Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY348138 Inspection date 22/06/2011 Inspector Kim Mundy

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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 2007. She lives with her partner and two young children in Ruislip in the London borough of Hillingdon. The kitchen, dining room, children's bedrooms and toilet facilities are used for childminding. There is access to an outdoor play area. The childminder walks and drives to local schools to take and collect children, and she attends the local parent and toddler group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time, and of these, three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding six children in this age group and they attend various sessions. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a very caring and stimulating environment in which children make good progress in their learning and development. Her planning and observational assessment is underway. In the main, through good partnerships with parents and the exchange of important information, the children's individual needs are met well. The childminder has effective systems in place for self- evaluation and she makes continuous progress. Overall, positive steps are taken to promote children's safety and well-being.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the planning and assessment processes, and enable parents to become fully involved in their child's continuous learning and assessment records  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings and trips.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from being cared for in a well organised, welcoming and child- friendly environment. Children's accidents and medication are well managed, and all required records are in place and completed accurately. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate to enable her to deal appropriately with any accidents. Children explore the home environment freely, because the necessary steps have been taken to make the premises safe and secure. The childminder carries out risk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessments for outings, which successfully minimises possible risks to children. However, this is not included in the record of risk assessment. Children are safeguarded because the childminder is clearly aware of the indicators of child abuse and the procedures to follow for reporting concerns.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes good use of the space in her home and garden. Children have access to a range of good quality toys, equipment and nursery furniture. Furthermore, toys and resources promote diversity, which helps children to become aware of difference. When caring for children who have English as an additional language, the childminder asks parents to provide words in the child's first language to help her to meet their needs.

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the early years provision

The childminder evaluates her childminding service and she includes the views of parents and children. Children state that the childminder takes them to good parks and she has good toys but, best of all, she gives them porridge. Even babies clap their hands in response to the childminder's house being mentioned to them by their parents. The childminder continues to enhance her childcare skills, for instance, by completing a National Vocational Qualification at level 3 in childcare and education.

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the early years provision

The childminder has strong and trusting relationships with parents. Children are secure and comfortable because their parents share information about their individual needs, interests and experiences with the childminder at the outset of childminding arrangements. Younger children have a daily diary and assessment file in which the childminder notes their routine and progress towards the early learning goals. However, parents are not fully involved in their child's continuous learning and assessment records. Parents' comments in questionnaires demonstrate that they speak highly of this childminder and they value the childminding service they receive. The childminder builds good links with the local school and pre-school practitioners to provide continuity of care and learning for children.

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and outcomes for children

Through the daily routine, children learn good hygiene practices which prevent the spread of germs and promote their good health, for instance, hand washing. Healthy and nutritious meals are provided by the childminder who makes sure that children have regular drinks during the day to keep hydrated. Children are learning to keep themselves safe as they are taught to wear their seat belts, discuss road safety and take part in fire evacuation procedures.

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and outcomes for children

Children have a positive attitude towards exercise as the childminder ensures they have regular opportunities to be active in the fresh air. In the garden, they spend time riding and steering wheeled toys, climbing and balancing on apparatus. They have wider opportunities to develop their physical skills as they dance to various music and they are particularly fond of an interactive game which plays music in a local park. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children form close relationships with the childminder, her family and each other. The childminder helps young children to learn to share by giving simple explanations, using distraction techniques and playing turn-taking games. She consistently encourages and praises the children, which helps them to develop confidence and self-esteem.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder knows the children very well and she encourages their interests through a variety of well-planned activities. She is keen to further develop her existing planning and observational assessment to secure children's next steps for learning. Children are encouraged to take an interest in books and they enjoy their favourite stories. They practise their early-writing skills as they make patterns with their fingers in paint and sand, draw and chalk. Children spend time involved in imaginative play, for example, with farm animals, cars and dolls. The childminder plans art and craft activities to help children to develop their creativity.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning about the world in which they live, for instance, as they play with a range of multicultural resources and celebrate a variety of festivals, such as Diwali and Christmas. They are finding out about living things and are delighted to wash the African snails gently with brushes. The childminder skilfully extends their speaking and listening skills by asking open questions and using new words, such as antennae, dull and shiny. They talk about the size of the snails and count them as they are taken out of their tank. Children find out how things work as they use telephones, cash tills and programmable toys. They are able to make good progress in their learning with the kindness and support of the childminder. 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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