Rabbani Fouzia

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY272154 Inspection date 27/07/2011 Inspector Martha Darkwah

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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 since 2003. She lives with her husband and her son aged 12 years in a second floor flat in the London borough of Ealing. The lounge of the property is used for childminding. A communal garden is available for outside play. Children are taken to local parks and playgrounds.

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Description of the childminding

The family pet include a ring necked parakeet.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for six children at any one time with no more than three in the early years age group. She is currently caring for one child in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and the 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's welfare is effectively promoted in this warm and welcoming homely environment. Children's needs are inclusively met and individual routines followed with regard to the requirements and preferences discussed with parents. Children make satisfactory progress in their learning as they enjoy a variety of well- organized and stimulating activities. The childminder demonstrates satisfactory capacity for continuous improvement. She has begun to use the self-evaluation process and has a firm commitment to further improve and develop her service. However, it is in its infancy and she is yet to effectively reflect on her practice and identify strengths and areas of weaknesses for further improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information from parents about who has legal contact with the child; and who has parental responsibility for the child. 04/08/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 review the tracking systems of learning plans to show clearer links to the information gained from observing the children and how the next steps to support the planning future activities This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  review the risk assessment to include anything that children may come into contact with  organise and keep a record of the practice the emergency evacuation procedure with children at regular intervals to help ensure their safety  develop the process for ongoing self-evaluation that is reflective and covers all aspects of the childcare in order to identify the strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

Children are effectively safeguarded from the risk of abuse or neglect. The childminder and her husband have had the necessary checks to ensure that they are suitable to care for children. She has a good knowledge on safeguarding and is clear about what to do if she has a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She has up-to-date information, including referral numbers, and has a clear safeguarding policy which is shared with parents. This includes a procedure followed if an allegation is made against any household member.

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the early years provision

The childminder has satisfactory safety awareness and conducts regular risk assessments but it is not sufficiently detailed to cover everything that children may come into contact with. Children are protected on outings as the childminder conducts a risk assessment before each type of outing. Fire drills are not organized on regular basis to ensure that the childminder know what to do in the event of a fire to assist with their quick and safe evacuation from the home, should the need arise. However, she is yet to obtain information from parents about who has legal contact with the child; and who has parental responsibility for the child. This is a breach of a specific legal requirement.

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the early years provision

The childminder is yet to identify her strengths and areas for improvement, although she has not established systems for monitoring and evaluating the continued quality of her provision. She works cooperatively with the local authority advisor to support her.

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the early years provision

Play resources are well organized and allow for children to make independent choices. Resources are appropriate and deployed effectively and the childminder ensures that the toys and equipment she provides are of particular interest to individual children, for example, providing musical toys, shape sorters and materials of different textures for children who like these activities.

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the early years provision

She fully understands her responsibilities to work with parents and other agencies to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She welcome children from diverse backgrounds and would take steps to provide resources in children's home language and learn key words so that children feel valued and included.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides parents with good information about the service, including an information pack along with policies and procedures which they read and sign. There is a two-way flow of information about their child's welfare and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 activities thus supporting consistency of care. Furthermore, information is sought from parents before children start attending, including what they like and what they can already do. This helps the childminder to provide appropriate support to children. As a result, they are happy and settled in her care.

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the early years provision

The childminder communicates with parents via daily discussions and contact diaries. Written observations are shared with parents and they are encouraged to add their own information. The childminder has not had reason to establish partnerships with other professionals in recent months she was registered. However, she is well aware of the steps to be taken if a child has special educational needs and/or disabilities and she is ready to seek guidance from outside agencies if there is a need.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a service that is inclusive for all children; they are supported well to help them make satisfactory progress in their development. They begin to learn about the world in which they live, through trips into the community and some resources in the setting.

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the early years provision

Comprehensive policies and procedures on all aspects of care are available and shared with parents.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a sound knowledge of children''s individual needs and spends quality time supporting children in their play and learning, which gives them confidence and a sense of security, all of which promotes their well-being.

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and outcomes for children

Children are relaxed and happy. Children show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care by their relaxed body language, good relationships with her and their curiosity and eagerness to play and explore.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a clear understanding of the six areas of learning and uses the guidance to further develop knowledge of the curriculum. Children make satisfactory progress in the childminder's care. She uses her observations of their play and different learning styles to provide them with opportunities to extend and develop their learning. The childminder has started to organize sensitive observe the children during their play. She identifies children's next steps; however, the information is not fully utilized to influence the planning of future activities in order to meet the developmental needs of individual children.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health and well-being is promoted well. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and meals and gathers information from parents about children's dietary requirements. Drinks are provided throughout the day to enable re-hydration. They have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise and walk out to the local parks and other local amenities such as library. The childminder has good hygiene procedures and is a positive role model for children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are supported in their letter recognition, they use electronic equipment where they identify letters of the alphabet, and the childminder sits alongside gently guiding the child what to look for next. Children benefit from receiving warm and affectionate care from the childminder. They are treated as unique individuals, which enables them to grow in confidence and self-esteem as they

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and outcomes for children

begin to understand that they are valued and special within the home. The childminder spends lots of time talking and listening to babies and they make meaningful attempts to communicate their wishes through sounds and gestures. The childminder responds promptly to these, building their confidence in their own communication skills. Children have a variety of creative and sensory experiences.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder chats to children and maintains eye contact to encourage early language skills. Children feel very safe in the childminder's care as they have built up warm and trusting relationships with her. They are beginning to learn how to keep themselves safe through her sensitive explanations and regular interactions with them in a warm and calm environment. Additionally, they are involved in community activities which enable them to socialize with other groups, visiting a toddler group and taking trips to the library or the shops all of which help to develop children's physical skills and knowledge of the local community.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning about sharing toys and being kind to each other, which is helping them develop their understanding of respecting others and developing positive relationships when the attend local toddler groups. The childminder is skilled in developing positive behaviour in 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 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 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 3 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 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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