Childminder in Ealing

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number EY308143 Inspection date 19 April 2006 Inspector Bharti Vakil

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Type of inspection Childcare Type of care Childminding

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives with her husband, two school aged children and one pre-school aged child. They live in Greenford, in the London Borough of Ealing. The whole of the bungalow except one bedroom are available for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of 2 children under 8 years at any one time. There is currently 1 child under 1 year on roll.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. Children's health is promoted well as the childminder has effective procedures in place. The good hygiene practices such as hand washing routines before and after nappy changes and before handling food, protects young children from cross infection. Children are well protected from the sun as parents are required to provide sun cream and hats. Overall, children's welfare is safeguarded as there are suitable procedures in place for dealing with accidents and medication. However, the childminder has not sought written permission from parents for emergency medical treatment. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate. Children do not attend if they are un-well or suffering from infections. As a result, this minimises the risk of cross infection. Children are fed in a warm and relaxing atmosphere, and therefore they are happy and content. Drinks and food provided by parents are stored appropriately. Children's

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Helping children to be healthy

care needs are well met as the routine is flexible to meet their individual needs for rest and sleep. They benefit from fresh air as there are regular outings to the local park, drop in centre and school pick ups. These activities contribute towards their physical and emotional development.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children are happily settled in their environment as the childminder's home is warm and welcoming. They are able to move around happily as the space has been organised to meet their individual needs. Children rest and sleep in comfort where they feel secure. Children's individual and care needs are met well as there is a good range of equipment available for example, high chair, double buggy, travel cot and car seat. The good range of toys and resources are placed at low levels promoting children's independence. For example, the babies happily use developmentally appropriate toys placed at their level. Children are well supervised and are always in sight and hearing of the childminder. They are kept safe by the positive steps taken to minimise hazards, both inside and outside. Young children are well protected as the childminder is vigilant in monitoring and checking children who are sleeping. The childminder has developed sound fire

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

evacuation procedures however, they have not been practised. Children's welfare is safeguarded as the childminder has sound knowledge of her role and responsibility in child protection. She is aware of possible signs of abuse and

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 knows the procedures to follow.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children have easy access to a good range of suitable toys and activities which promote their learning and development. The babies are learning to link words with actions and respond vocally. This is because the childminder chats to them warmly as they wake up, while changing their nappy and while feeding them. Children enjoy both listening to the childminder's singing and creating sounds by shaking toys. They are interested in interactive toys and investigating resources with different textures and looking at colourful picture books together with the childminder. This helps them to make sense of and respond to what they see, hear, feel and touch. They get pleasure from outings to child friendly settings such as toddler groups where they explore new activities and enjoy relationships with other children. Children enjoy a warm relationship with the childminder, which enables them to

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

extend their learning in a supportive and caring environment. The childminder spends good quality time talking and responding well to children's individual needs.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. Children are happy and content. They enjoy care that promotes their well-being. The baby turns to the childminder for both comfort and play. The young children confidently voice pleasures and needs. The childminder is in tune with their needs and meets them affectionately. Children's awareness of diversity is increasing as they have access to a range of toys and activities. This contributes to children developing a positive image of others and experiencing a welcoming environment. Children are developing their confidence as the childminder consistently praises their efforts. The childminder has a sound understanding of using age-appropriate management behaviour strategies. This encourages children to try out new experiences in a supportive environment. The childminder is warm and attentive towards children who clearly enjoy the time they spend with her. Children's sense of security and belonging is fostered well through the very good

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Helping children make a positive contribution

information which is shared between parents and the childminder regarding their routine, activities and achievements. This results in children forming a close and trusting relationship with the childminder.

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Organisation

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 Children feel at ease and are content in the well organised environment. The childminder is warm and affectionate towards them and the children are happy and relaxed in her care. Children benefit from a variety of outings to child friendly settings. Suitable steps have been taken to make the home safer for children's well-being. Children benefit by the childminder's enthusiasm to update her knowledge and understanding of child care. This means their welfare, care and developmental needs are met effectively. The childminder has good record keeping systems in place to maintain this good quality of child care. However, the childminder has not set up a system to maintain a complaints log as required under revised regulations. Children's overall care, learning and welfare are enhanced by the information shared

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Organisation

between parents and the childminder. Overall, the childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides.

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Complaints since the last inspection

There are no complaints made to Ofsted since registration. The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • obtain written parental permission to seek any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment for their child's welfare • improve fire safety by regularly practising the emergency escape plan • ensure there is a system in place to maintain complaints log as per the new regulations.

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 procedures set out in the leaflet Building better childcare: Compliments and concerns about inspectors' judgements which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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