Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY246490 Inspection date 07/03/2012 Inspector Martha Darkwah

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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 2003. She lives with her husband and school- aged child in Hammersmith in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Children use the whole of the flat. There is no access to an outdoor area but there are suitable alternative arrangements for daily outdoor play. 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 a maximum of four children under eight at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age group. When working with an assistant she may care for six children, all of whom may be in the early years age range. She is currently caring for four children in the early years age range. She supports children with special education needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. The childminder takes children to local pre-schools. She is part of a local authority

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Description of the childminding

professional accredited childminder scheme.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children enjoy their play and the childminder helps them to learn about the local area and the wider world. They are making satisfactory progress given their age and starting points. The childminder builds partnerships with parents and others although she does not involve parents fully in their children's learning. She has evaluated her provision in general terms and she is keen to make continuous improvement. However, her self-evaluation has failed to identify all weaknesses. For example, she has a poor understanding of what to do if an allegation of abuse is made against her assistant and she has been caring for more children than she is registered for.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 implement an effective procedure to be followed in the event of an allegation against a member of staff 07/04/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further systems for monitoring and evaluating practice to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children  develop the partnership with parents to involve them in their child's learning and development and how to support children's learning at home. 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 satisfactory understanding of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She demonstrates an appropriate knowledge of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. However, her understanding of procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against her assistant is insufficient. The childminder conducts effective risk assessments in her home. For example, she regularly checks and maintains her smoke alarms. There are also risk assessments in place for outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder evaluates some aspects of her provision and she makes appropriate plans for development. However, her self-evaluation is not sufficiently rigorous. As a result she has failed to identify a breach in requirements. In addition, the childminder is caring for more children than her conditions of registration allow. She gave a reasonable excuse for doing so and on this occasion Ofsted does not intend to take further action. She has started working with an assistant who is not yet vetted. However, this has no impact on children since she is never left unsupervised with minded children and has a current Criminal Records Bureau check from an organisation other than Ofsted. She has a paediatric first aid qualification. The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory capacity to maintain continuous improvement. She attends ongoing training and has met the recommendations set at her last inspection.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a service that is truly inclusive for all children. She knows the children very well and as a result, they demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the setting. Children play freely with a broad range of resources that supports equality and diversity. The childminder provides resources, activities, and experiences that fully promote children's understanding of different cultures and backgrounds other than their own. She organises the space and an appropriate range of resources effectively and children are able to make choices in their play.

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the early years provision

The childminder establishes satisfactory partnerships with parents and the sharing of information helps the childminder to meet the individual care needs of the children. However, systems to get parents involved in their children's learning are still under development. Parents are very positive in their feedback about the childminder. The childminder works effectively alongside other agencies as and when the need arises, in order to support children's individual needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children form secure relationships with the childminder and are developing friendships with each other. They settle quickly and demonstrate their affection for the childminder by snuggling into her for comfort. Very young children are beginning to show a sense of belonging, as they seek support when they see a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 visitor enter the room. Older children get a reminder that they have to be gentle with babies. Children behave appropriately because the childminder is consistent in her approach and enables them to make choices in their play and routine. The childminder has implemented satisfactory systems to observe and monitor children's progress. She uses this information to help her identify their next steps and plan appropriately for their unique learning needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop appropriate skills for the future. Babies develop early communication skills as they listen to the childminder's continuous commentary. Children are learning to enjoy books by listening to stories read by the childminder. They enjoy singing and joining in with action songs, excitedly counting down to blast off. The childminder provides them with paper and crayons for mark making. Children are learning about colours and puzzle-making and they talk about shapes. The childminder counts aloud with them as they play and children hear appropriate terms used to describe quantity and position. They can count to 10 and beyond accurately. The children express their thoughts and ideas with growing confidence. Children develop their information and communication technology skills using a computer and digital cameras. They explore the concept of light and darkness in a tent using torches.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder prepares a good range of healthy meals on the premises and the children eat very well. All but the very youngest babies feed themselves and they are independent. The childminder prepares meals using organic produce and the children enjoy these. Children drink fresh water throughout the day and have organic fruit as snacks. They plant vegetables and look after the growing plants, helping them to learn at first hand where some of their food comes from. They go to local parks and playgrounds for energetic play and enjoy indoor music and movement activities. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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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