Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY407069 Inspection date 22/09/2010 Inspector Jane Nelson

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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

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 partner and their child aged two years in a house in Twickenham in the London borough of Richmond upon Thames. A lodger was also living on the premises at the time of the inspection. The childminder uses the living room and dining rooms on the ground floor and a bedroom on the first floor for childminding purposes. Bathroom facilities are on the first floor and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for five children, of whom two may be in early years age range. She is registered to care for one child overnight. The childminder is currently caring for two children in the early years age range, both of whom attend on a part time basis. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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

The childminder is newly registered and has recently started childminding. She provides warm and affectionate care in a welcoming home environment, taking into account children?s individual needs and routines. Positive relationships with parents are promoted. The required records and documentation are in place although systems for some record keeping and the use of self-evaluation are not yet fully implemented and not all regulatory requirements are met.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure Ofsted are informed of any change of the persons aged 16 years or older living or working on the child minding premises, within 14 days of the event occurring (Suitability of adults) 22/09/2010

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further?

 maintain a written record of all medicines administered to children and ensure they contain the necessary detail. (Safeguarding and welfare) 22/09/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 Develop the use of observations and assessment relating to children's development and use these as a focus for future planning for individual children?s needs  Develop the use of self-evaluation and reflective practice to identify areas for future development and how these will be achieved. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has an understanding of child protection issues, her responsibilities and the procedures to follow should concerns arise. She uses risk assessments to monitor safety within the home and maintains the required record including risk assessments for regular outings. Children are well-supervised and reminded to be careful as they move around and in their play. The childminder recognises that she needs to encourage and involve children in helping to put toys away when they have finished playing to ensure there are not too many toys on the floor and children can move around safely.

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the early years provision

The childminder was not clear about the process to follow when there was a change to adults in the home. This resulted in a delay in Ofsted being informed of the change, within the required time scale, and the necessary checks not being implemented. The impact on children was minimal as the childminder was not actively caring for children at the time and is aware of her responsibility to ensure children are never out of her care, or left alone with anyone who has not been vetted.

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the early years provision

The childminder?s home is welcoming and space is organised appropriately to meet children?s needs. A range of suitable play materials and equipment are attractively presented in low storage boxes and on low shelving. Child-size furniture, such as, a table and chairs and a book case are set out in the living room. The childminder has started the process of planning a range of activities and play opportunities for children, both through home based activities and visiting local pre school resources. She is getting to know children?s individual needs, through some information provided by the parents and through her own observations. Although systems to record children?s development are in place they are not yet being used to note observations, identify children?s next steps and focus future planning for individual children.

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the early years provision

The required documentation is in place although not all is clearly organised and records relating to medication that has been administered do not contain the necessary information.

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the early years provision

The childminder has identified some training she wants to attend, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing improvement. However self-evaluation is not yet being used to monitor that all requirements are met, identify areas for future development and how these can be achieved.

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the early years provision

Systems are in place to obtain information from parents about children?s home routines when they first come to the childminder and this enables her to follow familiar routines and practices, providing reassurance and helping children settle. Information about children?s day is recorded in a daily diary sheet which is given to parents at the end of each day. The childminder is aware of the need to work in partnership with other settings that children may attend. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are settling well and enjoy caring and affectionate interaction with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care by frequent smiles, vocalising and sitting close to her as they play. Older children are beginning to learn about their own safety through reminders from the childminder to be careful in their play and with each other.

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and outcomes for children

Children have opportunities to learn about the wider world. For example they hear the childminder speaking her first language of Spanish to her own child, this also provides reassurance for children who hear Spanish spoken in their own family. They have access to resources such as play figures and dressing up clothes that reflect diversity. The childminder plans to include different experiences such as finding out about different festivals in the range of activities she provides.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy exploring the varied range of play materials and equipment which are attractively presented in low storage units. They are beginning to develop skills for the future, such as learning to share, and responding to requests from the childminder to take turns with toys, as they play. Children are able to help themselves to some play equipment and enjoy exploring musical instruments. Children of different ages are successfully involved in a music activity, by the childminder. She encourages a baby to reach for, feel and shake, maracas and helps an older child to blow through windpipes and use a mouthorgan. Children respond with pride and excitement to the noises they make, they smile, laugh, vocalise, and move their bodies to the music playing on a CD and the noises they make with the musical instruments. Children join in, singing along to a familiar song of ?Old MacDonald had a farm? that is playing on a CD. Children have access

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and outcomes for children

to a range of books that are presented in a child size book rack. Although the childminder suggests they look at a book together children?s interest in the book is not sustained, and they soon move off to help themselves to toys in the storage boxes. Paper and crayons are provided for mark making, in which older children show a passing interest. Younger children are supported in developing independent movement, they smile and vocalise, as the childminder holds their hands and helps them to a standing position. Equipment for outdoor play and to encourage children?s physical development is available in the childminder?s garden and visits are made to nearby parks and playgrounds.

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and outcomes for children

Children see the childminder follow good hygiene procedures, such as using wet wipes to clean their hands and she talks to them about washing her own hands after nappy changing. Children enjoy healthy food, such as, a snack of grapes and a tuna sandwich for their lunch. Individual children?s routines are followed particularly with regard to sleeping and feeding patterns, providing security and reassurance. 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 2 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary 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 (Suitability of adults and Safeguarding and welfare)) 22/09/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 Take action as specified in the Early Years Section of the report (Safeguarding and welfare) 22/09/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary 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 (Suitability of adults) 22/09/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 Take action as specified in the Early Years Section of the report (Safeguarding and welfare) 22/09/2010

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