Childminder in Hackney

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY395356 Inspection date 05/07/2010 Inspector Anneliese Fox-Jones

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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 registered in 2009. She lives with her partner and two children aged 16 years and three years in a ground floor maisonette in Stoke Newington, within the London Borough of Hackney. The ground floor areas are mainly used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of four children under eight years; of these not more than two may be in the early years age group, and of these not more than one may be under one year at any one time. Currently there is one child on roll in the early years age group. The childminder takes children out to visit local facilities on a regular basis.

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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 meets children's individual needs through effective relationships with parents, ensuring all relevant information is shared. She promotes children's welfare, learning and development by using her developing knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage within a generally inclusive and safe environment. Children are making steady progress in their learning and development as the childminder provides a range of appropriate play experiences. However, systems for observing and assessing children and planning their next steps of learning are still under development. Most procedures to ensure children's health and safety are sufficient, despite weaknesses in some risk assessment systems. The childminder is beginning to reflect on her practice through appropriate self-evaluation and is aware of some areas that need to be developed. She shows a positive commitment and capacity to improve the quality of her

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further?

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

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further?

 improve further the risk assessment record to include all aspects that children may come into contact, with particular regards to low level glass and cleaning fluids in the bathroom  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings and trips  develop further records of observation and assessment and use the expectations of the early learning goals to plan the next steps in a child's developmental progress. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children's welfare, care and safety are promoted appropriately and most of the documentation required for the safe and efficient management of the setting is in place. The childminder prioritises safety and carries out and records risk assessments for the premises. However, she has not fully included all aspects of action taken within the home for items that children may come into contact with, to ensure all safety measures are in place, including any assessments of risks for each specific outing and trip that children enjoy. The childminder is able to safeguard children as she has an appropriate understanding of her role in child protection. The childminder has a positive attitude to developing her practice through self-evaluation and ongoing training. Additionally she seeks out the support and guidance from others in order to make further improvements.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises the environment and her resources effectively so that children can develop independence and self-esteem and she can readily meet their care needs. For example, most toys are easily accessible to children from boxes and low level shelves so that they can select them independently. Messy play, such as sand and water is accommodated in the garden leading off from the main play area so that children can move freely from one area to another as they decide which activity they wish to take part in. She also organises her time so that she is always available to interact with and support children's play throughout their daily routine.

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the early years provision

Parents and carers are encouraged to share what they know about their child, particularly when the child first starts to attend, so that the childminder is able to meet their children's individual needs and help them to settle easily. They are appropriately informed about what their child has been doing through their daily discussions with the childminder. Parents express their complete satisfaction with the care provided for their children. Parents' comments include: 'the childminder ensures my child's day is fun-filled and entertaining. She provides him with a balanced diet throughout the day and keeps him presentable too. I am fully updated on the events that have taken place when he is in her care, and get shown any photos that were taken'. The childminder is aware of the importance of building links with other settings to share the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage, where this is applicable, and demonstrates how this can be

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and outcomes for children

Children build secure relationships and settle well. They develop a warm bond with the childminder and this contributes to them feeling happy, safe and familiar within the setting. The childminder gathers sufficient information about children in order to provide continuity of care. Children's welfare is promoted appropriately through everyday practices. They are developing a growing awareness of keeping themselves safe as they listen to gentle reminders to be careful and the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder explains road safety messages when they are out. Children's behaviour is managed efficiently due to the childminder's approach in promoting positive behaviour. Children gain confidence and self-esteem as they are frequently praised. Children eat a balanced variety of meals and healthy snacks. They visit many local amenities, whether on trips to the local park or play centres; they are

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and outcomes for children

also keen to play in the garden and have access to outdoor play and fresh air each day. Consequently, they are beginning to develop an awareness about being healthy.

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and outcomes for children

Children are making sufficient progress towards the areas of the early learning goals. The learning environment is organised and encourages play and exploration both in and out of doors, with an appropriate mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities. The childminder is developing her knowledge of the children's needs and uses this to prepare or buy relevant resources. However, evidence is lacking on how planning takes account of the children's interests and needs and how observations and assessments are used to plan the next stages in children's learning and development. Nonetheless, the childminder records notes about children's activities and shares the information with parents. Her written comments show that the childminder is gaining a satisfactory understanding of the different areas of development and well-presented observation records are beginning to be developed.

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and outcomes for children

Opportunities exist for children to build, draw and explore various media such as sand and water which help them to develop their creative skills. The children's knowledge and understanding of the world is increasing and supported through regular visits to various toddler groups, which enhances children's opportunities to celebrate different cultural celebrations throughout the year. Children are encouraged to mix with others, learn to respect others and develop friendships, regardless of their backgrounds. Their communication, language and literacy skills are also well supported, both through interactions with the childminder as well as through opportunities to look at books, sing songs and make marks on paper. The childminder joins in with the children at all times to support their play and learning appropriately and develops their self-chosen play ideas to encourage their thinking and understanding. For example, they are helped to become aware of counting the

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and outcomes for children

number of rings that they place when attempting to stack in the correct size and order. 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 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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