Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY101078 Inspection date 04/07/2011 Inspector Alison Kaplonek

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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 has been registered to care for children since 2002. She is registered on the Early Years Register, and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her three children in a house in Isleworth, in the London Borough of Hounslow. All areas of the house are available for childminding, although the majority of the time is spent on the ground floor, where there are toilet facilities. Children have access to a secure outside play area.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for four children under eight years. Three of these may be in the early years age group. There are currently three children on roll who attend on a full-time and part-time basis. All of these children are in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a busy, family environment where their welfare and learning needs are sufficiently met. Children enjoy a range of interesting learning experiences, both inside the home and when visiting local groups. However, the childminder lacks knowledge and understanding of how to observe and assess children's progress, and plan challenging learning experiences for each child. She provides children with an inclusive environment and ensures that their health and safety needs are met. The childminder has implemented the recommendations from her last inspection.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems for observing and assessing children's progress, and use them to identify learning priorities and plan enjoyable and challenging learning experiences for each child  improve procedures to prevent the spread of infection during nappy changing increase the range of positive images available, to help children embrace differences in special educational needs and disabilities. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

An appropriate range of policies and procedures and well organised record keeping, ensures that all children's welfare needs are reasonably well met. The childminder has a written safeguarding policy. She is clear about the action she would take, if she had any concerns regarding the children in her care. The policy includes contact details for the local children's safeguarding board, should a referral need to be made. The childminder maintains good safety standards within the home, using a range of equipment such as stair gates, cupboard locks and smoke alarms to ensure children's safety. She completes contracts and children's detail forms with parents and records children's times of arrival and departure. Documentation is in place should the childminder need to record any accidents or medication administered.

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the early years provision

Daily routines ensure that children have a balanced range of play opportunities. This includes interacting with other children outside the home at toddler groups, and childminder drop in sessions. The childminder provides a satisfactory range of resources and many of these are easily accessible. The range of activities which children take part in ensures sufficient coverage of all areas of learning. However, the lack of systems for observing, assessing and planning for children's learning, means that there is sometimes insufficient challenge, to enable children to make the best possible progress. Children learn about differences and valuing others, although there are limited resources available to promote children's understanding of disability.

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the early years provision

The childminder welcomes all children into her care and works closely with parents, to meet their individual needs. She shares a good range of information with them, regarding her daily routines, policies and procedures and what children do and enjoy. She seeks their views about her practice, enabling her to make changes if required. Parents state that they are pleased with the care provided for their children. The childminder understands her responsibility to form links with other settings children may attend, to enable the sharing of information about their learning needs. She has evaluated her practice, and has identified that she has improvements to make to the assessment and planning systems, to enable children to reach their full potential.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of child development. She plans her day with the children and this includes activities in the home and regular trips out.

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and outcomes for children

Younger children make sound progress in all areas of learning and development. They take part in a range of activities, some of which are adult-led, such as completing puzzles or craft activities. At other times they initiate their own learning This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and enjoy playing with the dolls or looking at books. They have access to a satisfactory range of resources and confidently request others.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled and happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They are able to make choices and ask for certain resources or activities which they enjoy. They are developing good independence skills, as they learn to feed themselves or take themselves to the toilet. They socialise well with each other and their friends, when playing at the childminder's home, or when they are out at toddler or childminding groups. Children are learning to share and take turns.

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and outcomes for children

Children are provided with a safe, secure and welcoming environment. They have a good understanding about keeping themselves safe. They are reminded not to run indoors and to be careful of each other. They are aware of their friends while on their trikes or pushing the pushchairs. Children learn about road safety when walking to the park. The childminder supervises and supports children well, and always keeps them within sight and hearing range. Children are beginning to learn about keeping themselves healthy, and follow satisfactory routines, such as washing hands after using the toilet. They enjoy using the soap and paper towels independently. They are mostly protected from the spread of infection, although good hygiene procedures are not fully implemented during nappy changing.

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and outcomes for children

Children are provided with an environment, where they can move freely between inside and outdoor areas and are able to get plenty of exercise. They enjoy trips to the park or to local amenities, such as Kew Gardens, where they can run and jump and develop their physical skills. All children are included, well motivated and have good levels of self-esteem. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 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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