Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY289473 Inspection date 14/12/2009 Inspector Liz Corr

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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 2004. She lives with her two school aged children in the E9 area of the London borough of Hackney. They live in a two bedroom maisonette in a house. Children have access to the whole of the ground floor and the children's bedroom on the first floor. The premises are accessed from steps at ground floor level leading to the basement entrance. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. A maximum of five children under eight may attend at any one time, of whom, three may be in the early years age range. There are currently four children on roll in the early years age range, some of whom attend on a part-time basis.

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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 settled in the childminder's care as she has secured effective relationships with parents. Consequently, their individual needs are well known and provided for. The childminder has developed a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and has developed adequate systems to observe and assess children's progress. Some training has been undertaken since the last inspection which helps promote continuous improvement to her provision. However, secure systems for self-evaluation have not been developed.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance to plan, monitor and assess children's progress, plan for their individual interests both indoors and out  provide a range of natural play materials for younger children to develop their senses and natural curiosity  develop systems for self-evaluation to identify targets for further improvement.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded and protected because the childminder has a clear understanding of how to recognise and report concerns of abuse. Written risk assessments are in place for both indoors and for outings. Children are learning how to keep safe as they regularly practise the emergency evacuation procedure. However, records are not kept to help identify any improvements. Children learn This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 about the importance of keeping safe on outings as the childminder ensures they hold her hand or sit securely in a buggy. Parents comment in their feedback that they are pleased that their children are learning to keep safe as their children practise this with them too.

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the early years provision

The childminder has the capacity to improve her provision and has made improvements since her last inspection. For example, she has updated her safeguarding knowledge and has completed training in the EYFS. Consequently, this has improved the service she provides for children. She is very aware of how to access further training to support her childminding role and has chosen to update her knowledge for behaviour management and observation and assessment. However, secure systems for self-evaluation to identify the strengths and areas for improvement to her service have not been developed.

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the early years provision

The childminder has formed secure partnerships with parents. Feedback from parents indicate they are very pleased with the service she provides and the individual care their children receive. Clear information is provided for parents about her provision as she shares her policies and procedures with them at the beginning of the placement. Daily verbal feedback is provided for parents each day which ensures they are well advised of their child's daily progress. The childminder is not currently caring for any children attending other early years settings. However, she is aware of her responsibility to share information and develop partnerships with other professionals at these settings.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established warm and caring relationships with the children and knows their individual needs well. They access a selection of play materials which are stored at their level. However, much of the play equipment is stored on the first floor and therefore accessible choices are limited. Clear record keeping systems are in place and contain individual information and permissions for each child. Detailed policies are procedures are shared with parents and help promote the welfare of children in her care.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy opportunities for creative play and receive appropriate support from the childminder during sticking activities as they use a range of arts and crafts materials. They are involved in early mark making as they access crayons, pencils and pens. Younger children are learning to name and recognise their body parts and enjoy learning to sing familiar rhymes and songs. However, the childminder has not developed a range of natural play materials for younger children to develop their senses and natural curiosity. Children access a good selection of books which support their early reading skills. Younger children and children who speak English as an additional language receive effective support from the childminder to develop their speaking and listening skills. The childminder has developed systems to observe and assess children's development using the EYFS framework. She has organised profiles of children's progress towards the six areas

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and outcomes for children

of learning which are available for parents to share. Although the childminder is aware that children are making progress in all areas, she has not recorded this in This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the profiles for all children. Some children have only been assessed in one or two areas of learning. Furthermore, she has not developed systems to plan activities based on children's individual interests.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy outings to local drop-in centres each day where they learn to develop social skills as they interact with a larger group of children. Their good health is promoted as they enjoy daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise at the local park. They take part in indoor physical play as they dance to action songs and rhymes. A clear sickness procedure is shared with parents which ensures that children are cared for at home when they are unwell. Furthermore, the childminder works in partnership to support children with health conditions to promote their well-being and development. The children play in a clean environment where they are encouraged to wash their hands regularly. However, they are unable to access the bathroom sink without the childminder's assistance which does not fully promote their independence. Children's meals are provided by parents and are supplemented with healthy snacks organised by the childminder. The childminder

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and outcomes for children

ensures children have regular drinks throughout the day including individual drinks for outings. However, when they are indoors children are not learning to access drinking water when they need to, as this is not made easily accessible.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder aims to promote an inclusive environment as she gets to know each child and their family well. Children learn about the wider world as they celebrate cultural festivals at local groups. They learn to respect people who are different from themselves through resources at the setting with positive images of diversity. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported with their English speaking skills. However, the childminder has identified that she wishes to further promote children's understanding and appreciation of different languages by providing a selection of dual language books. 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 2 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 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 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: 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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