Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY390647 Inspection date 19/10/2009 Inspector Susan Mary Deadman

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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. She lives in Hayes, Middlesex with her husband and their three children who are 14, 10 and seven years of age. All areas of the home are available for childminding. There is a secure rear garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children under the age of eight years of whom two may be in the early years age group at any one time. She currently cares for 5 children of whom 3 are in the early years age group. All children attend on a part-time basis. The childminder's husband is her assistant. The childminder speaks English, Urdu and Punjabi. Her husband is also able to speak French.

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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 cared for in a warm and caring environment and make adequate progress in their development. The childminder has a sound understanding of the majority of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The partnership the childminder has with parents supports children's individual needs. She demonstrates a strong commitment in relation to continuous improvement and is aware of the need to continue with initial childminder training organised through her local authority.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the procedure of self-evaluation to identify areas for development and act upon the findings  ensure there are smoke alarms situated and in working order on all levels of the home  enhance knowledge and understanding of the early learning goals and provide activities that stimulate and challenge children through all areas of learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder is generally well-organised in relation to documentation. She has the majority of the required policies and procedures to support children's development and promote their welfare. The childminder safeguards children to a suitable level and has attended safeguarding training as part of her initial childcare course. The childminder and her assistant have a sound understanding of child This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 protection issues including indicators of abuse and referral systems. However, there is no written statement of procedures to be followed. The childminder and her assistant display their criminal records bureau checks which is reassuring for parents.

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the early years provision

Risk assessments are generally effective and include outings. The childminder records relevant details, which show how she minimises hazards within the home. She is highly vigilant and monitors the children at all times. Although the childminder has two working smoke alarms in place there is no alarm in the loft conversion, which compromises children's safety in the event of a fire in this area.

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the early years provision

The childminder is beginning to self-evaluate her practice and has identified the need for further guidance on the recording of children's observations and the planning of activities. She has made a very good start in relation to record- keeping. For example, all required records are maintained in relation to the children and their daily attendance is clearly noted. However, her knowledge of how to provide activities which support children through each area of learning is basic, which restricts children's potential progress. The childminder is in contact with the local authority to continue her initial childminder training in relation to the Statutory Framework and the guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder knows the children well and provides a basic range of toys that they enjoy; for example, musical toys, art activities, cars and garage. She describes how children enjoy a visit to the library and how she further supports their interest in language and literacy as she tells them stories and acts these out with the children. The childminder takes children shopping to choose ingredients for pizzas which they cook with the childminder and share with their families. Children participate in drawing and colouring and use stencil shapes. They enjoy the benefit of playing in a very large garden and have a good range of safe play equipment in this area.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder records observations of children's activities and has basic plans in place to promote their next steps of learning. However, resources are limited and, although of some interest to the children, do not offer a good level of stimulation or challenge. The childminder is eager to promote children's development but does not always do this to the child's level of understanding which minimises the effectiveness of the provision.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has an effective partnership with parents. She shares children's developmental progress with them on a regular basis. Each child has their own book in which the childminder records their activities and specific information. Parents are confident with the care their children receive and are made welcome in the childminder's home. The childminder is supportive to parents and is readily available to listen to their concerns and offers her advice. 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 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 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

 devise a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to safeguarding children (Safeguarding and welfare) 30/11/2009

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