Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY393017 Inspection date 01/03/2010 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 was registered in 2009. She lives with her parents and partner and one child aged two years old in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. All of the childminder’s home is used for childminding. There is a communal area for outside play and children are regularly taken to local parks for fresh air. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time, of these, not more than two may be in the early years age group. She is currently caring for one child in the early years age range. This provision is registered by Ofsted on Early years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder can collect children from the local school and attends local toddler groups on a regular basis. The childminder is a member of National childminding 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

Children are provided with a safe and secure environment enabling them to feel a sense of belonging. The childminder spends quality time with the children giving them support and providing them with a range of interesting activities. The childminder has the capacity to maintain continual improvement as she is eager to enhance quality of care she provides by attending training.

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further?

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

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further?

 using the practice guidance to support in identifying the next steps to monitor/track children's progress  further develop the partnerships with other providers to enhance the continuity of care provided  enhance knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including what to do if an allegation is made against a member of the household

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the early years provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of child protection procedures and demonstrated that she has knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and understands how to make a referral if necessary. However she is not fully confident in all areas of safeguarding, for example the steps to be taken if an allegation were made against a member of the family. The childminder has undertaken very detailed risk assessments, including outings undertaken by the children, which helps keep children safe and protect them.

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the early years provision

The childminder has begun to undertake the self evaluation process, although it is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 still in its infancy, she has found this useful to reflect on her practice. The childminder has identified that further training, would benefit her in particular to the tracking of children's progress.

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the early years provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents, they have access to the policies and procedures. They are also given information about the menus available and the type of activities on offer, which enable them to know about the service provided. The childminder obtains information about the child including their likes, dislikes and medical needs and others which enables her to meet the child's individual needs. Although the childminder has a general idea of what the children have done at school, she has yet to develop relationships with other professionals delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage to enable her to complement the curriculum the children follow.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the welfare requirements and is becoming confident in implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder is effective in promoting children's development, as she provides a wide range of activities to promote all six areas of learning and provides a welcoming, safe and secure environment for children to learn and engage in play.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has begun to undertake regular observations on the children, which are supported by photographic evidence and examples of their work to share with parents. However, the childminder does not currently use the practice guidance to support her in identifying what the next steps are, therefore her ability to monitor children's progress towards the early learning goals is not fully effective.

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and outcomes for children

The way in which the resources are organised enables children to make independent choices about what they want to play with. The main play area is attractively set up to invite children to take part in the activities available. A photo book allows children to pick and choose toys and games that are not stored in the main play area.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning to keep themselves safe through daily activities such as when they walk to school, they talk about road safety and are members of the 'road traffic club'. They learn about hazards associated with dogs when they go to the park. Children take part in fire drills once a month and smoke alarms are tested regularly.

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and outcomes for children

Children are provided with food that promotes healthy eating, and have many opportunities to engage in physical activities both indoors in soft play areas such as 'snakes and ladders' and in the local park on the way home from school. Children walk from school daily, all of which helps to promote a healthy lifestyle.

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and outcomes for children

Children are confident and their self esteem is promoted through the daily routine, they behave well, receive lots of positive praise throughout the time they spend This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 with the childminder and co-operate with other children and have respect for one another. 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 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 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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