Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY251482 Inspection date 31/01/2011 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 2003. She lives with her husband in second floor flat in Stepney in the London borough of Tower Hamlets, within easy walking distance of shops, parks, nurseries and schools. All the areas are used for childminding except the master bedroom and balcony.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight at any one time. There is children one child on roll within the early years age group, who attends at different times of the week. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is also a foster carer.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She walks to local nurseries and schools to take and collect children.

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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 successfully promotes most aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework requirements within a suitable and inclusive environment. Children are happy, secure and settled and as a result they are progressing in their learning. The childminder develops positive relationships with parents, which contribute well to children's welfare and learning needs being met. The childminder has effective systems of self-evaluation and is able to ensure her provision develops continuously.

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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) 14/02/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings and trips. 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 clear knowledge about child protection procedures and knows where to make referrals. She has an up-to-date first aid certificate. This ensures, if the children have any accidents or any concerns arise about the well- being of children, that correct procedures are followed. Effective records of risk assessments are in place, to ensure children's safety. This ensures any potential hazards are promptly identified and minimised within all areas of the home and on most outings. The childminder obtains parental consent for outings, and emergency medical advice and treatment for all children in her care. Although an attendance record is in place for children, the hours of children's arrival and departure times is not consistently kept up-to-date. This has an impact on safeguarding and is a breach of regulation. The childminder shares all her policies and procedures with parents at the outset to ensure they are well informed. A fire

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the early years provision

plan is in place and supported with regular evacuation drills.

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the early years provision

Overall, the childminder has designed an effective layout of good quality toys and resources in the home to ensure children can access these easily. The childminder also makes good use of the recreational services within the community, for example, the local childminding network group, library and museum. This ensures children's learning and development is enhanced and feeds into the continuous improvement of her provision.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates that she has valuable knowledge about children's welfare and family background. For example, she is fully aware of children's dietary and care requirements, such as their stage in potty training and allergies. Children are provided with an effective range of resources that foster an awareness of diversity in society, for example, they learn about different cultures. The childminder is fully aware of other professional organisations involved within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Speech therapists and other specialist workers are welcomed into the home to observe the children, if necessary, and their advice is valued.

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the early years provision

The childminder's systems of self-evaluation are effective and she has identified areas for development within her professional development. She has successfully completed a wide-range of courses to develop her understanding of children's learning. This was a recommendation raised at the previous inspection. In addition, the childminder welcomes and fully integrates suggestions from parents, for example altering children's sleeping patterns and food preferences.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established excellent relationships with the parents. They are informed about their children's learning and development through daily discussions, samples of their children's work and written observations. The parents are also involved in the assessment cycle and know their child's future targets. The childminder ensures relationships are established with other early years providers to ensure a two-way flow of information is shared about children's learning and development. 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 has developed effective assessment systems and uses photographic and written evidence alongside the observations she conducts. The observations provide information about what the children have achieved and their next stage of development.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy to explore the resources in the play area and they soon choose a toy or an activity. They quickly become engrossed in their play or creative work. For example, they begin to build structures with bricks and the childminder reinforces number sequence. Children say 'I am making a house, now it is a computer, here are the buttons'. Children enjoy selecting a wide- range of books and exploring the pictures, they also listen and enjoy when the childminder reads stories. In addition, they mark make on a variety of materials. Children have a broad range of experiences to develop creatively as they manipulate modelling dough, paint a range of meaningful pictures about their day. In addition, they sensibly cut with scissors and use a variety of materials when exploring sticking activities. Children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world well. They play with small world figures, cars and talk about the changing seasons when

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and outcomes for children

out at the park. They enjoy cooking special meals and preparing drinks, discussing why the foods are healthy. In addition, they explore the properties of sand and water play, filling and pouring with containers. The activities chosen to celebrate children's diverse cultural backgrounds are successful. Children learn about different types of cultural clothing and celebrate festivals. All children are encouraged to access all toys and resources regardless of their gender. This ensures children are learning about a diverse society.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They play with a wide-range of resources at the local playgroups, such as, trikes, balls and trampolines. In addition, they play on the recreational equipment at the park and challenge their skills on climbing frames. The childminder prepares nutritious and well-balanced home cooked meals and snacks and children take pride in washing their hands before eating. Children take pleasure in sociable snack times when the childminder sits with children, engaging them in conversation and talking to them about the healthy foods that they are eating. Overall, there are effective measures within the setting to ensure that children play safely. For example, they practise fire drills and road safety. Children show a strong sense of security and belonging to the setting. They are confident and enjoy playing and always tidy their toys away. The childminder manages toddler's behaviour calmly and well. They respond

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and outcomes for children

positively to praise and to good role modelling. 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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