Childminder, Out-of school day care in Newham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY378916 Inspection date 22/09/2009 Inspector S Campbell

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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 08456 404040, 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: 08456 404040 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 and two children aged one and two years old in Forest Gate, in the London borough of Newham. The whole ground floor is used for childminding except the kitchen. A fully enclosed garden is available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years, of these two may be in the early years age group at any one time. The childminder currently has one child in the early years age range on roll. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA).

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has failed to meet a number of welfare requirements and as a result children’s welfare is compromised. The childminder provides a warm and friendly environment where children are happy and their individual needs are generally well met. The childminder has some basic understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, but this has yet to be fully developed to ensure she is able to effectively support children’s learning and development. The childminder is keen on developing her partnership working with parents by developing a questionnaire. Although the childminder’s reflective practice has enabled her to identify some areas for improvement, they are ineffective to identify various areas for further improvement.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 develop knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures in line with Local Safeguarding Children’s Board procedures (LSCB) (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to the Childcare Register) 20/10/2009

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further?

 carry out risk assessments for each type of outing and review regularly to ensure children’s welfare is effectively promoted (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 20/10/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  make sure outdoor spaces are safe and suitable for their purpose (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to the Childcare Register) 20/10/2009

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further?

 develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to promote the outcomes for children (Organisation) 20/10/2009

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further?

 obtain written parental consent for the seeking of emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 20/10/2009

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further?

 display certificate of registration (Documentation) (also applies to the Childcare Register) 20/10/2009

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further?

 plan and provide experiences which are appropriate to each child’s stage of development as they progress towards the early learning goals (Organisation) 20/10/2009

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further?

 attend a paediatric first aid course in line with the Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to the Childcare Register) 20/10/2009

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the early years provision

The childminder has an insufficient understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures and as a result this compromises children’s welfare while at the setting. The childminder carries out risk assessments. However, they are not robust enough to identify the potential dangers sited in the garden, for example, general garden waste and an insecure hose reel. The children’s safety is further compromised because risk assessments for outings are not undertaken and written parental consent has not been obtained for the seeking of emergency medical advice or treatment.

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the early years provision

Although the childminder has a satisfactory understanding of ensuring appropriate procedures are followed should children sustain a minor injury while in her care, she is unable to produce sufficient documentation that she has completed a suitable first aid course. Since registration the childminder has attended some courses to further develop her knowledge and outcomes for children, such as Inclusion Principles in Practice and Food Hygiene. The childminder is keen to further developing her practices by attending a Level 2 childcare course in the near future.

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the early years provision

There are processes in place for self-evaluation. However, they are insufficient to identify the many areas for improvement and effectively drive future improvements. The childminder has developed satisfactory partnerships with parents and regularly shares information with parents verbally about children’s progress. Parents are given sight of children’s observations. However, procedures have yet to be fully developed to ensure parents contribute to children’s ongoing assessments. The childminder ensures parents' wishes and beliefs are respected which further promotes sound partnership working. The childminder gathers appropriate information about children’s individual needs and backgrounds to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 ensure they are known and met. However, she has failed to ensure relevant written parental consent is obtained, for example, taking children out on outings

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the early years provision

and transporting children on public and private transport. Additionally she has not ensured appropriate car documents are in place for transporting children in a car. The childminder ensures most required documentation is in place. However, she has failed to ensure her certificate of registration is displayed for parents to see.

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and outcomes for children

The children are settled and happy in their surroundings. There are some very basic systems in place for planning, but this mainly covers outdoor learning experiences. There is an insufficient balance of adult-led activities to ensure children’s play is purposeful and meets their individual needs and interests. The childminder has recently begun to undertake observations and assessments, but they are in the infancy stage and have yet to be fully developed to ensure they cover the six areas of learning to effectively track children’s progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder is developing positive relationships with children and she is able to talk about how she is moving them on in their next stage of development. This is also documented in children’s developmental records for parents to see.

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and outcomes for children

The children are comfortable and at ease in their environment. They have access to a reasonable range of resources that are readily accessible allowing them to make independent choices. The children benefit from some outdoor experiences, such as playing in the garden, visiting local community groups and going out on trips to the local park. This enables children to take part in a range of physical activities. During practical routines the childminder encourages children to develop suitable social skills by gently reminding them to say 'please' and 'thank' you at appropriate times.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder supports children well who speak English as an additional language. She communicates with children in both Luganda and English allowing them to have a sense of belonging. The childminder supervises children well and when required she escorts children to the bathroom to ensure appropriate hygiene practices are followed. The children are able to explore their indoor environment comfortably because there are appropriate safety measures in place. However, the childminder has yet to develop evacuation procedures to ensure children know how to keep themselves safe in the event of an emergency.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder gathers some information about children's starting points allowing her to build on what they already know. However, the children are not making effective progress across all six areas of learning specifically in knowledge and understanding of the world. They have access to some toys that promote positive images. However, there is an insufficient range of resources on offer to further develop children’s understanding of disabilities. There are limited opportunities for children to develop their understanding of curiosity and interest in finding out about objects, materials and living things, where they live and in each other's lives. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 4 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 4

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 4 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 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: 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report 20/10/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children and share these with parents (Arrangements for safeguarding children) 20/10/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 implement a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints and share these with parents (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 20/10/2009

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