Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

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Unique reference number EY380496 Inspection date 13/03/2009 Inspector Angela Ramsey

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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 October 2008. She lives with her husband and two children aged seven and four years in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The whole of the first floor of the childminder's flat is used for childminding. The garden is occasionally used for outdoor play. Children are taken to local parks and playgrounds. The family have a dog, guinea pigs and a pet lizard.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for four children; not more than three may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time. She is currently caring for three children, all of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder provides a happy, welcoming and inclusive environment where all children are motivated and well cared for. A good and varied range of resources and activities that interests the children and meets their individual needs are provided. Effective safety measures are in place, which serve to ensure children are kept safe.

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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 and assessments to further promote children's learning across all areas of development  establish links with other settings providing for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage

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provision

The childminder has created a warm and inviting environment for children. Here records are well maintained and she has devised a comprehensive range of written policies and procedures to support the care and welfare needs of children in her care.

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provision

Procedures for the safeguarding of children are sound. The childminder is aware of child protection issues and how she must respond if concerns arise. A written policy has been devised and is shared with parents. Children are protected from harm as stair gates, electrical socket covers and smoke alarms are in place. Risk assessments including those for outings are also conducted.

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provision

Children benefit from the relationships established between the childminder and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their parents. Parents provide information about their child's specific care needs, for example, their specific dietary requirements or individual care needs, and the childminder provides for these accordingly. Inclusive practice is well addressed and individual children develop a sense of belonging.

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provision

Parents are kept informed of their child's achievements and progress through daily feedback. However, the childminder has not yet formed links with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to ensure progression and continuity of learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has attended a Early Years Foundation Stage briefing session. A varied range of planned, purposeful play both in and outdoors is provided and helps children to become active learners.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Opportunities for children to learn about the wider society and other cultural backgrounds are also included. For example, resources that reflect positive images of culture, disability and gender are provided in the form of books, dolls, musical instruments and puzzles.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder helps children to enjoy their learning and is actively involved. For example, children become involved as she reads to them using aids such as puppets as she reads stories such as 'There was an old lady who swallowed a fly'.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Observations and assessments of what the children can do are completed. Individual files are being developed to show how children are progressing. Photographs illustrate the learning opportunities offered to children. The formal assessments of children are in the early stages and therefore not fully influencing planning sufficiently, in order to promote and plan children's learning across all areas of development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder practices her emergency evacuation procedure with the children, therefore, teaching them to keep themselves safe. The childminder actively promotes good hygiene routines to minimise the risk of cross-infection. She teaches children the importance of good hand washing routines. Children benefit from having a balanced diet, which includes healthy meals and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Effective strategies are used to promote positive behaviour, consequently children relate well to each other and the childminder. 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? 2 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 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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