Childminder in Newham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY257202 Inspection date 14/10/2011 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 2003. She lives with her daughter in a house in Stratford in the London borough of Newham, within easy walking distance of shops, parks, nurseries and schools. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. Toilet facilities are on the ground floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight at any one time. There are currently 10 children on roll, four of whom are in the early years age group. They attend at different times of the week. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder has a pet cat. 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a suitable understanding of the needs of the children which enables her to meet a range of their learning and welfare needs overall. Some aspects are not developed fully, including systems to plan activities based on children's interests, requesting some required information from parents and carrying out risk assessments for outings. Self-evaluation has enabled the childminder to seek some further training in weaker areas, but is not robust enough to identify key areas for improvement, such as the breaches of legal requirements. The childminder has made some improvements since the last inspection. She demonstrates a suitable capacity to sustain further improvement.

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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) 14/10/2011

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further?

 carry out a risk assessment for each type of outing and review it before embarking on each specific outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 26/10/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further links between observation, assessment and planning of activities that include children's current interests, in order to highlight their achievements or need for further support. 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 is caring for more children than their conditions of registration allow. The provider gave a reasonable excuse for doing so and on this occasion Ofsted does not intend to take further action. The childminder has a suitable understanding of procedures to safeguard children and how to record and report concerns. Appropriate policies and procedures on safeguarding children are in place. The childminder maintained a record of visitors to the home, and they are not left alone with children. Children's safety is further promoted as the childminder has completed detailed risk assessments, which cover all areas of the home. This ensures any potential hazards are promptly identified and minimised. Although the childminder completes a risk assessment for one outing to the local park, these are not completed for all outings children attend in the community. This is a breach of a legal requirement. Most documentation is maintained, for

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the early years provision

example, parental consents for all outings. However, consent for emergency medical advice and treatment for all children in her care is not requested from parents. This is a further breach of legal requirement. However, there is little impact on the children as the childminder is aware of the procedures she would follow if children have an accident whilst in her care.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a satisfactory knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity. Children are included in the routines and activities she offers. Children are valued and respected as individuals, are confident in the childminder's care, and have sound opportunities to learn about themselves and the wider world. Children benefit from the caring attitude of the childminder and she provides them with appropriate attention to meet their needs. For example, children receive cuddles and hugs when they are tired and receive praise for their achievements. Children have access to a suitable range of resources that enable them to make choices and decisions in their play, and support their learning and development efficiently.

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the early years provision

The childminder has started to evaluate her service and identifies some areas for improvement accurately, although systems are not sufficiently rigorous to identify key priorities. The childminder has made some improvements since the last inspection. For example, the furniture in the lounge is suitably arranged to enable children to make full use of space. The childminder plans to expand her evaluation skills and this demonstrates her commitment to improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder understands the importance of establishing relationships with other providers who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. This helps promote continuity of care and keeps parents updated with messages passed on from schools attended by their children. There is a satisfactory partnership with parents and regular information is shared daily. Parents are invited to contribute what they know about their children's interests when they first start to attend. This helps to identify children's starting points and focus on children's individual needs. Daily diaries are used to share information about the children's day with parents and profiles of children's work are available for parents to view. This helps promote a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 consistent approach to learning and development. Parents provide information about their child's care needs, including their dietary requirements, which the

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from a warm, welcoming environment where they settle well, showing they enjoy their time with the childminder. The children are progressing satisfactorily in all areas of their learning. The childminder has started to use observations and has identified children's starting points and next steps. However, this does not always influence the general planning of activities so that individual learning needs are fully addressed. Children benefit from a suitable range of adult and child-led experiences, both inside and outdoors. For example, young children begin to solve problems, as they post shapes trying to see which space they fit in correctly. This encourages them to be curious, active learners and supports the development of their physical skills. The childminder interacts well with the children and this helps them develop their language skills. Children are developing skills for the future such as learning to share and take turns. In addition, they

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and outcomes for children

investigate interactive resources, finding out what happens when they press the buttons. Children develop their counting skills and recognise colour and shapes through everyday activities. Children enjoy mark making with a range of resources. They enjoy looking at books both independently, as well as listening to the childminder read stories. Children access a suitable range of toys and activities designed to promote their understanding of diversity and the wider world. These include looking at various books, food tasting and using software packages. Children develop their creativity as they paint, draw, stick and manipulate modelling dough.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle, for example, they routinely wash their hands before they eat lunch which helps prevent the spread of infection. Children eat a healthy diet and the childminder supports them developing independence when feeding themselves. They also access water throughout the day. Children develop a positive attitude to physical play. They enjoy fresh air and exercise by accessing the childminder's garden where they can climb on the climbing frame, and ride on wheeled resources. This contributes to their good health physical development. Children sleep according to their own routines and the childminder ensures they are comfortable. Children feel safe and have a secure relationship with the childminder. Children visit areas in the community; they learn to keep safe as they know they must hold onto the buggy or the adult's hand. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 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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