Childminder in Ealing

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY264633 Inspection date 29/09/2011 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 2003. She lives with her husband and their three adult children in Ealing, west London. The home is close to local shops and schools. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding purposes and one bedroom upstairs is used for sleep provision. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has a pet rabbit. 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 four children under eight years at any one time. Of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group. The childminder is currently caring for two children in the early years age group and one child in the later years age group. One child attends full-time, and two children attend on a part-time basis. The childminder is currently supporting children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder

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Description of the childminding

attends local toddler groups with her minded children. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a formal childcare 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 welcoming and accessible home environment for children where their individual needs are given due consideration. Overall, good professional partnerships with parents, schools and other agencies provide children with continuity of care and learning. Children are supported to make good progress in their learning and development. Children's welfare is promoted through a robust range of policies and procedures, to help ensure that they are fully safeguarded within her care. The childminder demonstrates an enthusiastic approach towards improving her provision for children and their families.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend opportunities to value linguistic diversity by acknowledging and valuing children's home languages more within the setting  develop ways in which parents are supported and encouraged to contribute to their children's observations and assessments 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 established a comprehensive range of records, policies and procedures, which support the safe management of her childminding business. Robust steps are taken to safeguard children, including secure vetting procedures, which are initiated for all adults living within the household. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children issues. She has attended recent training within this area and works closely with parents and, where appropriate, outside agencies to promote all aspects of children's welfare. Children are cared for in a secure and safe home environment as regular risk assessments are completed to monitor and remove any potential hazards. The childminder also considers the many risks that may be encountered when children are taken on outings. She ensures that outings are well planned and appropriate resources, such as, first aid equipment are easily accessible.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises an accessible and generally inclusive learning environment where equal opportunities for all children are fully promoted. She warmly interacts with children to help ensure that they feel confident and secure within her care. However, she is yet to develop ways in which children's home languages are acknowledged and valued within the setting to further support their sense of belonging. Children help themselves to a broad range of good quality resources. These are varied and clearly help children to progress in all areas of learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder values working in partnership with parents. She keeps them informed of their children's time spent with her as she discusses the daily activities that they have enjoyed. Recent satisfaction questionnaires demonstrate that parents are very content with the care their children receive. Parents' comments include 'we are very happy with our children's care arrangements', 'our childminder has an enormous and influential impact on the development and happiness of our children' and 'they have a trusting bond with her which makes them feel special, safe and secure in her care'. However, parents are not currently encouraged to contribute towards their children's observations and assessments to help support their children's continuous learning and progression. Good links have been established with the schools that children attend, promoting an overall continuous approach towards children's care.

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the early years provision

The childminder is an experienced and qualified early years practitioner. She enjoys updating her knowledge and skills, which in turn promotes positive outcomes for children. For example, she demonstrates that since attending her childcare training she is now more confident to assess and plan for children's individual learning. She has made good progress in addressing recommendations raised at her previous inspection. This has included improving her emergency evacuation procedures and ensuring that her first aid training remains up-to-date. The childminder has also developed effective self-evaluation systems. These support her to continually review all aspects of her provision ensuring that clear targets can be set for future improvement. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled within the childminding environment. They respond well to the childminder's positive interaction. They enjoy daily opportunities to play both inside and outside of the home. The childminder's competent knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements enables her to plan a broad range of activities and experiences, which engage children's interests and support their successful progress towards the early learning goals. Accurate observations and assessments of children's individual progress are used to promote their next steps. Therefore, each child is offered enjoyable and challenging experiences. Although there are no children currently attending with special educational needs and/or disabilities, the childminder is committed to working in partnership with parents and outside professionals to support children in reaching their individual milestones. Children are developing strong

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and outcomes for children

independence skills as they confidently access their environment and all the bright and stimulating resources available to them.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy problem-solving challenges as they complete a variety of puzzles and learn about shapes and size. They demonstrate very good concentration skills and thrive on the positive praise they receive from the childminder for all their efforts. Children's communication, language and literacy is promoted through the childminder's good focus on speaking and listening skills. She continually converses with the children and encourages their expression through a variety of media. For example, she encourages them to share books and provides effective visual displays to support their understanding that print carries meaning. The childminder sits at the children's level as she engages within their play and develops their interests. For example, children are delighted to play with role-play resources. The childminder encourages them to make tea and to put the washing in the pretend washing machine as she continually supports their ideas and suggestions.

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and outcomes for children

Children's physical development is promoted through energetic play as they have regular opportunities to visit the local parks and toddler groups alongside time to ride wheeled resources in the garden. Children enjoy purposeful opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. The childminder promotes this by ensuring that the resources promote positive images of diversity and inclusion. Children are developing an awareness of the needs of others as they help to take care of 'Bobby' the rabbit. They enjoy feeding him and ensuring that he has plenty of water to drink.

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and outcomes for children

Children's good health and overall welfare is promoted through many secure practices within their daily routines. For example, children are developing an awareness of their personal safety as the childminder discusses the need to be careful of potential risks, such as steps leading into the garden and toys that might be a tripping hazard. Children participate in regular emergency evacuation drills and learn why this is important to their safety. They are developing an awareness This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 of good personal hygiene as the childminder discusses why they need to wash their hands after handling the rabbit. They are offered healthy snacks, which are provided by the childminder, while children's main meals are brought by their parents. The childminder promotes healthy meal options and discourages parents to offer sugary foods and drinks. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and

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and outcomes for children

secure within the childminder's care. They enjoy her cuddles and are proud to show off their bedroom where they sleep in the afternoons. Overall, children are content within their environment, it is clear that they are developing polite and respectful behaviour as they respond well to the childminder's positive role model. This, in turn, supports children to develop many valuable learning and development 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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