Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

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Unique reference number EY371166 Inspection date 18/12/2008 Inspector Christine Stimson

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 partner and daughter aged 22 months in a house in the London Borough of Richmond. There is level access to the home and children play in the living, dining and kitchen areas which are on the ground floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. One of the bedrooms on the first floor is used for children to take their rest and there is an upstairs bathroom/toilet.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time and is currently caring for two children in the early years age range, on a part-time basis. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children and attends local parent/toddler groups with children. The family have a pet dog.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children enjoy a positive experience whilst in the childminder's care, with the childminder meeting their welfare requirements effectively, whilst helping them make good progress in their learning and development. Activities are planned by the childminder, but these are not yet based on children's individual interests and needs. Inclusive practice is promoted by the childminder who has established professional and friendly relationships with parents, making sure they are kept well informed about how their child's needs are met and keeping them up-to-date with their child's progress. The childminder embraces training opportunities that help her keep up to date with current practice. She has all the required regulatory documentation in place, but attention to detail is required in some areas.

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further?

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

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further?

 plan appropriate play and learning experiences based on the children’s individual interests and needs  make sure the complaints procedure contains up to date details of the regulator  make sure appropriate insurance is in place before taking children in the car

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provision

The childminder organises her day well, incorporating planned activities for children as well as allowing them time to choose resources for themselves and enjoy free play. The childminder has a professional and positive approach to her role and her practice is supported by policies and procedures that are shared with parents. Currently the childminder does not have appropriate car insurance to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 transport children in her vehicle and, although most documentation is in place to support the childminder's practice, attention to detail is required to her complaints procedure. The childminder's effective use of self-evaluation shows she strives for continuous improvement.

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provision

Children play in a home which is well maintained and they are provided with a wide range of good quality toys and equipment. The childminder makes sure her home is a safe environment for children to play and visually checks her home prior to children arriving. This, together with written risk assessments for her home and for outings supports children's safety. The childminder has undertaken a safeguarding course and knows how to proceed if she has concerns about a child in her care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage means she is able to help children progress well in their learning. She undertakes meaningful observations and assessments of children's achievements, linking together the areas of learning the activity involves. The childminder's planning of activities shows they explore a range of challenging and stimulating activities, but the childminder has yet to base her planning on children's individual interests, needs or abilities. The childminder knows the children well and they are happy and settled. Children love the childminder to read them stories as they settle down on cosy floor cushions together, making the experience more enjoyable.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about keeping themselves safe as the childminder teaches children about crossing roads safely, using activity ideas from the road safety club she has joined. They take part in regular fire drills with the childminder and this teaches them how to leave the premises quickly and safely. Children learn about keeping healthy through physical activities both in the childminder's garden and at toddler groups. Here they access age appropriate equipment that develop their physical skills such as climbing frames, tricycles and slides. Children have healthy and nutritious meals and snacks whilst in the care of the childminder, who makes sure they have plenty of water to drink. Children learn the importance of good hygiene through routines of hand washing before eating, after stroking the dog and after playing in the garden.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are taken out regularly by the childminder visiting playgroups, playgrounds, parks and libraries. Whilst at these venues they mix with people from different cultures and learn about their local environment. At the childminder's home children take part in cookery, imaginary play, puzzles, construction and have access to a lovely range of books. Arts and crafts are some of the children's favourite activities as they use brightly coloured paints to decorate cut-out snow flakes and stick various items onto cut-out Christmas stockings. The childminder displays some of the children's work on her walls and windows, showing she values their contributions and children point these out to visitors, showing they have a pride in their achievements; this boosts children's self-confidence.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about right and wrong as the childminder acts as a good role model This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to children and has realistic expectations of each child. Lots of praise for children's achievements enables them to build their self-esteem and this promotes good behaviour. 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/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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