Kes, Ubaila Badr

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY349731 Inspection date 17/02/2011 Inspector Silvia Richardson

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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 2007. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to provide care for a maximum of three children in the early years age group at any one time. The childminder co- childminds with one of her daughters and also has an assistant. When working with another childminder, she may care for no more than six children in the early years age group at any one time. When working with another childminder and an assistant, the childminder may care up to eight children in the early years age group at any one time. There are currently 14 children on roll in the early years age group. Children attend full and part days, and on a sessional basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her adult son and 12 year old grandson. The family live in a house in Hither Green in the London Borough of Lewisham, close to shops, schools, pre-schools, parks and public transport links. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding, with two upstairs bedrooms available for sleep. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The family keep two guinea pigs as pets. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 supported well in all aspects of their care routines so that they develop self confidence and independence. Relationships are warm and caring, helping children feel nurtured and to thrive in the setting. The childminder is attentive to children's play and learning needs, supporting individuals and small groups well, promoting good social skills. The childminder works effectively with a co-childminder in maintaining continuous improvement, promoting good outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 engage parents and carers in contributing to children's learning journey's  develop systems for self evaluation, driving improvement in outcomes for children

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues, and knows what to look out for and what to do if worried about a child. The childminder has This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 considered arrangements for safeguarding children should an allegation be made against herself or member of her household, and there is a procedure in place. Although the co-childminder takes lead responsibility for the setting's policies, procedures and risk assessment, the childminder is fully aware of her roles and responsibilities with reference to keeping children safe. The childminder sits and plays with children, affording them individual attention. She uses a range of resources with them reflecting diversity, promoting their appreciation of differences. Resources are easily accessible and the childminder helps children make choices, valuing their preferences and participating in their games.

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the early years provision

The childminder works well in partnership with a co-childminder and assistant, providing familiar and consistent routines for children, promoting their welfare. The childminder informally discusses what is working well and less well with the co- childminder, and changes are made as appropriate. However, the childminder is not fully contributing to the self evaluation of the setting's routines and activities, so as to promote best possible outcomes for children and to drive further improvement. The childminder is unable to access the childminding network in her current role but she is party to advice and guidance from local authority early years workers, helping to maintain continuous improvement. The childminder has access to school age children's individual learning plans, enabling her to target specific areas when playing with them, effectively supporting their development. Relationships with parents and carers are supportive, warm and caring, facilitating

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the early years provision

a partnership approach to children's care and welfare.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a broad range of planned and free play activities across the six areas of learning, helping them acquire skills and make good progress. The childminder actively supports group play experiences, such as participating in card games, which are part of the children's daily routines, thereby helping children understand rules for fair play. Children enjoy familiar play sessions and actively contribute to discussion. The childminder supports inclusion, helping children join in by providing a strong role model and encouragement. Children clap, sing and dance together, enjoying a real sense of belonging. The childminder assists in observing children from their starting points and helps to keep a record of the their learning journey during the initial settling in period, so as to report back to parents and carers on how well children are progressing. Parents and carers meet with the childminder to discuss and plan next steps in learning. However, they are not

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and outcomes for children

actively engaged in contributing to children's learning journey's so as to form a comprehensive profile of achievements.

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and outcomes for children

Children have easy access to a good range of play and learning resources, helping them enjoy and achieve in the setting. The childminder supports children well, including at meal times, encouraging healthy eating. Children are offered fresh water to drink throughout the day, keeping them well hydrated. Children enjoy a good balance of indoor and outdoor activities, helping them to enjoy being active. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Nappy changing routines are hygienic, and arrangements for children to wash their hands and keep them clean are promoting their health and welfare. Children enjoy making a positive contribution to the setting because they feel valued and their efforts are praised. Children enjoy lively interaction, play well together and appreciate each other's differences. The programme and schedule of activities are helping children develop a good range of skills for the future, including good

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and outcomes for children

listening skills and positive attitudes to learning. 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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