Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY292026 Inspection date 10/11/2010 Inspector Marilyn Peacock

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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 2004. She lives in a house in the London borough of Barking and Dagenham. She uses the whole of the downstairs for minding . There ia a compact garden for ourdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register to care for no more than 6 children under 8 years; of these, not more than 3 may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than 1 may be under 1 year at any one time and is currently minding one child in the early years age group she also cares for older children before and after school and in the school hoildays.

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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 in the care of the childminder. They have ample space to rest and play. The childminder takes time to get to know children and their individual routines, consequently children's welfare is promoted adequately. Children are generally safe and secure as the childminder has started to complete risk assessments but has not risk assessed outings or regular trips. Apart from a safeguarding policy most of the required polices and procedures are in place to ensure children safety. Although observations and planning systems are still being developed suitable support from the childminder ensures that children are making progress on their learning journey. The childminder is keen to develop her service and has recently introduced self-evaluation to help her promoted the outcomes for children successfully.

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further?

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

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further?

 make sure a full risk assessment is carried out for each type of outing. The assessment should be reviewed before embarking on each specfic outing.(Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 02/12/2010

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further?

 put in place an effective safeguarding policy and includes the procedure to be followed in the event of an allegation being made against yourself.(Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 02/12/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 ensure that observations of children's learning are used to identify each childs next steps and to plan learning experiences that will enable children to make suitable progress  develop an ongoing system of self evaluation and reflective practice to ensure continuous improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder has sufficient understanding of safeguarding procedures and an adequate understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the reporting systems to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. However, she was unable to show evidence of a safeguarding policy or procedures which is a requirement of the Statutory framework of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Risk assessments have been conducted on the child minders home and garden and appropriate actions taken to minimize risks identified. The childminder also conducts visual checks each day therefore children are always suitably protected. However, she has not carried out risk assessments of regular outing or trips to ensure potential risks are minimized.

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the early years provision

Most of the required documentation is in place. Accident and medication record forms are in place although no accidents have been recorded up to this date. Parents have given consent to seek emergency medical advice or treatment therefore the childminder is able to act in children's best interests should they require medical help or assistance. The childminder explains that she gives parents a copy of all her policies and procedures to take home and read at their leisure. Good settling-in procedures are in place, the childminder uses this time to find out about the child's preferences, their cultural, medical background and what makes that child unique. She carries out observations of how the child is settling, activities and their routines and works out an action plan to ensure and children and their parents are happy with the service she provides.

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the early years provision

The partnership with parents is still developing; they receive verbal feedback on how their child has spent their day when they collect them. They are encouraged to share their observations of their child's play and learning at home to help the childminder form a full picture of their learning journey. Parents enjoy helping the child minder celebrate their own cultural festivals such as Dwali reading stories and bringing in food and Indian sweets to share. Observations and record keeping is very much in its infancy the childminder has only recently started minding children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and has not started to plan specifically for children individual progress. The childminder recognizes her responsibility to work in partnership with other agencies and providers of the Foundation Stage. The childminder is still developing her systems for self evaluation but recognizes areas for improvement. She has recently completed her NVQ level three qualification and

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the early years provision

intends implementing much of what she learnt into her daily practices. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is developing a warm and comfortable relationship with the children she cares for. Toys and resources are within easy reach of the children and they enjoy sorting through the toy boxes to find toys that interest them. They carefully thread the beads along the track on the wooden toy. They attempt to join large plastic bricks together and happily bounce up and down in time to familiar music and nursery rhymes. The childminder recognizes when children are tired and settles them down in the travel cot where they sleep contentedly. Children have access to a compact garden each day and they also enjoy regular outings to the park and the local child minder drop in at the Children's centre where they can play with their peers and enjoy different play activities.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder encouraged healthy eating by providing fresh fruit and healthy snacks for the children. For the youngest children that attend the parents provide a packed lunch and the childminder stores and reheats according to their wishes. She encourages parents to provide healthy choices for their child discouraging crisps or fizzy drinks. The childminder is committed to helping children develop a strong sense of self and encourages children's confidence and self-esteem by giving lots of praise and encouragement, books and some resources reflect their culture and religious backgrounds. Children's understanding of being healthy is developed through encouraging children to wash their hands at suitable times, after using the toilet and playing in the garden and before eating. The childminder follows hygienic procedures when nappy changing and keeps the environment is clean and hygienic at all times. The childminder has appositive approach to

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and outcomes for children

behavior management. Behaviour is acceptable as the childminder ensures children are well supported and occupied. Simple safety rules are re-enforced at all times through gentle reminders from the minder. Fire safety is promoted as the home has smoke alarms which are checked regularly and the childminder has identified emergency evacuation routes. 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 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 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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