Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

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Unique reference number EY356918 Inspection date 11/02/2009 Inspector Audrey Opal Ufot

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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 2007. She lives with her adult child and four- year-old daughter in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The playroom on the ground floor and one bedroom are the main areas used for childminding. There is a garden available for outdoor play. Access to the childminder's home is via a few steps to the front door.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding one child in the early years age group. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local school and attends several toddler groups on a regular basis. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Young children are cared for in a cheerful and friendly atmosphere. The warm and caring approach of the childminder helps children settle in quickly. All children are included, feel valued and are able to enjoy their play in a bright, well resourced playroom. The childminder is developing a working partnership with parents. The childminder knows the children’s interests and stages of development but she has still to develop her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for learning and development. She states a commitment to develop her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder is developing the use of self-evaluation to identify key strengths and areas for improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop a system of self-evaluation to monitor the provision and identify targets for improvement.  develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, with regards to observing and planning what children can do and the support provided to move them on to the next stage of their learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the safety of children on the premises in the case of fire, by devising a clear procedure for 05/03/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 emergency evacuation (Suitable premises, environment & equipment)

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provision

The childminder has attended the required training, such as the Introduction to Childminding Practice course and first aid. She demonstrates a commitment to training to develop her overall knowledge and understanding of the EYFS for learning and development. Also, the childminder is aware that she is required to implement a system for observing and planning what children can do and the support to move them on to the next stage in their learning. She is also developing the use of self-evaluation to identify key strengths and areas for development.

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provision

Children are suitably protected because they are closely supervised. Risk assessments are used generally well to identify and minimise potential risks. However, the risk assessment records do not include when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident. Also there are no emergency evacuation procedures in place in case of a fire on the premises. Through discussion, the childminder suitably describes how children are encouraged to play safely and show consideration towards each other. Space and resources are well organised by the childminder to encourage children's play and independence. A good range of toys, books and play materials are available in low level storage so that children can help themselves. Flexible settling-in times and daily routines allow children to experience a varied range of activities. Visits to playgroups in the local area also help to develop children's knowledge of the wider

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provision

Most records, policies and procedures are in place to promote the welfare of children. Parents receive information about their children’s care, through a daily diary and verbal feedback at the end of the day. The childminder is committed to ensuring that her service is inclusive for all families. Links are made with local childminding support networks. Systems to exchange information are in place to ensure continuity of children's development, care and learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a welcoming and colourful playroom. They enjoy a good range of play experiences and activities. For example, young children play in an interactive tyre activity gym, which entices them to touch and feel different textures, squeeze soft materials that makes a range of sounds and a mirror to see their reflections. The childminder demonstrates through discussion and photographs shown that previous minded children have many opportunities to paint and draw, explore musical instruments, build with construction materials, and complete puzzles. Children’s good health is encouraged because the childminder takes them on visits to the local parks and children use the garden daily. Children's progress is recorded and this is shared with parents through a daily diary and verbally feedback. The childminder has a system in place to observe what children 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

are doing during their play activities. However, the childminder does not use this information to assess where children are in their learning to plan for the next stage of learning. Parents are kept suitably informed about their child's welfare on a day- to-day basis. However, there are no system in place for parents to record formal complaints.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder states that children use play materials, such as books and dolls that reflect diversity, and make regular visits to local library and playgroups. This encourage children’s awareness of the wider community and provides opportunities for them to socialise in a larger group. Children are helped to develop skills as they increase their independence, and are encouraged to share, take turns and consider each other's feelings as they play. 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? 3 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 section of the report (Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment) 05/03/2009  ensure there is a system in place to record formal complaints. (Documentation) (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 05/03/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 05/03/2009

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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

 maintain a record of the risk assessment for indoors and outdoors clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) (Suitable premises, environment & equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 05/03/2009 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 registration.

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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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