Hackney Community College

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 130407 Inspection date 24/01/2011 Inspector Susan Ennis

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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 1993. She lives with her husband and three adult children in Watford, Hertfordshire. The whole of the ground floor and the first floor bathroom of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has no pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder provides care on each weekday during term-time and school holidays. She is registered on the Early Years Register to care for a maximum of three children in the early year's age range and is currently minding three children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years and this provision is registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll in this age group. Children on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register share the same facilities as those on the Early Years Register.

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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

The childminder provides a welcoming and generally safe environment for all children and ensures that all are included and supported. Children make sound progress in their learning and development because the childminder's flexible approach to planning generally meets their individual needs. The childminder has taken some steps to evaluate her practice. Consequently she is able to make changes to improve the daily care and experiences that she offers the children, parents and carers. She demonstrates a growing awareness of the practice required to promote the outcomes for children and has the capacity and experience to improve further.

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain of record of risk assessment relating to the premises, garden and equipment stating the aspect to be checked, who carried it out and when, including any action taken following a review or incident (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 07/02/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the use of children's starting points, planning, observation and assessment to demonstrate children's progress towards the early learning This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 goals  develop the use of reflective practice to identify your strengths and areas for improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder has most procedures in place to ensure that all children are protected. For example, she has attended safeguarding training to increase her knowledge and has the local contact numbers for reporting concerns should they arise. She further promotes children's safety by ensuring that anyone coming into contact with them is suitable to do so. She has also arranged emergency cover with another childminder should she be unable to care for the children at any time. Children are able to move freely around the premises because the childminder takes sound steps, including visual safety checks, to minimise any hazards. However, as a record of risk assessment relating to the premises, garden and equipment is not in place children's safety is affected.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a positive understanding of anti-discriminatory practice, enabling her to provide a service which is inclusive for all children and families. She works with the parents to ensure that she recognises each child's background, needs and beliefs. For example, the childminder asks parents to share their celebrations of Diwali with the children encouraging them to demonstrate where to place the bindi forehead decoration. Children are gently encouraged to recognise differences and respect diversity. This is encouraged through a range of activities such as henna hand painting to celebrate the festival of Eid and resources including puzzles, books and play figures.

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the early years provision

The childminder builds trusting relationships with parents. She generally updates them verbally about their child's welfare and development. However this is an area for further development to ensure that parents feel fully involved in their child's learning and progress. Parents are encouraged to share any news or concerns they may have. For example, when children start asking for the childminder when on holiday, the parent telephoned the childminder to inform her that she was obviously being missed.

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the early years provision

Children's individual development is generally promoted because the childminder has satisfactory procedures and resources in place to support, monitor and evaluate their progress. The available resources are soundly used and the inclusive, child-friendly environment is generally conducive to children's learning and play. For example, low-level storage enables the children to self-select what to play with and child-size tables and chairs enable the children to sit comfortably whilst they enjoy the toys provided.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a commitment to sustainability as she has attended several training courses since her last inspection, therefore improving her knowledge and the outcomes for children. She has made changes to the premises to make them safer for the children, such as replacing broken fencing in the garden and is working hard to incorporate the Early Years Foundation Stage into This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 her day to day practise. However, as limited self-evaluation is currently taking place, strengths and areas for improvement are not clearly identified limiting potential priorities for further development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder offers a sound range of opportunities to support the children to make satisfactory progress in the areas of learning and development. Her flexible approach to planning ensures that children's choices and likes and dislikes are taken into account. For example, she continually rotates activities and resources to cater for younger children's limited concentration span. The childminder is generally aware of where the children are in their development and uses her visual observations to plan their progress. However, there is limited information regarding children's starting points and current systems do not sufficiently demonstrate how children's next steps are fed into planning or their overall progress. Therefore children's individual needs are not always effectively met.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder generally ensures that there is a sound range of both adult-led and child-initiated activities to stimulate children's interests. She also uses everyday tasks to extend children's learning. For example, when the postman delivers the letters the children are encouraged to collect them with the childminder and count to see how many have arrived. When they manage to count to nine they are praised by the childminder developing their self-esteem and number skills. Children use their knowledge and understanding as they press the buttons on an electronic key pad to turn on music. They then extend their physical skills by jumping to the tune. The childminder extends the activity by developing the children's language skills. She encourages them to sing some rhymes following her prompts for the actions. This causes quite a few giggles, especially when they all fall on the floor when singing 'ring-a-ring-a-roses'. Children are clearly settled

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and outcomes for children

with the childminder and demonstrate this by confidently calling her name when they need some support. They are encouraged to use appropriate behaviour and the childminder, acting as a positive role model, helps them make the right choices.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health and welfare are positively promoted as the childminder takes sound steps to minimise the spread of infection and develop children's understanding of healthy living. For example, they are encouraged to wash their hands before eating snacks and posters in the bathroom act as sensitive reminders should they momentarily forget. Children also enjoy playing in the garden and the local park extending their physical skills and benefiting from the fresh air. They are becoming aware of their own saftey as they discuss why they must not talk to strangers and practice road saftey procedures. The childminder also encourages them to be aware of their environment, for example, moving some of the toys out of their way when they start to dance to prevent them from hurting themselves. 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 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 provide a written statement of procedures to be followed to safeguard children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangements for safeguarding children) (also applies to the voluntary part of the childcare register) 07/02/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 ensure that a written complaints procedure is available for parents (Procedures for dealing with complaints) (also applies to the voluntary part of the childcare register) 07/02/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report(Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment) 07/02/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report(Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment) 07/02/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the Childcare Register section of the report(Arrangements for safeguarding children) 07/02/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the Childcare Register section of the report(Procedures for dealing with complaints) 07/02/2011

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