Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 510854 Inspection date 29/11/2011 Inspector Kim Mundy

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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 was registered 1999. She lives with her husband and two children in Kew in the London Borough of Richmond. The lounge, kitchen/diner and bathroom on the ground floor and two bedrooms on the first floor of the house are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder walks and drives to local schools to take and collect children and attends local parent and toddler groups. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, no more than three of which may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in this age group.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children have a fabulous time in the care of this highly dedicated childminder. They are busy helping themselves to toys and resources and are involved in all the exciting activities on offer. Overall, the childminder is very well informed about children's individual needs through excellent partnerships with parents, carers and others. The provision for children's safety and welfare is exemplary. The childminder's drive and enthusiasm for her role as a childcarer means that she is extremely able to maintain a continuously outstanding service for children and their families.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 developing further partnerships with parents by involving them in reviewing their child's continuous learning

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the early years provision

The childminder has an excellent awareness of safety issues and is extremely vigilant in her supervision of the children. Very comprehensive risk assessments are carried out to promote children's safety in the home and when on outings. Children are safeguarded; the childminder updates her knowledge and keeps a breast of current child protection procedures. Children's welfare is exceptionally well provided for and they flourish in this very homely environment. The provision for promoting inclusive practice is outstanding. The childminder has experience of caring for children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 English as an additional language. She knows the children very well and she is highly focused on fulfilling the needs of each and every individual. There is an excellent range of high quality toys and resources, which are beautifully presented

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the early years provision

and well laid out with space for children to explore and investigate. The childminder has excellent systems in place to monitor the effectiveness of her provision. She respects and values the views of children and parents, and she reflects on her practice each day. Since the last inspection the childminder has made continuous improvement by putting her ideas in to practice. For instance, she continually attends training courses to enhance her knowledge and skills for caring for children. Current practices and the desire to do better, confirm this childminder's outstanding capacity to improve. Exemplary partnerships exist between parents and the childminder. Children's emotional well-being is nurtured as the childminder gathers very detailed information about their welfare and development when they first start. Furthermore, every child has a learning journal that clearly demonstrates how they are making excellent progress towards the early learning goals and includes photos

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the early years provision

of them during their play. However, parents are not fully involved in their child's continuous learning and assessment records. Parents comments include, 'our children have absolutely loved being with you; they have blossomed under your care'. The childminder establishes very good links with other settings the children attend in order to provide continuity of care and to complement their learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing very positive attitudes towards healthy life styles. Personal hygiene routines are very well established to support children in becoming independent. The children's individual dietary requirements are followed and they experience sociable meal times when they sit together and learn good manners. Children develop control over their bodies as they play in the garden, go to parks and pre-school settings where a wider range of physical activities are available. Children recall how they are learning to keep themselves safe, for instance, when out and about in the community they 'look and listen for cars' when practising road safety. Children respond positively to the consistent praise and encouragement given by the childminder. Consequently, they are developing positive self-esteem and confidence. The childminder has extensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how to help children learn and progress. She guides and supports, rather than

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and outcomes for children

directs the children's learning. Children from the earliest age are accustomed to making their own decisions about what they want to play with. The childminder uses a rich vocabulary to encourage, praise and extend children's participation, concentration and independence in a wide range of appealing learning activities. She is skilled at knowing when to intervene and when to stand back to enable the children to explore, for instance, as children decide to climb in and out of boxes. Children are developing excellent skills for the future. They develop their early- writing skills as they chalk, draw and crayon. They understand that print and signs carry meaning as they observe words in books and in the environment. Children's artwork is attractively displayed making them feel that what they have created is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 valued. Children increase their problem-solving skills, for example, as they fit

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and outcomes for children

puzzles together, thread beads and stack rings. They find out how things work as they use telephones, cash tills, magnifying glasses and programmable toys. They have fun using the camera to take photos of their friends as they collect leaves at the park to stick on their pictures. Children have excellent opportunities to learn about diversity in Britain and the wider world as they play with multicultural toys and celebrate festivals, such as Diwali and Chinese New Year. Children's learning is greatly enhanced through worthwhile experiences, such as feeding the ducks, building a mini-beast house and planting vegetables in the garden. Due to the childminder's enthusiasm for her role, the children are introduced to very positive learning experiences and they are having fun as they learn. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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: 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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