Childminder in Ealing

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY420275 Inspection date 10/05/2011 Inspector Mauvene Burke

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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 works as a co-childminder with three other childminders at Hedgehog House which provides childcare on domestic premises. The premises are situated in Brixton Hill in the London Borough of Lambeth. The whole of the ground floor and one bedroom on the first floor of the childminder's house are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

When working alone, the childminder can care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. When working with her co-childminders, she may care for a maximum of 12 children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than 9 may be in the early years age range. This provision will be also registered by Ofsted on 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 are provided for effectively and implementation of the policies and procedures are mostly met effectively. The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and so relies on her co-childminders to plan and assess children's progress. The childminder works in partnership with parents and has developed links with other professionals to ensure children's needs are met. The premises are welcoming to both parents and children and resources are appropriately organised to enable inclusion in all activities for all children. Systems to monitor and evaluate practice are in their infancy. She demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement through attending training.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding children issues in order to be able to implement the safeguarding children's policy and procedures appropriately  develop the process of systematic observations and assessment of children's progress in order to inform the next steps in their learning and development reduce the risk of cross-infection by improving the hand drying facilities 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 satisfactory knowledge and understanding of child protection issues. She is aware of some, but not all of the known indicators of abuse and neglect and understands her role and responsibility with regard to safeguarding children. Nonetheless she is not secure in her understanding of the procedure to follow if an allegation of abuse is made against her or any of her co- childminders. She has completed a relevant first aid course and has taken steps to complete an approved training course to help her understand the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework which is a requirement of her registration. She does not currently have her own policies and procedures, but implements those that are in place and that relate to the service that is provided from the premises from which she works. The childminder supervises children well and the children's care environment is safe and secure with suitable safety equipment

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the early years provision

fitted around the home. For example, stair gates, smoke alarms and written risk assessments are in place for inside the home and when taking children on outings.

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the early years provision

Relevant information is gathered from parents with regard to their children's individual needs, routines and characters. This enables the childminder to get to know each child well and adapt activities and routines appropriately offering a wholly inclusive provision. Resources are satisfactory and of a good quality, although there is little in terms of those which reflect and promote diversity. Toys are displayed attractively at a low level enabling children to develop their independence in the choice of activities and toys. Although in the very early stages the childminder, along with her co-childminders, has started the process of self- evaluation, and is becoming aware of how such systems can help to identify strengths in the provision and assist in prioritising areas for further development. Currently, the emphasis of the evaluation is based very much on training needs.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents and carers are positive with detailed information being shared on children's routines and care needs. The childminder is aware of considering fostering further partnerships in the future with other providers and other professionals as and when necessary, but currently has good links with the local schools that some of the children attend.

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and outcomes for children

Children settle quickly and are content and confident in these familiar surroundings, as the childminder and her co-childminders are sensitive to their needs and interests. Children play happily in the secure environment with self- selected toys. Good maintenance and organisation of equipment and toys enables children to use the resources imaginatively and follow their natural curiosity as learners. The childminder has a limited understanding of the learning and development requirements of the EYFS. She generally observes children as they play and interacts to provide support and challenge for children. As a result, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children are making some progress as they learn through play. The childminder has not yet started formal planning of activities to ensure children are progressing in the six areas of learning and as yet is not involved in formal observations,

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and outcomes for children

assessments or planning. This is mainly left to the more experienced workers within the setting.

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and outcomes for children

Stories, books and songs are favourite activities of the children attending this setting, they enjoy sitting on the floor with the childminder and the other workers whilst babies are seated in laps. Familiar repeated phrases are used by the childminder to expand vocabulary and raise children's awareness of the rhythm of words and repeated sounds. Older children are learning to speak French which helps them to appreciate and respect that not everybody speaks the same language as they do and also helps to develops skills for the future. Children have access to planned activities but mainly engage in free-play throughout the day.

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and outcomes for children

Children are well-behaved and have a clear understanding of behaviour expectations, the childminder and her co-workers develop this further through praise and encouragement. Children's good health is mostly promoted through effective health and hygiene routines. However, children are put at risk from cross- infection as they are currently all using the same hand-towel with which to dry their hands on. Children benefit from fresh and nutritious meals which are prepared daily on the premises. They have access to fresh drinking water during the day and have opportunities to eat fresh fruit at snack times. All children have regular opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air and increase their physical fitness. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 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: 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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