Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY295357 Inspection date 22/02/2011 Inspector Martha Darkwah

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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 2006. She lives in a three-bedroom house with her parents and two adult children. The whole ground floor is used for childminding purposes and children have access to the lounge. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

A maximum of five children aged under eight years may attend at any one time, of whom, three may be in the early years age range. When working with her mother who is also a registered childminder, she may care for six children under eight. The childminder is currently looking after two children in the early years age group who attend part time.

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Description of the childminding

The family has four cats and a dog as pets.

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Description of the childminding

She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's individual needs are met because the childminder knows the children well and as a result, is familiar with the way they play, their interests and how they learn. All children make satisfactory progress towards the early learning goals although the process in place for observing and reflecting on children's play does not sufficiently influence the planning for future activities. Partnerships with parents ensure continuity of care but collaborative working in relation to children's learning is not fully promoted. Cultural diversity and inclusion is valued and respected well overall. The childminder accurately evaluates many aspects of her provision demonstrating a good understanding of where most improvements are needed. However she has not identified her failure to meet all requirements relating to documentation and risk assessment . She demonstrates a willingness to improve further.

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further?

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

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further?

 carry out a risk assessment for each and every outing taken with minded children (Safeguarding and welfare) 31/05/2011

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further?

 display the certificate of registration in the premises on which childcare is provided (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both 31/05/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 parts of the Childcare Register).

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the use of observations to identify next steps for children's individual learning and use information gathered effectively to plan activities and experiences to promote children's future learning and development  encourage further collaborative working with parents so as to establish children's starting points and to promote ongoing sharing of information about children's progress

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the early years provision

Children are effectively safeguarded from the risk of abuse or neglect. The childminder has a good knowledge of what to do if she has a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She has up-to-date reference information, including referral numbers, and has a clear safeguarding policy which is shared with parents which includes a procedure to be followed if an allegation is made against any household member.

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the early years provision

The childminder has secure safety awareness and conducts regular risk assessments. She checks her environment inside and out on a daily basis and takes action to remove any items which may pose a risk to children. She keeps a written record of her detailed risk assessments. Children are protected on outings as the childminder has a generic risk assessment. She ensures that she has all the emergency contacts she needs when she goes out so that she can act appropriately in the event of an emergency. However she is yet to conduct risk assessments for each type of outing to meet specific legal requirements.

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the early years provision

Parental consents are obtained for all trips within the local and wider community. All records relating to the children's individual health and general welfare are well maintained. A comprehensive fire drill procedure of the premises has been devised. The childminder practises these regularly with the children so that they know what to do in the event of a fire and keeps a record of fire evacuation in sufficient detail of any problems encountered and how they were resolved. Fire equipment is installed and ready to use for safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes children's learning and development in relation to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, helping them to make satisfactory progress towards the early learning goals and to gain skills for the future. She provides a varied range of activities and experiences for children and offers a suitable range of resources to support children's play and learning. The childminder has started to make written observations of children's play and learning but is not using information gathered to identify children's next steps and plan future activities in order to meet the developmental needs of individual children. This limits her ability to accurately assess children's attainment and plan activities that will help each child to make the best progress towards the early This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning goals. The childminder does not have an effective system to ensure that

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the early years provision

parents are fully informed about their children's progress and encouraged to contribute to their children's learning .

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the early years provision

The childminder welcomes children from diverse backgrounds and when caring for any child with English as a second language, she takes steps to provide resources in children's home language and learns key words so that children feel valued and included. The childminder is well aware of the importance of working in partnership with others involved in children's care. Currently children do not attend other settings or receive support from outside professionals.

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the early years provision

The childminder shows a desire to provide a high quality service. There is a clear indication of plans for ongoing improvement of the service involving parents. She reflects upon and evaluates her practice sufficiently well to identify areas she wishes to improve, identifying strengths and weaknesses. She listens to and acts on advice from outside professionals who provide support to childminders.

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the early years provision

Parents are provided with good information about the service, including an information pack along with policies and procedures which they read and sign. The childminder keeps her registration certificate in a folder which she shares with parents. However, it is not displayed and this is a breach of a specific legal requirement. Parents are kept in touch with how their children are developing verbally through communication with parents via daily discussions. The childminder does not encourage parents to share their own knowledge of children's starting points and ongoing development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder organises her home and daily routine well to provide children with a variety of learning opportunities in a safe and secure environment. A good range of resources for children of varying ages is available to promote children's acquisition of skills for the future and to help them to progress in all six areas of their learning. They are set out creatively in low level containers so that children can access them independently and initiate their own play.

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and outcomes for children

Children are well settled they are happy in the setting and engage with the childminder as she sits and plays with them. She helps children with their language skills by pointing to objects, repeating and emphasising descriptive words as she engages with children in their play. The children have fun and much laughter can be heard as they play together with the childminder .The childminder's close, loving care supports children in feeling safe and secure as they have their individual needs successfully met. She successfully supports them in becoming independent and active learners. She enthusiastically engages with children as they play and skilfully follows their interests. Younger children receive one to one attention and comfort to make them feel secure. As a result children feel very safe in the childminder's care as they have built up warm and trusting relationships with her. They are beginning to learn how to keep themselves safe through her

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 sensitive explanations of risks and regular interactions with them in a warm and calm environment. The childminder sets clear and consistent boundaries for children's behaviour so that they learn what is, and is not, acceptable in ways that are meaningful to them. Children are learning about sharing toys and being kind to each other, which is helping them develop their understanding of respecting others and developing positive relationship. Additionally, they are involved in community activities which enable them to socialise with other groups, such as, visits to a toddler group and trips to the library or shops. They learn to value diversity through such visits, activities planned around cultural celebrations and use of books that have positive images of different people.

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and outcomes for children

She uses observations of children's play and different learning styles to provide them with opportunities to extend and develop their learning. Her sound knowledge of their stage of development and their interests ensures that children are well motivated and busily occupied while they are in her care. Children are treated as unique individuals, which enables them to grow in confidence and self- esteem as they begin to understand that they are valued and special within the home.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health is promoted very well. They have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise and walk out to the local parks and other local amenities such as library. Children are offered snacks and meals in accordance with parents' wishes. These are balanced and healthy. Children are encouraged to take regular drinks to prevent them becoming dehydrated. The childminder promotes good standards of hygiene through modelling good practice and safe and effective routines which minimise the risk of cross infection. For example, children use wipes before meals and snacks. As a result children develop an awareness of their own personal hygiene. The premises, toys and equipment are clean and well maintained. Children enjoy physical play outdoors and have opportunities to use large equipment while visiting parks and other settings. Younger children enjoy exploring the environment at floor level in the childminder's home, where there is sufficient

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and outcomes for children

space to move around freely, take steps as they learn to walk and investigate the toys.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures that the toys and equipment she provides are of particular interest to individual children, for example, providing toys that have wheels, make noises and are of different textures for children who like these activities. Children are developing skills for the future as they develop independence skills, learn how to communicate and form positive relationships. Children are learning to keep themselves safe through the daily routine and the activities that are provided. . 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 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 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: 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 early years section of the report (Certificate of Registration). 31/05/2011

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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 early years section of the report (Certificate of Registration). 31/05/2011

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