Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number EY224331 Inspection date 07 November 2005 Inspector Usha Shah

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Type of inspection Childcare Type of care Childminding

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder has been registered since 2003. She lives with her husband and 4 children aged 18 months, 5 and 12 years and one teenager. They live in a two bed roomed terraced house in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The home is within easy access to local shops and resources. Areas accessible to children are living room, kitchen, toilet and fully enclosed garden. The childminder is a member of National Childminding Association. She is registered to provide care for 2 children under 5 years. Currently she is caring for one child under five.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. Children enjoy a range of indoor and outdoor activities, which contribute to their physical development. They engage in activities that are fun and provide challenge. Children are developing good physical skills, for example, toddler is able to move around in the room, holding a container with toys, learning to use cutleries and fix the puzzle appropriately, because the childminder providing appropriate challenges and support. Toddler's individual sleep needs are met well and they are able to sleep in a comfortable safe environment. Children benefit from a well balanced diet. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure children's health is maintained to a good standard.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. The children are cared for in a welcoming and secure environment. Children move around with confidence and are at ease, as the childminder provides a child centred, welcoming and secure environment. Children make independent choices from a wide selection of age appropriate safe play provision. Children are learning about safety issues because, the childminder talks to them about safe practices such as to tidy up one activity before the start of the other one, so that the space is clear and safe to move around. The children are safe as the childminder makes daily checks of the premises and garden before children have access. Children are protected because the childminder knows what action to take, if she has any concern about a child.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. Children are leaning and making progress in their development because the childminder provides age appropriate toy and activities, which are well supported by her. Children's communication skills and vocabulary is developing as the childminder uses narratives, and reaffirms words and language that children understand. The children feel secure and comfortable in their environment because the childminder has a warm and caring approach towards them, she offers appropriate physical reassurance and helps them to be confident. She makes learning enjoyable and fun and sustain the individual child's interests. Children's early socialising skills are developing as the childminder provides regular opportunities for children to play in large and smalls groups through visiting toddlers groups, shopping and park.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 However, the childminder intends to attend Birth to Three matters to improve her knowledge about planning activities for the younger children.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. Children's individual needs are met because of the flexible routine and positive partnership with parents. The childminding records and relevant documents are shared with parents and they are kept well informed about their child's progress. Children's behaviour behave positively due to the childminder's positive approach of giving clear explanations and age appropriate praise. Children are helped to have a positive view of the wider world and increased awareness of others through using different resources such as: books; dolls; small world people and; visits to the groups. Children feel valued and have a sense of belonging through age appropriate toys, own cot to sleep and play area for them. Children well familiar with the routine and they enjoy their stay at the childminder's home environment.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. The activities and space used by the children is organised to support their need for developing independence, and comfortable play and rest. The children feel at home and a sense of belonging because there is play area and resources for them, where they can move feely and access toys of their choice. The childminder's warm, and welcoming approach makes them feel secure and comfortable. For example, they feel confident to access, initiate and extend their own play. The childminder's knowledge of childcare and commitments, help children feel happy, and relaxed in their environment. The children's care, play and learning are enhanced through the childminder's understanding of the needs of individual children. Although the childminder needs to improve the recording system and gain further knowledge about Birth to Three matters, her ability provide age appropriate play provision and positive childcare practices enable children to make good

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Organisation

progress in all areas of development. Overall, the needs of children who attend are met.

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Improvements since the last inspection

Recommendation made about the records is met and the childminder has booked special needs training in March/06.

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Complaints since the last inspection

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration.

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Complaints since the last inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • ensure that the parental consent is obtained to take children out and to use transport • improve young children's activities through information about Birth to Three matters

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The quality and standards of the care

procedures set out in the leaflet Building better childcare: Compliments and concerns about inspectors' judgements which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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