Childminder in Newham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY366874 Inspection date 09/02/2010 Inspector Vivienne Rose

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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 2007. She lives with her husband and four children aged 12 and 14 and her two adult children in Manor Park in the London borough of Newham. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding which, includes the bathroom and 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 under eight years and any one time, no more than three of which may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives within walking distance of the local schools and can take and collect children. She attends the local parent and toddler group and network drop-in and takes children to the library and to the local park.

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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 cared for in a generally safe warm and caring environment. The childminder has a checklist for safety in the home. However there are breaches of requirements which impact on the wellbeing of children. The childminder has some systems in place to record children's developmental progress which include their starting points. She observes children's progress to plan for their next steps. However at present the activities provided are not always sufficiently linked with the guidance for children's learning and development. The childminder has satisfactory links with parents and shares her polices and procedures with them. The childminder has no written self-evaluation. However the childminder has some understanding of her strengths and weaknesses and has considered ways to improve her practice, for example through increasing her resources.

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further?

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

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further?

 undertake a risk assessment of the premises in each calendar year or immediately as the need for assessment arises; and for each type of outing [Suitable premises, environment and equipment] [also applies to the Childcare Register] 15/02/2010

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further?

 ensure that written parental permission is requested for emergency treatment at the point of the child's admission to the setting [Safeguarding and welfare] 02/02/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 update the written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB)  develop a system for self-evaluation to ensure that a programme of continuous improvement is applied  continue to observe, plan and provide activities across all six areas of learning and development; pay particular attention to providing opportunities for mark making and to develop children's creative skills imagination and ideas

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the early years provision

Children are satisfactorily protected because the childminder has procedures in place to ensure that children are never left alone with anyone who has not been vetted. She understands about safeguarding children. There is policy in place and she is clear about the signs and symptoms of abuse and her responsibility to report concerns. However the policy does not include information about the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) and the recent requirements of legislation. The childminder has systems in place for recording accidents and incidents and in addition she holds a current paediatric first aid certificate to further safeguard the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has identified areas of her service she would like to improve upon, such as her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and her resources. But she has not yet used self-evaluation effectively to consistently monitor and improve the provision for children. She has a sound commitment to improving her own knowledge and professional development and this is shown by the courses that she has attended which include safeguarding and simple sign language, health and hygiene and heuristic play. Children learn about cultural events and diversity through discussion and through playing with some resources which promote positive images.

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the early years provision

The childminder helps children to understand about keeping safe by explaining possible hazards to them and daily checks the fire evacuation policy, and the provision of gates ensures that the environment is secure. However; she has not carried out a written risk assessment and in addition she has not obtained written consent for emergency treatment which is a breach of requirements. While the childminder has a sound knowledge of what she would do if a child becomes lost or is uncollected she has not shared this procedure with parents.

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the early years provision

The home is suitably organised to allow children access to toys and the childminder rotates her resources to ensure variety. Children can also ask and are confident about indicating through body language what they want to play with. For example, when the child goes to get a book and sits on the childminder's lap indicating that they want a story. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has a set of polices and procedures which are shared with parents and they are asked to sign and acknowledge that they agree with them. She records relevant information about children's likes, dislikes and their medical and dietary needs to ensure their welfare. She talks regularly to parents about children's progress and they can access the observations of children and details of children's development are discussed and acted upon. Sometimes parents share the toys and resources that the child plays with at the childminder's home such as

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the early years provision

puzzles. This helps to involve them in the child's day and their on-going interests and development. The childminder has some knowledge and understanding of the need to work and liaise with other professionals who care for the children should this arise in the future.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a sound understanding of the EYFS and observes and plans activities for children's next steps. However these are not always linked with the children's interests; in addition the childminder does not always consider all six areas of learning. This means that children's individual learning is not always progressed as effectively as possible. A child friendly environment is in place and the childminder has good relationships with the children to promote their well- being and security.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy playing with the shape fitting toy and the musical book placing the shapes carefully in the box. They enjoy playing with the bangles putting them on their wrists and taking them off again making connections in their play. They also enjoy going to the local childminding network group to promote their social skills and to learn about their environment. Opportunities to count when singing rhymes and playing with the white board and magnet letters help them to begin to recognise the letters of their name and the children occasionally have access to chalks to mark make. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to access a variety of books, practice mark making or develop their creative skills imagination and ideas on a regular basis. However the childminder has recognised this as an area for development. The childminder asks children a suitable range of questions to help them to learn from what they are doing for example, naming the

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and outcomes for children

colours and counting the shapes. And she sometimes uses simple sign language to support their communication skills and to reinforce their body language.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled and happy in the home and enjoy playing with the childminder on one to one basis. They are encouraged through the childminder's prompting to learn to say 'please and thank you' and to share.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health is well promoted as they enjoy snacks of fruit and regular drinks of water are offered. They are encouraged to wash their hands and to learn about healthy eating because the childminder understands that the foods provided should be low in fat and sugar. Suitable procedures for changing nappies ensure that cross contamination is prevented. 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: Not Met (with actions)

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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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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 early years section of the report 15/02/2010

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