Childminder in HounslowOfsted inspection, 19 Jan 2011

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY412507 Inspection date 19/01/2011 Inspector Jennifer Devine

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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 registered in 2010. She lives with her husband and two children aged 18 months and four years in Feltham, in the London Borough of Hounslow. The ground floor of the house and one bedroom on the first floor are used for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time, of whom one may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding two children in the early years age group who attend part time on separate days. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The family have a pet rabbit.

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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 settled and happy within the childminder's care. She shows warmth and kindness to each child and provides a secure, stimulating environment to help them grow and make good progress in their development. The childminder has a very good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and plans suitable exciting activities and experiences which meet each child's individual needs and interests. The childminder has begun to evaluate her practices and demonstrates she has the capacity to maintain continuous improvements. She has established good relationships with parents but has not yet developed ways to include parents in the self-evaluation process.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop ways of involving parents in the self-evaluation process to gain their views and support continuous improvements .

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the early years provision

The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding the well-being of children in her care and is aware of the indicators of child abuse and the child protection procedures to follow if she was concerned about a child. The childminder places a strong emphasis on the children's safety within the home and when outdoors. Written risk assessments are undertaken which ensures hazards are identified and eliminated.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises her home and play resources well, enabling children to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 make choices freely and safely. Children can choose from a range of age appropriate toys stored at a low level to support their increasing independence. The childminder's good organisational skills means that all the required documents, polices and procedures are maintained to support the safe and efficient management of her practice.

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the early years provision

The childminder has begun to self-evaluate her practices and identifies areas to enhance. She recognises that by developing her skills through attending further training courses this will have a positive impact on the children's progress. The childminder provides an inclusive environment for all children and families. The childminder is aware of embracing diversity within her home and has some resources to promote children's understanding of the wider world.

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the early years provision

Children receive appropriate and consistent care as the childminder has established good working relationships with parents. She ensures all relevant information is obtained at the start of a child's placement to ensure they receive a smooth settling-in time and feel emotionally secure. Parents are welcomed into the childminder's home and can see their child's developmental records as they wish. Daily verbal feedback ensures parents are kept well informed about their child's day. The childminder has not, as yet developed ways of including parents in the self-evaluation process to support her continuous improvement. The childminder is aware of developing links with other agencies and is willing to work together to support the children's needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in a loving and caring environment where they feel secure to explore their surroundings. They have built up trusting relationships with the childminder and approach her during the day for reassurance and cuddles. As a result, children are very happy, feel safe and are making very good progress in their development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a very good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has developed very effective observation and assessment methods to support her in planning for individual children's needs. She is aware of the importance of observing children as soon as they start and builds up a full picture of each child's emotional and developmental needs. During the settling in time she plans activities in the home initially which helps children settle and become familiar with the environment. Once they are more settled she then broadens their experiences to outdoor places of interest. Each child has an individual folder where the childminder keeps observations, assessments, pictures and photographs.

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and outcomes for children

Young children have good opportunities to make decisions about their play and enjoy sitting on the floor playing with a range of exciting activities. The childminder is skilled in understanding the importance of talking with children and constantly talks through an activity with them. Children freely choose their favourite books and sit together with the childminder to look at them. They also enjoy listening to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the nursery rhymes playing gently in the background. The childminder is aware of children's interests and their favourite toys. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring and investigating the posting box and sit for extended periods posting shapes and taking them out again. They enjoy building with the bricks and the childminder has extended their ideas by role modelling building a tower of bricks.

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and outcomes for children

Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise as they go to the local school everyday. They enjoy trips out to the park and enjoy the freedom of walking independently when in a safe environment. They also have access to a well equipped and secure garden for outdoor play. Children's skills for the future are developing as they have many toys with sounds or press buttons to explore. Children's behaviour is age appropriate and any minor disagreements are handled sensitively and appropriately by the childminder. She gently reminds children about being kind to each other and is developing their understanding of sharing and caring.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder takes reasonable steps to ensure children in her care remain healthy and free from cross infection. Children do not attend if they are unwell. The childminder holds a valid first aid certificate which enables her to deal with any accidents appropriately. Children benefit from the childminder's good knowledge of healthy eating through her previous experience as a chef. She plans a weekly menu and provides home cooked nutritious hot meals and snacks during the day. She is fully aware of individual children's dietary needs and is able to provide alternative foods as required.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder teaches children about safety within the home. She involves children in the fire practice so that they develop an understanding of evacuating the home safely. The childminder is vigilant when outdoors walking with children and takes every opportunity to talk to them about road safety. She ensures young children are safely harnessed into the pushchair, allowing them opportunities to walk when in places of safety. 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 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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