Bialkowska, Anna

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY412359 Inspection date 04/04/2011 Inspector Arda Halls

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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 daughter aged 12 years in Kensal Rise in the London borough of Brent. The whole of the ground floor flat is used for childminding which is accessible without stairs. There are two steps inside the flat to access the main play area. There is no garden, but children are regularly taken to the local parks. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding eight children under five on a part-time basis. She regularly works with an assistant.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local drop-in groups and the public library. The family has a cat as a pet. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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 meets the needs of all children successfully. Children make good progress in their learning and development. Children's welfare is consistently promoted including the effectiveness of safeguarding procedures. The childminder has an accurate understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the provision and has made extensive improvements with the support of good quality partnerships with her local authority. She recognises further improvements could be made such as relocating nappy changing and promoting diversity by the implementation of a wider selection of resources portraying positive images of disability.

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further?

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

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further?

 review facilities for nappy changing to ensure its suitability  improve the range of toys and resources available which reflect positive images and promote people with a disability.

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the early years provision

The childminder and her assistant are well organised in a clean and inviting setting. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to keep children safe and knows what to do if they have a concerns about children. Policies and procedures are unique to the setting including what to do in the event of an This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 allegation of abuse being made. The complaints procedure clearly informs parents how they may contact the regulator if they should wish to make a complaint.

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the early years provision

The setting has a variety of interesting toys and resources although there are no resources to help children learn about disabilities. Children are successfully engaged in their play for extensive periods of time. Low-level storage means that children's independence is promoted as they can make free choices about what they like to do.

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the early years provision

Partnerships are established with other providers and make an effective contribution to children's achievement and well-being.

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the early years provision

Children's individual care needs are accurately identified as children start at the setting. This means their daily routines are designed to take children's needs into account. For example, the childminder knows that children want to go to the park. She explains to them precisely what will happen as they need to stay indoors a little longer. She keeps them well informed about the day's routine and assures them they will have outdoor play soon. Children benefit from reading about children of other cultures as they share a book written in English and Polish. Children are taken frequently to local drop-ins, where they take part in a wide range of celebrations which helps them learn about diversity.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a strong relationship with parents and carers, this ensures each child's needs are met. Parents are asked for their views and complete questionnaires which are used to contribute to important decisions about the provision. They are kept well informed about their children's achievement, well- being and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder reflects accurately on her practice and has developed a self- evaluation document that portrays her commitment to enhance and develop her childcare practice. She works effectively within the Early Years Foundation Stage to provide successful care for all children.

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the early years provision

Effective steps are taken by the childminder to evaluate the provision which helps to identify strengths and weaknesses. The childminder recognises that plans for the future are important and is committed to bring about continued improvement such as using her initiative to provide a more extensive service for children with disabilities.

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and outcomes for children

Children are actively engaged in their play and exploration. They are encouraged to be active and inquisitive and as a result they are independent learners. Children are successfully occupied when painting. They are quick to cleanse their hands with wet tissues when they have finished. The childminder praises and encourages them in their efforts. She has a good understanding of how children learn and this is evident in the children's learning records. It is clear to see how children's This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning is progressing.

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and outcomes for children

Some creative play is on offer at home while more is experienced in the local drop- in centre where children are fully supported to express themselves with a variety of play materials such as sand, water, paint and play dough.

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and outcomes for children

Children are free to access a variety of interesting books which the childminder reads to them. She recognises the importance of following the children's interests. She explains how she will use the public library to extend children's learning about other cultures and children of differing abilities.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing good basic skills for their future. They learn about numbers and extend their knowledge and understanding of the world through playing with dinosaurs. They recognise shapes when playing with the shape sorter and they learn about mathematical concepts as they examine squares and triangles, hexagons and pentagons. Children's language is successfully promoted as the childminder talks consistently with them. She is involved enthusiastically in all aspects of the children's play and learning. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with the assistant too as they climb over his back and quickly get ready for a game of football. This helps to provide good physical play for the children. They are clearly ready for a quiet activity following their ball game. The childminder presents well-organised play opportunities in which children of differing ages learn to play with one another successfully.

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and outcomes for children

Children's personal development, care and understanding of a healthy lifestyle is successfully promoted. Children know to wash their hands when they are covered in paint or before lunch is served. The childminder has an effective nappy changing routine; however, the nappy changing unit is located in the sitting room where there is little privacy. The childminder introduces potty training according to the parents' wishes. All areas of the home are orderly and good hygiene is practised at all times. Risk assessments covering risks both indoors and on outings have been prepared and the childminder recognises the benefits of updating them at regular intervals.

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and outcomes for children

Children's safety is maintained successfully as the childminder strives to raise children's awareness of how to keep safe. They know why they do not play in the kitchen as the cooker may be hot. They talk about what is hot when they are engaged in imaginary play in the home corner. They know not to run inside and not to play on the stairs. They are beginning to learn about road safety when crossing the road. They carry out effective fire evacuation at frequent intervals with the childminder. The childminder maintains an accurate record of the evacuations complete with any problems encountered and how they were resolved.

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and outcomes for children

Positive behaviour is consistently promoted and recognised. Children are kind to one another and show concern if anyone cries. They have a good sense of belonging and self-esteem which is reinforced throughout the day. 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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