Childminder in Hackney

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY425591 Inspection date 20/09/2011 Inspector Gulnaz Hassan

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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 2011. She lives with her husband and two children aged five and eight years old. She lives in a three bedroom first floor flat in Lower Clapton, in the London Borough of Hackney. The main areas used for childminding include the kitchen, living room, bathroom and one bedroom. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register to care for a maximum of four children under eight years, of these, not more than two children may be in the early years age group. The childminder has one child on roll in this age group. The childminder is also registered on the compulsory and 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are very happy, secure and effectively safeguarded. They are offered a good range of interesting and stimulating activities and individual learning programmes, which promote their learning and development well. Most aspects of inclusion and diversity, particularly the promotion of children's backgrounds and family languages, are well promoted. The childminder maintains continuous improvement well by accessing information through websites, identifying and attending training and through working with her early years support worker and other experienced childminding mentors.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop children's understanding of disability and inclusion by increasing the range of resources available.

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the early years provision

Children are safe and protected in the setting, as the childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. The premises, equipment and resources are effectively assessed for risks and well maintained. The childminder takes action to minimise risks and potential hazards to children on a continuous basis. The childminder has completed an effective process of self-evaluation which accurately identifies all aspects of her practice and which reflects her good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder has attended a number of courses since registration, which have had a positive impact on the quality of her provision. In addition, she reads childcare magazines and accesses forums and websites for up-to-date information about her profession. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder deploys resources and space effectively, supporting children well

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the early years provision

through all their activities and routines so that their individual needs are met well. A key strength of the childminder is the level of attention she gives to children on an individual basis. This greatly enhances the quality of children's learning and development in all areas. The childminder generally works well to promote inclusion. Children are involved in celebrations from other cultures and they are able to access a good range of play equipment that reflects positive images of diversity. Children have access to resources that promote positive images of their own backgrounds and of languages that their families have links to. The systems in place to explore issues of inclusion such as disability, are less well resourced although, this is an area which has been identified as an area for improvement.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents and the level of involvement between adults are good. The childminder exchanges detailed information with parents and carers on a daily basis. This ensures that they are aware of all elements of care and experiences their children receive. She obtains feedback from parents to give her a broader view of children's interests and routines at home. The childminder has implemented systems to gather information about children's starting points from parents. Parents contribute information about children's starting points in children's daily diaries and their learning journals. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of working in partnership with other professionals and providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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and outcomes for children

Children are making good progress towards the early learning goals because they enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences across all six areas of learning. The childminder maintains a very effective system of planning, observations and assessments, which contribute to individual learning programmes. Children are achieving well because of the focus the childminder gives to identifying teaching and learning goals and intentions for each activity and experience. In addition, children enjoy themselves and have fun as they engage in age appropriate activities and experiences, which they often initiate themselves. For instance, children explore wood chips in a fallen log; they explore water and bubbles, make marks and join in with musical activities. Children enjoy listening to stories, bounce on the trampoline and pretend to cook. Children enjoy a good range of resources and activities that promote all aspects of future development effectively. For

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and outcomes for children

instance, they have access to battery operated toys and they develop their technical skills with mini interactive learning programmes, telephones and activity centres.

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and outcomes for children

Outcomes for children are good. This is because the childminder talks to children all the time about staying safe and adopting good hygiene habits, such as regular hand washing. Children develop a good understanding of healthy eating and of making healthy food choices, as they eat healthy snacks and meals that are provided primarily by their parents. Children learn about safety through discussions This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and role modelling. They practise emergency evacuations and learn to use equipment safely. Children enjoy visiting the park for outdoor play and for fresh air. The childminder promotes positive behaviour well and she communicates effectively with parents in order to ensure consistency. Relationships are warm, caring and positive. This helps children feel safe, secure, happy, confident and settled. 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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