Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY337050 Inspection date 12/12/2011 Inspector Lynn Wordsworth

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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 2006. She lives with her husband, and four children in a house in Stepney Green in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, within easy walking distance of shops, parks, nurseries and schools.

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Description of the childminding

The whole of the ground floor and bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight at any one time. There are currently two children on roll, both of whom are in the early years age group and they attend at different times of the week. 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The provider promotes a safe learning environment and children are content, and settled. Overall, children are making good progress in their learning and development and their care needs nurtured. However, systems to fully extend children's learning are not robustly developed. Good partnerships with parents ensure they are informed about their children's learning. However, a two-way flow of information with other early years providers has not been fully established. The childminder is proactive, has an ambitious vision for the service she offers children. She takes positive steps to promote outcomes for children in her care.

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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 extend their achievements  establish a two-way flow of information with other early years providers to ensure a collaborative approach to children's learning and development is fully achieved. 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 has a good understanding of safeguarding children and promoting their safety. She has good understanding of the procedure to report any child protection concerns. Thorough vetting procedures ensure all adults living at the premises are suitable to have contact with children. She makes detailed risk assessments to minimise risks while children play in the home. The childminder also risk assesses potential hazards while travelling to places in the community. This further protects children's safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder is fully aware of the strengths and areas of her practice that require improvement. For example, she has plans to buy more resources for children to explore technology. The childminder demonstrates her clear commitment to continual improvements, for example, she aims to raise outcomes for children to an excellent standard.

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the early years provision

The childminder displays an attractive array of good quality toys and resources, which are suitable for the age and stage of the children. Positive images of diversity are also accessible, for example, small world figures, clothing and posters. The childminder actively promotes equality and diversity, for example, she has a good knowledge of the children's needs, language spoken and culture. She takes positive steps to ensure children and families feel valued and gain a sense of belonging.

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the early years provision

The childminder is caring for children who attend other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage. Although, the childminder has made attempts to establish a relationship this is not fully effective in supporting all areas of children's achievements. The childminder has developed good working partnerships with parents. She informs them about their children's learning and development through daily discussion and by regularly showing them their learning journey. Parents contribute to their children's welfare and learning and overall know their future targets. They are also part of the self-evaluation process to improve outcomes for children.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress towards the early learning goals in most areas of learning. The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development and welfare requirements. She makes effective observations of children's individual learning and records their development in their learning journeys. She uses these to identify each child's next step. However, her records do not consistently show how she extends each child's learning. Children develop various physical skills as they ride bikes, balance on climbing frames and kick play ball games. They develop their creative skills as they enjoy playing tunes on instruments and sing songs This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 throughout their play. At playgroup they explore paints and use their imagination to paint pictures and create models with recyclable materials.

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and outcomes for children

Children relax with the childminder, looking through books and talking about what they see in the pictures. They are developing strong communication skills. They talk animatedly about a range of subjects, such as cooking food. They have good opportunities to explore early writing skills and make marks by selecting and using pens. Children develop their problem solving, numeracy and reasoning skills well as they count measure capacity with water and different containers and understanding the meaning of numbers. In addition, they build with blocks and role-play mending vehicles, when they have broken. They develop their knowledge and understanding of the world as they investigate how an interactive car functions, pressing buttons, opening doors and turning keys in hidden places.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel secure in the childminder's home as there are a range of safety measures in place to keep them safe. The childminder helps children to learn about how to stay safe. For example, she explains why they must hold hands when walking to the park. They regularly practise the fire evacuation drill so that they know what to do in an emergency. Children are learning to adopt a healthy lifestyle. They independently wash their hands and dry on their own towel to prevent cross infection. Children enjoy healthy nutritious meals and snacks to meet their individual dietary needs. They enjoy drinking water throughout the day so that they do not become thirsty. Children's behaviour is very good and managed excellently by the childminder. They are developing good social skills as they make friends with children at the playgroups and they are learning to share. 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 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 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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