Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY305765 Inspection date 30/06/2010 Inspector S Campbell

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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 2005. She lives with her husband, two children aged thirteen and one adult in a residential area of Dagenham, Essex. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding, except the kitchen. A fully enclosed garden is available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of these three may be in the early years age range. The childminder currently has three children in the early years age range on roll. The childminder also cares for children in the later years.

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Description of the childminding

The family has two dogs, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and a Pug.

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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

The children are happy, confident and well settled in their environment. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage to effectively support all children’s learning and development. There are effective systems in place for gathering information about children’s individual needs and backgrounds to ensure no child is disadvantaged. The childminder is committed to continuous improvement by addressing recommendations made at the last inspection, the good relations that are built with parents and her positive attitude to self-evaluation that effectively promotes outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain public liability insurance (Suitable premises, environment & equipment). 14/07/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further procedures to promote a culture of reflective practice and self-evaluation to identify the setting’s strengths and priorities of development that will improve the quality of the provision  develop further procedures to ensure effective links are made with children’s schools to support their learning and development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

There are effective documentation and procedures in place to promote and safeguard children’s welfare within the setting. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and knows how to proceed if she has any concerns about a child in her care which further promotes children’s well-being.

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the early years provision

The childminder is caring for more children than their condition of registration allow. This is an offense unless the provider gives a reasonable excuse. On this occasion the childminder did so and Ofsted does not intend to take further action.

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the early years provision

The children are cared for in a safe and secure environment because the childminder carries out daily and in-depth risk assessments. Children’s safety is further promoted because the childminder ensures risk assessments are carried out for routine outings. Written polices and procedures guide the childminder in her daily routine. This ensures children’s needs are met and all relevant information is shared with parents. A good two-way flow of information ensures continuity of care and this is carried through varying sources, such as a daily diary, discussions, text messaging and the sharing of children’s developmental records. In addition, she ensures children’s photos are stored on a memory stick to enable parents to have a catalogue and memory of their child’s time at the childminder’s setting. The childminder is professional in her approach to childminding and parent’s views are sought through questionnaires and appraisals. However, the

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the early years provision

procedures for making links with children’s school are in the infancy stage and have yet to be fully developed to enable the childminder to effectively support children’s learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to developing her knowledge and the outcomes for children. Since the last inspection she has attended a number of courses, for example, Inclusive Childminding, Early Years Foundation Stage Communication Language and Literacy and Observation, Assessment and Planning. The childminder is aware of her strengths. However, processes for self-evaluation has yet to be fully develop to enable the childminder to effectively identify areas for further development. The childminder ensures most required documentation is in place to promote children’s welfare with the exception of obtaining public liability insurance.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder supports children’s learning and development very well. She spends time playing with them at their level. The children have developed good relationships with the childminder and they benefit from the close interactions and simple games, such as peek-a-boo. The children are making good progress in all areas of their development because the childminder knows children well and is able to talk about their personalities and progress in great detail. The children benefit when taking part in making marks and foot prints with magic paint on the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 patio using water and paint brushes. During the summer months the children are able to freely access both indoor and outdoor resources to support their learning. They are familiar with their surroundings and are beginning to be confident learners. The childminder plans her routine well to ensure children engage in a

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and outcomes for children

range of outdoor experiences to support their learning, for example, going out on routine trips to the local park, attending community groups and regular picnics. She effectively extends their learning by visiting places of interest to support current topics, such as Hobbs Cross Farm and Colchester Zoo.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures systematic observations are carried out which covers learning intention and children’s next steps. Each child’s developmental folder is made up of photos to support their progress, observations and assessments. Additionally, the childminder effectively works in partnership with parents when undertaking assessments enabling them to contribute to children’s learning. Initial assessments are detailed, allowing the childminder to effectively build on what children can do.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing to be inquisitive because the childminder ensures they have easy access to a good range of developmentally age appropriate toys. They are stored in clear boxes and labelled to enable children to make informed decisions about their play. The childminder values conversation. She continually talks to children throughout day and ask good open ended questions to encourage children to think. The children enjoy looking at the photo album and are able recall past events, such as playing with toys at the childminder’s home and having ice cream with their friends.

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and outcomes for children

The children’s understanding of the wider community is developed through flash cards and discussions, for example, the police officer, fire fighters, teachers and doctors. Children’s learning is further extended about keeping themselves safe by reinforcing the importance of road safety and wearing a hat for protection from the sun.

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and outcomes for children

The children enjoy gardening and growing flowers. They take responsibility for watering the plants using a child sized watering can. This develops children’s curiosity of objects and living things. Through a broad range of practical activities, the childminder introduces children to numbers, simple additions and subtractions, for example, singing number rhymes, using an abacus and books. The children are well behaved the childminder uses gentle reminders to encourage the children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. They help tidy up after activities and the childminder supports their understanding of turn taking and sharing by using an egg timer. The children are interested in the resources on offer because the childminder is resourceful by regularly rotating the toys with other childminders to maintain their curiosity and learning. 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Insurance). 14/07/2010

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