Khan, Sobia

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY346997 Inspection date 08/03/2011 Inspector Jane Nelson

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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. She lives with her husband, and three children, aged 10, 13 and 15 years in a house in the London borough of Hounslow close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. An adult lodger also lives on the premises. The ground floor only of the home is used for childminding. There is access to an enclosed garden at the rear for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight, three of whom can be within the early years age range, at any one time. The childminder is currently caring for one child in the early years age and two school age children. The childminder collects children from the local school and attends local drop in pre school groups on a regular basis. 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's individual needs are well known by the childminder and used to focus the good range of play experiences she provides, encouraging children's learning and development in all areas. Positive relationships with parents are promoted and result in good two way communication. Self-evaluation is effective in identifying the childminder's development and where improvement is needed in most areas. The required records and documentation are in place and maintained.

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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 self-evaluation to identify and focus all areas for future development  develop and enhance records relating to children's development, for example, through the use of photographs and examples of their creative work to illustrate observations

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the early years provision

Risk assessment and close supervision of children, are used by the childminder effectively to monitor safety in the home, on outings and enable children to use equipment safely. The required records relating to risk assessment, including those for outings, are maintained and reviewed regularly. The childminder understands her responsibilities relating to child protection and the procedures to follow if This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 concerns arise. She is aware of the procedure to follow should an allegation is made relating to herself, or a member of the household. The childminder has identified the need to attend Safeguarding training to update her knowledge in this area and is hoping to attend training in the near future.

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the early years provision

The childminder is enthusiastic and enjoys her work. She demonstrates a good commitment to ongoing improvement, and the use of self-evaluation, relating in particular to her own development. For example, the childminder has completed a Level 3 Diploma qualification in Home Based Childcare, since her last inspection, and has found this really helpful in developing her own knowledge. She is also participating in the Every Child a Talker initiative, supporting children's language development, and states this is helping her monitor her own practice and interaction with children. The use of self-evaluation is not yet fully developed in such depth in all areas to identify future development.

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the early years provision

The childminder's home is welcoming and space well organised with room for children to play, explore, rest and move around safely and comfortably, both inside and in the childminder's garden. A good range of play materials and resources are provided and the childminder is resourceful in utilising everyday materials, such as, yogurt pots, water bottles and spoons for children to handle, pour and explore dried lentils and popcorn.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes good use of local resources, such as, the local children's centre and pre school groups to supplement and enhance the range of activities she provides in the home. The required records and documentation are in place. They contain the necessary information are, clearly maintained and well organised.

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the early years provision

Positive relationships with parents are promoted and result in good communication. Parents comment on how well the childminder works in partnership with them, and how children have progressed in their development. The childminder records information relating to children's development, through regular observations and some reflective observations over a period of time. These are linked to future planning, for example, highlighting a particular interest in stories and books. Developmental records and digital photographs of children enjoying various activities with the childminder are shared with parents. Although these are not yet included, together with examples of children's creative work, in their developmental records to creatively illustrate observations and children's progress. The childminder is aware of the need to work in partnership with other settings children attend.

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and outcomes for children

Children have access to, and enjoy a good range of well planned play experiences that encourage their learning and development in all areas and are helping them develop skills they will use in the future. They benefit from a combination of home based play and regular opportunities to socialise and interact in a larger group, during regular visits to the local children's centre with the childminder. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children enjoy close and supportive interaction with the childminder and demonstrate they are happy, secure and enjoy being in her care. Children respond to her with smiles, giggles and laughter, frequently using her name, repeating phrases she is using, chatting and asking questions. They play and move around safely and are able to help themselves to toys and equipment from a selection, some of which is stored at their level.

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and outcomes for children

Children respond the childminder's suggestion that they play with some lentils and help the childminder carefully set out a sheet on the floor in the bright conservatory where they play. They help her carry foil tray containers, empty yogurt pots, bottles, and different size spoons, from the kitchen to the conservatory. Children watch the childminder empty packets of lentils and popcorn kernels into the foil trays on the floor, and excitedly use spoons and their hands to fill containers. They feel the lentils exploring them with their hands, and using spoons to pour the lentils into water bottles. At the childminder's suggestion they shake the different size water bottles and listen to the noises the lentils make inside the bottles. Children enjoy a cooking activity with the childminder as they help her make a pancake. They look carefully at the picture recipe book on the floor, recognising the equipment such as a bowl and whisk they need. They watch

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and outcomes for children

the childminder weigh the flour then crack the egg into a bowl, which they mix together, carefully making sure there are no lumps. The childminder helps children sit safely while she cooks the pancake but near enough so they can watch it cooking. Children excitedly wait for it to cool then, enjoy eating the pancake spreading their own butter onto the pancake and watching it melt.

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and outcomes for children

Children's good health is promoted well. They learn about their own hygiene through practices that are part of the daily routine such as regular hand washing. Children thoroughly enjoy using a large trampoline safely with the childminder in the garden. They carefully hold her hand, and listen to her instructions as they jump on the trampoline together with her. Children enjoy singing songs with the childminder. They pretend to be 'sleeping bunnies? with the childminder and giggle when they 'wake up' jumping. Children count the number of jumps they can do holding the childminder's hands. They recognise they are thirsty after jumping and help themselves to a drink from their own cup, they ask the childminder if she wants a drink from her water bottle and hand it to her.

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and outcomes for children

Children participate in the local community during their regular visits to the local children's centre. They learn about the wider world through discussion about different events and celebrations included in the childminder's planning, using resources, such as, books that reflect diversity and seeing the childminder's own culture reflected in the home. 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 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 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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