Childminder in Kensington and Chelsea

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY232051 Inspection date 29/11/2011 Inspector Maria Conroy

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 registered in 2002. She lives with her husband and three children aged three, 11 and 14 years in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom and one bedroom of the first floor of the house are used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outside play. Children are regularly taken to the local park. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of these only two may be in the early years age range. She currently has no children on roll. The provision is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local drop-in groups and the local library for Arabic story telling. The childminder is a member of a local childminder support group. The family has no

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Description of the childminding

pets. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. The childminder is part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Quality Approved Childminding Network.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder offers an inclusive environment for all children. She speaks a number of different languages and is trained in Makaton, a support for communication and language. There are established systems to protect and safeguard children in her care, for example all household members over 16 years are suitably vetted and risk assessments are undertaken on all areas of the home and local outings which children participate in. There are a range of policies and procedures which support the childminder in her every day practices and this enables parents to be kept fully informed of her practices. There are suitable systems in place to observe children and assess their progress; the childminder then uses the next steps for development to plan suitable age appropriate activities both in the home and through local outings, to promote the six areas of learning. Systems in place for partnership with parents are suitable and they are

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

kept informed of their child's progress and care through means of a journal, which highlights their child's day. The childminder has suitable systems in place to enable her to reflect on her practice and identify areas for further improvement. She is a member of the local quality assurance network and receives regular support and training to improve her skills and knowledge.

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues 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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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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