Childminder in Westminster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16/01/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children's well-being is well supported because the childminder, along with her family, provides a warm and safe environment and has developed good attachments with children and their families.  Children's health is promoted well through the provision of a well-balanced diet and through regular outdoor play and activities.  The childminder works in partnership with parents and keeps them informed about the progress that their children are making.

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It is not yet good because

 Observations on children's development are not written in English and so are not available to parents. They are not linked to the areas of learning and development, which means that children's next steps in learning are not planned for.  Systems for self-evaluation are not fully embedded and do not clearly identify strengths and weaknesses effectively.  The area where children's nappies are changed is uninteresting and uninviting as it lacks colour and objects that children can see and play with as they have their nappies changed.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children.  The inspector looked at children's records, policies, and procedures.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and their three sons in a second floor maisonette in the London Borough of Lambeth. The whole of the lower floor is used for childminding purposes. There is no lift access. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. There are two children on roll who are both in the early years group. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, between 8am and 6pm, all year round. She is able to take and collect children from the local school and pre-school and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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must:

 ensure that all children have opportunities to learn and reach a good standard in using the English language.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 improve ongoing observation by recording these in English so they can be shared with parents; use this information to plan the next steps and shape learning experiences for each child

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 extend systems for ongoing reflection and self-evaluation by identifying strengths and weaknesses in order to develop practice further

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 make the environment more interesting for children by placing mirrors where babies can see their own reflection and by providing a variety of interesting things for babies to see when they are looking around them.

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who attend

The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of the seven areas of learning and development. Information shared by parents informs the childminder of their children's starting point. She is aware that, given the ages of the children she currently has on roll, the prime areas of learning are the areas that must form the major part of the educational programme. She organises a variety of indoor and outdoor activities to support children's progress in these areas and children are developing within their expected age band. However, although the childminder makes observations of children these are not in English, therefore parents are unable to contribute to them. In addition, the observations have not been linked to available guidance, for example, the Development Matters for the Early Years Foundation Stage. This means she is nto able to assess the children's developmental stages and plan for their next steps in learning effectively. This results in

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who attend

children not always receiving effective challenges to support their continued progression in all areas of their learning.

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who attend

Children enjoy playing with toys that demand a response, for example, pressing the buttons and opening the flaps on a selection of programmable toys and resources. These help to increase their awareness of how things work. Babies' language is encouraged through looking at books together with the childminder. The childminder makes the sounds of the animals in the book and encourages the babies to copy her. However, for the childminder speaks very little English to children, she uses her mother tongue. This is not helping to support children's development of the English language and prepare them for future transitions. Babies' physical development is aided by the childminder who provides suitable equipment for children to use to help pull themselves up and support them as they stand. They have plenty of space to crawl, shuffle, and explore their surroundings. However, the area where children's nappies are changed is bland as there is

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who attend

nothing of interest on the walls or on the ceiling to arouse and stimulate children's curiosity.

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who attend

Children's personal, social, and emotional development is being met. The childminder has a warm approach to their care and is sensitive towards their individual needs. For example, she offers them reassurance when they wake up, if they are a little upset, and when visitors are present. There are opportunities for young children to spend time with other children of a similar age as the childminder takes them to local groups.

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who attend

The childminder takes account of any information that parents provide. This enables her to meet the children's individual needs and ensure parents are involved in their children's care and learning from the onset. Discussions take place between the childminder and parents each day about the activities their children have enjoyed and she shares ideas of how they can continue their play and learning at home. For example, she noticed that one of the children had discovered how to blow a musical instrument and since then shown an interest in different instruments. She shared this information with the parents and they in turn have provided the same toy within their own home so their child's learning can continue to develop there. Photographs and videos of the children as they play are shared with parents.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children settle quickly and they have developed a secure attachment with the childminder. The childminder ensures that during the transitional period there is a settling-in period. Children have comforters from their own home, which helps to supports their emotional well-being. Children display confidence as they explore their surroundings, knowing that the childminder is not very far away from them and always available to offer reassurance. Children play in a calm environment where the toys and resources are age appropriate and easily accessible to them, which helps to promote their independence. The childminder leads by example and encourages children to share, take turns, and develop their social skills. This helps them to learn about appropriate behaviour. Equality of opportunity is promoted and all children are welcome in the setting.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder supports children to develop a healthy lifestyle and provides a variety of healthy options for snacks and meals. Children enjoy home-cooked meals, such as vegetable soup, pasta, broccoli and salmon and she introduces them to different tastes by cooking Brazilian meals which the children enjoy. Children have daily access to fresh air as after the school run they are taken to the local park or to local groups where they can socialise with other children of similar ages. The childminder adopts appropriate nappy changing procedures, which helps to minimise the risk of cross-infection. She has started the process of helping young children to keep themselves safe and recognise boundaries. For example, she conducts emergency evacuation drills with the children and she has placed a safety gate in front of the kitchen entrance to prevent their unsupervised access.

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provision

The childminder has made a satisfactory start to her childminding business. She has some understanding of the learning and development requirements that underpin children's learning. She is supported by her husband who explains and translates things to her. She has consulted with the local authority about the recent changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and has gathered relevant information pertaining to the framework. She has attended the required childminding course and has a valid first aid certificate. Her understanding of her role and responsibility relating to child protection issues is not secure. The childminder knows that this is a weakness and so has taken appropriate steps to improve her understanding by applying to attend a safeguarding training course in the very near future. She conducts a visual risk assessment of her premises on a daily basis and records her findings. She is aware that her risk assessment

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provision

must change, as children get older. All the necessary recording procedures are in place with regard to children's hours of attendance, accidents, and medication. Children's records are stored to ensure confidentiality and detail all the necessary information to ensure children's welfare and well-being is safeguarded.

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provision

The childminder is keen to improve her service but currently has no systems in place to monitor and evaluate her practice, which has led to gaps in her provision. She has positive relationship with parents and regularly shares information about children's routines and the activities they complete. She gets to know families well and strives to meet their individual needs, thus providing an inclusive practice. The children currently attending do not yet attend any other settings, although, the childminder is aware of the importance of establishing links with other professionals who may be involved in a child's life.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447574 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 805632 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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