Childminder in HackneyOfsted inspection, 13 Oct 2005

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number EY301515 Inspection date 13 October 2005 Inspector Moreen Johnson

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Type of inspection Childcare Type of care Childminding

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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 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 registered in March 2005. She lives with her husband and 2-year-old son in Stoke Newington, in the London borough of Hackney. The living room, the bathroom and a bedroom are used for childminding. The childminder collects children from the local primary school and attends local drop-in groups. There is currently 1 child under 5 years on roll. The childminder does not have any pets.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

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 is a member of the National Childminder's Association.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. The childminder, who has a secure knowledge of health and safety procedures, promotes the children's health well . She is aware of most of the appropriate records that she is required to keep in writing. However, she does not obtain written consent from parents to seek emergency medical treatment for the children. The children are develop good understanding about personal hygiene. The childminder encourages them to wash their hands before eating, while herself following good hygiene practices and maintaining a good standard of cleanliness throughout her home. The children benefit from a healthy diet for the childminder offers them a variety of nutritious meals and snacks. She also gives them access to drinks at regular intervals. The childminder works in partnership with parents, takes the children's individual needs into account and respects the parents' wishes relating to special needs.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. The childminder cares for the children in an well-organised environment. She is always close at hand to supervise them while they move freely inside the home. However, the children are not always protected well because the childminder has not ensured that the bedroom is safe and that the fire blanket in the kitchen is easily accessible. The children enjoy playing with a wide range of stimulating activities but do not have access in the home to resources that reflect positive images of disability. The childminder protects the children from harm by having a clear understanding of how to put child protection procedures into practice, in line with the local Area Child Protection Committee's guidance.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. The children are happy, relaxed and have good relationships with the childminder. They benefit from having access to a wide selection of resources, which the childminder plans well according to their interest. The children enjoy exploring a wide

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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 range of stimulating activities which contribute to their all-round developmental skills. The childminder is fully aware of the children's individual needs and provides a good balance between adult-led and child-led activities. The children, for example, are allowed the freedom to explore and are regularly given appropriate support. The children develop their confidence and self-esteem, which the childminder promotes well. There are excellent levels of interaction between the children and the childminder. She provides good individual attention and supports the children during activities.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. The children are valued and respected, and their individual needs are met well. They learn about other cultures by having access to resources that portray positive images and by socialising with children with other backgrounds. They develop an interest in the community by going on walks and by visiting local facilities. The children develop an understanding of appropriate behaviour and learn to distinguish between right and wrong. They respond well to The childminder intervenes positively with effective behaviour management methods. Effective relationships between the childminder and the parents are beneficial for the children. There are good procedures in place to share information with parents about daily events. The childminder encourages parents to express their opinion about the service she provides.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. The childminder organises her home well so that the children are safe and secure. She supports the children's confidence and independence by providing a stimulating and well-planned play environment. Most records, policies and procedures are in place. However, the children's attendance records are not updated daily. Furthermore, the childminder has not obtained written parental consent to seek emergency treatment. There are good systems in place for sharing with parents records and information about the children's daily needs, routines and activities. These contribute to continuity in the care. The childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides care.

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Improvements 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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Complaints since the last inspection

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration. 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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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): • obtain written parental consent to seek emergency medical treatment for children and ensure that children's record of attendance are updated daily • make the bedroom safe by ensuring that the trailing electrical wire is secured and that the fire blanket is easily accessible in the kitchen • increase resources that reflect diversity.

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The quality and standards of the care

procedures set out in the leaflet Building better childcare: Compliments and concerns about inspectors' judgements 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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