Martin, Bernhard Roy

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY387665 Inspection date 21/09/2009 Inspector Rosemary Coburn

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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 2009 and co-minds with his wife. He lives with his wife and two teenage children in a residential area of Poplar which is located in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. The whole ground floor and first floor bathroom of the childminder’s house are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for no more than six children under eight years of age; of whom three may be in the early years age group; and of these not more than one under one. When working with another childminder he may care for a total of six children under eight years at any one time; of whom no more than six may be in the early years age range. He attends local toddler groups daily and takes children to the library and the park. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll within the early years age range. The childminder is a member of a Childminding Network and the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Well planned play experiences and learning opportunities promotes outcomes for children. Partnership with parents and external agencies is good and involves all relevant parties in children's care and education. This promotes equality and diversity as the individual needs of each child are recognised. The maintenance of records, policies and procedures promotes the safety, welfare and safeguarding of children. The deployment of resources is effective and supports children in making good progress in their learning. The childminder has a sound capacity to maintain continuous improvement through training and self-evaluation.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that adults are aware of their responsibilities at meal times and during nappy changing routines and that necessary steps are taken to prevent the spread of infection.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the childminder's good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Resources are effectively deployed which promotes the welfare, care and learning of children. Children have easy and safe access to a wide range This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and variety of good quality toys and resources appropriate to their age and stage of development. Adults use appropriate behaviour management strategies and children respond well. Planning, teaching and assessment arrangements are relevant, reflect children's individual needs and are linked to the six areas of learning. Regular observations are recorded in children's profiles. This ensures that each child's learning and development needs are met in relation to their capabilities and starting points.

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the early years provision

There are good systems in place to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Partnership with parents, teachers and external professionals is good and contributes to the teaching and assessment arrangements for individual children's needs. Close liaison with parents/carers and outside agencies ensures that all children's needs are well planned for and met. This promotes outcomes for children as they are able to make good progress towards the early learning goals.

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the early years provision

All documentation required for the safe and effective management of the setting is in place. Adults have a clear understanding of their role and all the appropriate of policies and procedures are used effectively. Children benefit from the childminder's sound understanding of keeping children safe both indoors and when on outings. Adults have a suitable understanding of child protection procedures. This contributes to the welfare and safeguarding of children. The childminder's capacity for driving improvements includes relevant and realistic self-evaluation which takes account of the views of parents/carers. The childminder has a commitment to continuous improvement through training in order to raise children's achievements and make improvements to the provision.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe, settled and secure as they play in a well organised environment that allows them to move around safely and independently both indoors and outdoors. This supports children in developing a strong sense of belonging. Suitable safety measures and good adult interaction as well as planned activities which provides children with enjoyable and challenging experiences and well- organised routines, helps children to become secure and confident in the setting. For example, on arrival the childminder explains to the children that a visitor will be joining them. Children greeted the visitor and then continued happily with their daily routines.

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and outcomes for children

Children achieve and enjoy their learning and make a positive contribution. Resources are suitably deployed; adults talk to children about what they are doing and they respond to children's interests. For example, children enjoyed their mid- morning snack which consisted of a variety of fruits and fresh drinking water. Children and adults were gathered around the table interacting well and chatting with one another about healthy foods and what they eat at home. One child got up and began to clear the table. The child was then provided with a bowl of water and a dish cloth to wipe the table with. Children then left the table and self- selected toys which supports them in problem solving and working independently. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Adults use good questioning techniques to stimulate thought and challenge children with questions such as, 'Where do you think that one should go?'

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and outcomes for children

Children are helped to understand the importance of adopting healthy lifestyle habits in order to keep themselves safe and healthy through, for example, regular daily trips to local settings, shops, playgroups, childminder drop-ins and special outings to coastal areas. Children enjoy their play both indoors and outdoors and this provides them with ample opportunities for their physical development, as well as the benefits of fresh air while developing their knowledge and understanding of the world and skills for the future. Suitable hygiene practices, such as washing hands before and after eating, support children's understanding of adopting healthy habits. However, adults are not consistent in taking the necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection in particular at meal times and during nappy changing routines. This is because adults offer food to children that has been taken from their own or another child's plate. During nappy changing routines the

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and outcomes for children

changing mat is not sanitised after each child has been changed or disinfected before being put away after use. 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 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 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 2

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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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