Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 132625 Inspection date 17/06/2011 Inspector Caroline Preston

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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 1993. She lives with her husband, who is also registered as her assistant and one adult daughter in East Ham in the London borough of Newham. Most areas of the ground floor are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight at any one time, no more than three of these may be in the early years age group and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time . She is currently minding four children in the early years age group. She also offers care to older children up to the age of 11 years. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder collects children from the local school. The family have two cats.

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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

Children's individual needs are met overall and they make good progress towards the early learning goals of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children take part in and learn from a varied range of play experiences that support learning well overall. They have plenty of opportunities to visit local places within their community. Partnership with parents and others help to meet children's needs. Children are safeguarded as procedures are robust. Self- evaluation has effectively improved the care and education children are offered, which benefits their progress.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide displays showing documemtation of children's learning development and learning.

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the early years provision

Children are effectively safeguarded which supports their well-being, because of good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and attendance on recent training. Risk assessments are detailed and organized to identify any potential dangers to children.Resources are good and easily accessible to children, low level sofas help children to feel comfortable. Children are offered a wide and varied range of good quality toys, which support their learning. Children also have opportunities to learn, as they regularly visit various interesting places, such as childminding groups and children centres. However photographs of children's learning have not yet been This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 displayed. Children have frequent play opportunities that help them to understand about diversity, such as play resources and visits into the local area. A good understanding of each child's individual needs helps to meet their individual needs.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with other professionals have been established and support children's achievement and well-being. Relevant information is passed between professionals to meet any specific needs. Highly positive relationships with parents help children to feel secure and parents to develop trust, which support children's needs being met. Frequent self-evaluation of practice helps to embed ambition and drive improvement, regular training throughout the year supports an improved learning environment for children. This means they progress and achieve across the six areas of learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are secure and develop a sense of belonging and safety. They learn about the dangers of crossing the road and Stanger danger. They behave well and show respect for each other, they play with toys sensibly and safely. They behave well and show respect for each other, they play with toys sensibly and safely. Children show a good understanding about what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. They are offered healthy snacks and discuss why these are good for them. They learn through topic work about being healthy and exercise daily as they play in the garden and when visiting the park.

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and outcomes for children

Young children display a strong sense of belonging as they play and interact, they are familiar with daily routines and have established warm close relationships.They enjoy play with a good range of toys that promote positive images of others in the wider world.Children develop skills for the future through activities such as role play and use of programmable toys.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave well and develop positive attitudes towards others, through attending different childminding group's centres. They are able to interact with other children and make new friends.Children use language confidently as they take part in many different play activities. They develop early skills of reading and writing through meaningful activities such as, painting, drawing and listening to stories. Children enjoy physical activity and develop skills of coordination, control and movement as they climb large apparatus and run, jump and skip.They enjoy visits to the local gym and soft play area in Beckton Leisure Centre. Children apply their knowledge of numbers as they count during activities and count different vegetables when visiting the shops. They are using numbers in nursery rhymes and songs and when using the play cash register and telephone.

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and outcomes for children

Children show curiosity as they bake cakes, plant bulbs and cress in shells and visit different places in the community.They visit the nature reserve and farm and learn about living things. They enjoy visits to the local fire station and learn about people who help us. Children are creative as they paint and take part in messy play activities such as playdough and water play. They enjoy role play and play with This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 small world toys. 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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