Jasiok, Anna Maria

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY408173 Inspection date 15/12/2010 Inspector Kim Mundy

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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 husband and two children aged 18 months and five years in South Harrow in the London borough of Harrow. The whole of the ground floor of the maisonette is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks and drives to local schools to take and collect children, and she attends the local parent and toddler group. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of two children at any one time and both may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child under one year. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are very relaxed in the childminder's care. They experience an enjoyable time as they access a wide range of toys and activities, which help them to make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure their child's individual needs are met. She successfully creates a welcoming and secure environment where children's welfare is promoted. The processes of observational assessment, planning and self-evaluation are underway.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further planning and assessment procedures, and use this information to plan the next steps for children's learning  develop further the system for monitoring and maintaining continuous improvement, for example, through self-evaluation.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is safeguarded because the childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her responsibility in child protection and all adults in the home are suitably checked. Furthermore, a record is kept of visitors to the premises, which further safeguards the children. The childminder has made her home safe and secure for children to explore freely. She undertakes risk assessments for each specific outing to ensure children are safe when out and about in the community. The childminder's paperwork is well organised and all of the relevant documentation is in place, for example, recording systems for accidents and medication administration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder places an emphasis on meeting the children's individual needs. There is a good range of toys and activities to support each age and stage of children's learning. Nursery furniture is available to meet the needs of babies

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the early years provision

attending, such as a high chair and buggy.

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the early years provision

The childminder is beginning to reflect on her new childminding service and she involves parents in this process, for instance, through completing questionnaires. She recognises her strengths in caring for the children and is keen to build on her existing skills in relation to planning and assessing the children's progress towards the early learning goals, and identifying their next steps for learning.

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the early years provision

Strong emphasis is placed on partnerships with parents and carers to provide continuity of care for babies. Parents particularly like the communication systems set up, which inform them about their child's daily routine and activities, for instance, through a daily diary system, verbal contact and text messaging. A range of written policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice and are shared with parents so that they are aware of the service provision.

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and outcomes for children

Regular, but flexible routines help babies to gain a sense of order in the world in which they live and to anticipate events, for instance, at rest, play and meal times. The provision of food is negotiable with the childminder and children enjoy healthy snacks and meals. The childminder places a strong emphasis on good hygiene procedures, which she sees as essential when caring for young babies. Children are protected from unnecessary illness as they do not attend when they are sick. They enjoy daily fresh air and exercise in the garden and/or at the park when they have opportunities to climb, slide and balance on apparatus. Babies enjoy sit and ride, and push and pull along toys. Children begin to learn how to stay safe as they join in the fire evacuation and talk about crossing the roads safely. They are happy and well cared for by this kind and caring childminder.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Children play in a welcoming family home where they make good relationships with the childminder and her family. The childminder knows the children well and she responds to them in a warm and positive manner. Babies are confident to make their needs known as they can be sure of a caring response, for example, as they cuddle up to drink their bottle of milk. Babies are enjoying their time as they explore the toys placed at their level so they can make choices and help themselves. They have varied opportunities to express themselves through painting, sticking and play dough. Babies are using their senses as they mouth toys, listen to songs and musical toys. Babies use their imagination as they manoeuvre skilfully around the floor pushing the cars. They are developing their hand eye coordination as they practise their mark-making skills with crayons and

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and outcomes for children

press buttons to make things happen. They begin to learn about shapes and size as they build with bricks. The childminder spends time talking to children and she This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 tells stories to encourage their speaking and listening skills. Babies begin to mimic a variety of animal sounds. Children are well cared for and they are having fun. 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 2 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 2 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 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 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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