Ralph Sadleir Middle School

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Unique reference number 117543 Inspection date 11/02/2009 Inspector Jane Nelson

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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 1993. She lives with her husband and adult daughter in a house in Hanwell in the London Borough of Ealing, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The ground floor of the childminder’s home only is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor 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 three children under five years. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder works four days a week. The childminder is willing to collect children from the local school and attends several pre school groups with children on a regular basis.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder's knowledge of each child's indivudal needs enables her to support all areas of children's learning and development and promote their welfare needs successfully. Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care and enjoy a range of experiences through visiting play groups and places of interest in their local area. Partnership with parents is effective, resulting in information being shared well and children receiving continuity of their home routines and practices. Most of the welfare requirements are met. Although there is some use of self-evaluation, this is not yet fully developed.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems and the use of self-evalutation to identify areas where improvements are needed and how these will be achieved.  develop exisiting written information for parents regarding child protection To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 maintain a record of the risk assessment, including outings, clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) 11/03/2009  ensure parents written consent is obtained prior to administration of medication (Promoting good health) 11/03/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder builds good relationships with parents through regular communication and sharing the information she records about each child's development in their "Learning Journey" folder. She obtains information about children's needs and routines from parents when children first start with her and establishes their starting points, through discussions with parents and her own observations. This results in children's individual needs being met very well by the childminder and considered in the daily routine of activities and outings.

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provision

Space in the home is organised to meet the children's needs, with clear floor space for their play, and suitable arrangements for them to eat meals comfortably and safely. Although the childminder provides a travel cot for children's rest, children currently sleep in their own buggies.

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provision

The childminder's records of children's development are attractively presented in individual folders with photographic illustrations. Thoughtful observations of activities that children have enjoyed and skills they are achieving are included and their next steps and how they will be supported in working towards these are identified.

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provision

The childminder has an understanding of child protection issues and is aware of the procedure to follow should concerns arise. Some written information is in place relating to local authority procedures and guidance for the childminder's reference, however, more concise information to inform parents of her responsibilities is not in place.

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provision

The childminder's use of self-evaluation is not yet fully developed. For example, areas for improvements such as attending training and developing written procedures are recognised, but the process for achieving these is not identified or formalised. Most of the required documentation is in place and maintained, with the exception of a record of risk assessments being maintained and parents written consent being consistently obtained for the administering of any medication.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and secure in the childminder's care; where their individual needs, such as likes, dislikes and familiar sleep patterns are reflected in the daily routine. Children respond to the childminder's warm and affectionate care, approaching her for cuddles as they play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children happily explore a selection of toys in low plastic crates on the floor, they help themselves to puzzles, removing and replacing large puzzle pieces. They put dolls and soft toys into toy buggies. A child gaining confidence with independent walking uses the buggy to balance themselves as they proudly push it around the room. Children are learning about how things work as they post shapes into a shape sorter which generates music as the shapes are posted. Children operate small toys that play music as they are opened, holding the toy to their ears and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 talking into them, using the toys like telephones. Children behave well, they are busy and interested in the toys provided and receive individual attention from the childminder when they need comfort or help. Their achievements are praised and they are encouraged to share and say "please and thank you".

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have access to a suitable range of play materials in the childminder's home and have frequent opportunities to experience a range of creative, physical and imaginative play at various local groups for pre school children that they visit with the childminder. They see diversity reflected in play materials such as play figures and puzzles provided by the childminder; and learn about their local community and the wider world through their visits to pre school groups and walks in the local area with the childminder.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a safe, homely environment where they are well supervised by the childminder. They learn about their own safety through reminders from the childminder to be careful as they move about and play. Children enjoy frequent drinks and sit cosily on the childminder's lap to have their bottle. Parents provide their children's lunch, which they enjoy. Children sit comfortably either in a high chair or at the table, with the childminder who sits with them, feeding a younger child and helping and encouraging an older child to feed themselves. Children's good health and physical development is encouraged through regular access to outdoor play, walks in the local area and frequent visits to local parks and indoor play areas. 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? 3 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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