Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY362470 Inspection date 20/01/2011 Inspector Catherine Greene

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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 has been registered since 2004. She lives with her daughter in Stepney Green, London. They live in a two bedroom flat on the fourth floor which is reached by a lift. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She currently has one child on roll in the early years age group.

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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 and happy while in the childminder's care. Systems are in place to ensure children play safely and securely. The uniqueness of each child is valued, although the current procedures for providing play opportunities and experiences do not always reflect the specific needs, languages and interests of the children. The childminder has only recently started working as a childminder and is keen to identify key strengths and areas for development. There are some procedures in place for working in partnership with parents.

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further?

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

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further?

 plan an environment that takes into account children's different languages, interests, understandings, home backgrounds and cultures to ensure the needs of all children are met  develop planning to cover all areas of learning and development, with a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities  improve partnerships with parents and other professionals by developing a two-way flow of information and provide opportunities for parents and key persons to discuss and agree their child's next stage of learning towards the early learning goals.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded and protected because the childminder has clear systems in place for identifying and responding to concerns about children's welfare. She has attended addiional training on safeguarding and has a good understanding of child protection. Children are further protected because risk assessments are in place within the home and for all outings. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has a developing awareness of the requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has kept up to date with new initiatives and developments in childminding by attending local childminder groups and keeping in touch with the childminding development worker in the local authority.

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the early years provision

An adequate range of resources are available to support children's learning and play. Children happily choose what to play with when they come in from nursery and show interest in a programmable toy which is appropriate for their age and stage of development. Equality and diversity is adequately promoted although the childminder was unsure as to children's first language. Parents are encouraged to contribute information about their children and the childminder is supportive in keeping them informed about the child's well being. Written policies and procedures are shared with parents. Partnerships and channels of communication with pre-schools and other professionals to promote children's achievements and well-being are not yet fully developed.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's care. They are confident and demonstrate a sense of security and belonging as they happily communicate with the childminder and her daughter. They show sustained interest in some resources and enjoy play with programmable toys. Appropriate support from the childminder ensures that the child can have a comfortable rest after nursery.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder completes basic assessments on the children and demonstrates, through discussion, an awareness of the areas of learning and the early learning goals. Activities and opportunities provided, although basic, are appropriate for the short amount of time the child spends with the childminder. Development files are in the early stages, they outline the achievements and progress children make towards the early learning goals. Basic observations are completed on the children, plans show they are used effectively to identify and plan a range of activities based around the early learning goals and to clearly identify the child's next stage of learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about keeping themselves safe, they know they cannot go in the kitchen without the childminder. They are beginning to learn about healthy lifestyles as they enjoy fresh fruit for snack and go out everyday for fresh air and exercise to the local park. Daily hygiene routines help to prevent the spread of infection. Children are well behaved and respond positively to praise and encouragement. They display sound levels of self-esteem. Generally, the resources, activities and opportunities provided for the children help them to secure the skills they need to develop in the future. 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 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 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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