Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 504303 Inspection date 13/06/2011 Inspector S Campbell

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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 1995. She lives with her partner and three children, aged fifteen and two adults, in a semi-detached house in a residential area of Dagenham, Essex in the London borough of Barking and Dagenham. Their home is within walking distance of a local school, shops and parks. The whole ground floor is used for childminding and the first floor is used for younger children to sleep. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time; of these three may be in the early years age group. The childminder currently has three children in the early years age range on roll. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA), the local support childminding group and Barking and Dagenham South East Children Come First Childminding Network.

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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 children are cared for in a warm and caring environment where the childminder spends time play with children to effectively support their learning and interests. The childminder has gathered detailed information about children's individual needs and backgrounds to ensure they are known and met which effectively promote inclusion and ensures no child is disadvantaged while in her care. Recommendations made at the last inspection has been addressed which promotes children's welfare. The childminder has built strong relationships with parents to effectively promote children's care, learning and development. Although the childminder effectively plans to promote children's interests links with children's schools have yet to be fully develop to effectively support children's learning in the home.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to build on links with children's school to effectively extend their learning and development  continue to build a culture of reflective practice to further promote effective outcomes for children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The children's welfare is promoted well because the childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures. She regularly attends refresher courses to ensure her knowledge is current. Required polices, procedures and documentation are in place to effectively promote the safe and efficient management of the setting which further promote children's welfare.

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the early years provision

Since the last inspection the childminder has attended a number of courses to further promote good outcomes for children, such as Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, Safeguarding, Recycling with Children Workshop May, Letters and Sounds and Risk and Challenge. The childminder carries out detailed risk assessments including for outings which further promote children's safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed strong relationships with parents. She maintains a good two-way flow of communication through a range of media, for example discussion, the sharing of children's profiles and daily diaries for babies and younger children. Parent's views about the early years setting is effectively obtained through discussions and questionnaires which further promotes good partnership working. Although the childminder has begun to use processes for self- evaluation procedures have yet to be fully developed to enable the childminder to build a culture of reflective practice to further promote effective outcomes for children. The organisation of the day allows the childminder to spend individual time with children to support their interests and learning. The childminder knows children well to effectively promote inclusion. Although some links has been with children's school procedures have yet to be fully developed to effectively support

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the early years provision

children's learning and development in the home.

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and outcomes for children

The children are making good progress in all areas of learning because the childminder has good knowledge of the learning, developmental and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder knows children well and as a result she plans a broad range of experiences to support children's individual needs and interests. Children visit The Maritime Museum and their learning is further extended by talking about boats, anchors and arranging an outing to Grays Beach. There are good observation and assessment records in place. Initial assessments are obtained to enable the childminder to effectively build on what children already know, for example 'all about me' assessment record. Additionally settling in and an on entry assessment record is undertaken to further support children's care and learning. The childminder carries out regular observations and they clearly identify what children can do and their next steps.

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and outcomes for children

Children's profiles are effectively supported with photos, artwork and 'tracker plus' to enable the childminder to effectively track children's progress towards the early learning goals. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The children benefit from close relationships demonstrating trusting and secure relationships are built. The children receive cuddles during the day and the childminder refers to children as an extension of the family. This enables children to have a strong sense of belonging. They freely and comfortably wonder around the home which shows they are confident in their surroundings. The children regularly attend a childminding drop-in group which allows them to interact with their peers and others. Children are developing a keen interest in numbers and through practical activities the childminder effectively support children's learning by

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and outcomes for children

identifying numbers in the community, for example number plates, door numbers and numbers of buses. Children are beginning use mathematical language spontaneously as they talk about going on the 174 bus with their mummy and how old they are. The children's understanding of early maths is further promoted by using simple additions and subtractions when singing songs, for example Ten Little Monkeys and Ten Little Ducks.

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and outcomes for children

The children are developing a good understanding of similarities, differences and the wider world through discussions, toys and planned events. They benefit from making lanterns for Diwali, Moons for Eid and trying Asian sweets. There are good opportunities for children to make marks to promote their early writing skills, for example chalk board, drawing and painting. Children are confident talkers and the childminder consistently talk to children to effectively promote their language development. The childminder spends time reading to children. They have access to a varied range of books and the childminder has obtained story sacks to effectively promote children's enjoyment in books.

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and outcomes for children

Children's physical skills are developing well because they benefit from taking part in regular outdoor play. The children are able to play in all weathers because the childminder provides water proof jumpsuits, ponchos and umbrellas. This further promotes children's experiences and learning. Through the use of large apparatus children are developing an awareness of movement, space and balance. They regularly go on trips to local parks where they have access to a slide, swings and rope bridge which effectively contribute to their good health. The childminder has attended the Risky and Challenging Play training and she has effectively implemented knowledge gained allowing children to take safe risks in their play and make choices.

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and outcomes for children

The children are well behaved. They benefit from lots of praise and encouragement and from some house rules which promotes their understanding of right from wrong. The children follow instructions well and willingly help tidy up. Children's well-being is promoted well because they practise regular fire drills which help them become familiar with the procedures in the event of an emergency evacuation. Children have easy and safe access to toys and resources that are stimulating and suitable for their age and stage of development. Overall, effective routines and the childminder own good practice prevents the spread of cross-infection. The environment is clean, tidy and children receive good support to develop good personal hygiene. 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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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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