Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

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Unique reference number EY378218 Inspection date 30/07/2009 Inspector Christine Stimson

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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 July 2008. She lives with her partner and young child in a top floor flat in Hampton Wick, Surrey. Local parks, shops, schools and public transport links are within easy walking distance. The whole of the childminder's flat is used for childminding and there is a communal garden for outside play.

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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 in the early years age range. She is currently minding four children in this age group on a part time basis. The childminder also offers care for children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision if registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and 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. Inclusive practice is established as the childminder maintains good relationships with parents, exchanging information, asking their opinions and finding out as much as she can about their children so that their welfare needs are met. The childminder organises activities based on children's interest and abilities, establishing their starting points and recognising the uniqueness of each child. The childminder has attended training to secure her knowledge of how to safeguard children and children's safety is supported as she undertakes regular risk assessments in her home and for all outings. Most regulatory documentation is in place, but attention to detail is required on some of this. Through self evaluation the childminder has been able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of her practice and is keen to make improvements to ensure positive outcomes for the children in her care.

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further?

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

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further?

 make sure children's accident forms are completed on the day of the accident and ensure parents sign and date the entry on the same day to show they have been informed  continue to develop the assessment of children's learning and ensure their next steps are indicated and acted upon  ensure resources reflecting diversity are used effectively and include resources that show positive images of disability

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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 written record of medication shows the date on which it was administered (Promoting good health) (also applies to the compulsory and voluntary 13/08/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 parts of the Childcare Register)

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provision

The childminder organises resources to enable children to select toys by making sure they are kept at child height. All toys are stored in one of the bedrooms within the flat, easily accessible to the children. Children play with their toys in this room or the hallway and lounge so there is plenty of space for them to explore what they have chosen. The childminder supports children in their play and is skilled at asking children open questions to make them think and respond. The childminder plans some activities for children and bases this on what she has discovered about their interests and information gained from parents. The childminder strives for continuous improvement and is developing her planning and assessment skills in the Early Years Foundation Stage, embracing training opportunities to help her develop this and to promote inclusion within her practice. For example, the childminder has attended courses for creativity with young children, Makaton and

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provision

Written risk assessments are in place relating to the childminder's home and these are currently reviewed every six months. The childminder does daily visual checks on her home and this, together with regular fire drill practices, supports children's safety. The childminder also has written risk assessments for all outings undertaken with minded children. As part of this there is an amendment log that the childminder uses to record any risks she comes across or if circumstances change; this enables the childminder to manage or eliminate risks effectively. The childminder maintains regulatory documentation, but has omitted some important required detail.

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provision

The childminder has established good relationships with the parents she works for and written feedback from parents indicates they are happy with the care their children receive. Daily diaries are exchanged between the childminder and parents showing how the childminder meets their children's personal needs. The childminder also uses this diary to show her written observations on children's development; these cover the six areas of learning. However, within these notes the childminder does not always indicate children's next step of development and even when this is done they are not always used in the planning of activities.

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provision

The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively by talking through things with children who have understanding, offering explanations of why something is not acceptable. Younger children are offered distraction and all children receive praise and encouragement for showing positive behaviour and kindness towards each other. The childminder has recently attended a safeguarding course and demonstrates a sound awareness of child protection issues. She has devised a safeguarding policy that is shared with parents along with other policies and procedures that support her practice. 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

Children take part in activities organised by the childminder that stimulate and challenge them. For example, children play with dough they made earlier in the week. During this play children are encouraged to remember what ingredients were used to make the dough. Shape cutters, rollers and pictures of shapes are on the floor for children to use. The childminder makes sure younger children explore the plastic shapes and rollers whilst older children use these to make models from their imaginations. Children are questioned by the childminder about what shapes they recognise and children rising three years are able to name shapes such as crescent, rectangle and arrow. Children are progressing well and enjoy their time with the childminder who organises activities that are fun for children as well as being educational.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are learning about keeping healthy as they eat home cooked meals at the childminder's home and learn routines of hand washing at appropriate times. Children have daily outings to the communal gardens or the park where they run off energy and access age appropriate equipment to help develop their physical skills. During their time in the communal gardens children socialise with other children of a similar age and enjoy sharing toys and resources left out for them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about keeping themselves safe as the childminder teaches children the green cross code. They are becoming aware of looking in all directions as they cross roads with the childminder and are learning the importance of using designated crossings. Children choose from a range of books and the childminder reads them stories, many of which have characters from other cultures. They can access a range of dressing up clothes many of which are original items from other countries. However, the childminder lacks resources that help teach children about other people's disabilities. 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: 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 this report 13/08/2009

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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 this report 13/08/2009

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