Shah, Bhavini Parimal

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY397608 Inspection date 08/03/2010 Inspector Gulnaz Hassan

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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 2009. She lives with her husband and two adult children in a detached house in the London borough of Enfield. The whole of the ground floor, with the exception of the kitchen, is available for childminding purposes 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 at any one time. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently three children in the early years age group on roll. The childminder is a member of the National Child Minding Association.

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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

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children and their parents. She respects the uniqueness of each child which is demonstrated through good partnerships with parents which promotes positive outcomes for children. The childminder organises the provision effectively, promoting children's welfare and learning through good systems and procedures. The childminder shows good capacity for continual improvement, which is demonstrated within her ability to reflect on her practice and to instigate clear targets for improvement. In addition to her professional level three qualification in early years the childminder is also completing a further level three qualification in home based child care. The childminder has effective relationships with her early year's coordinator.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide resources and play materials that promote positive attitudes to diversity and inclusion  develop the systems in place so that observations and assessments of children include details for the next steps in their learning and develoment

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed good systems to evaluate and reflect upon her practice. She frequently refers to the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance, reads professional childcare publications and obtains pertinent resources and literature from relevant organisations. She has identified areas for improvement, such as the provision of multicultural resources to reflect the wider and more detailed promotion of diversity and the refinement of the next steps in children's learning and development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection and a number of thorough safeguarding policies and procedures are in place. The childminder conducts effective risk assessments of her home, outdoor activities and outings to minimise potential hazards. All of the required records, policies and procedures are up-to-date and underpin the good practice carried out.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes most aspects of inclusive practice well. Planning and assessment reflect the uniqueness of the child and takes into account their individual needs and starting points. There are good opportunities for children to develop an understanding of diversity, for instance through planned experiences, such as the celebration of festivals, that encourage children to value and develop an understanding of their own and other cultures, religions and backgrounds. Although there are a number of books promoting diversity, the resources and play materials reflecting inclusion, different cultures and ethnic groups' are more limited.

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the early years provision

Children have access to a range of good quality furniture, play materials and equipment that support their needs very well. Children play in an exclusively designed and well considered playroom. All play materials and resources are accessible and children are encouraged to make their own choices and extend their play.

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the early years provision

Parents are provided with good information about the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Clear systems are in place for obtaining accurate and pertinent information about children's developmental starting points from parents. Children's progress towards the early learning goals is effectively monitored and clearly recorded. Parents have access to their children's development files and learning journals and they add their own comments to records to ensure that children's care and learning is a shared process. The childminder is knowledgeable about the importance of establishing effective partnerships with other settings to benefit the children in her care. Parents comment about how pleased they are with the provision. Parents particularly comment on how calm their children are and that the childminder's approach to managing behaviour has had a positive approach for children when they are away from the setting.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from the childminder's good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She plans a broad range of interesting activities and experiences for children which support them to make good progress in their learning and development. Activities are tailored to meet the individual needs and interests of the children in her care. Their progress is monitored effectively through regular observations and assessments, although the evaluation and next steps for children are generally based on their enjoyment of the activity. Children have access to a wide variety of age-appropriate resources from which to choose from. Children recently learnt about the value of recycling and they have made musical instruments such as maracas from recycled materials. Children enjoy This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 creative play, such as painting and making patterns in play dough. They engage in

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and outcomes for children

imaginative play; they use good resources when playing as builders in the play house. Children have made a Japanese stone garden with sand, stones and glitter in a large tray, they have planted bulbs indoors and have learnt about cause and effect as the bulbs failed to grow as the area they were kept in was too cold. They enjoy reading books together and participate well whilst naming objects in dual language story books. Children have good opportunities to develop physical skills and enjoy activities, such as gardening, in the fresh air as they play in the childminders spacious garden many times during the day.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in a safe, secure and caring environment. This helps them to develop skills for their future learning and education. They are developing positive hygiene practices, such as hand washing which are instilled into their daily routines. The childminder has recently been awarded a 'good' rating for her hygiene procedures by the local authority. The childminder promotes healthy eating very well and children are able to identify healthy foods whilst looking at books, pictures and posters. Children are encouraged to play safely in the garden and they learn about the necessity of emergency evacuation procedures. Discussions include the risk to children from strangers and road safety. Children's behaviour is good and they play well together. Constant praise and encouragement from the childminder helps to develop children's self-esteem and confidence. The childminder provides consistent encouragement and praise to confirm children's

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and outcomes for children

achievements and to encourage positive behaviour. Children engage well with the childminder and her family and enjoy their company. 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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