Malone, Natasha

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY348971 Inspection date 16/03/2011 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 2007. She lives with her husband and two children aged six years and ten years in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The whole house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children under eight years; and of these, not more three may be in the early year's age range and only one may be under one year at any one time. There are currently three children on the early year's age range, on roll. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the children's centre, toddler groups, library and local parks. 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 very happy and secure in the childminder's care, as she recognises their individual needs and provides very well for them. Children are enjoying and achieving, in a stimulating and learning environment, which includes an exciting range of play experiences. The childminder keeps parents well informed about daily routines and activities. However, she has yet to involve the parent's contributions to their children's learning and assessment records. The childminder is evaluating her service and demonstrates a positive and proactive commitment, to attend continuous training, in order to benefit the care and learning for the children.

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further?

To further 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 (LD2)  develop ways in which parents are supported and encouraged to share, contribute and update information, to become fully involved in their child's continuous learning and assessment records (LD3)  update knowledge and understanding of the current local Children's Safeguarding Children's Board procedures (W.1.1 safeguarding and welfare) This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates that she has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children in her care. For example, she knows what to do if she has concerns about child protection. However, she acknowledges that she will require to update her knowledge and understanding of the current Local Safeguarding children's board procedures, in order to fully safeguard children. The childminder is conscious of aspects of safety, as she carries out visual checks daily and has written risk assessments in place for indoors, outdoors and for outings. For example, risk assessments for the home include identified potential hazards, the level of risk and preventative steps taken, to reduce the risk. The childminder organises the provision and play resources effectively, in order to encourage children's independence. For example, children choose from an exciting and stimulating range of toys, that are well presented and within their reach.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed a self-evaluation form, identifying her strengths and weaknesses. She has a good understanding of what she needs to do, to further improve her knowledge, understanding and practice in meeting children's individual care and learning needs well. In addition, the childminder has shown good capacity to make continuous improvement, as she has addressed a recommendation made at her last inspection. For example, children learn how to keep safe in the event of a fire, as they practice fire drills on a regularly basis.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes inclusive practice. For example, children are provided with opportunities to learn about diversity, as the childminder provides a range of resources, that reflect positive images of the wider world and also through participating in various cultural festivals. This creates an inclusive environment that encourages children to feel a sense of belonging and promotes their self-esteem. The childminder actively seeks opportunities by developing and forming links with other providers. For example, the childminder talks to school staff, obtains newsletters and attends nursery meetings to find out information about current themes from school, to ensure continuity of care and learning for the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has thorough and comprehensive records, polices and procedures that underpin all aspects of her day-to-day practice. In addition, policies and procedures are shared extremely well with parents and all required written consents are in place. As a result, children's wellbeing is fully promoted.

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the early years provision

Children are valued and respected, as individuals. The childminder values working in partnership with parents and works closely with them, in order to provide for their children's care needs. However, she has not developed ways in which parents are encouraged to share, contribute and included, in order to become fully involved in their child's continuous learning and assessment records. This would allow parents to become fully involved in their child's continuous learning and assessment records. Feedback from parent's state they are very happy with the care provided. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are very happy, secure and thoroughly enjoy the quality time the childminder spends playing with them. The environment is well presented, to ensure that learning is fun and helps the children make good progress, in their learning and development. All children are made to feel welcome, as the childminder treats them as individuals and gives them the attention they need.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures that there is good range of planned, purposeful play, both indoor and outdoors, with a balance of adult-led and child-led activities that helps children to be active learners. Although the childminder recognises how children learn and develop, she does not use her observations, to plan for their next steps in learning. Children are making good progress in communication, language, literacy and problem solving. For example, the childminder sits with the children, carefully supporting their play and describing what they are doing, to help develop and extend their language skills. Children enjoy using a selection of programmable toys, that support their learning, as they find out why things happen and how things work. This helps children to develop skills for the future. Planned activities and outings with the childminder develop children's awareness of the local community. For example, they visit the local park and toddler group. Children are

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and outcomes for children

learning to keep themselves safe, as the childminder supervises them well and gives gentle reminders, as they play.

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and outcomes for children

Children thoroughly enjoy their time by having fresh air and exercise. For example, during outdoor play, the children participate in a range of physical activities, developing their large muscle skills. This promotes a healthy life style. Children gain an awareness of their own health and hygiene through daily routines, such as, washing their hands after using the toilet, before and after eating. Children are very well supported, to develop a healthy life style, as the childminder provides, through healthy, nutritious snacks and freshly cooked meals, that support their individual dietary needs.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour appropriately. For example, she praises children's achievements, promoting their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder has built close and loving relationships with the children. As a result, children are happy and settled in her care. Experiences provided, resources available and interaction from the childminder helps to ensure children develop appropriate skills, for 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 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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