Childminder in Ealing

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY260171 Inspection date 21/02/2012 Inspector Jennifer Devine

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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 registered in 2003. She lives with her husband, one adult child and one child aged 13 years in Southall, in the London Borough of Ealing. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and a bedroom on the first floor is available for overnight care. The garden is currently not being used and the childminder uses local parks for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children, of whom three may be in early years age range. She is currently minding one child in the early years age group and two children in the later years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and 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 settled and happy in the childminder's care. The needs of the children are well met and they are making good progress in their early development. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and plans an exciting range of activities and experiences, overall. She works closely with parents to help ensure she meets the unique needs of each child. The childminder identifies and addresses areas for her continuing development. This demonstrates that she has a good capacity to make improvements in the service she provides.

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further?

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

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further?

 enhance children's understanding of communities by developing ideas for sharing photographs of children's families, friends, pets or favourite people.

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the early years provision

The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding the well-being of children in her care and is aware of the child protection procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's safety within the home and when outdoors. Comprehensive risk assessments are undertaken of the home to help ensure any hazards are removed. The childminder maintains all records, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of her provision. Children are able to move freely and independently around the home, while still under the close supervision of the childminder at all times. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder organises her home and play resources well, enabling children to make choices freely and safely. Children can choose from a range of age- appropriate toys stored at a low level to support their increasing independence.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to her professional development and has developed the self-evaluation process to help her identify areas for continuous improvements. She attends regular training courses to keep up to date with changes. The childminder provides an inclusive service for children and families. They are well supported as the childminder is aware of children's likes, dislikes and routines through talking with parents before their child starts. The childminder plans trips out to several community activities such as to story times at the local library and this helps children develop an understanding of the world around them. The childminder embraces diversity within her home and has resources to reflect positive images of the world. However, she has not considered using photographs of children's own families or favourite people to enhance children's self-esteem and develop a sense of community.

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the early years provision

Parents are kept well informed about their child's day through daily verbal communication and the use of a daily diary. The childminder also shares her developmental records with parents and is working towards developing her partnerships to enable parents to become fully involved in their child's learning. She has sought parents' views in the form of a questionnaire to enable them to give feedback on the service she provides. Parents' comments indicate they are happy with the care provided. The childminder develops secure partnerships with other professionals as required and has supported parents in making contact with the local health centre to discuss their child's health needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in a loving and caring environment where they feel secure to explore their surroundings. They have built up trusting relationships with the childminder and approach her during the day for reassurance and cuddles. As a result, children are happy, feel safe and are making good progress in their early development. The childminder has developed a good, secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has effective methods in place for observing and assessing children's development. She has made links in her observations to the six areas of learning and identifies next steps for learning. The childminder also monitors children's progress by taking photographs of them at play which clearly show children enjoying and achieving.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good awareness of providing a stimulating environment to encourage children's early communication skills. She talks all the time with them as they play and children respond back with some clear developed single words. The childminder supports children bi-lingual skills very well, using Urdu together with English as she communicates. The childminder is aware of supporting young children's physical development and provides a safe environment for them to master their newly developed walking skills. The childminder has a good understanding of developing children's love of books. Children can access their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 favourite books from the low level shelves in the room and also visit the library every week which enables them to share a range of reading material. They have a range of programmable and push button toys to support their early technological

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and outcomes for children

skills. The childminder sits with the children providing a treasure basket to encourage them to develop their desire to explore. They sit for extended times engrossed in the different objects, reaching for their favourite items. They are intrigued when they find the mirror and look closely at this as the childminder talks about their eyes, nose and mouth. Children have good opportunities to learn about mark making and enjoy using the magic pens to make random marks. They also thoroughly enjoy creative play and love to feel the texture of the paint in their fingers.

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and outcomes for children

Children's behaviour is appropriate for their age and the childminder has effective strategies in place by offering lots of praise to them to promote their self-esteem. The childminder currently does not use her garden due to building work however children have good opportunities for fresh air and exercise as go out every day when they visit the park or go for walks around the neighbourhood. The childminder promotes a healthy eating lifestyle. Parents provide food for their children and drinks of fresh water and snacks of fruit are readily available, as required. The childminder promotes good hygiene by ensuring she talks with the children about the importance of washing their hands before and after eating their meals. The childminder takes good steps to ensure children in her care remain healthy and free from cross infection. Children do not attend if they are unwell. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate and this enables her to deal

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and outcomes for children

with accidents appropriately. Children are developing their understanding of keeping safe when outdoors as the childminder talks to them about crossing the roads safely. Young children are safely harnessed into the pushchair or strapped securely in the car seat if out driving. She involves the children in regular fire practices so that they develop an understanding of evacuating the home safely. 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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