Whiter, Amanda Mary

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY418353 Inspection date 19/04/2011 Inspector Victoria Vasiliadis

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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 partner and three children in a residential area of Ruislip in the borough of Hillingdon. The whole of the home is used for childminding, including a secure garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for three children under eight years, with no more than one in the early years age group when working alone. However, when working with an assistant or another childminder she may care for a total of seven children under eight years; of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group. When all three are working together, she may care for 10 children under eight years, with no more than five in the early years age group. She is currently caring for one child within the early years age range who attends on a full-time basis. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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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

Overall, children are provided with a wide range of activities and resources which takes account of their individual needs, interests and abilities. The systems for observing and assessing children's progress are effective and the systems for involving parents in their child's learning are successful. The required records are in place and most are well maintained. Children are safe as the childminder has identified and addressed potential hazards through her risk assessment processes. The childminder demonstrates a clear capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance are accurately recorded (Documentation) (also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register). 03/05/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 increase the selection of robust resources, such as, knobs, flaps, keys or shutters to help support the children's understanding of technology. 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 has a good understanding of her role in promoting the safety and welfare of the children in her care and as a result, children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms which may be displayed if children are being harmed and the appropriate procedures to follow should she have concerns. In addition, she has recently completed a Safeguarding course to ensure that she remains up to date with any changes. In addition, the childminder conducts regular risk assessments on the premises to ensure that children are not exposed to potential hazards. The childminder ensures that children are only cared for by persons who are suitably vetted, which promotes children's safety. Overall, the childminder has all of the legally required documents, policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety and welfare of the children. However, at times the attendance register is not up to date, which is

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the early years provision

a breach of a specific welfare requirement. The children benefit from the positive relationships that the childminder has developed with their parents. She finds out as much information as possible about the child before they commence in her care. For example, parents complete 'child record' forms which hold information about children's religious and dietary observances and languages spoken at home. The parents are involved in their children's ongoing learning as the childminder maintains a daily journal of the children's activities and also plans to meet with parents to discuss the children's continuous development. She regularly communicates with the parents to keep them informed about their children. For example, she talks to the parents at the beginning and end of each day and sends them email or text updates or parents can access her webpage. As a result, the childminder is able to effectively meet

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the early years provision

the individual needs of all the children in her care. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the need to develop links with other professionals when the need arises. The home is well organised and the children have access to a well resourced play area, where they access a wide selection of toys and equipment that is well utilised, fit for purpose and supports the children's learning and development. Children can freely access the resources as they are easily accessible, which increases their independence skills. In addition, children have access to a suitable selection of resources that is reflective of the wider community, such as puzzles, play people and books. This increases their awareness of others within the wider world. Although the childminder has only been childminding for a short time, she is demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of developing systems for reflective practice. This ensures that she is able to identify areas in her practice

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the early years provision

that will improve outcomes for children. For example, she wants to further enhance the systems for information sharing with parents to benefit the children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

All children are helped to feel safe and secure as the childminder is responsive to their needs; this helps them feel secure, comfortable and safe while in her care. Babies develop confidence in exploring their surroundings and enjoy finding out what they can do as the childminder has made the home safe. The childminder has established appropriate routines which contribute to the babies feeling content and secure. Children's physical skills are well supported as the childminder has organised areas in the home that allow babies maximum space to move, roll, stretch and explore in safety. She provides resources that move or make a noise when touched to stimulate babies to reach out with their arms and legs. In addition, there are a suitable range of resources in the garden to support the children's physical skills such as push and pull toys, ball pond, slide and miniature inflatables, which contributes to developing a healthy lifestyle. The childminder

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and outcomes for children

also provides children with plenty of drinks to prevent them from becoming thirsty and meals that take account of their dietary requirements such as rice cakes and fruit. The quality of children's learning and their progress towards the early learning goals in relation to their starting points is good. The childminder conducts regular observations on the children's development which she uses to record their achievements across all six areas of learning. This information is then used to identify the next steps in children's development and learning. Children are valued as unique individuals as the childminder takes into account their interests, ages and abilities when planning for them. Subsequently, children are provided with a challenging environment which supports and extends their learning. Young children are supported in developing an understanding of shape and space as the childminder brings items of interest to their attention. For example, whilst

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and outcomes for children

looking at books with the children she points out different objects to them. The children are provided with some resources that support their interest in technology. For example, they thoroughly enjoy moving their bodies to the musical sounds that are played from books as they hit the buttons and wait to see what happens. The childminder also supports the children's language skills as she consistently talks to them. For example, when attending to their personal needs she tells the children what she is doing. The children's personal, social and emotional needs are well supported as the childminder has formed healthy attachments with the children. The childminder spends periods of time with the babies engaged in play such as when playing in the ball pond. When she can not give them her direct attention, she ensures that she talks to them so that they are aware of her presence nearby. This helps the children to feel safe and secure. The childminder ensures that she shares her

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and outcomes for children

behaviour management statement with parents and carers to ensure consistent practise between home and her care. The children are praised for their efforts and achievements. For example, the childminder praises the child when the child hits the button on the toy. The childminder is beginning to increase the children's understanding of others within the wider community as she has acknowledged some special dates and festivals such as, St. Patrick's Day and Mothering Sunday. 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: 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 (Records to be kept). 03/05/2011

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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 (Records to be kept). 03/05/2011

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