Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY373608 Inspection date 06/07/2011 Inspector Lynn Palumbo

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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 2008. She lives with her husband and two children in a ground floor flat in Bethnal Green, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, within easy walking distance of shops, parks, nurseries and schools. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time. There are currently two children on roll, one of whom is in the early years age group. They attend at different times of the week. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She walks to local nurseries and schools to take and collect children.

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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 successfully promotes most aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework requirements, within a suitable and inclusive environment and children are safe and secure. As a result they are happy, content and settled. The childminder develops positive relationships with parents, which contribute well to children's welfare and learning needs being met. The childminder has effective systems of self-evaluation and is able to ensure her provision develops continuously.

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further?

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

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further?

 request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment. (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 21/07/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 establish fully the assessment procedures to ensure observations inform future planning  establish systems to involve parents as part of the ongoing observation, assessment and planning cycle to ensure they are fully involved with their child's learning. 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 has a clear knowledge about child protection procedures and knows where to make referrals. She has an up-to-date first aid certificate. This ensures, if the children have any accidents or any concerns arise about the well- being of children, that correct procedures are followed. Effective records of risk assessments are in place, to ensure children's safety while playing. This ensures any potential hazards are promptly identified and minimised within all areas of the home and outings. The childminder maintains most safeguarding records, for example, she has obtained parental consent for all outings, photographs and travelling in a vehicle. However, consent for emergency medical advice and treatment for all children in her care is not inline with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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the early years provision

The childminder has designed an effective layout of good quality toys and resources in a child-friendly living room, to ensure children can access these easily and develop through their play. The childminder also makes good use of the recreational services within the community, for example, the local park and playgroups. This ensures children's learning and development is continually enhanced. The childminder demonstrates that she has valuable knowledge about children's individual home and linguistic skills. For example, she is fully aware of children's care requirements and offers effective support to ensure children are beginning to speak in English. Children are provided with an effective range of resources that foster an awareness of diversity in society, for example, they learn about different cultures and people with disabilities. The childminder works effectively with the professional staff working with the extended services that give

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the early years provision

advice and guidance about the best ways to offer further support for the children with speech delay.

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the early years provision

The childminder's systems of self-evaluation are effective and she has identified areas for development. These include enhancing her professional development through a wide range of training courses, such as safeguarding and first aid. The childminder has established strong relationships with the parents. They are informed about their children's learning and development through daily discussions and samples of their children's work. However, the childminder has not yet fully established systems to involve all parents in contributing to the observation, assessment and planning cycle, to ensure they are fully involved with their child's learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures the outcomes of children are to a high standard. She has This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 created a calm welcoming environment and has effectively organised the living room with a wide range of good quality toys and activities according to children's ages and stages of development. The childminder ensures that resources are accessible and this supports children to make choices and promotes their independence and self-esteem. During activities, the childminder stimulates the children's thinking effectively by asking a good range of questions to support their learning. For example, as children align puzzles they're thinking about the different ways they will fit into the frame; the childminder talks about the pictures and their characteristics. This successfully supports children's numeracy, problem-solving and reasoning skills and encourages them to say many new words. The

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and outcomes for children

childminder has effective procedures for the use of starting points, based on the children's needs which are collated from parents and other professionals and used to plan for the children. However, observations are in their early stages of development and next steps do not consistently inform future planning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a loving and caring relationship with the children, who form strong attachments to her and the childminder's family. The childminder applies clear and consistent boundaries, so that all children develop knowledge of what is expected and display positive behaviour. Children enjoy their time at the setting and they take pleasure dressing up in masks to scare the childminder through role play. In addition, children develop their imagination as they enjoy dressing up in role play costumes when celebrating festivals and birthdays at playgroup. Children develop the concept of numbers as they listen and interact as the childminder sings songs. In addition, they count to two as they show the childminder how to make a windmill rotate. The childminder praises the child and this enhances the child's self-esteem.

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and outcomes for children

Children understand how to keep themselves safe from harm by participating in regular fire evacuation drills and the childminder ensures they are never left unattended. Children have a wide range of opportunities to be healthy. For example, they enjoy healthy home cooked snacks and meals according to their individual needs and enjoy listening to the childminder about why fruit is healthy. Children develop their physical skills as they ride trikes and climbing on activity frames at playgroup. This is further extended as they challenge their physical skills on the recreational equipment at the local park and play football. Children are becoming independent in their self-care skills as they put on their shoes for outdoor play and wash their hands before a meal. Children are developing independence and contribute effectively towards the welfare of others, for example, when tidying toys away and playing alongside the childminder's family.

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and outcomes for children

Children's understanding of diversity and difference is enhanced as they play with children from different cultures and celebrate festivals and special events throughout the year. This ensures that children learn to value aspects of their own lives and the diverse society in which they live. Children are developing skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being as they use information and communication technology, and are inquisitive learners, able to solve problems. This ensures they are equipped with skills 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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