Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY224806 Inspection date 16/01/2012 Inspector Marilyn Peacock

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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 2002. She lives with her husband and two adult children in a two-bedroom flat on the ground floor of a purpose-built block. The family lives in Whitechapel, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Areas used for childminding are the living room, kitchen, toilet and bathroom. There is also access to an enclosed garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for no more than six children under eight years, of whom three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding four children in the early years age group on a part-time basis. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and her local childminding network.

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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 well provided for in the Early Years Foundation Stage and are making good progress in their learning and development. They are happy and settled and enjoy an interesting range of activities. They are valued and respected and the childminder works in close partnership with parents to provide an inclusive service, where children's needs are met. The childminder successfully assesses some of her strengths and areas for development in order to raise standards and continually improve outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the systems for reflective practice and self-evaluation to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is promoted well because the childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and her role in protecting children. Household members have been vetted to establish their suitability, and details of visitors to the home are recorded. The childminder makes regular risk assessments This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 of her home and garden to promote children's safety. All outings are assessed before they take place to ensure that any potential risks are anticipated, and steps are taken to minimise them. The childminder has clear policies and procedures, which guide her day and promote the safe and effective management of the setting. She has all the required documentation in place to help ensure parents' wishes are met. Children regularly practise the fire-evacuation procedure so that they know how to keep themselves safe in an emergency.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes good quality observations, which provide an accurate picture of children's progress. She uses them to plan for children's individual next steps. Planning shows that children have a broad range of play experiences inside the home and when visiting playgroup or the children's centre with the childminder. The childminder's home is welcoming. Resources and equipment are readily available and attractively displayed to encourage children to use them creatively. The childminder regularly seeks feedback from parents to help ensure all aspects of her provision are meeting their needs and those of their children. This shows that parents are pleased with the provision provided. Parents comment that their children are happy in the care of the childminder and that they enjoy a choice of interesting activities inside and outside the home. The childminder builds settling-in procedures around parents' and children's individual requirements.

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the early years provision

Therefore, children settle easily and parents have confidence in the care arrangements provided.

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the early years provision

The childminder finds out about children's cultures, home languages and diets to help ensure that she can meet their individual needs. As the childminder speaks a number of languages, she is able to support children's transition by speaking their home language should this be needed. Children are valued and respected as individuals by the childminder, who meets their needs by providing consistent routines each day to help them feel comfortable and settled. Children learn about the wider world through everyday activities. They use resources which show positive images of people from a variety of cultural backgrounds and with varying needs. This helps them to appreciate and value each other's similarities and differences.

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the early years provision

None of the children currently attend other settings or require input from other agencies. However, the childminder has appropriate arrangements in place for partnership working to help ensure a shared approach to children's care and learning. The childminder understands the importance of reflective practice and is able to recognise her achievements and identify changes she wants to make to improve outcomes for children. She involves parents in this process by seeking feedback. However, self-evaluation systems are still in their infancy and remain an area for further development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is happy and welcoming and obviously enjoys her time with the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children. She sits on the floor with them as they investigate resources, introducing new vocabulary and numbers. Squabbles over toys are dealt with promptly with distraction and a cuddle. Children are keen to behave well but also feel confident enough to try new experiences and test the boundaries. They establish good relationships. They make sure there is space at the snack table for their friend to sit down, and snuggle up next to each other at sleep time. Children feel safe in the setting because the childminder offers warmth and security, along with consistent and familiar routines. They confidently move around the flat but know that there are places they should not go. They wait at the entrance to the kitchen while the childminder prepares their meals and know not to climb on the furniture. The

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and outcomes for children

childminder makes sure that children understand the rules when out and about. They learn about road safety and are beginning to learn the colour coding of the traffic lights and crossings. Children are offered a broad range of fresh fruit and vegetables on a daily basis, which helps them to learn about healthy eating. At present, parents provide the main meals; therefore, they are able to monitor their children's food intake. Children are learning good hygiene habits and understand why they must wash their hands before meals.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a wide variety of play experiences both indoors and outdoors, including good opportunities for socialising with other children on regular visits to the pre-school and drop-in sessions at the children's centre. Children know they are valued. Their understanding of self is developing well, and there are lots of positive images displayed. They laugh at themselves in the mirror and lie on the floor to look at albums of themselves at home with their families. They share different festivals and times of celebration by tasting different foods and making cards or pictures. They love the different textures of their Eid cards, which are proudly displayed on the wall. They run their hands over the glitter and sequins as they show visitors their work. They are gaining good skills for the future. They develop their numeracy skills as they count the teacups in the tea set as they make each other a drink. They make music with the Asian drum and the toy piano

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and outcomes for children

and are beginning to recognise the different tones the notes make. The childminder sits with the children as they turn the pages on the books they have chosen from the library. They are starting to value books and recognise that they often tell a story. The childminder points to the words in the books, helping children to understand that words convey meaning. 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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