Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY367772 Inspection date 15/03/2010 Inspector Christine Bonnett

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Type of setting Childminder to 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 rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. 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 2008. She lives with her husband/partner and two children aged three and under one year in Cowley, in the London borough of Hillingdon. The ground floor of the house is mainly used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than one may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding one child in this age group. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The family has a pet cat.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are looked after within a clean and safe family home. The childminder offers an inclusive service as she treats all children with care and kindness. Children generally make suitable progress in their learning as they have access to fun and stimulating play materials. The childminder understands the importance of evaluating and developing her service to consistently improve outcome for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the record of risk assessment so that it includes information on when it was conducted, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident 29/04/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 practise the devised emergency evacuation plan for the premises with the children to help ensure their safety  further develop systems to self-evaluate practice that include the parents views, to identify strengths and priorities for development that will enhance the quality of the provision for all children  develop systems to assess observations, identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating learning experiences tailored to the needs of individual children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding issues; she is aware of possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the action to take should she have concerns. The childminder further safeguards children by carrying out risk assessments on her home to identify and minimise potential hazards. However, although the assessments are affective as there are no obvious dangers, a record of the date the assessments were conducted and dates of review are not recorded inline with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. All other records to support the well-being of the children are maintained.

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the early years provision

The childminder is motivated to seek further improvement in her practice. She identifies courses and workshops to attend to develop her knowledge, such as child protection training. The childminder evaluates her work and understands that this is an ongoing process. She also recognises the value of including the views of the parents in the process in the future, for the benefit of the children in her care.

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the early years provision

Children play and learn in a welcoming family environment, where they develop confidence and independence. Children’s artwork and appropriate posters are displayed on the walls, making the environment conducive to their learning. Play materials are clean, in good condition and easily accessible for them choose what to play with. The resources are changed over regularly with others stored elsewhere to retain children’s interest. The low-level table and chairs enable children to sit comfortably as they enjoy art and craft activities.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the good relationships the childminder develops with parents. Daily verbal exchanges of information help ensure children receive continuity of care. The childminder openly discusses relevant issues with parents, and willingly adapts her routine and practice to ensure the best interests of the children are met. The childminder provides an inclusive service, taking into account children's individual routines and preferences. She finds out a wealth of information about each child before they start in her care, and is aware of their individual backgrounds to ensure the care provided is appropriate and consistent.

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the early years provision

The childminder helps children learn about their own cultural background as those of others. She considers that it is important to do so as it enriches the lives of all the children in her care. The childminder understands that effective communication with nurseries and schools that the children may attend in the future must be established, to further promote their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children generally make progress in their learning and development because the childminder understands the importance of incorporating each of the six areas of learning into her play provision. Play plans are devised and activities developed based on weekly theme. The themes include animals, in the house, feelings and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 vegetables and fruit. A general overview of the children's development is recorded monthly. However, this system does not demonstrate the child’s development in each learning area or identify learning priorities for their unique learning journey in order to plan relevant and motivating learning experiences tailored to the needs of the individual children.

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and outcomes for children

Children begin to develop skills for the future. They have ready access to books, both at home and at the local library to develop communication, and the availability of drawing equipment helps them develop pre-writing skills. Numeracy is incorporated into the daily routine and posters on the wall help reinforce counting. In addition, children have regular use of programmable toys, which enables them to learn the basic skills required to operate information and communication technology.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to learn about road safety as they go out in the local area. They also learn about safety in everyday situations, such as how to handle scissors without endangering themselves and others. The childminder has devised an escape plan to follow in the event of an emergency. However, the plan has not been practised with the children to enable them to begin to learn for themselves how to evacuate the premises quickly and safely.

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and outcomes for children

Children begin to learn the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles. The childminder serves meals and snacks that are wholesome, nutritious, and take account of their individual dietary needs. They also wash their hands at appropriate times during the day, and begin to understand the importance of doing so. Children benefit from physical exercise in the garden as they play ball and scramble through the tunnel. Regular walks to the shops and school also keeps them active.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder looks after children with warmth and affection. She encourages them to share and take turns. Any squabbles between them are managed with calmness and age-appropriate strategies. Consequently, children learn how to behave acceptably and feel secure within known boundaries. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and settled in the childminder’s care as they play contentedly and express their needs to her with confidence. 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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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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Stage

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: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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