Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15/02/2013 04/10/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 4 Previous inspection: 2 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 4 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not have any systems to evaluate her practice, so overlooks weaknesses.  The childminder does not have a valid first aid certificate, which is a breach of requirements and places children at risk in the event that they require medical attention.  The childminder has not informed Ofsted of all persons living on her premises as required, and has not pursued necessary checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.  Partnerships with parents are weak. The childminder does not engage parents in the assessment process.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have formed a close bond with the childminder, so are confident in her home.  Children choose from appropriate toys and activities that help them to learn and develop.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 voluntary and compulsory parts 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 about various aspects of her provision.  The inspector observed children as they played in the main play room.  The inspector examined the parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector sampled documents and policies kept by the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has been registered since September 2005. She lives with her two adult children in a four bedroom home arranged over three floors. The basement is the main area used for childminding. The ground floor is used for toileting and for children to rest. The home is located in West Kensington in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Access to the home is via steps and a flight of stairs leads to the basement. There is a secure garden is available, but the local park is used regularly for outdoor learning experiences. She is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently looking after two children in the Early Years age range and regularly takes and picks up one older child up from a local school. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and the Hammersmith and Fulham Childminding network.

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must:

 ensure that appropriate paediatric first aid training is completed, so that a relevant current first aid certificate is held.

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must:

 implement systems to evaluate the provision and ensure that the assessment requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage are met by involving parents in: establishing children's capabilities on entry; establishing two-way ongoing discussions about children's learning at home and using the information to aid planning of activities and accurate tracking of children's progress.

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who attend

Partnerships with parents to support children's learning are inadequate. The childminder does not engage with parents sufficiently from the very start to establish what children can do when they first come to her. This weakness means the childminder cannot plan for children's interests immediately and does not have a basis from which to track their progress in learning and development. The childminder talks to parents at the end of each day and advises them of children's care routines. She tells them about the activities undertaken but does not engage parents in supporting children's learning at home or gaining details of what children do and enjoy at home. Children have access to a suitable range of activities. They have built up a close relationship with the childminder, so are confident to enjoy the activities on offer. Children join in with favourite songs. They are beginning to learn new words and the actions of

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who attend

these songs and they laugh as they take part. The childminder helps children to develop their communication skills by talking with them about daily routines and events. She recognises toddlers requirements when they are tired or hungry and she responds to these needs well. She voices their wishes to help them learn how to communicate through speaking and find their own voices. The childminder repeats the names of familiar items in the home to help expand older children's vocabulary.

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who attend

The childminder explains how children enjoy learning through play, showing her sound understanding of the learning and development requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides opportunities for them to explore different toys in the home environment and widens this range when they go to local community groups on different days of the week. These groups help children socialise with others of the same age and provide them with more space to move around and larger equipment on which to play, which the childminder does not have at home. These activities help to develop children's physical skills as they enjoy playing on slides and run around the outside space. All these activities based on the most important areas of learning help prepare children for the next stage in their early education.

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who attend

The childminder is aware of the need to complete development checks for children aged between two and three years and has recently attended training which explained how to do these. She makes suitable observations of children's development and has recently begun to use a tracking system to monitor their progress but this is not based on their starting points on entry and is not in place for all children attending.

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

The childminder does not promote children's general health and well-being adequately as she does not hold a relevant valid first aid certificate. The qualification expired in January 2012 and the childminder has only recently made attempts to renew this qualification. This is a breach of the requirement and has the potential to put children's health at risk.

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

The childminder takes some action to keep children safe when they are in the home environment, by identifying and reducing physical hazards. She uses a safety gate to ensure that children are not able to climb the stairs unsupervised and she uses appropriate high chairs when children are eating in the kitchen. The childminder also ensures that cleaning materials are kept out of children's reach.

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

Children are starting to develop independence skills as they reach for their own cups and are beginning to feed themselves with age appropriate cutlery. The childminder encourages children to look after toys and equipment. She asks them to help when she tidies toys away. The childminder reminds children to be careful with toys when they are playing and moving around the playroom. These actions encourage children's awareness of their environment and knowledge of how to keep themselves safe, as well as giving them useful attitudes for their future lives. . Children are beginning to understand boundaries as they play. The childminder gently encourages them to share toys and she explains about taking turns when she is helping children in their play. For example, children take turns when playing with a shape sorter. The children's regular visits to the local groups help to prepare them for nursery. Children

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

learn to play together and communicate with other children. They play with more structured activities, and enjoy painting and sticking.

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provision

The childminder does not demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Statutory Framework to the Early Years Foundation Stage. This lack of understanding has resulted in breaches of these requirements. The childminder has failed to inform Ofsted of all adults over the age of sixteen years living on the premises, so that the regulator can undertake necessary checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Ofsted intends to take further action by issuing a warning letter. She has failed to pursue such checks for a further adult living on the premises. She does not hold a current paediatric first aid certificate, as required. These are breaches of the requirements and Ofsted intends to take further action. In addition, she does not have a relevant first aid qualification that meets the requirements of the Childcare Register. At this inspection the childminder admitted to using an illegal substance socially but said that

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provision

she was not under the influence of the substance whilst caring for children, and we are satisfied with the interaction observed at the inspection. Ofsted is taking action to address this issue.

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provision

The childminder does not carry out any meaningful self evaluation. This lack of self- evaluation was highlighted at the last inspection and no improvement has been made. She has not reviewed the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage adequately, so there are breaches safeguarding requirements that place children's welfare at risk of harm. The childminder has no further specific plans for improvements to her provision, although she is developing her knowledge of technology so that she can access the internet. She feels that such skills will enable her to keep up to date with what training is available in the local area.

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provision

The childminder has suitable knowledge about the learning and development requirements and she demonstrates this with the range of activities she provides for the children. The childminder describes how children may learn in many development areas through one activity. She explains, for example, how children develop both communication and physical skills when planting flowers in the local park. Assessment systems are weak which will make it difficult for her to fulfil the requirements of the progress check for children aged two years.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates some suitable knowledge of the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. Records of children's hours of attendance are accurate and completed daily. She liaises with parents daily but has not developed a system for working together to support children's learning experiences at home. Parents are not involved in any aspect of evaluation of the provision. The childminder has, however, updated some of her paperwork as a result of her last inspection and she now has parents' permission to take children on outings.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 ensure that an appropriate first aid qualification is held (Compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that appropriate first aid training qualification is held (Voluntary part of the Childcare Register)

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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 action. 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 EY309992 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 903630 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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