Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY378366 Inspection date 16/06/2010 Inspector Keriann Belcher

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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 husband, two grown-up children and two younger children aged eight and nine years, in West Drayton in the London borough of Hillingdon. The childminder uses the ground floor of the house for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in the early years age range on a full-time basis. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and 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

The childminder provides a warm and comfortable environment for children. Children are making sound progress in their learning and their development. She recognises children as individuals, working in partnership with parents to ensure their needs are met effectively. The childminder is beginning to develop the self- evaluation process. She has started to identify her strengths and weaknesses in order for her to make continuous improvements in the service she provides for children and families.

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further?

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

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further?

 carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing, which includes an assessment of the required adult:child ratios (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 16/07/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 provide equipment and resources that reflect a representation of people’s differing backgrounds in relation to disability  develop ideas of working with parents to gain their views to support the self- evaluation process and to enable them to fully support their child's learning journeys. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding the well-being of children in her care and is aware of the reporting procedures to follow if she was concerned about child abuse.

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the early years provision

Children play safely in the childminder's home as she dedicates her time to closely supervising and supporting them in their play. Children benefit from the effective risk assessments that identify possible hazards and minimise risks within the home. However, the childminder does not carry out a risk assessment for each type of outing inline with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

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the early years provision

Young children clearly enjoy spending time with this kind and caring childminder. Play resources are clean and safe. Toys are stored within easy reach to enable children to help themselves and so promote their independence. The childminder helps children learn about wider society by providing resources that raise their awareness of diversity and the world in which they live. However, she lacks those that reflect a representation of disability. There is sufficient space available to enable children to explore and investigate their environment safely and in comfort.

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the early years provision

The childminder maintains all of the required documentation for the safe and efficient management of the provision. She is beginning to self-evaluate her practices and is able to identify strengths and areas of improvement. The childminder fosters positive relationships with parents through regular daily communication. She collects essential information in order to meet the individual needs of children. However, the childminder currently does not ask parents for their views or comments to support her with the self-evaluation process. The childminder understands that effective communication with nurseries and schools that the children may attend in the future must be established, to further promote their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder sits with the children while playing indoors to encourage their learning and ensure they are well supervised. She has a varied range of puzzles that support children to learn how to fit shapes into spaces. The children are delighted when they successfully complete a puzzle, bouncing up and down and applauding themselves. Their self-esteem and confidence is further enhanced as the childminder acknowledges their 'good work' with a reward sticker.

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and outcomes for children

Children have many opportunities to develop their speech and language as they all join in the words of 'Old Macdonald had a farm' when they are doing the related puzzle, naming and making the animal sounds. The children have access to African drums and various musical electronic toys that they move their bodies to in rhythm to the sounds. This gives them a greater understanding of the wider world and fun This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 opportunities to benefit from physical activity.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from interesting outings to develop their social skills, communication and creative development. For example, the childminder takes them to groups in the community, where they can participate in art activities, sand or water play and have access to large play equipment such as sit and ride toys. Free flow play both in the childminder's home and at toddler groups allows the children to make choices and develop their decision making skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to develop a healthy lifestyle; they are offered snacks of fruit and older children develop independence skills as they pour their own drinks. The childminder supports children to develop sound hygiene practices as they are encouraged to wash their hands at appropriate times of the day such as after using the toilet. In addition, children's health is supported by the sound policies and procedures in place for accidents and medication administration. The childminder holds a first aid certificate and this helps her to deal appropriately with accidents.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder manages children's behaviour using positive methods appropriate to their level of understanding. They are developing responsible behaviour and care for each other as they are encouraged to say 'please' and 'thank you' or apologise if they have inadvertently hurt another child. The children feel safe in the care of the childminder as they openly share information with her about their welfare.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has updated her knowledge and understanding of implementing the early learning goals by reading the relevant guidance and attending training. She has 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. Observations are linked to photographs and show the children enjoying themselves as they grow and develop. 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 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 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: 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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