Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY390088 Inspection date 12/10/2009 Inspector Samantha Smith

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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 has been registered since 2009. She lives with her husband and three children aged four, seven and 10 years old in Stepney Green in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. The family live in a flat on the third floor which may be accessed by eight flights of stairs or a lift. The whole of the home is used for childminding, there are communal gardens for children to play. The childminder is registered to care for two children and there are currently two children on roll in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Generally the childminder's practice is sound. However, there are a number of welfare requirements that are not being met and this has impacted on the overall care and welfare of the provision. Despite these weaknesses, children are sufficiently supported in their learning and development, consequently they are making some progress in their learning. Partnerships with parents and carers are generally sound and the childminder is aware that weaknesses in the provision of policies and procedures impact on this. The childminder demonstrates her awareness of areas for improvement and she has taken some positive steps to address this by making contact with the Local Authority.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and implement an effective safeguarding policy in line with current guidance (Safeguarding and welfare)(also applies to both parts of the childcare register) 02/11/2009

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further?

 obtain written parental permissions for children, to seek emergency medical advice or treatment in an emergency (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 02/11/2009

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further?

 maintain and develop knowledge of policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the setting, this refers to safeguarding, equal opportunities and complaints (Documentation) (also applies to the childcare 02/11/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 register)  ensure the required information is obtained and recorded for each child, including the full name, date of birth, the name and address of every parent and carer who is known and who the child normally lives with and keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after and their hours of attendance (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the childcare register) 02/11/2009

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further?

 take reasonable steps to ensure that hazards to children both indoors and outdoors are kept to a minimum and maintain a record of risk assessments (Suitable premises, environment & equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 02/11/2009

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further?

To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 provide children with experiences that support their development in all areas in learning, with particular reference to knowledge and understanding of the world and creative development

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the early years provision

The setting is not sufficiently led and managed. The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the EYFS, although she is aware that a number of these are not being met. For example, not all written consents have been obtained from parents, some of the necessary information about children has not been obtained, and there are no records of the days or hours that children attend. Consequently, this impacts on the overall care and welfare of children. However, the childminder demonstrates a sound awareness of her role in supporting children's learning and as a result, children are making sufficient progress in their learning.

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the early years provision

There are currently no systems of evaluation, although the childminder is acknowledges some aspects of her practice that need to be improved. However, she has not yet taken steps to address this. The home is generally safe, although on the day of the inspection the smoke alarm was not appropriately fitted. In discussion with the childminder, she demonstrates her awareness of the need to have effective risk assessments but admits that she has yet to complete one on her home.

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the early years provision

The home is adequately planned to meet the needs of the children attending. Resources are stored at low level, allowing them safe and easy access. However, these do not sufficiently cover all the areas of learning and as a result, impacts on children's all round development. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to equal opportunities and she provides some books that depict images of people from different backgrounds. However, there were no further resources available. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of safeguarding issues including procedures that she would follow if she had any concerns about a child's welfare, although she has not informed parents of her responsibility in this.

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the early years provision

Children currently do not attend any other EYFS provision, although the childminder states that she is keen to make links with local children's centres to use their facilities, such as toddler groups. Partnerships with parents are generally sound although not effective. Although the childminder demonstrates that information is exchanged between them on a regular basis. The required information and some written consents have not been obtained from all parents. In addition, some of the required policies are not in place. Therefore parents are not fully informed of the childminder's practices.

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and outcomes for children

Children are well settled in the childminder's home. They have established close relationships with the childminder and her family and they enjoy the time they spend playing with each other and the childminder's children. Resources available are mostly sufficient to meet the needs of the children attending, although they do not sufficiently cover all areas of learning. For example, there are limited opportunities for children to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world, through learning about the society they live in and they are not encouraged to learn about nature or living things through the visits to the park. Also, experiences such as sand, water and other messy play experiences have not been made available to them.

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and outcomes for children

Older children show genuine concern towards the babies and express their eagerness to assist the childminder in tending to their needs. However, opportunities for them to further develop their social skills are limited. This is because there are few planned opportunities for them to mix and play with other children. Children enjoy visits to the park, where they enjoy using the large apparatus such as the swings and the slide. They enjoy using the open space, where they can run, jump and engage in more active play. Babies benefit from the space that the childminder creates. They move around the home and use objects to pull themselves up on to when they try to stand up. They are beginning to satisfy their own curiosity as they explore a range of toys including, shape sorters, an abacus and various soft toys. Children are developing their communication skills as they engage in conversation with the childminder. They talk about what they

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and outcomes for children

are doing whilst they are engaged in play and they talk about things that they see when they are out walking. They enjoy singing familiar songs and are beginning to gain an appreciation of books as they listen to stories read by the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning about healthy practices through daily routines; they are encouraged to wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day, including before eating and after visiting the toilet. They are learning about safety through the emergency evacuation practices and through the boundaries set by the childminder when they are out of the home. 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 4 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children) (Records to be kept) (Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment) 02/11/2009

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