Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY392444 Inspection date 08/10/2009 Inspector Jennifer Devine

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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 with her husband and three children aged 17 months, eight and 16 years in Hillingdon in the London borough of Hillingdon. The whole house except for the childminder's own bedroom is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder mainly walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local parent/toddler groups. The family have no pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. She is currently minding four children, of whom two are the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register; and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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 happy and secure in the care of the childminder who is enthusiastic and committed to developing her practices to enhance the service she provides. Children are making steady progress in their learning because the childminder has a sound understanding of planning and providing a fun and stimulating environment to meet each child's individual learning needs. The childminder demonstrates she has the capacity to maintain continuous improvements for the benefit of children.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure parents' written permission is obtained for emergency medical treatment and for outings (safeguarding and welfare) 30/10/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop planning and assessment methods so that it clearly identifies children's next steps for learning  obtain information before children start on their cultural background to ensure each child's individual needs are fully met  further develop methods of working in partnership with parents and other providers to ensure information is shared and used effectively to support, in particular, children's emotional development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is effectively safeguarded as the childminder understands her role and responsibilities in relation to child protection. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and knows the reporting procedures to follow if she was concerned about a child. The childminder has taken steps to ensure her eldest daughter has a Criminal Records Bureau check completed as she has now reached 16 years.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures her home and garden are safe and completes daily visual checks so that the children are able to freely explore their environment safely. She conducts regular written risk assessments of the environment and when on outings to ensure any hazards are identified and eliminated.

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the early years provision

The childminder maintains most of the documentation as required. However, she has not obtained all parents written permission for outings or emergency medical treatment.

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the early years provision

The childminder is beginning to self evaluate her practices and identify areas for improvements. For example, after attending the Introduction to Childminding practice training she is now in the process of developing her observation and record keeping of children's development to enable her to fully support their learning as they grow and develop.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides an inclusive service for children and families. They are adequately supported as the childminder is aware of the children's individual likes, dislikes and routines through talking with the parents and from information gained before they start. Children have opportunities to learn about the world they live in, for example, they attend community activities at the local children's centre and have some toys and resources within the home which reflect diversity. However, the childminder has not obtained information on each child's cultural background to fully support their needs.

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the early years provision

There is sufficient space within the home to enable the children to play and investigate the play materials. Toys are stored in toy crates on the floor which enable them to make choices and promote their independence.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents/carers is suitably promoted as the childminder spends time at the end of day discussing the children's progress. She has sound relationships with the nursery school and talks with the teacher when she collects children. However, there is no system in place for parents to communicate information from home to school and then onto the childminder when she collects at lunch time. As a result some children are often tearful when collected and their well being is then not fully met as the childminder does not know why they may be upset. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in a caring and loving environment in which they feel secure to investigate their surroundings. They regularly approach the childminder for a cuddle, gaining reassurance and support. Children enjoy the play opportunities they have with the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the early learning goals. She provides stimulating and fun activities to ensure each child continues to be motivated and eager to learn new skills. She obtains basic information on the children's starting points and has begun to observe and record their development. However, observation and recording methods are in their infancy and do not identify the next steps for learning. The childminder has identified this as an area for improvement as her knowledge is emerging from training. She has recorded children's progress though the use of photographs and this demonstrates that children are happy and settled in her care.

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and outcomes for children

Each area of learning is generally well promoted. They enjoy regular trips out to toddler groups or to the local children's centre where they have opportunities to mix and socialise with other children. Whilst playing in the home, children are learning about sharing when they sit together making towers with the building bricks.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy various mark making activities such as chalking on the easel and drawing with the magic board. The childminder encourages children to enjoy reading books and sits everyday with them to share a story. Children in the later years age group practise their early writing skills as they make up and write short stories with the childminder's support.

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and outcomes for children

Children are interested in the laptop and are able to follow simple computer programmes. This supports their information and technological skills for the future. Children enjoy a range of puzzles and are confident in completing up to six piece puzzles alone. They recognise colours, shapes and can count up to ten during their play.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides opportunities for children to participate in growing and caring for plants. They delight in watering their sunflowers and talk eagerly about how much they have grown and which is the biggest.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills when playing in the garden or when out at local parks. The childminder walks to most places and therefore children have plenty of fresh air and exercise on a daily basis.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder takes steps to ensure children in her care remain healthy and free from cross infection. Children do not attend if they are unwell. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate and this enables her to confidently deal with any injuries. Children benefit from the childminder's understanding of healthy eating and they are provided with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder encourages children to try new foods and has introduced them to ham and cheese sandwiches with vegetable crudités, rather than jam sandwiches.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing an understanding of keeping safe through discussions about safety in the home. They are aware and talk about the rules of the house to prevent accidents happening. Children are learning about the importance of road safety when out walking and are beginning to realise the importance of holding hands and not running off. 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: 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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