Childminder in Brent

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 504476 Inspection date 24/03/2011 Inspector Caren Carpenter

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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 1994. She lives with her husband and adult daughter and her grand daughter in a three bedroom house in the Wembley area within the London borough of Brent. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Description of the childminding

A dedicated playroom, the living room, dining room, kitchen and two bedrooms are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years, when working with an assistant they may care for 12 children under eight years of these six may be in the early years age group. The childminder is currently caring for six children in the early years age group. As an accredited childminder she receives nursery education funding for three and four-years-old children.

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Description of the childminding

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 holds an early years qualification and is currently completing an early years foundation degree. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools. The childminder takes children to the local park, library and to the local children's centre.

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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

The childminder offers a welcoming and inclusive environment to children and their families. Children make outstanding progress towards the early learning goals because the childminder provides an excellent range of activities to meet their individual needs. Overall all required documentations and records are in place. Close partnerships with parents contributes successfully to the children's overall well-being. The childminder has evaluated her provision and has identified areas for improvements with plans made for the future.

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further?

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

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further?

 request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment, for outings and for transporting their children in a vehicle. 29/04/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 record fire drill practices to ensure that any actions needed for improvement following a fire evacatuin procedure is identified.  further develop summative assessments to give a summary of children's achievements at a particular point in time so that their progress can be tracked  develop further the planning and evaluation of activities to enhance children's learning experiences towards the early learning goals  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings and trips.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding, which ensures that children are well protected. She understands clearly the action to be taken to safeguard children from harm and has a good awareness of possible signs and symptoms. The childminder creates a secure and welcoming home for the children. Risk assessments are carried out regularly and this effectively indentifies any actions taken to manage or eliminate risks, to ensure the welfare of the children and to keep them safe. However, the record of risk assessment does not include an assessment of risks for outings to fully promote children's safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed a self-evaluation form identifying her strengths and weaknesses. She is secure in her understanding of what she needs to do to further improve her knowledge, understanding and practice in meeting children's individual care and learning needs effectively. In addition the childminder values parents' comments and seeks their views through a parents' satisfactory survey on what she is doing well and areas for improvement. Good improvement has been made since the last inspection. The childminder has addressed the previous recommendation to improve the service offered to children and families. For example, the fire blanket is installed appropriately to promote children's safety. The childminder organises her home and play resources superbly enabling children to make choices about their play promoting their independence. For example, children choose from an exciting and interesting range of quality play resources

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the early years provision

that are stored on low level shelves supporting their independence skills. Flexible routines and excellent balance of indoor and outdoor activities mean that children can play in a spontaneous manner and can make decisions about their play. Records, polices and procedures, which contribute to children's health and safety are in place. However, the childminder has not obtained written permission from parents to seek emergency medical treatment for their children, for outings and for transporting their children in a vehicle to fully promote their welfare.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to ensuring that her service is inclusive for all families. For example, children are provided with good opportunities to learn about diversity and the needs of others, as the childminder provides a range of resources, which reflect positive images of the wider world. This creates an inclusive environment that encourages children to feel a sense of belonging and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 promotes their self-esteem. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to liaising with professional agencies 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 establishes caring and supportive working relationships with parents. She has effective systems in place to share information with parents and to keep them well informed about their children's care and learning. For example, detailed information is sought from parents and they are able to comments on the progress their children are making. The childminder uses a daily contact sheet effectively to keep parents well informed about their children's daily routine and activities they have enjoyed doing. Written comments from parents say the childminder's service is excellent and they love the outdoor play area she provides for their children. The childminder has a positive attitude to developing and forming links with other providers to ensure continuity of care and learning for the children.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder plans and provides an excellent range of activities both indoors, outdoors and within the local area to thoroughly engage children's personal interests which helps them to make outstanding progress in all areas of learning. The childminder knows all children extremely well and has effective systems in place to monitor children's progress. She uses her observations to assess what children can do and to indentify their next steps in learning. She uses this information to successfully support their earning through providing appropriate and exciting activities and experiences for each individual child. Children are highly engrossed and eager to learn this is because the environment is well organised and resources and very stimulating. The childminder is keen to develop further the planning and evaluation of activities to enhance children's learning experiences towards the early learning goals. In addition she is committed to developing

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and outcomes for children

summative assessments to give a summary of children's achievements towards the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder and her assistant interact enthusiastically with the children; they promote their languages and communication skills through asking them questions engaging them in conversation. For example, during role play children eagerly talk about cooking soup, curry chicken and rice for dinner. Children are developing their mark making skills and have access to a good selection of quality books. In addition children learn to recognise their names through self-registration as the select and display their names when they arrive to at the childminder. Children are very confident in practical problem solving and use mathematical language when they play. For example, they learn about quantities as they weigh their ingredients during cooking activities. In addition children have excellent opportunities to identify numbers sort, match and compare during a wide range of practical activities, developing excellent skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from having the use of the garden where they participate in an This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 exciting range of interesting and stimulating activities. For example, children have excellent opportunities to learn about how plants grow and take great pleasure in planting and watering pumpkin, tomatoes, beans and potatoes. In addition, children enjoy preparing and eating their home grown produce. Children are developing an extremely good understanding of the importance of taking care of their environment. For example, they learn how to protect the environment by recycling various materials such as card board boxes, bottles and plastic items.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has established excellent systems to help children stay healthy for example, by explaining the importance of hand washing and good personal hygiene. Children are exceptionally well supported to develop a healthy life style through the provision of healthy and nutritious snacks and freshly cooked meals. The childminder extends children's understanding of food and nutrition by discussing the importance of including all food groups in their diet. Excellent considerations are given to children's dietary needs to ensure these are met sensitively. The childminder ensures all children have regular drinks that are available at all times. Children take part in an excellent range of activities that enhance their physical development, for example they have a wonderful time in the garden as they confidently use a range of outdoor play equipment where they practise their physical skills.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is proactive in teaching children about a range of safety aspects, such as keeping themselves safe when crossing the roads and how to deal with strangers. Regular fire drill practices further contribute to children developing an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. Children's emotional well being is well nurtured. They learn to share and take turns and are considerate of each other as they build friendships with and share warm and caring relationships with the chilmdinder and her assistant. Children know what is expected of them because boundaries are consistently and sensitively applied by the childminder. 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 1 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 1 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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

 take action as specified in the compulsory Childcare Register section of the report(Records to be kept) 29/04/2011

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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 compulsory Childcare Register section of the report(Records to be kept) 29/04/2011

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