Home Childcarer in Harrow

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY393055 Inspection date 29/03/2010 Inspector Julie Biddle

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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 husband and two children in the London Borough of Harrow. The lounge and dining room are used by children, they have access to a bathroom on the same floor. Children have access to a garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children at any one time and there is currently one child in the early years age range on roll.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and the voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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 cared for in a warm welcoming home. Positive partnerships with parents ensures that children's individual needs are catered for. All children are valued and respected as individuals. The childminder discusses how she ensures that they are safe, secure and well cared for. The childminder demonstrates that she has the knowledge and skills to help children to make sound progress in their learning and development. There are some weaknesses in the provision but the childminder is beginning to evaluate her practice and is committed to further develop the service she provides for the benefit of children in her care.

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further?

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

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further?

 conduct a risk assessment and record when it was carried out and by whom. Regularly review the risk assessment, at least once a year, and include in the record the date of review and any action taken following a review or incident.also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register (Suitable premisies,environment and equipment) 20/04/2010

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further?

 carry out a risk assessment for each type of outing and review it before embarking on each specific outing (Safeguarding and welfare) 20/04/2010

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further?

 obtain written permission from parents for the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment for children (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare) 20/04/2010

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  develop observations on children's progress to ensure their next steps in their learning are identified and used in planning to promote learning and to monitor their progress in the Early Years Foundation Stage  develop partnership links with other provision, such as schools delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage, attended by children to enable continuity of their learning experiences.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of her role and responsibilities and ensures children's welfare is safeguarded appropriately. She demonstrates an appropriate knowledge of signs and symptoms of possible child abuse and how she should proceed with this to safeguard children. The childminder is aware of the importance of safety within the home, she conducts visual checks on the premises in order to identify potential hazards within the home and garden, and has taken action to make the home safe. However, she does not maintain a written record of when risk assessments are carried out, which is a legal requirement.

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of safety when on outings, for example she teaches children how to wear seat belts when in the car. However, she has not carried out a full risk assessment for each individual outing that the children take part in. This is a breach of a specific legal requirement. Furthermore, the childminder has not obtained from parents the necessary consent for emergency treatment to help towards promoting children's safety and welfare.

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the early years provision

Parents are made to feel welcome and the childminder has established positive relationships with them. Information is sought from parents before children start attending, including what they like and what they can already do. This helps the childminder to provide appropriate support to children. As a result, they are happy and settled in her care. The childminder is beginning to make links with the schools that children attend, although systems to exchange information are not yet fully developed to ensure continuity of children's learning and care. She has a positive attitude to improving her practice.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a service that is inclusive for all children; they are supported well to help them make satisfactory progress in their development. In addition, the childminder has learnt key words to support children who have English as a second language. Children have equal access to all toys and resources. They begin to learn about the world in which they live as they look at nature in the garden, noticing how the squirrels run along the branches of a tree. However, the resources and activities that promote an understanding of diversity are limited.

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the early years provision

The childminder is beginning to identify her strengths and areas for improvement. She has identified some areas that she would like to improve. For example, she hopes to develop the outdoor area in order to improve children's experiences outside. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are relaxed and happy with the childminder as warm, affectionate care is given by her. She provides a range of toys suitable for the ages of minded children in her care. She also provides activities which she knows interest them, such as jigsaws, providing opportunities to enable them to make progress in their learning. However, the childminder has not yet started to observe the children in order to track their progress and plan their next steps in their learning based on the children’s developmental needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children have access to an environment that is appropriately organised. Play resources are organised in a manner which helps to promote children’s free choice. They are sufficient in quality and easily accessible from low level boxes.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy and receive support from the childminder, as she is actively involved in their play and learning, helping them to concentrate and extending their learning. The childminder supports children’s language development through positive interaction and listening to children. She uses questioning techniques to encourage the children to think as she asks, 'can you fit that piece in?' and 'what colour is the car?'.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from being taken out in fresh air on a regular basis to promote healthy lifestyles and through the childminder promoting healthy eating. She provides children with healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. Children enjoy mealtimes where the childminder sits with them and helps children to enjoy the social aspect of their mealtimes. They are also learning how to keep themselves healthy as they learn good hygiene practices. The childminder talks to children about the importance of washing their hands before they eat and after playing in the garden which helps to prevent the risk of cross-infection.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to learn about acceptable behaviour through the calm approach in which the childminder adopts. Children receive praise for their efforts and achievements, as a result they gain confidence and self-esteem. For example, the childminder praises the children for their efforts whilst completing jigsaws, she then encourages the children to try harder puzzles, so further enhancing their confidence. 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

 make available to parents a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare) 20/04/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 ensure a written procedure is in place to be followed for the protection of children (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children) 20/04/2010

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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 in the compulsory Childcare Register section of the report (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare) 20/04/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the compulsory Childcare Register section of the report (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare) 20/04/2010

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