Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY342624 Inspection date 15/06/2011 Inspector Jennifer Devine

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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 registered in 2006. She lives with her partner, one adult daughter and son aged 12 years, in Feltham, in the London borough of Hounslow. The ground floor of the home is used for childminding purposes and there is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for five children, of whom three may in the early years age range. She is currently minding four children in the early years age group, all of whom attend on a part-time basis and one child in the later years age range. The childminder has a Labrador dog. The childminder is registered on the Early Years register, and 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

Children are settled and happy within the childminders care. She shows warmth and kindness to each child and provides a secure, stimulating environment to help them grow and make good progress in their development. Most of the required documentation is in place, although the childminder has not obtained all parents written permission for emergency medical treatment. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and plans overall a generally suitable range of activities and experiences which meet each child's learning needs and covers most of the six areas of learning. She works closely with parents to ensure she meets the unique needs of each child. The childminder is enthusiastic and committed to continually monitoring and evaluating the service she provides to ensure she maintains a quality service.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 obtain all parents written permission to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and welfare) 06/07/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 enhance the observation and assessment methods so that they support the planning to ensure all six areas of learning are equally covered  provide a range of programmable toys, as well as equipment involving information and communication technology 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 understands the importance of safeguarding the well-being of children in her care and is aware of the child protection procedures to follow if she was concerned about a child. The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's safety within the home and when outdoors. Comprehensive risk assessments are undertaken which ensure hazards are identified and removed. Children are able to move freely and independently around the home and garden, whilst still under the close supervision of the childminder at all times. The childminder maintains most documentation, however, she has not obtained all parents written permission to seek emergency medical treatment and this is a breach of requirements. She keeps a clear log of children's attendance, and records of any accidents or medication administration.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises her home and play resources well, enabling children to make choices freely and safely. Children can choose from some toys stored at a low level to support their increasing independence and the childminder also has other toys stored in the home which she rotates around to keep children interested in their play.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to her professional development and has developed the self-evaluation process to help her identify areas for continuous improvements. She has attended the Diploma in home based childcare course and has attended many other courses to help her progression.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides an inclusive service for children and families. They are well supported as the childminder is aware of children's likes, dislikes and routines through talking with parents before their child starts. The childminder plans trips out to several community activities such as to toddler groups and this helps children socialize and develop an understanding of the world around them. The childminder has an awareness of the importance of embracing diversity and plans activities throughout the year around festivals which helps children gain awareness and value differences.

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the early years provision

Children receive appropriate and consistent care because the childminder has established effective relationships with parents. They are kept well informed about their child's day through daily verbal communication and by using daily diaries for some children. The childminder also shares her developmental records with parents to enable them to become involved in their child's learning. The childminder seeks parent's views in the form of a questionnaire and uses their comments to make improvements. Parental comments indicate they are very happy with the care provided.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good awareness of working in partnerships with others and has regular contact with the local pre-school and ensures information is shared for continuity of care. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in a loving and caring environment where they feel secure to explore their surroundings. They have built up trusting relationships with the childminder and approach her during the day for reassurance and cuddles. As a result, children are very happy, feel safe and are making good progress in their development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has developed a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has generally effective methods in place for observing children's development. She has made links in her observations to the areas of learning and identifies each child's next steps for learning. She is in the process of assessing children's development using the Hounslow tracker developmental record. However, she has not identified ways to ensure she covers all six area of learning equally and recognises that she does not plan enough activities to support children's understanding of information technology.

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and outcomes for children

Young children have good opportunities to make decisions about their play and enjoy imaginative play with the dolls and buggies. They push their dolls around and chat away to them about where they are going. They thoroughly enjoy building with the bricks and are beginning to build intricate towers carefully. They show great delight and giggle as the tower of bricks crashes to the floor. There is a generally good balance of adult-led and child-led activities to help children develop into active and creative learners. The childminder suggests a creative activity of decorating a plate for Father's day; children eagerly take part and enjoy drawing their own pictures with the pens and then decide to add glitter and stickers to their plates. They decide they would like to paint and the childminder provides the children with small pots of finger paints and they sit for extended periods exploring and investigating the paint and mark making with their fingers.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is skilled in understanding the importance of talking with children and constantly talks through an activity with them. Children respond to her and are beginning to repeat words and ask questions. The childminder has a good understanding of developing children's love of books. Children can access their favourite books from the low level shelves and sit with the childminder looking at these. Young children are learning to turn the pages carefully and know to treat the books with respect. They also visit the library often and enjoy story times and looking through the many books on display.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills as they go out everyday for walks to the local school or parks and visit the children's centre for toddler and music groups. They can also play outdoors in the garden when they are at home. Children's behaviour is appropriate for their age and the childminder has effective strategies in place by offering lots of praise to them to promote their self-esteem. Currently children have limited opportunities to develop their skills for the future in finding out and using everyday technology and programmable toys. This is a weakness that the childminder has identified in her self-evaluation. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder takes reasonable steps to ensure children in her care remain healthy and free from cross infection. Children do not attend if they are unwell. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate and this enables her to deal

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and outcomes for children

with accidents appropriately. The childminder promotes a healthy eating lifestyle. She provides home cooked foods which are nutritionally balanced and meet children individual dietary requirements. Children thoroughly enjoy trying different fruits for snacks and can help themselves to their individual water bottles as required. The childminder promotes good hygiene by ensuring she talks with the children about the importance of washing their hands before and after eating their meals.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing their understanding of keeping safe within the home. She involves the children in regular fire practices so that they develop an understanding of evacuating the home safely. They learn about road safety when outdoors and the childminder takes every opportunity to talk to the children about crossing the roads safely. Children take part in road safety events held at the children's centre and this supports their increasing knowledge as they grow. Young children are safely strapped into the pushchair when out walking or standing on the buggy board, and can run freely when they are in safe place. 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 1 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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