Setting

Inspection report for early years provision

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EY342624 Unique Reference Number 07 June 2007 Inspection date Jean Williams Inspector

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Childcare Type of inspection Childminding Type of care

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder was registered in 2006. She lives with her partner and two school age children. They live in the London borough of Hounslow. The ground floor of the home is used for childminding purposes. The childminder is registered to care for five children under eight. There are currently two children on roll, one child attends the setting full time and the other has a part time place. The childminder's garden is not used, but she regularly takes children to the local parks and parent and toddler groups.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. Children's health is promoted well by the high standards of hygiene practised within the home. With the help of the childminder, children are learning about the importance of good personal hygiene, such as knowing why they need to wash their hands before eating. Children are provided with their own individual towels to prevent the spread of cross infection.

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Helping children to be healthy

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 The childminder does not currently use her garden. However, children's physical health is promoted because the they have frequent opportunities to be active by attending local toddler groups regularly. They also enjoy trips to the library and the local parks. The childminder also takes children on outings to Richmond park and Staines on the train to feed the ducks.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children are well nourished and enjoy the healthy and nutritious diet the childminder provides. Children help to make their own lunch and enjoy making sandwiches with fillings such as ham or banana. They also eat fruit and have yoghurt drinks for lunch. Drinks of water are readily available to the children at all times. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's individual dietary needs and their personal preferences.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children's welfare is properly safeguarded through the childminder following the correct procedures for accident recording. Although no medication has been required the childminder is clear about the procedure to follow. The childminder has attended a first aid course and holds a valid first aid certificate which means that she has the knowledge to deal with any accidents that may happen to children.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children benefit from being cared for in a safe home. The childminder is extremely vigilant about safety and uses effective risk assessments to ensure her home continues to be safe and secure. The childminder has worked out the procedure she will follow in the case of an emergency and has practised it, to make sure children are familiar with the process.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children are learning how to stay safe when outside. They are expected to hold the childminder's hand when out walking. She talks to the children and explains the importance of road safety and how to cross the road.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children use a variety of good quality toys and play equipment that are appropriate for their age and stage of development. The childminder supervises younger children's play at all times to ensure they remain safe. She reminds the children to put toys away when they have finished playing with them to make more floor space, so that they are able to move around safely.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children's welfare is safeguarded because the childminder has a clear knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse and understands the reporting procedure to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children are happy and settled with the childminder. They are confident and make themselves at home. They have developed close, warm relationships with the childminder consequently children play happily. They are engaged to a high level in their choice of activity and involve the childminder in their play. Children enjoy looking at books and having stories read to them. They visit the library and choose favourite books to bring home to read. The children are engaged in a wide variety of play. Having read the book they made a construction from the bricks and then enjoyed a matching game with the childminder. The iron and cleaning trolley was also well used with the childminder employed in finding items to iron from the dressing up box. Conversation between the childminder and the children is rich. The childminder gives clear explanations to the children, she shows respect to them by answering their questions

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 fully. The children attend the parent and toddler group regularly where they are able to meet with their friends. The childminder also provides cooking and art and craft activities to enable the children to develop their creative skills.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. Children are settled and confident in the childminder's care because she values and respects their individuality. Children are beginning to develop an awareness about themselves through talking to the childminder about their family members and the activities they have carried out at home with their parents. Through learning about different cultures and traditions children learn about people of the wider world, for example, the traditions of Jewish New Year by dipping apples in honey. They also read books, make cards and decorations for different festivals and celebrations.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder helps the children to learn to take turns by playing games with them. She provides consistent boundaries so that the children learn what is expected of them. She quietly reminds the children of her expectations so that she is helping them to develop a sense of right and wrong.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Partnership with parents is good and contributes to children's well being. Parents are made welcome into the childminder's home. They are given daily verbal feedback to ensure that they are kept well informed about the different activities their child has been involved in whilst they are at the setting. They are also kept informed about their child's developmental progress.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. Children benefit from the care and commitment offered by the childminder. The home is well organised to maximise children's play and learning opportunities. Most legally required documentation is in place, however the childminder does not have written parental consent to seek emergency medical treatment for the children or to administer medication. Not all children's details are recorded as is required.

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Organisation

The childminder gives regular verbal feedback to parents to ensure that they are kept well informed about their child's care.

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Organisation

The childminder is well motivated and committed to providing good care to the minded children. She is keen to develop her knowledge of child development and is currently attending a further training course about communicating in sign language with children.

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Organisation

The childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides.

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Improvements since the last inspection

This is the childminder's first inspection since registration.

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since registration there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards. The provider is required to

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Complaints since the last inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • ensure that children's details are recorded before minding takes place. • ensure that written parental consents are in place as is required

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The quality and standards of the care

set out in the leaflet Complaints about Ofsted Early Years: concerns or complaints about Ofsted's role in regulating and inspecting childcare and early education (HMI ref no 2599) which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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