Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY363537 Inspection date 29/09/2010 Inspector Catherine Greene

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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 assesses 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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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 2007. She lives with her husband and three children aged six, three and two in a two bedroom flat on the second floor reached by a lift in the London borough of Haringey. A living room and two bedrooms are the main areas used for childminding purposes. There is no outdoor play space but a park is located directly opposite where the family live. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for two children under eight years old, of whom two may be in the early years age group and of these; one may be aged under a year old. There is currently one child on roll who is in the early years age group.

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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

Children are settled and happy while in the childminder's care and the uniqueness of each child is valued. She plans a range of activities and experiences to suit children currently attending part time and after school. Systems are in place to ensure children play safely and securely although the written risk assessment does not yet include the route home from school or outings to the park. Self-evaluation is completed informally and the childminder has identified some key areas for development, although, as yet, procedures are not in place to address improvements identified. There are some procedures in place for working in partnerships with parents.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure risk assessments are developed for both indoors and out to identify aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis. Ensure that a record is kept of how children will be kept safe when risks occur 11/11/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 review and update documentation such as policies and procedures, to ensure these reflect the current regulatory framework  establish a clear system that allows regular observation and assessment of the children's interests and achievements This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  ensure consistent improvement by attending regular and ongoing training.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded because the childminder understands child protection procedures and knows how to report concerns to the relevant agencies. The childminder carries out regular checks of her premises, resources and toys and has taken steps to ensure that children are kept safe. For example, safety gates make the kitchen inaccessible and all electrical sockets are made safe. The record of risk assessments does not yet include walks to and from school, although the childminder can explain the action taken to ensure children are kept safe at this time. Children learn to be safe outside the home because they practise road safety on the routes from nursery and school. They are kept safe on routine outings because the childminder will risk assess the local park and carries out a visual check on arrival before allowing children access.

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the early years provision

The childminder has some of the required policies and procedures and is using a National Childminding Association toolkit to record details of children attending. However, there is currently no complaints procedure in place. Consequently, it is unclear how this situation would be managed. Although the childminder can clearly explain how she would work with parents and other specialists to benefit the children. The childminder has systems in place to self-evaluate her strengths and areas for improvement and shows a commitment to improving her provision by attending a range of training and collecting the views of both parents and children. Although the childminder has only recently begun childminding she has missed some opportunities to attend training in areas where she may need support. This has impacted on her confidence in observing and supporting children's next steps. Clear settling in procedures enable the childminder to get to know the children and

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the early years provision

their parents and to securely support children's individual needs and differences within an equal opportunities framework. Parents are encouraged to offer information about their children's routines and care at home.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's home is well resourced with accessible toys, musical instruments and books organised well this enables children to move around the environment and to make choices about what they want to do. The childminder completes basic assessments on the children and demonstrates, through discussion, an awareness of the areas of learning and stages or development. Some information is gained from parents when children first start to ensure activities and opportunities provided are appropriate to the child's stage of development and these suit children currently attending after school. The childminder does not yet keep developmental records but has plans for basic observations, she understands that these are required to effectively identify and plan a range of activities based around the early learning goals in order to identify the child's next stage of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

learning. Children build warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder and her family. They feel safe and well cared for when in her company because she has a relaxed and confident approach and shows care when interacting with them. They are confident and demonstrate a sense of security and belonging as they happily play with the childminder and her own children.

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and outcomes for children

Children show sustained interest in the resources and enjoy making a camp in the playhouse. Appropriate support from the childminder ensures that children of mixed ages are able to play and negotiate well together. They happily choose different activities and enjoy sitting at the table to have their snack. Children learn about keeping themselves safe, as they cross roads they listen well and hold on to the buggy waiting as the childminder tells them when it is safe to cross. They benefit from their membership to the 'traffic club' where they complete activities in an educational pack and are able to transfer this understanding into practise as they learn to safely cross roads as they return after school.

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and outcomes for children

Children begin to learn about healthy lifestyles as they enjoy fresh fruit and yoghurts for snack and go out everyday for fresh air and exercise in the local park. Daily hygiene routines help to prevent the spread of infection and they all readily wash their hands as they come in from their day at nursery and school. Children are well behaved and respond positively to praise and encouragement. They display sound levels of self-esteem. Generally, the resources, activities and opportunities provided for the children help them to secure the skills they need to develop in the future. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

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 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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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