Childminder in Hackney

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY380648 Inspection date 17/11/2010 Inspector Lynn Palumbo

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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 2008. She lives with her partner and children in a house in the London borough of Hackney, within easy walking distance of shops, parks, nurseries and schools. The whole of home, except the loft conversion is used for childminding.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight at any one time. There are currently two children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age group. They attend at different times of the week. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. A fully enclosed garden is available for outside play. The childminder has one pet cat.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder meets the needs of children in the Early Years Foundation Stagewell. She works in partnership with parents and other settings to ensure that children are making excellent progress in all areas of their learning and development. Children's welfare is additionally exceptionally well supported. The promotion of inclusion is exemplary. The childminder's capacity to maintain continuous improvement is good.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the record of the children's hours of attendance is maintained at all times for all children looked after on the premises (Documentation) 02/12/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 establish systems to involve parents as part of the ongoing observation, assessment and planning cycle to ensure they are fully involved with their child's learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder's knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and procedures is good and this is matched by the wide range of policies and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 procedures in place which further safeguard children. The record keeping and documentation, that is required for the safe and efficient management of the childminder's organisation, is very well maintained and regularly reviewed and updated. Most major aspects of the steps taken to safeguard children are good. For instance, the risk assessments in place are detailed and every journey and outing is rigorously assessed for safety. However, the childminder has not ensured the departure times are consistently recorded in the attendance record and this is a breach of regulation. There are excellent systems in place that promote children's good health and well-being, including steps taken to prevent the spread

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the early years provision

of infection. In addition medication, sickness and infectious illness procedures ensure the best interests and welfare of children at all times.

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the early years provision

The play areas are invitingly laid out in a child-friendly manner with attractive furniture and resources easily accessible at low-level. There are also many posters and examples of the children's work. The childminder also makes good use of the recreational services within the community, for example, the local playgroups and library.

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the early years provision

The childminder continually evaluates and reflects on her practice, and her self- evaluation is effective in supporting and defining her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder sets herself new targets and reviews aspects of her practice to ensure that that her methods are effective in meeting the needs of the children and their parents and that she is achieving best practice. The childminder consistently attends training and updates her skills and knowledge of childminding through a number of different sources, for example, participating in research studies and mentoring new childminders. The childminder ensures that her practice is fully inclusive and encourages children to be aware of diversity themselves through providing a variety of resources and activities.

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the early years provision

All aspects of working in partnerships with parents are outstanding. The childminder liaises closely with parents, keeping them informed about their children's progress through daily discussions, assessment records and review meetings. In this way parents are involved in their children's learning, enabling the childminder to provide appropriate support for each individual child. Although the parents contribute to their children's assessment records, informing the childminder of their positive comments regarding each child's welfare and developments. They have not been encouraged by the childminder to be involved in the assessment cycle, to ensure they are fully involved with their child's learning. Parents benefit greatly from the childminder's professional approach and they have written many complimentary letters about her provision.

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and outcomes for children

Children and babies are making excellent progress towards the early learning goals. They demonstrate an interest and enthusiasm for learning which the childminder encourages and supports. Assessment for all children's learning and development are detailed, incorporating all the areas of learning into weekly This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 planning. In addition, planning takes into consideration all children's individual needs, abilities and interests. Children and babies enjoy exploring different aspects of themes for learning on a weekly basis, for example children water plants in the garden, walk in the park to look for autumn foliage, to create collages.

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and outcomes for children

Children and babies also enjoy initiating their own play and choosing their own play materials. For instance, babies explore treasure baskets, feeling the different objects, during this activity the childminder talks to babies about the different textures. In addition, they crawl with confidence and initiate a game of 'peek a boo' with the childminder. Children, build houses from large boxes, and the childminder supports as they design and decorate the features. In addition, they explore the childminder's garden for insects and the childminder extends by researching habitats in books. A variety of technological toys and computer games help to reinforce children's learning in all areas. Children show much interest in the activities and are well supported in their free choice play by the childminder. For example, they explore hairdressing saloons, modeling creative hairstyles and role play. Children have access to a very good range of resources and play materials

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and outcomes for children

that reflect diversity, different cultures and disability. For example, children learn about same sex families when reading books. In addition, they celebrate the festival of light, creating paintings during Divali and dress in cultural costumes. The childminder also encourages the children to communicate through makaton. There are very good systems in place that ensure regular and planned discussion, activities and experiences that promote understanding of their own backgrounds and origin. Children are exceptionally well settled, confident and frequently approach the childminder for cuddles, demonstrating very good levels of security and wellbeing in the care of the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning to adapt to a healthy lifestyle excellently. They use individual hand towels after washing their hands and brush their teeth after lunch. This helps to remind children about hygiene procedures that can help prevent ill health and minimise the spread of infection. Children enjoy healthy and nutritious home cooked meals and snacks made from fresh produce by the childminder. They learn, through conversations whilst helping the childminder to prepare the food, about the nutrients, vitamins and minerals they need for good health. Children have a wide range of activities to exercise and spend time outdoors in the fresh air; they enjoy playing at the park using a variety of recreational equipment and games organised by the childminder. Overall, there are effective measures within the setting to ensure that children play safely. For example, they practise fire drills and road safety. Children's behaviour is exemplary as the children are clear on

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and outcomes for children

limitations, expectations and boundaries. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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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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