Anser, Hadia

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Unique reference number EY289166 Inspection date 22/04/2009 Inspector Gillian Charlesworth

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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 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 August 2004. She lives with her child aged four years in the London Borough of Harrow within walking distance of local shops, and Harrow and Wealdstone railway station. The childminder’s home is situated on the ground floor of a block of flats. There are two steps to access the premises that are otherwise on one level. The whole of the childminder’s flat is used for childminding. There is no garden therefore the childminder makes use of local parks that are a short drive away.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five to 11 years. One child age six years is currently attending in this 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 using a car to transport children.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate. There is a lack of knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) therefore the childminder is not able to fully meet children’s individual needs, particularly with regard to their learning and development. She provides a friendly, welcoming service and has positive relationships which in turn promotes good behaviour overall. There is a willingness to improve practice although there is little understanding of how to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the provision. Consequently, several policies and procedures are not sufficiently robust to adequately promote children’s safety and welfare.

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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 written permission is requested, at the time of the child’s admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare) 24/04/2009  ensure that all children are supported in their progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of 22/09/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning by making systematic observations and assessments and using these to plan relevant and motivating experiences for each child (Assessment Arrangements)  improve knowledge and understanding of the EYFS so that children are provided with an educational programme that will enable them to make progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of learning (Early Learning Goals) 31/05/2009  ensure that records are easily accessible and available for inspection by Ofsted, ensuring that they are

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further?

retained for a reasonable period of time (Documentation) 24/04/2009  ensure that Ofsted is notified of any significant events such as long-lasting overseas trips and changes to persons age 16 years or over, living, working or regularly visiting the childminding premises (Suitable people - also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 24/04/2009  ensure that equipment and resources are organised in a way that meets the needs of children, with particular regard to a range that ensures children are stretched and challenged but not pushed beyond their capabilities, so that they can continue to enjoy learning (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 31/05/2009  ensure that public liability insurance is always in place (Suitable premises, environment and equipment -also applies to the both parts of the Childcare Register) 23/04/2009  put in place a written procedure for dealing with concerns and complaints from parents which is

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further?

available on request (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare – also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 31/05/2009  implement a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) 31/05/2009  ensure information is up-to-date, to notify child protection agencies in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) procedures and ensure guidance is followed as set out in the publication ‘What to do if you are worried a child is being abused – summary’ (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare). 31/05/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 provide evidence that a current first aid certificate is in place  develop further the two-way flow of information with parents, with particular regard to ensuring that appropriate written parental permissions are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 consistently sought and managed.

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provision

The childminder has not taken sufficient steps to ensure children are fully safeguarded. For example, she is operating without public liability insurance. She informs Ofsted of some significant changes such as change of address but overlooks the importance of notifying Ofsted of other significant changes. She has a basic understanding of safeguarding procedures including signs and symptoms of abuse and understands her responsibility to record and report concerns, acting in the best interest of children, overall. However, she is not aware of local and national procedures that she should be following and this limits the effectiveness of the reporting procedures. A formal written risk assessment is not in place to ensure that risks are systematically and regularly monitored. However, reasonable and practical steps are taken to ensure that children are cared for in a safe and secure environment therefore there is no immediate risk to children.

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provision

There are relaxed, informal relationships with parents and the childminder finds out about children’s welfare needs, ensuring that she can meet their basic needs such as individual dietary requirements and sleep patterns. Written contracts and children’s records of information are in place overall to underpin the partnerships and the management of children’s shared care. Some information is displayed including a poster signposting parents to Ofsted should they have concerns or wish to make a complaint. However, the childminder is not aware of the procedures she should follow in the event of a complaint made directly to her. Most written parental permissions are not routinely sought, including those for emergency medical treatment which compromises arrangements for children’s health and safety and their continuity of care. Additionally, permissions that are sought, are not retained for a suitable period in order to be inspected by Ofsted.

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provision

The childminder shows a willingness to put things right and to improve her provision. She has tackled some recommendations from the last inspection, for example by providing more activities outside the home to the library, parks and to a childminder buddy. However, she has not kept up-to-date with recent changes in statutory frameworks therefore her knowledge of requirements is limited and she is unable implement suitable arrangements to help children progress in their learning and development towards the early learning goals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children often initiate their own play and can select from mostly well maintained toys stored in a box in a bedroom or on a window sill that they can stretch to reach. However, the range of resources is limited and some are not tailored towards their individual learning and development needs. Consequently, children give-up on puzzles that are too difficult and they have no appropriate alternative puzzles to meet their capabilities or to involve the younger children who watch on. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Observation and assessment procedures are not in place to plan and provide appropriate experiences. Consequently, some adult-led activities are not pitched appropriately and individual learning and development needs are not met. For example, in following the lead of her own child, the childminder promotes card games that are far beyond minded children’s capabilities. Children become passive

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

or overwhelmed as the childminder takes the lead to maintain the momentum of the game, identifying the complex groups of numbers and words on each card which the minded children do not understand.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Nevertheless, children have positive relationships and play happily together enjoying lots of laughter and giggles. The childminder checks on them regularly and provides warm interactions from time-to-time. She reads books at eye level, helping children to identify animals from illustrations and reinforcing their language, warmly interpreting the word ‘gorilla’ from the child’s utterance of ‘illa’. Younger children enjoy building and re-building small towers after gleefully knocking them down; this consolidates their learning. There is little challenge for older children who take part in this activity and are unable to sufficiently extend their designing and making skills from the resources available.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children generally behave well. They take responsibility when the childminder asks them to tidy away. The childminder explains the importance of tidying toys to ensure that younger children do not trip, consequently, children are learning about keeping safe. The childminder helps them to understand fairness when sharing out cards at the beginning of a game and they talk about feelings of others when they struggle to share. They are routinely praised which promotes their self-esteem and they show pride in their achievements, bringing a small tower to the childminder that they have completed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about hygiene when they are encouraged to go the toilet and wash their hands before lunch. Older children enjoy tucking into a healthy rice dish, sitting socially eating with appropriate cutlery, and in comfort at child-size furniture. Younger children’s individual dietary needs are met when parents provide soup from home. However, these children are not sufficiently encouraged to develop their self-care skills as the childminder spoons the soup into their mouths and they have no opportunities to practise using a spoon. Suitable illness procedures are discussed with parents and a first aid kit is readily available or taken on outings to respond to potential accidental injury. There is some evidence to suggest that a first aid course has recently been completed. 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? 4 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 (Provision of information - also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 24/04/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Insurance - this also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 23/04/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Procedures for dealing with complaints - this also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 31/05/2009  keep and implement a written statement of the procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children - also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 31/05/2009

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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 (Provision of information - also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 24/04/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Insurance - this also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 23/04/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Procedures for dealing with complaints - this also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 31/05/2009  take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children). 31/05/2009

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