Childminder in Newham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY374292 Inspection date 05/01/2012 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

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 was registered in 2008. She lives with her husband and their two daughters aged five years and 10 months old respectively in Forest Gate in the London borough of Newham. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding, which includes a lounge and an open-plan dining area to the rear of the house. There is an enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, no more than two of which may be in the early years age range. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. Since the last inspection, she has devised a written statement of her duties and responsibilities in the event that she has any concerns about a child in her care. In response to the action raised at the last inspection the childminder has begun to carry out risk assessments in order to identify and eliminate potential hazards indoors and when out on trips. The premises are safe, secure and include the necessary facilities for children. Other actions raised at the last inspection have been addressed. For example, the childminder was able to provide evidence that she holds a valid public liability certificate for the provision. In addition to this, she has put in place a process for monitoring and recording children's daily attendance. Also, the childminder demonstrates sufficient knowledge of the learning and development requirement and has devised a system

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

to complete children's observational assessments. Overall, the childminder has positively addressed all of the actions, which indicates that the childminder has the ability to improve her standards of practice.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder describes how she would work in partnership with parents to meet the needs of their child through a two-way flow of information and involving them in their child's learning and development. The childminder expresses that she is committed to offering an inclusive service. In response to the recommendation from the last inspection, the childminder has completed a questionnaire for parents in order to obtain their views to help improve the outcomes for children.

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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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