Childminder in Brent

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Unique reference number EY299602 Inspection date 02/03/2009 Inspector Jennifer Devine

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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 registered in 2005. She lives with her four adult children and four year old grandchild in Wembley in the London borough of Brent. The childminder uses the ground floor of the premises for childminding purposes and there is a secure enclosed garden for outdoor play. The applicant is registered on the Early Years Register, the compulsory part of the Childcare Register and the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time and is currently minding two children full time and one child after school, all of whom are in the early years age range.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is inadequate. Children are prevented from making good progress in their learning and development as the childminder has a poor understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and welfare requirements. The childminder's poor organisation of her provision means that children's welfare is not fully protected. The childminder lacks knowledge of how to assess her provision to make improvements in the service she provides.

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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?

 improve understanding of undertaking sensitive observational assessment in order to plan to meet individual children's needs (Organisation) 07/04/2009  plan and provide experiences which are appropriate to each child's stage of development as they progress towards the early learning goals (Organisation) 07/04/2009  ensure written records are kept of all medicines administered to children and prior written permission for each and every medicine is obtained from parents (Safeguarding and promoting welfare) )(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 07/04/2009  ensure a record of all accidents is maintained (Safeguarding and promoting welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 07/04/2009  obtain a paediatric first aid certificate (Safeguarding and promoting welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 07/04/2009  ensure all adults within the home obtain an enhanced 07/04/2009

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further?

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Criminal Records Bureau disclosure (Suitable people)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register)  ensure the attendance register is kept up to date (documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 07/04/2009  ensure parents written permission is obtained for emergency medical treatment and for taking children on outings (Safeguarding and promoting welfare) 07/04/2009  ensure necessary information is obtained from parents which includes children's health and dietary requirements (Safeguarding and promoting welfare) 07/04/2009  ensure risk assessments for the home and for outings are recorded (Safeguarding and promoting welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 07/04/2009

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provision

The childminder lacks sufficient knowledge about implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. This results in children making limited progress in their learning and development. The childminder has not attended any training on the EYFS to become familiar with the changes to legislation that affect her daily childminding practices.

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provision

Children's welfare is not fully protected as the childminder has not ensured that all adults living in the home have appropriate suitability checks carried out. She does not hold a valid first aid certificate and therefore lacks current up to date knowledge of first aid requirements. The childminder has sound relationships with parents. She keeps them verbally informed about their child's day, every evening. However, she has not obtained parents' permission for emergency medical treatment or outings and has not obtained necessary information on the children when they start.

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provision

The childminder's understanding of record keeping and organisation of documentation is poor. Although the childminder has an accident and medication record book she has not recorded accidents and administration of medication as required and does not keep her attendance register up to date. The childminder has a sound understanding of keeping children safe within the home and when outdoors and regularly checks her home to ensure it remains safe. However, she has not recorded any risk assessments, as required. The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of child protection and understands the procedure to follow if she was concerned about child abuse. The childminder has not undertaken any form of self-evaluation and therefore is not aware of identifying weaknesses to make improvements in her provision. 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

The childminder is not aware of the learning and development requirements of the EYFS and does not plan for individual children's needs and interests. The childminder has developed a basic portfolio for the children and has recorded some observations. However, these observations do not show any assessment of children's development or identify their next steps for learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are settled and happy to come into the childminder's home. She provides a caring environment which meets children's basic needs. They have ample space to play in the home and can choose to play with the toys set out on the floor. However, the assortment of toys and play materials is limited and does not offer children enough choice. The childminder provides children with the opportunity to play with sand indoors and they show an interest in this activity, spending long periods feeling the texture and running the sand through their hands. However, the childminder provides little adult interaction to encourage their learning further. Children are often distracted by the television being on whilst they are playing. The childminder tries to encourage the children to come and play but they do not respond as they are engrossed in the television. Children are beginning to enjoy singing and join in with singing 'winding the bobbin up' and take part in the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have daily opportunities for fresh air as they walk to and from school and enjoy visiting toddler groups or going to the park in the warmer weather. They also enjoy playing in the garden, running around, playing on the slide and on the push along toys. The childminder provides children with healthy home cooked meals. They enjoy snacks of fruit and regularly have a drink offered to them. They learn about the importance of washing their hands before eating. Children learn about safety when walking outdoors. The childminder ensures young children are safely harnessed into the pushchair and only allows them to run when in a safe environment. 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? 4 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? 4

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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? 4 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 section of the report 07/04/2009

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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 section of the report 07/04/2009 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

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action.

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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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