Childminder in Brent

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Unique reference number 137584 Inspection date 21/04/2009 Inspector Maria Therese Conroy

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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 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 has been registered since 1992. She lives with her husband, and two adult sons. They live in a house in a residential road in Wembley. Schools, shops and parks are within walking distance. Bus and tube services run nearby. The areas on the ground floor, available for childminding are the back room, the living room and the toilet. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. There are no pets in this house.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for four children under the age of eight years. She is currently caring for two children in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder speaks Urdu and Punjabi in addition to English.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The overall effectiveness of the setting is satisfactory, children are happy and well cared for. The childminder promotes inclusion because she has a clear understanding of each child’s needs and the support they require. The childminder spends quality time supporting children in their play and learning, giving them confidence and security, which promotes their well-being. The childminder has yet to develop systems to identify strengths and weakness, however she has begun to develop systems to monitor children’s development and has good links with the local services enabling her to receive support in improving the service she provides. Documentation is generally well maintained however some of the required written information is not available.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems to review practice and identify areas for future development and improvement.  continue to develop the systems in place to observe and plan for children's individual needs  ensure that all the activities provided are exciting, challenge and extend children's learning and meet their individual developmental needs

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain written parental permission at the time of the child’s admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (safeguarding) 04/05/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing (safeguarding) 04/05/2009  keep a written record of all medicines administered to children, and inform parents (safeguarding) 04/05/2009

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provision

The childminder has yet to develop a system to identify strengths and weakness, however she has already identified some areas where she needs further development. The childminder is becoming more familiar with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and welfare requirements and has begun to use the practice guidance to support her in her planning for children’s individual needs.

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provision

The childminder has established good communication links with parents enabling her to keep them fully informed of their child’s care and development. The childminder is currently building up a portfolio containing information regarding children's developmental progress and areas she intends to work on. In addition detailed personal information is available on the children, including specific medical needs and written consent to administer medication; however written consent to seek emergency medical treatment is not available for all children and there is no record kept of medicines administered to children.

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provision

The childminder has a clear understanding how to safeguard children; a written safeguarding procedure is in place and further literature available for the childminder to refer to if required. Children are taught to keep themselves safe through daily activities, such as through walks to local outings. In addition risk assessments are undertaken, however they are still in their infancy and do not include each specific outing undertaken by the childminder.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a satisfactory awareness of the EYFS. The activities provided for children are generally interesting, although some of the activities are too structured and children quickly lose interest and move on to something else. Observations are in their infancy and have yet to have an impact on the planning of the activities provided. Although no formal links have been made with other providers attended by the children, work that is sent home is shared with the childminder enabling her to follow this through with them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Resources are attractively organised to enable children to self select and have choices as to what they want to play with. Low level tables and chairs and a comfortable rug are available for children to sit and play with their toys. The equipment and areas used are safe and suitable for the ages of children attending.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder ensures that children have different play opportunities to promote all areas of learning, both in the home and through outings, such as the drop-in This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 group and the library. This enables children to promote their social skills, have access to a wider range of resources and become familiar with their local environment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Young children enjoy singing their favourite songs, such as 'twinkle little star', they confidently identify letters of the alphabet on matching cards and have access to reading books, all of which promotes language development. The childminder is available to support their language development as she talks through what they are doing and asks them questions as they play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are encouraged to count throughout their play, for example children enjoy lining up cars and counting the total number; when they play in the garden, they count the number of balls they play with. Children are able to identify simple shapes and colours when they complete puzzles and they use mathematical language in their play, for example, big and small when they talk about the animals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has clear boundaries for children and gives explanations as to consequences of their behaviour. Children are encouraged to be kind, share and take turns. The childminder is warm and welcoming and responds to children’s needs making them feel safe and secure. They celebrate festivals throughout the year, for example Eid and Christmas, and have some resources to enable children to learn about the wider community in which they live.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are provided with a healthy diet and regular outdoor play which promotes a healthy lifestyle, the childminder holds an up to date first aid qualification, which enables her to be prepared should an accident occur.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder promotes children’s physical, social and economic development because of her knowledge and understanding about the importance of learning and how it impacts on children’s future. For example, the childminder promotes mathematical development when the children go on outings, they count the number of wheels on the car and identify the colours of the cars. 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? 3 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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

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