Childminder in Brent

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY299602 Inspection date 26/02/2010 Inspector Maria Therese Conroy

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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 registered in 2005. She lives with her four adult children and five year old grandchild in Wembley in the London borough of Brent. The childminder uses the ground floor of the premises for childminding purposes and there is a secure enclosed garden for outdoor play. The applicant is registered on the Early Years Register, the compulsory part of the Childcare Register and the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time and is currently minding two children in the early years age group and one child after school and one child before school.

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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 provided with a welcoming environment enabling them to settle very quickly. Each child is respected as an individual and the childminder works in partnership with the parents to enable her to provide continuity of care. The childminder has identified that she needs to update her training to enable her to maintain the improvement she has made since her last inspection.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the risk assessment is reviewed regularly – at least once a year or more frequently where the need arises clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident 12/03/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that children are provided with healthy snacks and drinks as appropriate  continue to improve the systems in place for observing and planning to meet the indivual needs of each child attending; including analyising the information obtained from the observations, using the practice guidance to help identify activites that are tailor made to childrens individual stage of development  review and update and safeguarding procedures to include contact details for the relevant authorities and the steps to be taken in the event of an allegation of abuse being made against a member of the household  obtain more detailed information on childrens individual specific needs 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 basic understanding of the child protection procedure in place, although there are no details for the relevant authorities, should a referral need to be made. There is a procedure in place for evacuation in the event of a fire and the childminder has recently begun to undertake practices with the children which ensures children learn how to leave the setting safely in the event of an emergency. The childminder has begun to undertake basic risk assessments, however they do not reflect some of the practices of the childminder, for example there are some hazardous cleaning materials stored at low level, therefore children are not fully protected.

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the early years provision

The provider has committed an offence by failing to notify us of a change to the persons living on the premises. This is a specific legal requirement in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Ofsted does not intend to prosecute on this occasion.

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the early years provision

The childminder has begun to undertake the self evaluation process, which has enabled her to begin to assess the strengths and weaknesses. She has yet to ask parents for their views of the service, although this is something that she is aware of. She is currently working closely with the early years advisor to support her in improving the provision for the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder verbally communicates with parents keeping them informed of their child's care. Information is sought when a child starts to ensure continuity of care is provided and to help the childminder in identifying what children's starting points are. The childminder is aware of children's individual needs including their health needs, however she is not fully secure in her knowledge of some of those individual needs.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a basic knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and has begun to observe the children and track their progress. However, she has yet to confidently analyse the information obtained through the observations, and does not currently use the practice guidance to support and guide her in planning for children's individual needs. Therefore some of the activities provided do not fully challenge children and they are not aimed at their stage of development.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy listening to stories, the childminder gives children equal attention to all the children. They confidentially sing familiar songs such as 'twinkle little star' and 'head shoulders knees and toes' the childminder praises them and gives them a clap. Young children enjoy watching the older children and they clap as they sing songs. There is space for very young children to move around freely and there are toys set out at low level to encourage them to explore. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are learning to keep themselves safe through daily activities such as when they have to cross the road, when they practise fire drills, and by the practises such as putting straps on when in the buggy or the high chair. Children are generally provided with food that promotes healthy eating, however on occasions the snacks provided for children are not healthy for example biscuits and sweets.

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and outcomes for children

There is some opportunity for children to take part in physical activities for example when they walk to the school to collect the older children and when they play on the equipment in the garden.

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and outcomes for children

Children are well settled, they are confident and their self esteem is promoted through the daily routine. They behave well, co-operate with other children and have respect for one another. Younger children enjoy the company of the older children, they smile, wave their arms up and down as they watch them playing. Older children are gentle, kind and caring towards the younger children. 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: 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 above in the early years section of the report 12/03/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary 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 above in the early years report 12/03/2010

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