Childminder in Brent

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY408202 Inspection date 27/10/2010 Inspector Caren Carpenter

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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 two school aged children in a three bedroom house within the London borough of Brent.

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Description of the childminding

The living room, a bedroom, the hallway and the kitchen/dining areas are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered for a maximum of six children under eight years. The childminder is currently caring for one child in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the Voluntary and compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children from local schools. The childminder takes children to the local park and a children's centre.

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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 happy and settled in the childminder's care. Her good working relationship with parents ensures that children's needs are fully understood and met. Although children are provided with some play resources which they can choose independently, these do not provide sufficient and exciting challenges to fully promote their learning and development. Self-evaluation is in the early stages and the childminder is beginning to reflect where improvements can be made in order to improve the play and learning experiences she provides for the children.

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further?

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

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further?

 review the risk assessment procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of the children, paying particular attention to the front door  further develop the use observations of children's achievements to identify learning priorities and plan relevant experiences for the next stages in their development  develop further play resources that will engage the children and give them better opportunities to make progress towards the early learning goals  ensure that children's behaviour is managed effectively in a manner appropriate for their stage of development and particular individual needs.  develop ways in which parents are supported and encouraged to share, contribute and update information, to become fully involved in their children's continuous learning and assessment records. 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 a secure understanding of safeguarding, which ensures that children are well protected. She understands how to manage child protection concerns and has all the information in place to report any concerns and is familiar with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. Children play safely, because the childminder carries out regular risk assessments in all areas of her home to promote children's safety and records her findings. However, the front door poses a potential risk to children's safety.

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the early years provision

Self-evaluation is in the early stages and the childminder is beginning to reflect where improvements can be made in order to improve the play and learning experiences she provides for the children. For example, by developing further the use of observations which help identify the next steps for children's learning and inform planning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of how children learn and develop. She is keen to continually improve her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and shows a strong commitment to developing and improving her practice. For example, she is eager to attend training courses to improve the care and learning experiences she provides for the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures that records, policies and procedures are very well organised and maintained to ensure that the needs of all children are met. The childminder organises the environment to allow children to explore freely. Although, children have access to some play resources, they do not provide sufficient challenges and play experiences for the children to help them make good progress in their learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a positive attitude towards inclusive practice and works closely with parents to provide for their children's care needs. Children are supported in developing English an additional language and are helped to value their own cultures and beliefs. This contributes to building their confidence and self-esteem. Planned outings with the childminder develop children's awareness of the wider world and the local community. For example, they visit local children's centre gaining further learning experiences. In addition, they learn about diversity through examples set by the childminder and are beginning to appreciate the society they live in.

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the early years provision

The childminder is works well with parents and keeps them informed about their children's daily routine to ensure their individual needs are met. Relevant information about each child's needs is obtained and recorded. However, parents are not yet encouraged to share, contribute and update information and to become fully involved in their children's continuous learning and assessment records. The childminder values parents' comments and is beginning to seek their views through parents' questionnaires to improve the care and learning experiences for the children as well as, developing and maintaining good This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 communication with parents. The childminder has an encouraging attitude to developing and forming links with other providers to ensure continuity of care and learning for the children.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They have built trusting relationships with the childminder which help them feel self-assured and safe. Children are engaged, happy and interested in their play. They make some independent choices and self-select toys and activities they are interested in. This is because the childminder has a suitable understanding of the learning development needs of the children in her care and provides a satisfactory range of activities. However, the play resources available do not offer children suitable and challenging choices to extend and fully support their play and learning experiences effectively towards the six areas of learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is beginning to observed and record children's involvement in activities using photographs of them participating in a selection of suitable play and learning experiences which, links to the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder helps children to enjoy their play experiences by being involved their play. For example, she encourages children to develop their early mark making skills as the attempt to draw their pictures using a selection of writing materials, such as paper, pencils, markers and an easel. Children enjoy their time as they develop their imagination. For example, they pretend to be on a teddy bears picnic with different sizes of teddy bears, cups and plates attractively arranged on the floor. Conversations between the childminder and the children encourage them to develop their communication and language skills and there is a selection of books to help them develop and interest in reading. Weekly trips to the children's centre and the local park provide opportunities for children to develop their social skills as they socialise with other children.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy healthy and nutritious meals and snacks that support their individual dietary needs. For example, they are offered a variety of freshly prepared meals, such as pasta, rice and vegetables. The childminder actively encourages children to eat fresh fruits daily. In addition the childminder offers regular drinks through out the day. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise for example; they visit the local parks and a baby gym developing, their large muscle skills. Consequently children are learning the importance of being healthy and active through physical play.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is proactive in teaching children about a range of safety aspects, such as keeping themselves safe when crossing the roads. Regular fire drill practices further contribute to children developing an awareness of how to keep themselves safe.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has written guidelines for acceptable behaviour for children. These This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are discussed and agreed with parents to ensure consistency. However, there are times when children's behaviour is not always managed effectively. Consequently children do not fully understand the difference between right and wrong to enable them to learn acceptable behaviour. 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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