The Thomas Coram Church of England School

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Unique reference number 117559 Inspection date 11/11/2008 Inspector Christine Bonnett

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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 1995. She lives with her husband and two adult children in Hanwell, in the London borough of Ealing. She is registered on the Early Years Register, and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Child Care Register.

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Description of the childminding

The ground floor of the house is mainly used for childminding. The bathroom is upstairs, and there is a step at the front door. 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 six children at any one time and is currently minding five children in the early years age group and one child in the later years age group. All children attend on a part time basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The family has no pets.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children enjoy their day with the childminder as they are well cared for in a clean and safe home. The specific needs of each individual child are known and routinely met by the childminder because she understands the importance of working very closely with parents. Children also make good progress in their learning as the childminder provides appropriate play materials and experiences to motivate and interest them. In addition, she has effective systems for self-evaluating her practice and identifying areas to enhance for the benefit of the children.

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further?

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

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further?

 enhance knowledge of diversity and difference to enable children at an early age to value diversity in others and grow up making a positive contribution to society

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provision

The childminder focuses on helping all children make good progress in their learning and development, and to promoting their welfare. She has the capacity to examine her work critically and make any necessary improvements, such as those identified at previous inspections, to promote the welfare of the children in her care. In addition, she attends relevant training courses and willingly accepts support and guidance from the local authority development workers to further build upon her existing good practice.

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provision

Each child is valued and respected as an individual by the childminder. As well as This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 finding out all the necessary information from parents about their child to give them the particular care they require, she also observes what their interests are and how they prefer to learn to enable them to have fun as they progress and learn through their play. For example, having observed that a child enjoys building with a construction set, she allows him time to explore the components on his own, and then extends the play by asking questions to develop thinking skills and numeracy.

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provision

Children’s welfare is also important to the childminder as she maintains all the necessary records to ensure their wellbeing is safeguarded and the day-to-day management of the provision runs smoothly. Their welfare is further promoted as detailed risk assessments are conducted on all areas of the home, and for outings. Potential hazards are identified and eliminated effectively to prevent harm to children. Furthermore, the childminder has a thorough knowledge of child protection issues and fully understands the procedure to follow to report concerns.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are settled and happy in the childminder’s care. She gives warmth and comfort to each of them as well as providing stimulation and fun through their play. Each child has a progress file which clearly demonstrates their progress in all areas along the stepping stones towards the early learning goals. Play is planned for each child to encourage their learning. For example, as a child has now developed good hand-eye co-ordination through building small bricks, the childminder is planning to encourage him to use a pencil and develop pre-writing skills. Parents are kept fully informed of their children’s development and links have been established with the children’s schools to ensure all parties work effectively together for the benefit of each individual child.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

As well as profiting from a well-resourced range of activities indoors, children also have ample opportunity to play outdoors. They are frequent visitors to Bunny Park to see the animals and also local playgrounds where they run, slide and swing. Furthermore, the back garden also well equipped to enable children to benefit from physical exercise in the open air.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are learning about the world around them as they visit the shops, fire station and acknowledge a range of world faith festivals. However, the childminder has identified learning more about diverse cultures within society as an area for her personal development, to enable her to knowledgably and confidently encourage children to value diversity in others and grow up making a positive contribution to society.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy healthy and nutritious snacks that take account of their individual dietary needs. The choices include breadsticks, dried fruit and yogurts. Children’s individual drinking cups are readily available for them to access at any time. Children are learning to be kind and considerate to each other. Any behaviour difficulties are managed using age appropriate and positive methods. 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

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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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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