Childminder in Ealing

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY219259 Inspection date 03/11/2009 Inspector Kim Mundy

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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 2002. She lives with her two adult children aged 16 and 18 years in Northolt in the London Borough of Ealing. The ground floor of the house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family have goldfish in a pond and two dogs as pets. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time, of these three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in this age group and she also offers care to children aged over five years. The childminder walks/drives to local schools to take and collect children. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is a member of the Ealing childminding network.

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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

Children are having an enjoyable time as they play with a range of resources and participate in activities, which help them to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder develops outstanding relationships with parents, which in turn benefits the children so that their individual needs are met. Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care and overall, their welfare requirements are being met. Systems for monitoring the childminding service are effective in identifying key strengths and areas for development, resulting in a provision that is continuously improving.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information about children's developmental starting points from parents  review snack time arrangements.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. Adults in the home have a suitable criminal record check in place and the childminder initiates this check for her own children as the need arises. To further protect children, the childminder ensures that she is up to date with local safeguarding procedures and she has a good understanding of child protection issues. Thorough risk assessments for the premises and outings reduces possible hazards to children so they are able to explore safely. All of the required documentation is in place and clearly maintained. The childminder holds a valid first aid certificate to enable her to deal appropriately with any accidents. Children's accidents and medication are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 well managed, and all required records are in place and completed accurately. Activities and resources are varied and easily accessible to children so that they

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the early years provision

The childminder works excellently with parents and carers as partners to promote children’s learning and development. She has very through settling in procedures which include visits to the children's own home. Parents are extremely well informed about their child's progress through very informative learning journals, daily diaries and discussions. Information is also shared through the notice board and regular newsletters. The childminder uses photos of the children taken during activities as part of her assessment process. She encourages parents to share their views and make suggestions for improvements to her service by completing parent questionnaires. The childminder is committed to building good relationships with others, for example, early years advisor and childminding network colleagues.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the childminder's commitment to enhance and build upon her child care skills by attending training courses, such as National Vocational Qualification in child care (NVQ3). The childminder identifies her strengths and areas for future development. She is keen to develop her system for obtaining children's starting points from parents. Given the current good practice and enthusiasm of this childminder, she has a good capacity to improve.

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the early years provision

This intuitive childminder has experience of caring for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and children who speak English as an additional language. Each child is supported, valued and included, ensuring their individual needs are met.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy, confident and well settled in the comfortable and relaxed atmosphere of the childminder's home. They have warm relationships with the childminder, which means that they are confident and feel secure to make choices from the activities and resources provided. The childminder is making effective use of the learning journey information she gathers for each child through observations and assessments to build a clear picture of children's individual needs. She also uses this information to plan their next steps for learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning about the wider world through regular visits to the local area, such as going shopping to buy the ingredients for their Christmas cakes and visiting the library for story time. They learn about living things as they help care for the childminder's pets. Children enjoy outdoor play in the childminder's garden and at parks. To encourage and support healthy eating, children plant and water vegetables, observe them growing and pick them to eat. Children increase their physical skills as they climb, balance and slide on a variety of apparatus.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's interaction with the children is enthusiastic and she uses open questions and praise to help extend their learning and develop their speaking and listening skills. Children enjoy creative activities, for instance, painting, drawing This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and sticking. They begin to show an interest in imaginative play as they push the dolls in the buggy. Children extend their problem solving skills and increase their hand eye coordination, for instance, as they post different shapes, fit puzzles together and build with bricks. They giggle and laugh as they try on and discuss whether Humpty Dumpty's hat is too small or too big for their heads.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides an inclusive environment where children feel valued as individuals. They begin to learn about the world in which they live, for instance, as they play with a range of multicultural resources and celebrate a variety of festivals. They are able to make good progress towards the early learning goals with the kindness, support and care of this childminder.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder takes detailed information about children's special dietary requirements and works closely with parents to ensure these are met. Children are offered a good range of healthy and balanced meals and snacks. Meal times are a sociable occasion where children sit together, although they are not encouraged to sit for their snacks. Children help themselves to drinks from their own cups, which are available while they play. Children are learning about how to keep themselves safe as they practise the emergency evacuation plan and the childminder is careful to closely monitor the safe arrival and collection of children in her care. Children are learning good basic hygiene skills as they wash their hands, and use their individual flannels. Children are well-behaved, the childminder helps young children to learn to share by giving simple explanations and using distraction techniques. Children's health, safety and well-being are promoted by the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

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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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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