Childminder in Ealing

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY406177 Inspection date 03/06/2010 Inspector Audrey Opal Ufot

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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 2010. She lives with her two children aged 15 years and an adult child who attends full-time university. They live in the Borough of Ealing. The ground floor and a play room and two rooms on the second floor of the childminder's house are used for childminding purposes. Access to the provision is via low steps to the front door. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. She has three children on roll who are in the early years age range. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local school and attends a children's centre, childminders' drop-in group and toddler groups on a regular basis.

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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 in the Early Years Foundation Stage are making good progress within the early learning goals because they have access to a range of planned play opportunities, which ensures that all aspects of their learning and welfare are met successfully. Children’s individual needs are very well met as the childminder works closely with parents, gathering information about their children's home languages and their individual care and developmental needs. As a result, an inclusive and welcoming service is provided for all children. The childminder has began evaluating her work and is very aware of the strengths and areas for improvement of the service she provides. She is keen to further develop this aspect of her work to ensure continual improvements are made to the quality of provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure signatures are always recorded for all risk assessments  continue to develop self-evaluation to monitor and identify targets for improvement.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded because the childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She is aware of the steps to follow with regards to reporting child protection concerns and has the relevant information in place to use This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 for reference. Risk assessment records are in place and the childminder regularly checks the areas children use so they can safely play in her home, in the garden and when they are taken on outings in the local community. However, signatures for risk assessments are not always recorded. Fire safety is good. The childminder has devised an emergency evacuation procedure and regularly practises this with the children. This ensures they know what to do in the event of a fire on the premises.

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the early years provision

This is the childminder’s first inspection. She has begun to evaluate her work and is very aware about the strengths of the service she provides. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to make further improvements. For example, there are parent’s questionnaire forms in place which the childminder intends on using to seek parents' views about the care and learning experiences she provides for their children. This information will be used to further enhance the plan of activities.

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the early years provision

All the required written consent, records, policies, procedures are in place and these are shared with parents. The well organised play room with its plentifully toys and play resources enables children to make choices freely and safely. For example, children choose from a good range of exciting and stimulating toys that are stored on low level shelves, boxes on the floor and in draws and cupboard. This promotes children's independence as they confidently select what they most enjoy playing with. They are provided with opportunities to learn about diversity because the childminder provides a range of resources that reflect positive images of different cultures, for example, books, puzzles, dressing-up clothes, musical instruments and dolls.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed close working relationships with parents and values and respects this. She uses several feedback methods when informing parents about the enjoyable times their children have with her. This is through general discussions, a daily diary, emails with attachment of photographs of children during their play experiences in the garden and indoor activities. The childminder also keeps learning journal records on each child. These include written observations of children during their play, with supporting photographs and art work. As a result, parents are provided with good information about their children's progress in all areas of learning. Children’s starting points are gathered from parents with regards to their interest and capabilities this also informs the planning of activities ensuring that children make good progress towards the early learning goals. There are systems in place to gather information from parents for children

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the early years provision

who speak English as an additional language. The childminder has made links with other early years providers which ensure continuity of care and education for children who attend nursery and school. This helps to create an inclusive environment that encourages children to feel a sense of belonging and promotes their self-esteem.

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and outcomes for children

Children are making good progress in their learning from their starting points towards the early learning goals. This is because the childminder is developing a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and makes regular and clear observation recordings of children using this information to assess their progress. This produces individual learning plans which ensures children are being moved on to the next stage in their learning and development. Children are happy, engaging in their play as they make independent choices and select toys and other play resources they are interested in. They have built trusting bonds with the childminder which help them to feel secure and safe. The childminder spends quality time interacting with the children, supporting and extending their learning through informative discussion and appropriate questioning. This is effective in

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and outcomes for children

supporting the development of children’s communication, language and thinking skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children have many opportunities to complete puzzles, build and construct, and recognise numbers, shapes and colours in their daily play. They learn to put on their coats, take off their shoes and independently manage their own personal hygiene when they use the toilet and wash their hands. These activities have helped children in their preparation for school.

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and outcomes for children

Children have sufficient space to move around freely and safely within the childminder's home. They have daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise during regular visits to toddlers drop-in groups where they socialise with their peers as they take part in group activities. They particularly enjoy going on nature walks in the park and in the garden where they observe the plum and pear trees blossoming. The garden is also well equipped with a range of outdoor equipments such as a swing and slide, bikes, scooters and push and pull toys. Children benefit from using these as they help to develop their co-ordination and muscles. They show an awareness of how things work, for example, they have access with the childminder's guidance to a CD player to listen to music or stories. This supports children in the development of their skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about their own culture and beliefs and those of others at drop-ins groups and at the childminder's setting. During this time they participate in group collage creations and marking and painting flags. At other times they celebrate cultural festivals such as Easter and Chinese New Year. In other situations the childminder uses story times and talk with children about their cultural backgrounds supported with a map of the world where they learn about the diverse countries and islands that make up the world. This help children develop their knowledge and understanding about their parents country of origin such as Jamaica, Brazil and Portuguese. Children with English as an additional language are helped to feel secure by the childminder as she creates an environment which encourages them to speak in their home language such as Portuguese.

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and outcomes for children

Good health and hygiene practices are followed by the childminder which minimises the risk of cross infection. All children learn to wash their hands before eating and after visiting the toilet. Policies and procedures are used effectively regarding the care of a sick child, the administration of medication and accident management. Children are provided with healthy and nutritious lunches and snacks. They have easy access to their own cups and bottles of fresh drinking water when they are thirsty. Children are learning how to keep themselves safe This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and they take part in regular fire drills which teaches them how to leave the premises safely in the event of a fire. Children behave well and are learning to share and take turns. They respond positively to praise and encouragement, which raises their self-esteem. 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 2 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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