Childminder in Brent

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Unique reference number 153302 Inspection date 04/02/2009 Inspector Kelly Eyre

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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 2001. She lives with her husband and three teenage children in Harrow, Middlesex. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The property is accessed by two steps. The family has one dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder provides care on each weekday during term-time and school holidays. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

Children on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register share the same facilities as those on the Early Years Register. There are currently four children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age range.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the provision for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage is inadequate. Although the childminder provides a caring environment and offers children effective support so that they are included and can participate in activities, she is in breach of her conditions of registration as she has been caring for too many children in the early years age group. The childminder's clear knowledge of child development and the areas of learning mean that children's individual learning and development are effectively promoted. The sound procedures for evaluating her practice mean that the childminder has an appropriate overview of this and can develop plans to improve children's daily care and experiences. Appropriate policies and procedures are mainly in place but the certificate of registration is not displayed.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 ensure that the requirements for the adult:child ratios are met at all times (Suitable People) 11/02/2009  ensure that the certificate of registration is displayed and is shown to parents on request (Documentation). 18/02/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 continue to develop the assessment procedures to show children's starting points and to identify next steps to feed into planning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Children are not fully protected and their safety is not promoted to the optimum because the childminder has breached her conditions of registration by caring for too many children in the Early Years age range. The daily implementation of appropriate safeguarding policies helps to ensure that children's welfare is promoted. The childminder completes risk assessments of her home to make sure that hazards to children are minimised. She talks with children about safety issues and promotes their understanding of this area, for example, they practise crossing the road safely.

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provision

Children's individual development is effectively promoted because the childminder monitors their learning and progress. She maintains appropriate partnerships with parents, communicating with them regularly to ensure that children's care is consistent. However, the childminder does not display the certificate of registration, meaning that parents are not fully informed of the registration conditions.

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provision

The childminder has effective procedures for evaluating her practice, regularly reviewing her work to identify areas for improvement. Recent changes that have improved the outcomes for children include the introduction of new activity planning procedures and the labelling of storage boxes so that children are able to make more informed choices about their play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are offered an appropriate range of activities that support them in making sound progress in all areas of learning and development. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child development, using this and her daily observations of the children to inform the planning of activities and play opportunities. This means that children are offered a range of experiences that reflect their interests and current developmental needs. However, children's development is not fully promoted as the assessment procedures do not clearly show their starting points and are not always used to inform the next steps.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The secure environment means that children are confident in determining their play and activities and are offered appropriate support to extend these. For example, children have time to explore a construction set before the childminder encourages them to work together to build a tower, working out which is the most efficient way to do this.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's development is promoted because the childminder makes good use of incidental learning opportunities and encourages simple problem-solving. For example, children playing with toy cars and vehicles discuss the different types of transport, working out how the vehicles move. This is then extended as they go on to discuss how other objects or animals move, describing how people walk and snails 'slither'. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Outdoor space is used effectively in order to extend children's learning and offer further opportunities. Children enjoy visiting local parks and playing in the garden with a range of equipment. Their appreciation of the relevance of healthy practices and lifestyles is extended as they discuss issues such as the importance of washing hands thoroughly before eating, often participating in songs and action rhymes to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

reinforce their understanding. They are beginning to gain an appreciation of other cultures and lifestyles, through daily discussions and the provision of appropriate resources and activities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's emotional development and their enjoyment of their time with the childminder is enhanced because the childminder gets to know them well and builds good relationships with them. They happily include her in their play and discussions, eagerly telling her about their recent activities at home. Children communicate well with each other and with the childminder. This is further supported because their contributions to discussions are always valued and the childminder responds appropriately to their questions and ideas. 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? 4 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 Register section of the report (Certificate of Registration). 18/02/2009

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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 Register section of the report (Certificate of Registration). 18/02/2009 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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