Childminder in Ealing

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY397946 Inspection date 15/06/2010 Inspector Deborah Jane Orchard

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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 husband, who works as an assistant and one child aged four in Ealing, in the London borough of Ealing. All areas of the ground floor are used for childminding with one bedroom for sleeping purposes and toilet facilities on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age group at any one time. She is currently minding three children in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks to the local school to take and collect children. She has no pets.

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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 are happy and very secure in this welcoming and friendly environment. The childminder works effectively with an assistant to provide an interesting range of activities, which supports children in making good progress in all areas of their learning and development. Children are fully recognised as individuals, enabling them to make a positive contribution. This is a particular strength of the setting. The childminder is enthusiastic, she is aware of what she does well and recognises further self-evaluation will support her in identifying areas she wishes to develop in the service she provides.

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further?

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

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further?

 update the risk assessment to ensure anything the children come into contact with is clearly recorded  continue to build on the use of self-evaluation to support driving further improvement.

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the early years provision

Good systems are in place to ensure children are safeguarded in the setting. A suitable policy is in place, which is shared with parents. The childminder has attended child protection training and understands what steps to take if she has concerns about a child in her care. A range of additional policies is made available, including a lost and uncollected child policy. These help ensure children's welfare is protected. Children are well supervised in the setting. Risk assessments are carried out on all areas of the home and for outings. The childminder is able to identify This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 potential hazards and takes steps to minimise these. Most of the hazards and action taken are clearly recorded in writing and dated. All of the other required records are very well maintained and kept up to date. The home is well organised, allowing children to move around with ease. The childminder works effectively with

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the early years provision

an assistant, this reflects in the smooth running of the setting.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has attended relevant courses and plans to make use of further training opportunities to enhance her knowledge. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continuously enhancing her service. She spends time with her assistant looking at how they work. She is aware of her strengths and also some areas she wishes to develop. She has only recently started childminding and has not yet completed a written self-evaluation, she recognises that this will assist in focusing on how she can drive further improvements.

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the early years provision

The childminder has formed good working relationships with parents. A notice board, menus and activity plans are on display in the hall. Daily verbal communication, texting and communication diaries for the youngest children, helps ensure parents are kept well informed. Individual progress records, photos and examples of the children work are shared with parents, enabling them to see the progress their children make. Written feedback from parents indicates they are very happy with the care their children receive. The childminder takes proactive steps to build professional relationships with staff at the school where children attend. This helps ensure a consistent approach and provide a complementary programme of activities.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their time in the setting, engaging in a wide range of activities, which support them in making progress in all areas of their learning and development. Suitable resources are readily available, allowing children to make choices in their play materials. They instigate their own play ideas as they request the dinosaurs and excitedly 'roar' and act out dinosaurs movements. The childminder is nearby, asking what dinosaurs like to eat and encouraging the children to name them. This helps to extend their language and thinking. Children begin to learn about communication and technology as they search the internet for recipes and look at photos and film of themselves participating in various activities. They have good opportunities to be creative as they print pictures using whole fish and concentrate on making cards for their friends. The childminder carries out sensitive observations on the children and uses these to help her to plan for their

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and outcomes for children

Children are very secure and interested to learn. They are developing confidence and playing extremely well, alongside each other. All children are treated with respect, which helps develop their self-esteem. They are very confident in the care of the childminder and her assistant and express their wishes with ease. They behave very positively, as they receive lots of praise and encouragement during their daily activities. They are able to develop a strong understanding of others as This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they play with resources which positively reflect diversity in the community, participate in discussions and acknowledge different festivals.

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and outcomes for children

Children are able to feel safe in the setting. They participate in regular fire drills and are gently reminded of potential dangers as they begin to build a house out of cushions. They are supported in understanding road safety, when they go on trips outside the home. Children have excellent opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They confidently use the step to wash their own hands and quickly identify their own towel for drying. They are very well informed of which foods are good for them as they talk about this whilst sitting happily together enjoying nutritious meals. Their individual water bottles are readily available at all times. Children enjoy lots of physical play in the outside area where they can use large equipment and participate in planting and growing activities. They explore the natural world as they make 'bug hotels', hunting in the garden for debris to form these. They make regular trips to the park and local groups. Babies are able to

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and outcomes for children

enjoy the comfort of snuggling up with the childminder when they have their bottle. 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 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 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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