Home Childcarer in Ealing

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY301740 Inspection date 09/11/2010 Inspector Helen Steven

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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

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 has been registered since March 2005. She lives with her adult son and eight year old daughter in the Northfield area in the London borough of Ealing. The three bedroomed home is arranged over two floors. The living room is the main area of the home used for minding, with one bedroom used for children to rest. There is a secure garden used for outdoor play. The family have a cat and tropical fish as pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children, of whom three may be in the early years age group, only one may be under one year of age at any one time. She is currently minding three children in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder's lack of effective self evaluation has resulted in her failing to recognise that she is not meeting a number of specific legal requirements. Children are not adequately safeguarded and some required documentation is not in place. Children's individual needs are known to the childminder and children are developing relationships with her. The childminder has a basic knowledge of the learning and development requirements and children engage in a variety of activities that adequately support their journey towards the early learning goals. The childminder has positive relationships with children's parents and carers which contribute to the children's care, she reports that she aims to work alongside other agencies as and when required to support children's individual needs.

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The 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?

 improve safety by reducing hazards to children by, for example, ensuring that trailing wires are made safe, the fire blanket is fitted appropriately in the kitchen, low level glass is made safe, the television is secured and the garden is made safe (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 10/01/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  complete a daily record of the names of all the children looked after and their hours of attendance (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 10/01/2011

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 ensure that children's individual details, such as full name, address, date of birth and emergency contact details and are recorded (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 10/01/2011

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 improve knowledge of how to safeguard children to ensure an up-to-date understanding of how to protect children from abuse and appropriately refer concerns about a child's welfare (Safeguarding and welfare) (This also applies to the childcare register) 10/01/2011

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 carry out a risk assessment for each and every outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 10/01/2011

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 request written parental permission to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future for all minded children (Safeguarding and welfare) 10/01/2011

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 ensure all babies are able to sleep comfortably and safely with the use of appropriate furniture (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 10/01/2011

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further?

To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop the use of self-evaluation to recognise the importance of continuous improvement and to develop a culture of reflective practice  use observations and assessments of the children effectively in order to plan interesting and challenging learning opportunities that support children's personalised learning across all areas of the curriculum towards the early learning goals

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the early years provision

Arrangements for safeguarding children are not robust. The childminder has undertaken a risk assessment as required for her premises, however this is not accurate. For example, it indicates that a fire blanket is fitted in the kitchen, however, although available, it is not fitted appropriately to enable it to be use quickly in an emergency. In addition, the childminder has not identified a number of hazards present for children in her new home. For example, there are trailing wires, a mirror next to the travel cot, an unsecure very large television on a low level stand, sharp knives in a low drawer and plastic sheeting in the garden. The childminder has not undertaken a thorough risk assessment for each and every outing the children go on. This is a breach of requiremenst. She does not demonstrate a secure knowledge of issues surrounding child protection even though she has a safeguarding policy in place.

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the early years provision

The childminder is in breach of her conditions of registration. She is registered to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 care for no more than one child under a year and has two full time babies on roll. This is an offence, however, at this time Ofsted does not intend to take further action as the childminder reports that this breach will not continue. Required documentation is not in place to ensure the welfare of all the children. For example, individual details, a daily attendance record and emergency medical consent, are not in place for each and every child. The childminder was asked at her last inspection to ensure that the daily attendance register is maintained. Some documents are not accurate as they have been altered.

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the early years provision

Currently, there is not sufficient equipment to ensure that all children can sleep safely, as there is only one travel cot available. By enabling children to sleep on the bedroom floor, out of direct vision, is unsafe as they can access hazards within the room. The childminder has not evaluated her childminding service and as a result she has been unsuccessful in identifying the weaknesses in her provision. She has not addressed all of the recommendations set at the last inspection and as a result she has not demonstrated driving ambition or a commitment to continuous improvement.

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the early years provision

The ground floor space in the childminder's home is used appropriately, children can move around with ease as they help themselves to a selection of age appropriate resources set out on the mat. However, the garden is not prepared for their use. The childminder holds a first aid certificate to enable her to deal appropriately with accidents, and a first aid box is in place. The childminder aims to provide a service that is inclusive for all children, for example, by learning phrases in their home language to give them a sense of belonging. Parents note that their children are "so happy" and they are extremely happy with their children's progress. They receive a daily record of what their children eat and their activities. They report that their children really love the childminder and feel that she always seems kind, calm and patient. The minder reports that, as and when the need arises, she is happy to work with other agencies to benefit the children in

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and outcomes for children

Children make satisfactory progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder demonstrates a basic understanding of the learning and development requirements and has basic systems in place to ensure that she support children's development in all areas of learning. Children enjoy playing with the available resources and activities which overall cover the areas of learning. However, the childminder has not developed her system to link her observations to individual planning, so that she can offer learning experiences to children which extend and challenge them.

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and outcomes for children

Babies explore their clothing and are fascinated by removing their own socks. They snuggle into the childminder when visitors come into the home and are developing a bond with her. They are introduced to the pleasure of books as the childminder shows them the pictures and encourages them to feel the differing textures on the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 book. They listen to the childminder sing familiar songs in order to support their communication skills. Babies stand at a large wooden activity centre and explore the movement of the beads on the bead run. They explore and handle objects, sometimes using their mouths, although this is not encouraged. Babies are shown what happens when they press buttons on electronic toys and they attempt to do the same. They become familiar with the local environment through school drop offs and trips to local parks and drop in groups. Babies explore sounds as they use

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and outcomes for children

musical instruments to accompany singing. They have opportunities to enjoy arts and crafts at the childminder's home and at drop in groups.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing a suitable understanding of healthy lifestyles as the childminder in partnership with parents provides freshly cooked foods which meets children's dietary needs. Children happily munch on carrots and have access to water throughout the day. They are cared for in a smoke free environment, however visitors who smoke in the garden leave cigarette ends and ash on the patio. Children begin to develop an understanding of keeping themselves safe by undertaking fire drills, however the childminder records that the evacuation time is 15 minutes, which is excessive. The lack of suitable safeguarding procedures in place will impact on the children's ability to feel safe. 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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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 4 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 4

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 4 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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Stage

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 (Welfare of the children being cared for, Suitability and safety of premises and equipment, Records to be kept, Arrangements for Safeguarding Children) 10/01/2011

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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 (Welfare of the children being cared for, Suitability and safety of premises and equipment, Records to be kept, Arrangements for Safeguarding Children) 10/01/2011

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