Hampton Lakes Primary School

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Unique reference number 147074 Inspection date 14/01/2009 Inspector Lynne Kathleen Talbot

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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 April 1996. She lives with her husband and one child aged 15 years. Their home is in Mill Hill, London. The whole of the home is registered for childminding but the ground floor is used for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. Access to the childminder's home is via two steps to the front or rear.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is able to provide care each weekday during term-time and school holidays. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to provide five places for children. There are currently five children attending part- time hours, two of whom are within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

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Description of the childminding

No children attend other settings such as the early years unit of the local primary school or the local pre-school. The childminder is able to provide care for children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and those for whom English is an additional language.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides very effectively for children within the EYFS and promotes most aspects of their welfare successfully. Arrangements for safeguarding children are robust and informal methods of working with parents and carers ensure that children's individual needs are met. Children are engaged with activities that are planned around flexible themes enabling them to make good progress. The partnership with parents is established and methods designed to work with other settings. The childminder brings about continued development because she has clear procedures for self-evaluation that enable her to understand her strengths and weaknesses.

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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 planning and assessment to show how they link to the next steps for children, show the progress which children are making and ensure that initial starting points involve parental input.

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further?

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

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further?

 carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing undertaken, which includes an assessment of required adult: child ratios, and ensure this is reviewed before embarking on each specific outing (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare). 02/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Policies and procedures are used effectively to promote the welfare of children. The childminder has a firm understanding of issues relating to safeguarding. She has extended her knowledge by attending training on topics such as EYFS inclusion, healthy eating and recording children's progress, this promotes her continued development. The childminder works closely with all parents, identifying specific needs early in the arrangement to ensure that each child receives appropriate support. This has included adapting the premises to ensure access for wheelchairs, working with other professionals when offering respite care, and promoting children's understanding of each others cultural background.

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provision

The childminder has completed self-evaluation to assist her development. Risk assessments for the home are thorough and measures to ensure safety are established. However, no risk assessment for outings has yet been undertaken and this means that children's well-being could be compromised. Resources are organised to enable children to self-select materials and initiate learning. Flexible routines encourage children to enjoy a range of activities within the home and regular exploration of the local community and attendance at groups fosters an awareness of the immediate world around them. For instance, they visit children's centres for physical play, wildlife parks, and bowling venues.

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provision

The childminder has formed firm relationships with parents offering detailed introductory periods to ensure that children's care is consistent. Verbal feedback is supplemented by letters to be added to the files provided, with copies of all forms completed. Individual journals have been set up including photos, captions and informal observations but there is no starting point identified nor method to show progression. This means that parents are not fully involved in their children's learning and development. Links with other settings, although none attend, have been established.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are offered a wide range of themed activities that support them in making good progress. The environment and accessible resources motivate children to explore. Children seek books and explore language with items provided by the childminder that link to stories such as Postman Pat and the figure and the cat. Young children listen intently as the childminder extends their early language. When playing with dolls the role-play links to naming their own body-parts, caring for babies, and talking about large and small sizes. Themed activities support children's all-round development. For example, children grow cress, shop with a prepared list, make fruit salad and bake biscuits, play in a 'café', and make food pictures linking to healthy eating.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Observation is completed with learning journals being developed and daily planning showing the areas of learning. However, the observations made do not yet show clearly how they inform the planning or link to the next steps for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children. This means that children may not be sufficiently challenged or supported to reach their full potential. Children have very good opportunities to explore the world around them and learn about the cultural background of others. They hear other languages in the home, are supported to develop English alongside their home language, and enjoy foods and music from other countries. They view written words all around the home and develop an interest in reading and language from this.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are involved in activities that foster their understanding of sciences and nature. They use magnets and compasses, mix materials such as bicarbonate of soda and vinegar to make a 'volcano', mix colours in shallow dishes, hunt for 'bugs' and plant seeds. Children have an excellent opportunity to explore exciting activities. Younger children begin to explore their senses and play with dough coloured with glitter and with added essences. They are clearly secure in the care of the childminder as they seek contact yet explore the home returning to her with new activities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children thrive because they are in a secure environment. They take part in routines that promote their safety, such as emergency evacuation, on a regular basis. They are gaining a good understanding of caring for themselves. Children go to the bathroom to wash their hands without prompting, and help the childminder to place their tray onto the highchair when sitting for snacks. They learn about road safety and 'stranger danger' through project works and everyday life. Children wear identity bands when on outings with the mobile number of the childminder to increase their safety. They take part in activities that promote their awareness of healthy eating on a regular basis. For instance, they make their own sandwiches for lunch and enjoy using the juicer (with help) experimenting with fruits and vegetables, such as apples and spinach, to make fresh juice. 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? 1 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? 1 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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