Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY360039 Inspection date 01/10/2010 Inspector ISP Inspection

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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.

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Introduction

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. 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 registered in 2007. She lives in a third floor flat in the Fulham area of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.

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Description of the childminding

Minded children have the use of the being the lounge area and a dedicated room. Children have use of a playground and local park supervised access to the kitchen/diner. Toilet and washing facilities are all within this area. There is a no enclosed outdoor play area, but children are taken to local parks where they are supervised at all times.

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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 group. She is not registered to care for children overnight. Balcony not used for childminding

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Description of the childminding

There were no children on roll in the early years age group at the time of the inspection. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder does not meet all the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Since registration, the childminder has not developed sufficient understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage to assist her in implementing all of the requirements. The childminder has limited systems in place to self-evaluate her practice effectively. This affects her ability to identify sound areas for continuous improvement to meet Early Years Foundation Stage, the childcare and voluntary register. As a result, this inspection identified breaches of requirements on all three registers. The childminder understands the importance of attending training workshops to enhance her skills and knowledge. She has attended a number of training courses which include Early Years Foundation Stage, level 3 National Vocation training in play work, home- based childcare diploma food safety in catering, health and safety awareness and first aid.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder's home is clean and comfortable; however, there is a limited range of play resources to support children's learning and development in all areas. The overall welfare of children is safeguarded because the childminder demonstrates a commitment to act in their best interests at all times. She has a sound awareness of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and understands the procedures to follow to report concerns.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Satisfactory safety awareness is demonstrated however, the fire blanket is kept on the shelf in the kitchen and is not yet installed ready for use This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has a few policies and procedures to support her practice. These include behaviour management, the procedure to be followed in the event of a child going missing, fire safety and complaints. However, she is yet to develop risk assessments for inside and outdoors, for outings and the procedure to be followed in the event of a child not being collected at the appointed time.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a current first aid certificate. All the required systems are in place to ensure information about children's health, safety and welfare are recorded. Through discussion, the childminder suitably demonstrates how children will be encouraged to learn about a healthy lifestyle by promoting healthy eating habits and engaging in daily outdoor play and exercise by visiting the local park and communal areas.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is fully aware of the benefits of working in partnership with parents and others. Through discussion, she demonstrates how parents will be involved in their child's care and learning from the outset; and how she will gather detailed information from them about their child to enable her to meet their specific individual care needs. She also describes suitable arrangements for keeping them well informed about their child's progress, for example, sharing developmental records and maintaining a daily diary.

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Compliance with registration requirements

In order to continue to meet the requirements of registration, the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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Compliance with registration requirements

 conduct a risk assessment, review it regularly and maintain a record of particular aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis including when and by whom they have been checked (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 11/11/2010

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Compliance with registration requirements

 plan and organise systems to ensure that every child receives an enjoyable and challenging learning and development experience that is tailored to meet their individual needs 11/11/2010

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Compliance with registration requirements

 Install the fire blanket in a position in the kitchen ready for use 11/11/2010 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

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 11/11/2010

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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

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 11/11/2010

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