Belfield, Anita Celia

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY277538 Inspection date 03/11/2011 Inspector Arda Halls

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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 two adult children in Bedford Park in the London Borough of Ealing. The whole of the ground floor and one bedroom on the first floor of the house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play and children are regularly taken to the local parks. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of six children under eight at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding four children on a part-time basis, two of whom are in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder makes use of local provisions for under-eights. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is highly effective at meeting the needs of all children, as she recognises the uniqueness of each child consistently. Children make excellent progress in their learning and development and children's welfare needs are substantially met. Outcomes for children are outstanding and the process for self- evaluation is precise and cohesive. Improvements since the last inspection are excellent, and strong links with parents and carers involve them significantly. The childminder has an accurate understanding of the strengths of her provision and is taking effective steps to identify and address any weaknesses.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 identify training needs which will further support reflective practice and a continuing programme for professional development.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a comprehensive awareness of safeguarding issues, including a commitment to working collaboratively with key agencies when required. She has comprehensive policies in place which ensures concerns are able to be prioritised and dealt with effectively. Children recognise how to keep themselves and others This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 safe and display an excellent awareness of safety issues as they help the childminder to assess risks and make house rules.

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the early years provision

Resources are abundant and intriguing. The childminder continuously offers a wide selection of resources to the children, which means they are successfully engaged at all times. Resources are inclusive and are unquestionably stimulating. This means children learn about all abilities and all cultures as they play with grass huts and farmyards as well as castles and Georgian houses. Children make excellent progress, which is clearly attributable to the excellent use of resources. Children clearly benefit and thrive as a result of the accommodation being well suited to children. They learn to care for the resources, the setting and themselves. This helps children recognise the need to sustain their environment.

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the early years provision

Children are confident about discussing diversity. They understand the uniqueness of the society in which they live. They recognise and celebrate one another's differences. Their play and environment is not stereotypical. They are eager to engage with one another and understand differences. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of children's backgrounds and needs. Consequently, the outcomes for children and their experiences are positive.

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the early years provision

The childminder is significantly engaged in working in partnerships with others. She liaises with external services to ensure children receive any support that is needed. She liaises with other providers actively so that care is continuous and effective. She is enthusiastic about learning from others and has a thorough knowledge of nursery and school settings, which successfully promotes children's learning, development and welfare.

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the early years provision

Relationships with parents are highly positive. Parents and carers are involved significantly in decision-making on matters that affect the setting, including self- evaluation. Children are highly involved in making their views known and suggesting ways to do things, such as making the house rules. Children are enthusiastic and enjoy helping to enhance the setting. Parents are kept well informed about their children's achievements. Consistent communication contributes to a productive partnership with parents and carers as they have up- to-date, accurate and timely information about the provision.

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the early years provision

The childminder explains the natural progression of working as a nurse and then becoming a childminder. She enthusiastically describes how her home is a second home to the children in her care. She is ambitious in her vision for the setting and is forward thinking in her planning. However, she recognises that her training in special educational needs and disabilities is not comprehensive. She takes pride in addressing recommendations from previous inspections, using the time of reflection as a means to making systematic improvements. The childminder implements her plans with precision; as a result, outcomes in children's achievements and well-being are exceptionally high.

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the early years provision

The childminder evaluates the setting precisely. Self-evaluation contributes substantially to the effectiveness of leadership and management of the childminding provision. Parents and children are significantly involved in the process of self-evaluation, which means outcomes for children are consistently This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 improving. Improvements to the setting mean that children are more extensively safeguarded.

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and outcomes for children

Children make significant gains in their learning. Children feel comfortable and are consistently engaged and valued while they learn. They speak with confidence to adults in the setting and make exceedingly good progress in relation to their capabilities and starting points.

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and outcomes for children

Children undoubtedly feel safe and secure in the setting. They are exceptionally good at understanding how to stay safe and how to look out for one another. They help one another frequently; for example, they check that everyone is dressed suitably and organised effectively so they are safe as they leave the house to walk to school. They gain an exceptional sense of security through high quality adult interaction. Children follow good personal hygiene routines enthusiastically. For example, they remove their shoes at the door and wash their hands immediately as they come in from school. They understand why they eat healthy foods and why they need to have frequent drinks of water. Children's individual health, physical and dietary needs are met to an excellent standard.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel unmistakably safe and secure within the setting. They develop excellent relationships with adults and their peers. They work exceptionally well with one another and demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children are valued highly, they are treated as individuals and they flourish from the constant praise and recognition they get for what they achieve. Their behaviour is exemplary and they demonstrate an excellent sense of responsibility.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop exceptional skills in all areas of learning. Their communication is outstanding with one another and with the childminder. They have a significant understanding of numbers as they discuss each other's ages. They develop excellent skills in working alongside one another, learning to share their favourite toys and resources with considerable ease. They show great curiosity and an exceptional desire to explore their surroundings. They develop an extensive understanding of the society in which they live as they are supported to ask questions freely. Opportunities for extending their knowledge and understanding of the world are exceedingly good. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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