Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 504325 Inspection date 15/08/2011 Inspector Caroline Preston

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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 2001. She lives with her husband and two sons aged 16 and 21 years in Dagenham East in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The home is close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding, and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. A maximum of four children under eight years may be cared for at any one time. Of these, no more than three may be in the early years age group. The childminder is currently minding four children in the early years age group. She also offers care to older children up to the age of 11 years.

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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's individual needs are met overall and they make good progress in their learning. They enjoy a varied range of play activities, which supports their confidence and learning. Children are safeguarded well as the childminder has undertaken regular training. Generally effective partnership with parents and other professionals supports children's individual needs. Effective self-evaluation and the childminder's commitment to on-going training successfully support continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the two-way flow of information with parents, enabling them to contribute their views on the care and education provided.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder has completed recent training. This effectively supports her knowledge and understanding of what procedures to follow if concerns are raised. Risk assessments are in place both for indoors and for outings, this minimises any dangers to children and helps to keep them safe. All required documentation is in place for the safe and efficient management of the childminding service. Resources are good. They are appropriate for the children's age and their stage of development, and challenge them well. Children are able to easily choose toys at all times. Posters and a range of photographs of the children at play are welcoming and help the children to feel comfortable. The environment This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 is child-friendly with children's work displayed to promote their self-esteem.

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the early years provision

Play resources positively reflect equality and diversity in the wider world to enable children to recognise and respect difference. Partnership with parents is effective, which helps to meet the needs of the children. However systems to gain the views and suggestions of parents about the childminder's service are not yet in place. Partnership with other professionals helps the childminder to offer children appropriate and consistent care and education. Self-evaluation supports better outcomes for children, and the childminder undertakes regular training to update her skills and knowledge. This means that children are offered an improved service and this also helps to embed ambition and drive continuous improvement.

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and outcomes for children

Children are secure and develop a good sense of belonging. They learn how to cross the local roads safely as they discuss the 'green cross code'. This helps them to understand road safety. Children behave well as they play and have fun. They understand why they must look after furniture and resources and take turns with play equipment. They show responsibility as they all help to tidy away toys before going outside to play. Good quality interaction with the childminder helps young babies to feel safe. They are confident in the environment and build strong happy relationships. Children of all ages show awareness about what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. They use the bathroom independently, which shows confidence and understanding of hygiene routines. Children enjoy healthy foods and drinks and take part in physical exercise. They climb, walk, run and ride bikes in the garden, all of which promotes their well-being. Children are happy and settled.

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and outcomes for children

They enjoy playing with toys that promote diversity and they learn about the environment as they visit local groups and interact with other children. Children develop skills for the future as they enjoy experiences that help them understand the wider world, such as role play and discussing everyday aspects of their family life.

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and outcomes for children

Young babies interact well with older children who are kind and considerate towards them. Children are confident as they share play resources, young babies enjoy sitting in play boxes with older children and take part in role play. They enjoy dressing up and sharing costumes, all of which supports the development of social and emotional skills. Children interact with each other having conversations about the noise the dressing-up skirts make as they shake the gold buttons attached to it. They discuss events that have happened at home, feeling secure and confident to talk about their home lives, supporting their language development. Children talk about size and shape as they play with the sand in the garden, confidently using various tools to mould shapes, and discuss volume supporting their understanding of early numeracy.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. This helps her to provide children with an interesting range of play and learning experiences. Children and babies are engaged in play and have fun which helps This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 them to develop and achieve according to their individual needs. High quality planning is based on each child's abilities. Observations and assessments are robust and identify each child's achievements and their next steps of development. 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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