Childminder, Out-of school day care in Newham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY378916 Inspection date 24/03/2010 Inspector Jennifer Liverpool

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 2008. She lives with her husband and two children aged one and two years old in the Forest Gate area, in the London borough of Newham. The living room is used for childminding purposes.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of two children under eight years at any one time. Of these, one may be in the early years age range. There are no children on roll at the time of the inspection. 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

The childminder has developed her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and appropriately addressed the actions raised at the last inspection. She is able to demonstrate clear information regarding the signs and symptoms of abuse as well as how to proceed if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder explains the methods that she intends to use to manage children's safety within the home and when out on trips, which includes visual checks and risk assessment check lists. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate, which enables her to give appropriate first aid treatment and she explains how she intends to protect children from germs and infection. The childminder has a satisfactory knowledge of how children learn and develop and produces samples of written activities linked to the areas of learning that can be used to support children. She has an appropriate awareness of the importance of

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

equality and diversity. The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of the need to develop partnership with parents, taking into account; obtaining the required medical consent, devising procedures for dealing with complaints and developing strategies for strengthening communication. The childminder explains that the support she receives from the local authority is enabling her to monitor the provision for childcare. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to make improvements to the service she aims to provide when caring for children.

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues 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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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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