inspection no complaints have been reported to Ofsted.

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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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