Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY261505 Inspection date 15/06/2011 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 2003. She lives with her husband and daughter in Ruislip Manor in the London borough of Hillingdon. The ground floor and an upstairs bedroom are used for childminding, and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks and drives to local schools to take and collect children, and attends the local parent and toddler group. The childminder is a member of the approved Children Come First Network, which is a quality assurance scheme for childminders. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time, of these three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in this age range. 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 outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are making excellent progress in their learning and development because the childminder effectively plans activities and experiences, which ignites their curiosity and interest to learn. Outstanding partnerships with parents further promote continuity of care and learning. Children's welfare is protected through many positive policies and procedures which underpin the outstanding service offered to children and their families. Highly effective systems for self-evaluation overall lead to continuous improvement in the childminder's service.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 developing further the self-evaluation process to include the views of the children.

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the early years provision

Children are cared for by a very professional and nurturing childminder. A strong emphasis is placed on safeguarding children; the childminder is very knowledgeable about child protection issues knows the procedure to follow should she have concerns. Furthermore, Criminal Record Bureau checks are in place for all household members and very effective risk assessments are carried out to promote children's safety on the premises and on outings. Indoor and outdoor space is used well and there is an excellent range of high quality toys and resources, which are beautifully presented and well laid out with space for children to explore and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 investigate.

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the early years provision

The childminder knows the children very well and she is highly focused on fulfilling the needs of each and every individual. As a result, she is acutely aware of what each child can do and what they need to learn next. When caring for children with English as an additional language, the childminder asks parents for words in their child's first language. She has created files of different words and phrases in various languages to support working with parents and children who speak English as an additional Language to create a fully inclusive environment for all.

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the early years provision

The childminder has excellent systems in place to monitor the effectiveness of her provision through self-evaluation, parent questionnaires and working with early years advisors. She considers how she will continue to improve her childminding service, for example, by planning to include the children's views in her self- evaluation process. Since the last inspection, the childminder has made continuous improvement by putting her ideas in to practice. For instance, she has completed a National Vocational Qualification at level 3 in child care and education. In addition, she attends several training courses to enhance her knowledge and skills for caring for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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the early years provision

Particularly strong and purposeful relationships are forged with parents and carers. The childminder puts an enormous amount of effort into presenting paperwork and displays attractively to children and parents. A wealth of information is provided for parents, for instance, newsletters and records of the children's developmental progress, which includes their photos and samples of art work to support her evidence. Letters from parents demonstrate that they think very highly of the childminder's knowledge about their children. Parents state they are very happy their child's learning and development. They particularly like the way in which the childminder works with them to achieve the best for their child and they would recommend the childminder to everyone. All documentation is maintained to a very high standard and policies and procedures are shared with parents to underpin this outstanding childminding service.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's very enthusiastic commitment to children means that they are exceptionally well cared for. The children's safety is paramount; they are learning to keep themselves safe, for instance, when out and about in the community they practice road safety and discuss stranger danger. In addition, children they wear high visibility jackets labelled with the childminder's contact number. Younger children know what is expected of them and they are taught to safely manage the wooden garden steps. Children are very well-behaved, they respond positively to the consistent praise and encouragement given by the childminder. As a result, children are developing positive self-esteem and confidence.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing very positive attitudes towards healthy life styles. Personal hygiene routines are very well established to support children in becoming This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 independent, for instance, they take off their shoes on arrival and wash their hands during the routine of the day. The childminder successfully encourages the children to eat healthily at snack time, with fresh fruits and fresh water provided throughout the day. Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the garden and they spend time developing their physical skills as they ride cars, climb, slide, and crawl through the tunnel.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very relaxed and certainly have lots of fun during the time spent at the childminder's house. The childminder carries out pre-visits to the children's homes to observe them in their own environment and to talk to parents about their individual needs before they start. Settling-in arrangements enable parents and children to get to know each other well and this successfully eases children's transition into the care of the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder observes and assesses the children's progress so a clear picture emerges of their excellent progression towards the early learning goals. Parents are involved in helping to identify their child's next steps for learning and this is noted in their record of achievement and play plan. They are given valuable information about the long and short-term planning for their child's learning. Children have many opportunities to practise their early writing both in and outdoors, for instance, as they paint the fence with water, draw on the aqua mat and use crayons and pencils. They begin to understand that print carries meaning as they observe many words on posters displayed on the walls. A group of children thoroughly enjoy looking at books in the cosy tent in the garden. The older children encourage the younger children's interest by reading stories to them. The childminder supports this activity by using a rich vocabulary to encourage, praise

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and outcomes for children

and extend children's participation and concentration.

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and outcomes for children

Children are responding to the world creatively and imaginatively as they paint, stick, play musical instruments and participate in make-believe play. They have excellent opportunities to recognise colours, shapes and numbers as they build with bricks, thread beads, post shapes and fit puzzles together. Children thoroughly enjoy planting flowers and vegetables and they observe mini-beasts in the garden. At the park, they enjoy feeding carrots to the deer. The wealth of activities involving children in exploring local, national and international traditions and events gives them a strong understanding of how other people live their lives. In addition, the children are learning about caring for those less fortunate than themselves by raising funds for various charities. The childminder is extremely dedicated and therefore, children have a wonderful time as they learn through fun activities, gaining many skills that support their future learning and success.

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and outcomes for children

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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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