Childminder in Newham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY241542 Inspection date 14/11/2011 Inspector Jennifer Liverpool

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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 children aged 16 and 14 in Beckton in the London Borough of Newham. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house and a first floor bedroom is used for childminding. Children have access to the fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in this age group. There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from local schools and goes to several toddler groups regularly. She 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrate a good understanding of how children learn and she competently support children to gain a wide range of skills and abilities in their learning and development. The childminder's knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is good and in the main, children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted. Partnership with parents and other providers appears to be strong and she confidently demonstrates how this promotes continuity of care for children. Evidence suggests that the childminder has the capacity to improve the outcomes for children.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 make sure records are available for inspection (Documentation) 29/11/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the procedure for conducting risk assessment in order to cover anything with which a child may come into contact with  increase the range of activities and resources to reflect positive images of disability in order to further develop children's understanding of diversity. 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 demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. She knows how to proceed if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder gather all relevant information before children are placed in her care, which includes details to ensure that children are collected by a known and approved adult in the event that parents are not able to collect. Also there are suitable alternative care arrangements available in the event that the childminder is not available and temporary childcare is required. Detailed risk assessments clearly show that the childminder actively identifies and reduce potential hazards in doors, which enable children to play safely. The risk assessment record also covers most areas of the garden, though the glass garden table, a potential hazard is not included. The childminder holds a valid paediatric first aid certificate. This means that she can give appropriate care to a child if there is an accident.

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the early years provision

The deployment of resources is good overall. There is ample space in the lounge and the conservatory for children to move freely between the two rooms. Also, children have direct access to the garden for outdoor play. The childminder's home is well organised, which allows children to have easy and safe access to toys and resources. There is a wide range of good quality toys that are developmentally age appropriate. Although there is a suitable range of resources that reflect positive images of race and culture in dolls, books and posters, few resources reflect disability. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures, such as, complaints, sickness and inclusion. This guides the childminder in her daily practice and help to promote children's welfare. Most mandatory records are in place and well maintained; however, the record of the risk assessment for outings to the park and the farm were not available to be seen during the inspection as they are

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of equality and diversity. She explains how she treats each child as an individual and acknowledges their differences when providing activities and planning for the daily routine. The childminder also adds that she encourages all children to make choices about their play and to participate in a range of activities in order to enhance their learning. The childminder describes how she works together with parents and share information through various means of communication about children's development, care routine and individual progress. Parents completed questionnaires indicate that they are happy with the level of care provided for their child and also the progress that their child is making. The childminder explains how she regularly liaises with the children's teachers and uses the information to support the children. She also commented that she has established good links with

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the early years provision

other childminders and receives consistent support from the early years team to promote children's learning and development. The childminder is committed to ongoing training and has completed short courses and a long term training course in childcare. As a consequence of this, the childminder is able to demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and confidently demonstrates how she promotes children's learning and development. The childminder has addressed the recommendation raised at the last inspection This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and consequently a range of comprehensive policies and procedures guides the childminder in her daily practice. The childminder produce written documentation of her self-evaluation and this shows that the childminder accurately identifies her strengths and set targets to improve the outcome for children.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder describes how she supports children to help settle well and feel comfortable through working with parents to tailor the arrangements according to children's individual needs. Parents contribute to an initial assessment of their child at the start of the placement. This enables the childminder to have good knowledge of children's development and to build on what children already know. The childminder explains that she regularly observes children at play and keeps a record of observations to monitor their progress. She produces a record of children's achievements in the different areas of learning in written form, photographs and samples of their drawing and paintings. The childminder is beginning to evaluate the assessments and identify the next steps in children's learning in order to help them move on in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder describes how babies are provided with colourful materials, musical toys and activities sets to develop their sensory exploration. Samples of children's work in their profiles show that children are given good opportunities to discover the colour, feel and experience of painting. The childminder explains how she uses finger play, rhymes and simple songs to support babies' enjoyment in learning about their bodies and the environment. The childminder makes clear how she supports children's communication and language skills through talking; reciting rhymes and labelling objects. She also adds that reading short stories in books and from the internet where babies can see moving pictures help them to enjoy listening and responding to stories. Assessment records and samples of children's work show that they are given regular support to make marks; recognise letters of the alphabet; shapes and colours. The childminder explains that opportunities for

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and outcomes for children

children to learn to count are introduced during daily routines, such as, counting the stairs; fingers and objects. Number posters on wall display can help to reinforce children's understanding and their recognition of numbers. The childminder comments on how she help children to recognise and appreciate differences through participating in cultural and traditional festivities, such as, Eid, Diwali, Easter and Christmas celebrations.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates good understanding of ways to minimise the spread of germs or infection. She explains how she help children to understand that using a tissue to wipe their nose; washing their hands after visiting the toilet and before eating food reduces the risk of passing on germs. The childminder explains that children receive healthy and nutritious foods that meet their dietary needs each day. She adds that babies' foods are brought in from home and safely stored at an appropriate temperature to prevent from spoiling. The childminder explains that fresh drinking water is available to children throughout the day. Photograph show that children are offered a wide range of physical activities indoors. For example, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 babies playing in a ball pool and holding onto push-and-pull along toys that supports them to develop mobility skills. Photographs also show children on

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and outcomes for children

outings to the park where they use a range of equipment including swings and slides to develop their physical skills. The childminder explains how she supports children to learn to take responsibilities for keeping safe as they practise fire evacuation procedures. 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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