Chilwell Croft Academy

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Unique reference number 138395 Inspection date 15/12/2008 Inspector Susan Mary Deadman

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Type of setting Childminder 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. 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 in 1989. She lives with her husband, one child aged 15 years, two adult children, her daughter-in-law and grandchild. The family lives in a house in Hillingdon, Middlesex, which has suitable access. The ground floor of the house is mainly used for childminding, with sleeping arrangements upstairs. Children do not have use of the rear garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and works with her daughter-in-law, who is also a registered childminder. She is currently caring for three children under the age of five years, and also two older children. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is able to take children to and collect them from Hillingdon Primary School. The family have no pets.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's care. They independently access a suitable range of age-appropriate toys and resources. The childminder has a basic knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and promotes inclusion as she plans for children's individual needs and interests. The systems to evaluate the practice are not highly effective and as a result the childminder does not fully meet all the requirements, which compromises children's welfare. The childminder is keen to extend her skills and knowledge and attends additional training courses.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the educational programme for children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage and include observation and assessment of each child's achievements to help plan for the next steps of their development  improve existing procedures to ensure the required records and parental permission forms are retained, easily accessible and available for inspection  extend the daily attendance records to clearly identify who is caring for each child.

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further?

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

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further?

 conduct risk assessments which identify aspects of the environment, including outing venues, that need to be checked on a regular basis and maintain a record which shows when and by whom they have been checked (Suitable Premises, also applies to both parts 26/01/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 of the Childcare register)

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provision

The childminder has only recently begun to evaluate her practice and there are no effective systems in place to ensure she retains the required documentation. Although the childminder has a suitable understanding of the procedures to be followed in relation to safeguarding children (child protection) she does not have a written policy to share with parents. There are no formal risk assessments, however, the premises are safe as the childminder conducts daily visual safety checks and takes into account issues relating to outings.

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provision

The childminder has a strong working relationship with parents. They are happy and confident with the care their children receive and provide positive references. There are good systems in place to share information relating to children's individual needs, such as dietary requirements, which promotes children's good health.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a basic understanding of the EYFS framework and guidance, which enables her to take steps to implement this within her practice. Written activity plans show that children participate in a suitable variety of interesting activities. The childminder gains information from the parents, at the start of the placement, relating to each child's ability. She is beginning to use observations of children to plan for the next steps development. There are no formal procedures in place to ensure all areas of development are covered, evaluate or assess children's progress, which restricts the effectiveness of the educational provision.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy themselves and are well occupied with the toys. The childminder takes into account children's current interests and ensures there are plenty of resources to support this. For example, one child is very keen on role-play and there is independent access to a play cooker and baby doll accessories, such as play gym, cot and bouncy chair. Babies play with musical and programmable toys and gain much pleasure from these. Children's opportunity for outdoor play is minimal, although the childminder sometimes takes them to local parks and children use bikes and walking aids indoors.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children benefit from the childminder's warm interaction with them as she supports and encourages their increasing mobility and development. Babies beam when she makes eye contact with them and they are included when others sing nursery rhymes and counting songs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder supports children's language development and has recently attended additional training which has given her more guidance. Children look at books and the childminder encourages them to talk about the pictures. Children use their creative skills through planned activities. For example, they make cards This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 for various festivals such as Eid, Diwali and Christmas. The childminder uses this time to enhance children's understanding of others in the community. She promotes children's positive self-esteem and she demonstrates a commitment to valuing the uniqueness of each child.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Documentation does not always include the required detail, and therefore does not fully support children's welfare. For example, although the childminder records children's actual hours of attendance, the record does not clearly indicate if she cared for them on her own or with her co-childminder. 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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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 3 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

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

 keep 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 (Arrangements for Safeguarding children) 26/01/2009

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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. 26/01/2009

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