Setting

Inspection report for early years provision

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EY250701 Unique Reference Number 29 November 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 satisfactory. 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 has been registered since March 2003, she lives in a house with her three children.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The setting is situated in a residential area of Hayes in the London borough of Hillingdon, within easy reach of public transport and all local amenities. The childminder uses the ground floor of her home for child minding purposes, the children have access to the upstairs bathroom and a safely enclosed garden is available for outdoor play.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is registered to care for three children under eight years. There are currently two children on roll who attend the setting part time.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. Children are cared for in a bright and clean home. Through the daily routines they are learning to take responsibility for their own personal hygiene. The risk of infection to children is

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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 minimised as the childminder does not care for children if they have an infectious illness. The childminder has systems in place to record any accidents or medication that has been administered, she does not however have prior written parental consent to seek emergency treatment. The childminder has attended first aid training in the past. However, her first aid qualification has expired and had not been updated. This compromises children's welfare in an emergency situation.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children are provided with a good range of snacks and meals to promote their health and growth. The childminder understands the importance of providing a varied diet and offers children a balanced diet that includes fresh fruit and vegetables. Children have drinks readily available so that they are not thirsty.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children's physical health is well promoted by the childminder. They benefit from daily opportunities for outdoor exercise when they visit parks or the toddler group where they enjoy a variety of activities and meet with their friends.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment, they have plenty of space to move around and play in comfort. The childminder has taken positive steps to ensure her home is free from potential hazards to ensure that children can play in safety. Children are well supervised by the childminder. She is aware of fire safety issues, she has an emergency evacuation plan and ensures that the smoke alarms in the home are operational. Toys and play materials are stored, so children can reach them easily and make choices of what they wish to play with. Toys are safe and suitable for the age groups of each child. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety when outdoors. Young children are securely harnessed in the pushchair and can only run freely when safely in enclosed play spaces.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children's welfare is safeguarded by the childminder's good understanding of her role and responsibility in child protection. She is aware of the possible indictors of abuse and understands the reporting procedures to follow.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. The childminder provides a varied range of toys and activities to meet each child's developmental needs and interests. The toys encourage progress as well as being fun for the children. Children are very settled and happy with the childminder. They have developed good, close relationships the childminder encourages lots of conversations to help develop children's early language and number skills, such as counting the stairs with them as they came down from the bathroom. The children are confident and feel able to request the activities that they would like to undertake such as painting and collage. They enjoyed making pictures with paper plates, glue and lots of glitter. The children painted on very large pieces of paper placed on the kitchen floor and were given lots of help and encouragement from the childminder. Children benefit greatly from lots of opportunities for outdoor activities and visit the local toddler groups each

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

week, which enables children to socialise with others and broaden their experiences.

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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

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. Children are very settled and comfortable because the childminder strives to ensure that their individual needs are fully met. The children have access to some resources, such as books which reflect different cultures, religions and disability. This helps them to develop a positive image of themselves and the wider world.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Age appropriate and positive strategies are used to manage any behavioural difficulties that may arise; for example, young children are learning to play together and the childminder reinforces this by talking about being gentle and kind to each other as well as encouraging them to take turns and share. Consequently the concept of right and wrong is being reinforced in ways that the children are able to understand.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder has formed good relationships with parents. Daily verbal discussion and clear communication means that information is shared well and children receive continuity of care.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. The environment is comfortable and organised to meet the children's needs and as a result they are happy and settled in the childminders home. Children are well supported by the childminder who has a flexible routine to include indoor and outdoor activities and time for rest and relaxation.

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Organisation

The childminder has attended some training courses that are relevant to child care, she has not however, attended first aid training to keep updated for emergency situations .

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Organisation

Most of the required documentation relating to children is in place, although not all of the required prior written parental consent forms are in place which means that children are not always cared for according to their parents written wishes.

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Organisation

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

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the childminder was asked to extend the resources that reflect positive images. This has been achieved. The childminder has provided books, puzzles and resources such as dolls that reflect positive images to children which means that they are beginning to learn about the wider world.

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since 1 April 2004 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 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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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

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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 satisfactory. 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 the first aid qualification is maintained • ensure all 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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