Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY370471 Inspection date 30/06/2010 Inspector Liz Corr

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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 2008. She lives with her mother, brother and extended family of four children in a six bedroom house in the E1 area of the London borough of Tower Hamlets. Children have access to a play room, the living room and toilet on the ground floor. Children also have access to a fully enclosed garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. A maximum of five children under eight may attend at any one time, of whom, three may be in the early years age range. There are currently three children on roll in the early years age range.

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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 access an inviting and well organised environment and are well supported in their learning and development. Secure partnerships have been developed with parents which provides a two-way flow of information to meet each child's needs. The childminder is committed to providing an inclusive environment so children are valued and included. The childminder has begun to reflect on her practice to promote positive outcomes for the children.

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further?

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

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further?

 enhance knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance to record children's starting points, provide for their learning outdoors and fully develop partnership working  enhance children's awareness of the wider world by providing a suitable range of resources that promote positive images of disability  enhance safeguarding knowledge to further promote children's safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder has well organised systems to ensure that all adults in the home are appropriately checked. Appropriate safeguarding procedures are in place which support her practice and inform parents of her duty to report any child protection concerns. She demonstrates an effective knowledge of the signs and signals of abuse and who to report concerns to. She recognises that this is an area that she would like to develop further to fully support children's welfare. Risk assessments have been devised for the home and individual outings, ensuring hazards are minimised and children's safety prioritised. The dedicated playroom presents an inviting environment to children with a wide range of activities and resources. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has begun to reflect on her practice using the Ofsted self- evaluation form to help identify her strengths and areas for improvement.

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the early years provision

Consequently, she has identified targets to promote positive outcomes for the children. Positive links have been developed with the local authority which provide her with support and further training.

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the early years provision

Secure partnerships have been developed with parents which provide a two-way flow of information to meet each child's individual needs. Parents are encouraged share details of their child's interests at home and are well informed of their child's daily progress at the setting. Consequently, children's individual needs are well supported as the childminder gets to know them well and supports any additional needs in partnership with the parents. The childminder shares their developmental records with details of their progress towards the early learning goals. This helps parents to continue their learning at home.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to providing an inclusive environment where children are valued and included. Secure systems have been developed so the childminder is informed of children's individual needs and backgrounds. The childminder speaks both Bengali and English and is able to provide support to children in both these languages. Children are developing a positive attitude to their own and other people's cultures as they are provided with a range of anti-discriminatory resources. The childminder has identified that she wishes to make further improvements to her resources to promote images of disability and dual languages.

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and outcomes for children

Children are provided with a safe and stimulating environment which helps them make progress in all areas of their learning. Children access a good range of toys and equipment in the dedicated play room. They are learning to confidently explore their environment. The living room is easily accessible and provides them with further resources and an area to rest when they need to. However, they are currently unable to use the outdoor area at the premises to continue their learning outdoors. Children benefit from good support from the childminder. For example, the childminder makes available a bowl of coloured water containing farm animals and uses this activity to promote children's language. They enjoy singing songs, such as, 'Old McDonald had a farm' and learning to make the animal sounds of ducks and cows. Their skills in early writing are encouraged and supported as they have a variety of opportunities to make marks using an easel, paper and a white

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and outcomes for children

board. Younger children are provided with good support to help develop their emerging language skills. For example, as they point at pictures around the setting, the childminder provides them with the language to describe the images they see. Furthermore children attend local drop-in groups that help develop their language and communication skills. The childminder plans activities and play experiences around the children's interests. For example, she promotes their interest in telephones by providing real telephones that are no longer in use. Trips to the local farm have taken place for children who have shown an interest in This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 animals. Children are encouraged to behave well as their feelings and emotions are supported and accepted. The childminder provides a calm and reassuring environment where they are patiently supported when they feel frustrated. They

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and outcomes for children

receive calm explanations about why some behaviour is not accepted and younger children's language is supported to help them express how they are feeling.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder supports children's progress towards the early learning goals by continuing to develop her knowledge through reading and further training. She has begun to develop useful records of their developmental progress using photographs and samples of their art work and early writing. The records are shared with parents to encourage and support their involvement in their learning. Useful information is recorded when children start at the setting. However, systems for recording their starting points linked to the six areas of learning to help assess their initial progress are not in place. Although the childminder has talked to parents and children about their involvement at other settings, she has not developed secure partnerships with providers involved in the care and education of the children.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning ways to stay safe as they are reminded about road safety on outings as they find a safe place to cross the road. They regularly practise the evacuation procedure which helps them learn how to behave safely and calmly in an emergency. Children's good health is supported as they enjoy daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They easily access fresh drinking water to keep them hydrated and are provided with a range of healthy snacks including fresh and dried fruits. They play in a clean and well organised environment and are learning good hygiene routines as they wash their hands regularly. Furthermore, the childminder has recently been inspected by her local authority for food hygiene and has met all their requirements. 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 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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