Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY258490 Inspection date 17/11/2011 Inspector Kim Mundy

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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 three children in Ruislip in the London borough of Hillingdon. The whole of the house is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks and drives to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local parent and toddler group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time, of these two may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in the early years age group. When working with an assistant, together they may care for up to four children in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both 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 enjoying the time they spend with the childminder and her family. Overall, effective observational assessment means that children are making good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder works positively with parents and others to place equal emphasis on meeting the children's welfare and educational needs. Overall, the childminder reflects upon her good practice and demonstrates a capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 involve parents on assessment process  build on the children's current interests when planning and exchange information with parents about how children are progressing  develop further the use of self-evaluation to include the views of the parents and children.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded well because the childminder has a good awareness of child protection issues. All adults who live in the house have undergone suitable checks, which help to maintain children's safety. Risk assessments cover everything children come into contact with. For example, the childminder's home and the different environments children are taken to on outings. Children's records required for the safe and efficient management of the childminding provision are in This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 place and well managed. These include accident and medication administration records.

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the early years provision

The childminder uses a self-evaluation form well to help appraise her service and accurately recognises the strengths of her setting. However, parents do not currently have the opportunity to influence the development of the provision by contributing their views as part of the childminder's self-evaluation. Since the last inspection, the childminder has taken positive steps to meet the previous recommendations, which demonstrates her capacity to bring about ongoing improvement.

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the early years provision

Equality and diversity practices are good. Children have plenty of space to play in clean and comfortable surroundings. Boys and girls have equal access to the good range of toys and activities on offer, including those which help children to learn about diversity. They have easy access to a good range of nursery furniture, toys and resources to meet their varying needs.

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the early years provision

The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents. This is done through verbal discussions and daily diaries for younger children. Parents are kept well informed about what the children are achieving through their observational assessment book, although they are not involved in planning for their child's continuing development. The childminder liaises well with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to ensure progression and continuity of learning and care for children. Communication takes place between the childminder and the schools the children attend on a regular basis.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is effective in supporting children's good health and well-being. Children learn about what constitutes a healthy lifestyle as they enjoy fresh fruit and juice for snack time. Good hygiene practices are adopted by the children; they know to wash hands at appropriate times during the day and use their individual hand towels.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder teaches the children to keep themselves safe in many ways. For example, when travelling in the car, the children know that they need to wear seat belts. They practise the fire drill and learn about crossing the roads safely. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise as they play in the well-equipped garden and enjoy a wide variety of outings to parks, pre-schools and soft play centres. The childminder is a positive role model; she reinforces children's good behaviour through praise, which enhances their self-esteem and confidence.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and is well aware of children's current stages of development through observations. She keeps a good record of what the children achieve and this is significantly linked to the early learning goal outcomes. However, planning from the children's individual interests is less developed. The play room is set up with activities, toys and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 resources to entice children to play when they arrive.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing skills for the future. They are developing their mark- making skills as they make patterns in sand and paint. They also use chalks, pens and crayons, which they can access and help themselves to. They are developing their skills in literacy by choosing from a good range of age-appropriate books in the cosy book corner. They also enjoy visiting the library and choosing books to take home with them.

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and outcomes for children

The children develop good numeracy and problem-solving skills as they count in everyday situations. For example, when out on walks they recognise numbers on doors and cars. They enjoy matching picture card games and counting objects. They also spend time posting shapes, threading beads, and fitting puzzles together. Children's opportunities to learn about information and communication technology are good; they have access to a many programmable toys, cash till and telephone.

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and outcomes for children

Children's creativity is encouraged in many different ways. For example, they enjoy dressing up, art and craft, and playing musical instruments. Children access resources that promote positive images, such as books, skin tone crayons and small world figures. In addition, they enjoy celebrating festivals, such as Christmas and Diwali. Children are having fun as they learn through play. 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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