Childminder in Brent

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY277166 Inspection date 01/03/2012 Inspector Ileana Shirley-Smith

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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 2003. She lives with her three children aged 18, 15 and seven years in the Harrow Road area of the City of Westminster. The childminder lives in a third floor flat with no lift access. The whole of the flat is used for childminding, except for the balcony. There is no access to an outdoor area but there is a local park. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of four children under the age of eight years, of whom three may be in the early years age group with no more than one child under the age of one year.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The premises are secure and clean. The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe. She has undertaken a relevant safeguarding course and knows how to protect children's welfare. The childminder uses a book to keep a record of visitors. She assesses her home's safety, stating she does not allow children to use any areas, which she considers unsafe for young children's use, such as the balcony. The childminder understands the importance of making sure that only persons who have been checked as suitable to be with children, live or work in her home. The childminder understands the importance of helping children learn how to keep themselves safe, such as through regular practice of emergency evacuation drills, particularly as she lives above ground level. The childminder describes effective systems to promote children's health and minimise the spread of infection. She knows the documentation and records she must keep.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is a warm, and friendly person, who offers a welcoming provision in light and airy rooms. The childminder has adequate knowledge of children's learning and development needs. She describes how she understands the importance of organising regular outings in the fresh air to the local park where children can run around, climb apparatus or play hide and seek, in order to promote their good health and physical development. Additionally, the childminder knows the facilities and activities available at her local drop-in centre, describing the usefulness of these in extending children's experiences, including socialising with other children. In her home, the childminder describes how to provide a range of suitable activities to promote children's learning and development. These activities include first hand exploration through messy mixtures, such as corn flour and water, or playing musical instruments. She keeps resources stored in

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

transparent boxes so these are readily accessible and allow children to make choices. These include books and number cards to promote literacy and numeracy.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder explains how to assess and plan for children's further development and learning. She demonstrates use of observation record booklets relating to all six areas of learning in the early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder also has planning folders in which she can plan activities and evaluate these, so she can improve them if necessary, showing her understanding of the need to reflect on her practice in order to improve it further. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder demonstrates through discussion, how she strives for improvement and extends her knowledge by regularly attending training. She understands the need to promote equality and diversity and to identify children's individual needs as soon as possible. The childminder knows how to support children who learn English as an additional language. She has attended signing

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

courses and states she can now use this system when singing nursery rhymes with young children. She shows her understanding of child development by explaining that the young children often join in nursery rhymes using sign gestures before they can speak.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and others, including other early years providers. She demonstrates through discussion the importance of gaining information about children's needs, preferences and what they can already do, to establish children's starting points when they first come to her. She explains collaborating with other childminders to organise outings for the children to places of interest to extend experiences and using the 'I Can' campaign to promote children's speech.

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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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