Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

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Unique reference number EY298919 Inspection date 09/03/2009 Inspector Helen Deegan

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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 2004. She lives with her family in Hampton and has one child of her own in the early years age range. The childminder's home is situated on the first floor of a block of maisonettes, with no lift access. The majority of the childminder's work takes place at her co-childminder's premises in Twickenham. She has two cats. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is currently minding two children under five years. She also offers care to children aged over 5. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder collects children from the local school and attends local toddler groups on a regular basis.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the provision is good. An inclusive and welcoming service is provided by the childminder. She obtains detailed information from parents which enables her to fully meet the children's needs. She provides a wide range of resources, many of which provide a positive reflection of the diversity within society. She keeps detailed records about children's development but doesn't always use the information effectively to provide an ongoing challenge for children. She has attended several training courses to extend her knowledge and completes self- evaluation documentation to assess her provision. Children are relaxed, happy and play purposefully within the setting.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the use of observations to inform planning and ensure sufficient challenge for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that first aid training is completed at the earliest opportunity 24/03/2009

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provision

The childminder provides a wide range of activities which help children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. Children have regular opportunities to develop their independence and decision making skills as they self select activities which are stored accessibly at low-level. The childminder has made a scrap book showing pictures of the whole range of resources which are available. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children use the book to request other activities which may be stored away as toys are rotated. The childminder records regular observations of the children's development, however the information isn't always used effectively to inform planning and ensure ongoing challenge. She also produces a tracker book and completes developmental checklists for each child so that she has a clear understanding of their abilities. Individual photograph albums show the children

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provision

engaged in a wide range of activities. Monthly and weekly activity plans ensure that children have a varied and stimulating experience with the childminder. Written daily feedback is provided for parents of children aged under 2 years and verbal feedback is offered for older children. She also produces a detailed annual report on the children's progress which parents are invited to contribute to. The childminder requests written details from parents about their child's requirements and abilities when they start so that their individual needs are met. She evaluates her provision and has thoroughly addressed all recommendations from her last inspection. A comprehensive range of policies and well maintained records ensure that every child's needs are met. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities with regard to child protection. She has a first-aid certificate which has expired in the past month. She is booked onto another course and is working

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provision

with her co-childminder at all times until her certificate is updated so that children's safety is appropriately protected. She has attended many training workshops to update and improve her knowledge.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's care. They play in a safe, clean, stimulating environment. Photographs of minded children and their families, along with posters and good quality accessible resources help to create a welcoming environment. Many resources reflect different race, culture, religion and ability so that children gain positive messages about the diversity within today's society. Children have good opportunities to learn about nature as they observe the tadpoles and frogs in the childminder's pond and grow plants in the garden. They enjoy playing imaginatively with dressing up clothes, sand, water and play dough. The childminder provides good support for children's individual needs. For example, she celebrates festivals which relate to the children's religious or cultural background so that they feel valued and respected. Children behave well because the childminder is calm and positive towards them

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

and takes every opportunity to praise their efforts and achievements. The childminder interacts warmly with the children, sitting with them on the floor to join in and support their play. She talks to them and encourages their developing language skills by naming things and asking simple questions. Children enjoy having a story read to them as they cuddle up to the childminder. She pauses during the story to ask simple questions which the children answer enthusiastically. Photograph albums depict minded children engaged in a wide range of activities and are grouped together according to the different areas of learning being promoted. The childminder provides detailed information for parents about her policies and obtains written consents from them prior to caring for their children. She displays her certificate of registration along with clear information about how they may make a complaint. She provides paper towels for drying hands which

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 reduce the risk of cross infection. Parents are asked to keep children with infectious illness away from the setting so that the spread of infection is minimised. The childminder provides a well-organised childcare setting. 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

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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