Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

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Unique reference number EY294095 Inspection date 09/07/2009 Inspector Catherine Hill

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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 was registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and two children, aged five years and one year, in Hampton, Middlesex. The ground floor of the home is used for childminding activities with sleeping facilities upstairs. The family has a love bird and keep fish. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. She currently cares for two children in this age group. She also offers care to children between five to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in early years care and education. The childminder takes and collects children from the local school. Children are taken out regularly to local parks and shops.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder treats all children with equal concern and takes into account their individual needs to provide an inclusive environment for their care and learning. Children are happy, relaxed and enjoy themselves as they play. The childminder maintains some documentation to support her practice, with most policies and procedures shared with parents. Since her previous inspection the childminder has completed a level 3 qualification in early years care and education.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop self-evaluation systems, for example, by using the Ofsted self- evaluation form as the basis for an ongoing review of practice  further develop knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework  improve partnerships with parents by sharing written child protection procedures and by obtaining written parental permission for children to take part in outings

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further?

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

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further?

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course (Promoting good health) 17/09/2009

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provision

The childminder organises her practice to meet children's individual needs and routines, for example for sleep. She sets out a range of age appropriate toys which children freely access and play with. Children are taken on regular outings to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 places, such as the local parks and market, and they enjoy play in the garden. The childminder has risk assessed her home and identified and minimised hazards to ensure children can play safely. She has policies and procedures in place to ensure children are protected from illness and infection but does not hold a current first aid certificate, which is a breach of requirements. She has, however, applied to update her first aid training together with training on food hygiene and infection control. Children's welfare is safeguarded as the childminder understands her responsibilities with regard to child protection. The childminder works in

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provision

partnership with parents to meet children's needs and obtains some consents from them, for example to seek emergency treatment or advice. Daily verbal exchanges keep parents informed about their child's day. The childminder has no formal self- evaluation system but does reflect on her practice and gains feedback from parents through discussion. She is aware of her strengths and acknowledges that she needs to further her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She has also identified other areas for development to improve her provision for children, for example by replacing some resources.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are well supervised by the childminder to ensure they keep safe as they play. The childminder ensures hot drinks are placed out of reach of young children and has practised her emergency evacuation procedure with them. Children play in a clean home environment and develop healthy bodies through daily exercise and a diet which includes fruit. They show developing independence as they feed themselves toast and help themselves to a drink when thirsty.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are interested in the range of toys in the playroom and are able to freely select what they play with. They are inquisitive and investigate new things brought into their environment, gaining an understanding of what things feel like through touch. They have fun playing with musical instruments together. The childminder names and touches the instruments to help children make connections between the spoken word and actual object. They merrily bang a drum and hit the keys on a xylophone to listen to the different sounds made. They enjoy listening to stories and nestle comfortably on the childminder's lap as she reads them a book called 'Whose nose and toes?'. They help turn the pages as the childminder names the different animals in the pictures to help develop children's vocabulary. Good intonation from the childminder when reading books keeps the story alive and children interested and stimulated. Children learn about the natural world through

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

planting and harvesting fruit and vegetables, both at home in the rear garden and when they visit a relative's vegetable patch. They play well alongside each other and the childminder has sufficient resources so all children can be included in play. The childminder is aware of children's individual developmental levels. She has started maintaining written observations of children's learning linked to the different learning areas and recording some of their next steps in skill progression. 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report 17/09/2009  obtain an appropriate first aid qualification (Welfare of the children being cared for) 17/09/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report 17/09/2009  obtain an appropriate first aid qualification (Welfare of the children being cared for) 17/09/2009

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