Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY412837 Inspection date 24/01/2011 Inspector Seema Parmar

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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 2010. She lives with her husband and two children aged two and five years of age, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The ground floor of the house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks or drives to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local parent/toddler group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years; of these, not more than two may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one. She is currently minding two children in the early years age range and one child on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, after school. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

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 inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

There is a serious risk to children's safety because the childminder has allowed children to be left unsupervised in the care of an adult, who has not been suitably vetted. The childminder ensures that children are cared for in a warm and welcoming family home. The childminder demonstrates that she has the knowledge and skills to help children to make sound progress in their learning and development. The childminder is in the early stages of evaluating her service and demonstrates a sound commitment to attend training, in order to benefit the care and learning for the children.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 ensure children do not have unsupervised contact with 24/01/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 persons who are not suitably vetted (Suitable people)

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further?

To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 use observations of children's achievements to identify learning priorities and plan relevant experiences for the next stages in their development  develop ways in which parents are supported and encouraged to share children's starting points, contribute and update information to enable them to become fully involved in their child's continuous learning and assessment records  review the sleeping arrangements to promote children's health and well- being at all times.

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the early years provision

Arrangements for safeguarding children are inadequate. Children are not safeguarded because the childminder has failed to ensure that children are not left unsupervised with unvetted adults. This seriously compromises children's safety and is a breach of regulation.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures that the records, policies and procedures are well maintained to ensure that the needs of children are met. The childminder organises her home and play resources well, to enable children to make choices freely and safely. However, the sleeping arrangements do not fully promote the children's well-being. They sleep on the sofa, with the consent of parents, but do not have individual sheets or blankets.

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the early years provision

The childminder has begun to self-evaluate and reflect on her practices, which enable her to recognise areas to enhance and develop. She has completed a home based childcare training course and has identified further training courses that she wants to attend, to improve outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures she provides an inclusive service for children, as she makes sure that sufficient information is obtained about the individual needs of each child. Children are provided with opportunities to learn about similarities and differences through having access to a selection of resources, which reflect positive images of the wider world. The childminder has a positive attitude to developing and forming links with other providers to ensure continuity of care and learning for the children. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to liaising with professional agencies in order to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are equally provided for.

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the early years provision

The childminder values working in partnership with parents. She completes a daily diary that details the child's day which is shared with parents. However, she has not consistently developed ways to contribute and update information, for parents to become fully involved in their child's continuous learning and assessment records. Written comments from parents say they find the childminder to be trustworthy, caring and supportive. Consequently children are happy and look This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 forward to spending time at the childminder's home.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. She is warm and friendly towards the children, giving them lots of cuddles and attention.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the learning and development requirements and has begun planning methods, to support each child's individual learning needs. She has suitable methods in place for observing and recording their development. However, this process is still in its infancy. The observations are linked to the six areas of learning and there is some photographic evidence to support these observations. However, the information obtained from the observations is not fully analysed and therefore, the next steps for children's learning are not identified.

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and outcomes for children

Children experience a suitable range of activities, which are interesting and encourage learning. Children's sense of pride and achievement is promoted, as their art work is displayed and also sent home. Children can easily access a range of books and develop their communication, language and literacy well as the childminder spends quality time with the children talking, naming pictures and objects through use of puzzles and games. Regular outings enable children to explore their natural environment and develop their large muscle skills, playing on park apparatus.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning how to stay safe as the childminder talks to the children about the importance of staying close, walking safely and road safety when out. Children learn about healthy lifestyles as they enjoy a range of nutritious foods, which are prepared in accordance with their individual dietary requirements.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has clear and meaningful written guidelines of acceptable behaviour for children, which she shares with parents. The childminder recognises the importance of having a consistent approach and being a positive role model. She has built close and loving relationships with the children. As a result, children are happy and settled in her care. 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 4 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 4

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 4 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: 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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