Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 08/09/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: Not Met Previous inspection: Not Applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder fails to meet a number of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has no relevant first-aid certificate. First aid box contents are in sufficient. She has no mobile phone and camera policy.  The childminder does not understand how to risk assess. She does not identify numerous hazards to children's safety, or have effective fire prevention equipment. Childcare Register requirements are not met.  The childminder is unclear about what to do when concerned about a child's welfare. She does not have required records available for inspection. She lacks understanding of when she must contact Ofsted.  The childminder has basic knowledge of the learning and development requirements, but is unaware of the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.

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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

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 talked with the childminder about how she intends to deliver the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the learning and development requirements.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives with her five children in White City, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The accommodation is arranged over three floors. The living room and one bedroom are the main areas of the home used for childminding. The childminder does not use her garden. There are parks and outdoor areas in the locality. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There were no children on roll at the time of inspection. She holds a childcare qualification at level three, and in addition to English the childminder speaks French and Arabic.

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must:

 ensure risk assessments are effective in identifying and removing hazards in areas used by the children, particularly in relation to securing trailing wires, storing knives safely, replacing a missing spindle from stairs, making cleaning fluids inaccessible and securing electrical sockets, so children play in safety

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must:

 hold a relevant first-aid certificate gained by completing a relevant paediatric first- aid training course suitable for persons caring for young children and babies

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must:

 ensure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children issues, including the use of mobile phones and cameras, to implement an effective safeguarding children policy and procedure appropriately, particularly when there are concerns for children's welfare

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must:

 clean the first-aid box and update the contents to ensure it contains appropriate items to meet the needs of children when required

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must:

 ensure knowledge of the types of significant events that Ofsted must be notified of, in order to provide required information when appropriate

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must:

 ensure that fire prevention equipment, including smoke alarms and a fire blanket are in working order, in order to keep children and anyone on the premises safe, if there is a fire

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must:

 ensure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, in particular the progress check for children aged two to three years, and implement this check effectively

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must:

 ensure that required records are easily accessible and available for inspection.

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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:

 obtain an appropriate first aid qualification (the compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  develop and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (the compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure the premises are safe and suitable for childcare (the compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  retain the following records for a period of two years: the daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance, and any medicine administered to a minded child together with a record of a parent/guardian/carer's consent (the compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  obtain an appropriate first aid qualification (the voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  develop and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the

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

protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (the voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  ensure the premises are safe and suitable for childcare (the voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  retain the following records for a period of two years: the daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance, and any medicine administered to a minded child together with a record of a parent/guardian/carer's consent (the 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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY394135 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 739960 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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