Childminder in Hackney

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY343057 Inspection date 27/01/2010 Inspector Lynn Palumbo

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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 0300 123 1231, 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: 0300 123 1231 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 2006. She lives with her son in a three-bedroom house in the London borough of Hackney, within easy walking distance of shops, parks, nurseries and schools. The whole of the premises ground floor and the living room on the first floor are used for childminding. Toilet facilities are on the ground floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are currently four children on roll, of which two children are in the early years age group. Children attend different times of the week. She is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She walks to local nurseries and schools to take and collect children.

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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's individuality is recognised and nurtured by the childminder who has a good knowledge of their individual needs and requirements. Children's needs are met because they are offered appropriate age and stage resources and activities suitable to their individual stages of development. She has established secure relationships with parents to ensure a collaborative approach for children's individual well-being and learning. The childminder has introduced systems to enable her to reflect upon her practice and identify future areas of development.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain written parental permission for every child within the setting, to seek any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 08/02/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to implement observation and assessment systems in order to fully identiy learning experiences and enable parents to incorporate their comments into children's profiles  practise evacuations drills on a regular basis with children to enable them to have a clearer understanding of fire safety procedures. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge about child protection procedures and has an up-to-date first aid certificate. This ensures, if the children have any accidents or any concerns arise about the well-being of children, that correct procedures are followed. She has good records of risk assessments in place for her home and outings. This ensures possible hazards are identified and minimised promptly. Although, the childminder has ensured written parental permissions are in place for outings for all children in her care, consent for emergency medical advice and treatment has not be requested. This does not ensure all children are cared for in an emergency without delay. This is a breach of requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder shares all her policies and procedures with parents at the outset to ensure they are well informed.

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the early years provision

Children are offered a wide selection of good quality resources both within the home and in the garden. The childminder has a photo book showing all resources she has on offer. This enables children to look at the pictures and ask for resources stored within the childminder's cupboard. The childminder rotates the resources regularly to ensure children have different toys to explore and play with. Children are provided with a good range of resources to foster an awareness of diversity in society, for example, they celebrate festivals.

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the early years provision

The childminder has successfully addressed recommendations set at her last inspection which feeds into the continuous improvement of her provision. She has completed the Ofsted self-evaluation form and has identified ways in which to further improve her practice. For example, she would like to include children’s comments into her planning and self-evaluation. This ensures children’s views about her provision are considered and consistently reflected.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established good relationships with the parents. They state in written questionnaires that 'my child is always fed nutritious home-cooked meals. The childminder always keeps me informed about his achievements and she is so relaxed'. The childminder also provides parents with samples of their children’s work and detailed written information within a daily diary. However, the childminder has not yet fully established systems to incorporate parents’ comments into the children’s profiles to ensure they are fully involved with their child’s learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge about children’s interests and provides resources and activities to extend these interests. For instance, she provides children with a good range of fresh fruit because they have been talking about healthy eating, and children show an interest in making fruit smoothies. The childminder has a good understanding of learning and development. The systems to plan for children's individual needs, through observing and assessing children, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are established. The childminder is keen to implement these systems to ensure children’s learning priorities are fully identified for all areas of learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children’s communication skills are developing well. Toddlers are beginning to say their first words, such as, the childminder and their parent’s names. Whilst exploring a picture book called ‘The smartest giraffe in town,’ older children discuss the pictures, for example, they say ‘a scarf for a giraffe, the tie matches the socks’ and ‘I’m the smartest fox in town.’ Toddlers have good opportunities to explore emergent writing and make marks by selecting and using coloured crayons. Older children are beginning to make circular and curvy lines and discuss their meaning with the childminder. Children have good opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of the world. In the childminder’s garden, children love exploring sand and water play, experimenting with different size quantities and measures. They regularly visit the local farm and discuss the variety of animals, and their habitats. Older children have a keen interest in fire engine’s, and talk about the

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and outcomes for children

‘fire fighters’ responsibility. In addition, they have visited a fire brigade exhibition, explored fire engines, activating sirens, ladders and water hoses. Children have good opportunities to develop physically; they ride bikes, move energetically within soft play equipment, and climb on recreational equipment at the local park. In addition, they walk to the local shops. Children develop an understanding of a diverse society as they use a variety of materials to make cards for Eid and Diwali. All children are encouraged to access all toys and resources regardless of their gender.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning about keeping safe, as they talk about road safety and stranger danger when they go out within the community. This equips children with some understanding of how to manage their own safety. However, although the childminder has a 'Fire Plan' in place, children do not regularly practise evacuations to reinforce their knowledge and understanding of fire safety. Children are learning to be healthy. They learn about healthy foods, for example, they enjoy nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks and talk about the benefits of vegetables and fruits. They receive water throughout the day. Children are active, inquisitive to explore the resources and they receive efficient support in their play and learning from the childminder. 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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