Moseley, Sarah

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY250701 Inspection date 19/09/2011 Inspector Jennifer Devine

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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 registered in March 2003. She lives with her 13 year old child and 2 adult children in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder uses the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor for childminding purposes, and a safe enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for three children under eight years, of whom three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in the early years age group. The childminder 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children benefit from the warm and affectionate care the childminder provides. The childminder has a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides overall a suitable range of activities to enable children to make steady progress in their development. However the childminder lacks awareness of the importance of using books in children's learning. There are some weaknesses in the childminder's understanding of documentation, resulting in required records not being fully maintained. The childminder has sound relationships with parents, although has not yet included parents in the evaluation process. The childminder recognises areas for her continuing development, and is aware of the need to improve her paperwork. This demonstrates she has the capacity to make some improvements in the service she provides.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure a record of accidents and first aid treatment is maintained (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts the Childcare Register) 17/10/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop ideas of working with parents to gain their views to support the self- evaluation process  give daily opportunities to share and enjoy a wide range of fiction and non- fiction books to fully support children's early reading to recognise that print carries meaning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is adequately safeguarded as the childminder has a sound understanding of her role and responsibilities with regard to child protection. She knows the indicators of child abuse and the procedures to follow if she was concerned about a child. Children play safely in the childminders home as she spends time closely supervising them. She has conducted and recorded risk assessments of her home and has included risk assessments for all types of outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the documents required to be maintained. For example she keeps an accurate record of children's attendance. However she does not complete an accident record for every type of accident and this is a breach of legal requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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the early years provision

Toys and play materials are stored within the home and garden shed and is accessible for children to choose their play from the various resources. There is sufficient space available to allow children to investigate their surroundings in comfort. The childminder is committed to her professional development and this is reflected within a generally comprehensive self-evaluation of her provision. She is aware of her continuous development and recognizes areas for improvements. The childminder has attended various training courses and makes effective use of these opportunities to increase her knowledge and keep updated with new ideas.

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the early years provision

Children are supported as the childminder is aware of their individual needs and routines through discussion with the parents before their child starts. The childminder plans trips out to several community groups such as toddler groups and this helps children develop an awareness of the world around them. The childminder has a small range of multi-cultural resources such as books, dolls and puzzles to enable children to experience positive images of diversity.

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the early years provision

Children receive appropriate and consistent care as the childminder has established sound partnerships with parents. They are kept informed about their child's day through the use of a daily diary and verbal communication. She has not as yet, considered ways of including parents in the evaluation process to gain their views and make suggestions on the service she provides. The childminder has a satisfactory awareness of working in partnerships with others as she communicates with the teachers in the nursery and school, to ensure continuity of care for this age group.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in a loving and caring environment in which they feel secure to investigate their surroundings. The childminder has built up good relationships This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 with the children who are settled and enjoy spending time with her at activities during the day.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides exciting activities to ensure children are interested and eager to learn. The childminder has developed a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has generally effective methods in place for observing children's development. She has made links in her observations to the six areas of learning and identifies next steps for learning. There is a generally good balance of adult led and child led activities to help children develop into active and creative learners. For example, the childminder sits with them as they investigate the play dough and demonstrates how to cut with the tools. She then gives the children time to develop their skills and use their imagination as they make play dough figures, adding eyes, noses, feet and hats to the figures. Children enjoy painting at the easel in the garden and are developing their early writing skills as they make

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and outcomes for children

circles and lines with the brushes and enjoy matching up the coloured brushes with the correct colour paint pots. Although the childminder has a number of age- appropriate books currently children show limited interest in these and the childminder has not considered how to bring books into children's everyday learning and help them develop a love for books.

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and outcomes for children

Children's behaviour is appropriate for their age and the childminder has effective strategies in place by offering lots of praise to them to promote their self-esteem. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills as they go out daily for walks to the park or toddler groups. The childminder also makes good used of her garden which is well-equipped with activities to support most areas of learning. For example, writing is supported by having resources such as a chalkboard and using chalks to mark-make on the ground.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder takes reasonable steps to ensure children in her care remain healthy and free from cross infection. Children do not attend if they are unwell. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate and this enables her to deal with accidents appropriately. The childminder provides a variety of snacks, meals and drinks according to children's individual dietary needs. Children learn about the importance of good hygiene as the childminder reminds them about washing their hands during the day.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing their understanding of keeping safe as they practice the fire evacuation procedures. The childminder ensures she talks to children about road safety and always crosses roads at safe points when out walking. The childminder uses her motor vehicle for childminding and is aware of the importance of car safety. Children demonstrate that they feel secure and safe in the childminders care as they become absorbed in their play. They smile and laugh with the childminder and are confident to play with the variety of toys and explore their surroundings. However, the lack of robust procedures for some documentation, compromises children's overall safety. 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 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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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 17/10/2011

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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 17/10/2011

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