Childminder in Newham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY389219 Inspection date 26/10/2009 Inspector S Campbell

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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 son aged two in Stratford in the London borough of Newham. The family live in a flat on the third floor which is reasonably accessible via a lift. The whole of the childminder’s home expect the main bedroom is used for childminding. A garden is not available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years; of these two may be in the early years age group at any one time. The childminder is currently caring for two children 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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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA).

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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

The children enjoy their time spent with the childminder and she knows children very well. She effectively uses observations to inform planning and ensures all children’s individual needs, learning and development are met. The children are safe and secure because the childminder has effective systems in place to promote their welfare when indoors and out on outings. The childminder effectively works in partnership with parents to ensure they are kept up-to-date about children’s development and are reassured. The childminder has begun to self-evaluate her practices and she actively seeks the views of parents to further promote children’s learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop procedures to ensure parents contribute to children’s on- going assessments to further promote the outcomes for children  continue to develop procedures to ensure children’s departure times are accurately documented

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the early years provision

The childminder recently attended safeguarding training and she has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what action to take if she has any concerns about a child in her care. She has a safeguarding and complaints procedure in place and they are fully shared with parents which further promotes children’s welfare. Most required documentation is in place and well This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 organised with the exception of ensuring children’s departure times are accurately and consistently documented. The childminder carries out detailed daily risk assessments including for outings to promote children’s safety. The childminder gathers detailed information about all children’s individual needs and backgrounds to ensure their welfare needs are effectively met and they are cared for in an inclusive environment.

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the early years provision

The childminder has implemented a very detailed and comprehensive welcome pack for parents. The childminder has developed successful partnerships with parents and she is professional in her approach. Parent’s views are highly valued and this is sought through a range of mediums, such as discussions and questionnaires. As a result of parent’s recommendations the childminder now plans more tactile activities and opportunities to extend children’s vocabulary through practical situations. This further promotes effective partnership working. The childminder is innovative in the way she shares information with parents. They receive both verbal information and weekly emails about their children’s progress and general well-being. The childminder identifies additional learning needs through detailed observations and as a result she liaises effectively in partnership with outside agencies to seek further support. This ensures children’s learning and

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the early years provision

development is consistently met both within the setting and at home.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to attending training to further develop her practices and the outcomes for children, for example, a health and safety workshop and making story time accessible to young children with special educational needs and/or disabilitites. There are processes in place for self-evaluation and the childminder is committed to further promoting the outcomes for children through on-going training.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has developed good relationships with children. The children attending the setting are from varying backgrounds and the childminder communicates with children in both English and Polish allowing them to have a good sense of belonging. The childminder runs a local Polish playgroup and as a result the children are able to take part in a varied range of activities that are tailored in Polish, such as story time and sing-a-long sessions. The childminder is well organised and she plans a varied range of learning experiences both indoor and outdoors to ensure children’s play is purposeful, such as going out on trips to museums, the local parks and attending community groups.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is embracing the Early Years Foundation Stage framework well and she ensures detailed individual learning plans are completed. The childminder knows children well and through her systematic observations she clearly identifies children’s next steps. The parents contribute to a detailed initial assessment allowing the childminder to effectively build on what children already know. However, systems have yet to be further developed to ensure parents are able to contribute to children’s on-going assessments. The children take part in a good range of both adult led and child initiated activities. They are cared for in an This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 environment that has good safety measures in place and as a result they are able to explore and make informed decisions about their play comfortably. Children’s welfare is further promoted because during routine outings the childminder talks to

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and outcomes for children

children about road safety awareness. They are beginning to learn the rules and when it is safe to cross the road, such as when the green man is displayed.

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and outcomes for children

The children are familiar with the routine of the day and on entry to the premises they take their shoes off and wash their hands at appropriate times to minimise the spread of cross infection. They have their own individual towels and the childminder ensures they are easily identified by displaying the child’s photo. This further promotes children’s independence. The children are able to help themselves to water throughout the day and all children have colour coded cups. The children’s good health is further promoted because they receive freshly cooked meals.

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and outcomes for children

The children are interested in the resources on offer and throughout the day the childminder spends time playing with children to support their learning and development. They take part in cooking and growing activities allowing them to develop early maths skills and an understanding of life cycles, for example making scones and growing tomatoes. The childminder responds very well to children’s babbles and spoken words. Throughout the day she continually talks to children to promote their language development. The children are well behaved and are able to follow simple instructions well, such as tidying up. Overall, the children are making good progress in all areas of their development. 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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