Childminder, Out-of school day care in Hammersmith and Fulham

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Unique reference number EY281990 Inspection date 03/06/2009 Inspector Deborah Jane Orchard

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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 March 2004. He lives with his wife who is his co- minder in Hammersmith in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Two rooms in the flat are used for childminding. In addition, suitable toilet and wash facilities are available. There is no access to an outdoor area, however, children are regularly taken to the local park. The childminder attends local groups.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time and is currently minding two children within the early years age group. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children in the early years age group when working with another childminder. He is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory part of the Childcare Register and voluntary part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The family has a pet cat. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and is also a member of the Hammersmith and Fulham Childminding Network.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring children make progress in their learning and development. The childminder respects and values each child and provides an interesting range of experiences to meet their individual needs. The childminder is committed to constantly enhancing and developing the service he provides.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to build on observing and assessing, taking account of children's individual starting points

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provision

The caring childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for children in his care. He works effectively with his co-childminder, ensuring children are able to play freely and explore their environment. Children are able to play with a range of resources, some of which are stored at a low level, allowing children to make choices in their play.

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provision

The childminder supervises children well, he carries out regular written risk assessments on all areas used by children. The childminder also records risk assessments for outings to ensure he is aware of any potential hazards, when This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 taking children out. The childminder provides a range of written policies and procedures to underpin his practice, these are shared with parents. These include, a safeguarding and a complaints policy. All the required documentation is in place and made readily available for inspection. The childminder uses his written self- evaluation to support him in identifying his strengths and any areas he wishes to enhance in the service he provides. The childminder maintains continuous improvement and has addressed the recommendation made at the last inspection. The children have opportunities to participate in regular evacuation procedures so

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provision

they understand what to do in an emergency, a record of these are kept. This helps to ensure children remain safe.

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provision

The childminder understands the importance of partnership working and communicates effectively. Parents receive information about the EYFS and have access to photos which show their children engaged in lots of interesting activities. The childminder verbally communicates with parents each day and provides a written journal. Parents' verbal and written comments indicated they are very happy with the care their children receive. The childminder recognises the value of working with any related agencies to ensure continuity of care for children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children spend their time purposefully and have fun in the childminder's home. They have a wide range of opportunities both within the home and outside, which support all areas of their learning and development. Children are happy and relaxed as they receive lots of individual attention and appropriate levels of support. They are being encouraged to try new experiences and have great fun as they learn about change as they use rubber gloves to make ‘ice hands’. They enjoy sitting with the childminder to listen to stories. They chat about the activities they enjoy as they look at the photo album. This helps support their communication and language skills. The childminder introduces numbers and colours during daily play. For example, as they play with dough and talk about the green peas they are making and count how many they have made. They have plenty of opportunities to develop physically as they crawl through a play tunnel and balance on the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

sensory bar. They understand how things work as they use the computer to find out about different planets. They have opportunities to grow things in pots within the home and explore nature as they make trips to the local nature reserve to look for terrapins. They have great fun developing their imagination as they engage in role play and dressing up activities. There is a good balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities, ensuring children remain happy and occupied. The childminder carries out written observations on the children and uses these to support in the planning for each child. The system for recording and planning is being reviewed to provide a clear picture of how children are making progress in all areas of their development and learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy healthy meals, which take account of their individual dietary needs. The children understand the importance of being healthy and talk about why they need to wash their hands as they go to the bathroom before lunch. They are being supported by hand washing signs on the wall and are able to recognise their own individual towels. They talk about healthy foods as they play with the plastic foods This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 in the home corner. Children behave well in the setting as the childminder is a positive role model, talking politely and calmly to children. Children receive lots of praise and are able to feel good about themselves as they see their art work displayed on the wall. 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? 1 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

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