Childminder in Brent

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY422579 Inspection date 07/07/2011 Inspector Siobhan O'Callaghan

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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 January 2011. She lives with her two children aged 13 and six years. The family live in a first floor flat close to Harlesden which is located in the London Borough of Brent. The home is accessed by a flight of stairs. Children have access to the main living area, kitchen and bathroom facilities which are all on the same floor. The childminder does not have a garden; however, she accesses local parks and outdoor areas on a daily basis with her minded children.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register to provide care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group. She is currently caring for one baby in the early years age group, who attends on a part-time basis. The childminder attends local children centers and childminding support groups. She holds a formal Montessori qualification.

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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 bright, welcoming and inclusive home environment for children, where there is a clear focus on meeting their individual needs. Children are supported to make good progress overall in their learning and development as the childminder effectively plans activities and experiences that excite children's interests and thus motivate them to learn. The childminder has established successful partnerships with parents to support an overall integrated approach towards children's continuity of care and learning within her provision. Children's welfare is promoted through a robust range of policies and procedures which give due focus to safeguarding children. The childminder demonstrates an enthusiastic approach towards developing her practices; this can be seen within her evolving self-evaluation systems; and her commitment to attend training events, however, she is yet to attend an appropriate childminder registration course which is a

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure a training course approved by the local authority is completed (Suitable people). 22/07/2011

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  develop ways in which parents are supported and encouraged to contribute to their children's assessment records  develop further self-evaluation systems to continually assess all aspects of the provision and therefore, improve outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder is an experienced early years practitioner, although she has only be registered as a childminder for a short time, she has over 16 years experience of working with young children. She is passionate about her work which is demonstrated in her warm and positive interactions with children and their parents, and within her enthusiastic outlook to continually improve her provision. She has established a comprehensive range of records, policies and procedures which support the safe and efficient management of her childminding business. There are robust steps in place to safeguard children; daily risk assessments of the home environment and resources that children access supports their safety within the provision. The childminder has also developed effective risk assessments for the safe conduct of outings as she regularly utilises the local community to enhance children's learning opportunities. The childminder is focused on promoting

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the early years provision

all aspects of children's welfare; she has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and her role in working in partnership with both parents and outside agencies where this is necessary.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises an accessible and inviting environment for children where they are able to make choices from a broad range of good quality resources. She promotes inclusion and equality of opportunity both within her good practice and within the resources that she presents to children. She values working in partnership with parents and demonstrates a commitment to working with all other provisions that children attend although this is not required at present. Discussions with parents demonstrate that they are extremely satisfied with the services that they receive. Parent's comments include: 'I feel the communication is outstanding the childminder keeps me well informed about my babies times spent with her and I love the portfolio that she keeps with lovely pictures of all the activities that she does with him. I am so very happy; the experience so far has been amazing.' Overall, these positive partnerships fully

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the early years provision

support children to enjoy and achieve within the provision, although the childminder acknowledges that more could be done to further involve parents in contributing towards their children's assessment records.

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the early years provision

The childminder effectively communicates an ambitious vision to continually improve the quality of her provision for children and parents. She has worked hard to establish all required written documentation alongside complimentary polices to keep parents well-informed of her practices. The childminder has a Montessori qualification and she has attended a course for her registration on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, although she now must attend further training to support her Early Years registration. Nevertheless, the childminder has made good progress in getting to grips with the learning and development requirements and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 she is very keen to attend further training to support her ongoing professional development. Overall, her good practice and her evolving self-evaluation systems demonstrate that she has the skills and enthusiasm to initiate improved outcomes

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and content within their environment as they clearly enjoy the warm care and attention they receive. The childminder plans a broad range of exciting and interesting learning experiences for children both within her home and within the local community. For example, good use is made of the local children centres, the library and parks to further promote children's learning experiences and their opportunities to get fresh air and develop their larger physical skills. The childminder has established effective observation and assessment systems to continually monitor children's progress, this information is then utilised to set clear targets for their future learning. Although there are no children attending with special educational needs and/or disabilities the childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of working with parents and outside professionals to support children in reaching their individual milestones.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing effective skills to support them in making good progress across all areas of their learning. Babies are confident to move freely around their environment as they help themselves to easily accessible resources. They enjoy sharing books with the childminder who actively supports their communication as she responds positively to their babbles and expression. Babies are able to explore through their senses as the childminder offers them stimulating treasure baskets where they investigate the tastes, sounds and textures of a variety of resources and materials. Children's creative development is promoted through opportunities to explore a variety of both manmade and natural resources, for example, babies enjoy finger-painting and playing with water, alongside opportunities to access role play resources such as dolls and home-corner equipment. They are able to problem solve as they play with puzzles, bricks and activity centres which also

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and outcomes for children

encourage their development of their finer manipulative skills. Babies are supported to develop their muscles and coordination as the childminder encourages them to crawl and move their bodies, discussions demonstrate that that they particularly enjoy moving their bodies to music.

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and outcomes for children

Children's welfare is promoted through many successful practices within the provision. The childminder maintains good personal hygiene measures as she supports children's intimate care and ensures that they remain clean and comfortable. Babies' home routines are followed to support their continuity of care, for example, they sleep and eat at times which are similar to those followed at home. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's weaning onto solid foods and ensures that they have plenty of fluids throughout the day. Babies' demonstrate that they feel safe and secure as they enjoy the positive and warm interaction they receive; as a reward the childminder is presented with constant smiles and babbles of appreciation. Although older children are not in This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 attendance the childminder demonstrates that she would teach children about their

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and outcomes for children

personal safety, for example, during regular emergency evacuation drills she would discuss the purpose of these events and the importance of this to their safety. The childminder presents a calm and patient role model to children which in turn supports children to be calm and to develop polite and respectful behaviour. Overall, children are developing many valuable skills which help to set secure foundations for their future learning. 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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