Childminder in Hounslow

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Unique reference number EY265335 Inspection date 02/06/2009 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 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 2003. She lives with her husband, their adult son, and her parents-in-law, in a house in the London Borough of Hounslow. The living room, back room and conservatory on the ground floor are used for childminding. Toilet facilities are located on the ground floor. Children do not have access to the first floor of the premises. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family have a pet bird.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any-one- time. The childminder is currently caring for two children under-five and two school age children, who all attend on a part-time basis. 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 collects children from local schools.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children's individual needs and preferences are considered in the provision of play materials and organisation of the daily routine, encouraging all children to participate at their own pace. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continual improvement through attending on going training and using self-evaluation effectively. Positive relationships with parents are built, which help children, settle with the childminder and feel secure. Most legal requirements are met.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure attendance records are maintained consistently, on a daily basis  develop assessment records to demonstrate children's progress  review the risk assessment to ensure the area in the garden where the pond is located is fully secure and minimise potential risks to children, according to their stage of development, such as access to the stairs

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure all parents written consent is obtained, at the time of the child's admission to the provision, for emergency medical treatment 23/06/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continual improvement through her own development, for example, she attends ongoing training and has completed an NVQ Level 3 qualification in childcare, since her last inspection. She is proactive in keeping herself up to date with developments in childcare and uses self-evaluation appropriately to reflect on her practice.

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provision

Most of the necessary written documentation is in place and well-organised. The required records are maintained, with the exception of on occasion, records of children's attendance, and parents' written consent being obtained for any emergency medical treatment for children who are attending during a settling in period.

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provision

The home is welcoming and space is organised appropriately, to enable children to play, rest and eat comfortably and safely. The back room of the home is organised for children's play and rest with a selection of play materials and equipment. Some equipment is stored in low storage units, enabling children to help themselves and make choices about what they play with. Information for parents is displayed in the hall, which is also used for some children's play, such as, a gentle ball rolling activity. Suitable equipment such as wheeled toys and a small slide are provided for outdoor play in the childminder's garden.

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provision

Good relationships with parents are built and information shared, during the settling in period for new children and through ongoing daily discussion. Parents views are sought through questionnaires and their responses praise the childminder's care and where suggestions are made for any improvement these are addressed by the childminder. Observations relating to children's development are recorded and next steps identified, however these are not extended to demonstrate children's progress and achievements.

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provision

The childminder has an understanding of child protection issues, her responsibilities and the procedure to follow if concerns arise. Children are well supervised by the childminder and risk assessments are used to monitor safety in the home and reviewed regularly. However issues such as the robustness of the gate in the garden, securing the area where a pond is situated, being fully effective, and the accessibility of the stairs in the hall to younger children, when this area is being used for play have not been fully addressed.

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provision

The childminder plans play and activities mainly in the home, due to the times of current children's attendance, and through visits to resources locally, such as, the library for story time, with the children. Children's individual needs are well known and favourite toys, such as, a selection of different texture and size balls provided for a baby to explore are provided. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are at home and secure in the childminder's care. New children settling, are reassured by the childminder's close proximity and frequent cuddles. The childminder interacts well with the children, providing physical reassurance, sitting with them on the floor and chatting as they play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's language is encouraged well through conversation about their siblings and family, the toys they are playing with, and looking at books together. The childminder echoes a baby's vocalisation, encouraging repetition by the baby, who responds by laughing and repeating noises the childminder is making. An older child operates a toy phone and answer machine pressing buttons to play and listen to recorded messages. Children experiment with different sounds using an "echo" cola bottle, listening to the changes in their voice that are generated by the echo, and repeating different sounds. Children see letters and numbers displayed on the walls, and look at a number book, counting the number of objects and linking them to the numbers, which they trace with their fingers. Children gain an awareness of the world they live in, through seeing the childminder's own culture reflected in her home, hearing different and familiar languages spoken and having

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

access to resources such as dolls and play figures that reflect diversity.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children behave well, they are interested in exploring the range of toys available and interacting with the childminder. They receive individual attention from the childminder, according to their age and stage of development, and achievements, helpfulness and positive behaviour are praised, encouraging children's independence and self-confidence.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are well-supervised by the childminder enabling them to play and explore safely, and precautions such as safety gates, are used in some areas to restrict children's access. Children gain an awareness of their own safety through reminders to be careful as they play. They enjoy play in the childminder's garden, and walk to and from the local school with her daily, encouraging their good health and physical development. Children enjoy their afternoon snack of crackers and milk on their return from school, a banana is provided for a baby. Children sit together at the table chatting about their day as they eat. Older children take responsibility for their own hygiene and know they need to wash their hands before eating. 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

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