Spring Cottage Primary School

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Unique reference number 117814 Inspection date 24/03/2009 Inspector Victoria Vasiliadis

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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 has been registered since 1993. She lives with her husband and three adult sons. They live in a residential area of Hanwell in the borough of Ealing. Entry into the building is via an intercom door entry system, the flat is on the second floor of the building, there are no lifts available. The whole of the downstairs and one bedroom of the home are used for childminding purposes. There is a communal garden available, but this is not used by the childminder, children are taken regularly to the local parks and playgroups.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for four children under eight years at any one time. Currently, she has three children on roll aged within the early years age group, who attend on a part-time basis. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. All children are learning and developing and their welfare promoted as a result of the childminder's knowledge of the children in her care and through the activities that are provided. The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection as she has addressed the previous recommendations. She has started to self evaluate her own strengths and weakness, but as yet has not identified those areas that will make the most impact on improving outcomes for children. The childminder has effective systems in place to share information with parents, which ensures children's individual needs are known and met.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the systems for evaluating the effectiveness the setting’s strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children  ensure risk assessments effectively address potential hazards to children, paying particular attention to low-level draws and cupboards and ensure a fire blanket is obtained

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provision

The childminder is well organised and has good record keeping systems in place to ensure that children's individual needs, routines, likes and dislikes are known and met. Parents and carers are encouraged to share what they know about their child, particularly when the child first starts to attend. For example, the childminder has in place forms to find out about children's home languages, dietary requirements, social skills and any cultural or religious observances that must be respected. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Positive outcomes for children are promoted by the childminder's capacity to make improvements as she has addressed issues that were highlighted at the time of her last inspection. She reflects on the quality of her service and has started the self evaluation process. However, she has not clearly identified areas of strength or those which require further improvement, which have the greatest impact on

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provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of how to keep children safe as she has identified and addressed most hazards to children within the home. For example, clear written fire evacuation plans are in place and regularly practised, this ensures that children know what to do should an emergency situation arise. In addition, the childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children if abuse is suspected and the reporting procedures to follow. Although, the childminder completes regular risk assessments, these have not identified some potential risks to children. For instance, scissors and tools are accessible to children in the low-level draws and cupboards and a fire blanket is not available.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are making good progress in their learning and development and receive personalised care. This is due to the fact that the childminder offers support tailored to the individual needs of the children in her care, which ensures children are valued and included. For example, she conducts regular observations of the children, which enables her to plan appropriate play and learning experiences based on the children’s interests and needs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are supported in developing positive relationships as the childminder challenges negative or detrimental comments and actions. She encourages the older children to be caring towards the younger children. For example, an older child was holding the baby's hand helping her to walk to the kitchen, the childminder reminded her to be gentle with the baby who was not able to walk as fast as her. Children are helped to understand what is right and wrong as the childminder talks to them and gives explanations to help them to understand why certain behaviour is not acceptable. In addition, children are praised for their efforts and achievements which supports their self-esteem and confidence.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are provided with a balance of adult initiated and child-led activities. For example, the two older children enthusiastically use their imaginative skills to wrap themselves up in blankets and then drive their imaginary cars and lorries. The childminder provides children with a selection of resources that are challenging and age appropriate. She supports and extends children’s development and learning by being an active listener and joining in and intervening when appropriate. For instance, she asks the children open-ended questions and enables children to answer by allowing them sufficient time to think and respond.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are beginning to learn about safety as the childminder helps children to be aware of risks and to consider their own safety. For example, children are reminded not to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 climb on the stools as they could fall and hurt themselves. In addition, they are beginning to learn about healthy eating as the childminder talks to the children about the benefits of eating fruit and vegetables. 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? 3 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 there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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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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