Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY358631 Inspection date 11/05/2012 Inspector Vicky Vasiliadis

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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 2007. She lives with her partner and school aged son in a residential area of Ruislip in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The downstairs of the home is mainly used for childminding purposes and a secure outdoor area is available.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for six children under eight years, of these no more than three may be in the early years age range. She currently has eight children on roll, of whom five are in the early years age range. They all attend on a part-time basis. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory 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 thrive in this setting and they make excellent progress in their learning and development. The childminder has well established systems in place to promote positive partnership working overall. She works exceedingly well with parents to support the individual needs of all the children. The childminder demonstrates a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement, as she continually evaluates her service and looks at ways to improve.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the two-way flow of information with other providers in order to offer children more continuity in their learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides children with a vibrant and extremely child-friendly environment. Children are safe and their individual needs are successfully met. The childminder has all of the legally required records in place to help to ensure the efficient and safe management of the setting. Effective risk assessment processes are in place, which the childminder uses to reduce potential hazards. The childminder has completed safeguarding training, in order to remain up-to-date with current issues. She demonstrates a clear understanding of how to safeguard children, and the reporting procedures to follow if there are concerns. All adults living at the premises are suitably vetted. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children flourish in this setting. There is an extensive range of extremely good quality furniture, toys and equipment available to the children. The environment is

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the early years provision

highly organised so that children make many choices and initiate their own play. For example, when children decide that they wish to play with the play dough, the childminder takes her lead from them and provides utensils and tools. All children are fully involved and their development is outstanding in relation to their starting points. The childminder is very aware of each of the children's background, learning styles and individual needs. Children learn about the society in which they live through the festivals acknowledged and celebrated. For example, Chinese New Year, Diwali and Christian festivals.

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the early years provision

The childminder recognises the value of continuous quality improvement. As a result, she engages with local authority consultants, and is in the early stages of their Quality Assurance processes. The childminder is accurately able to identify her strengths and priorities for development. For example, she wanted to improve her knowledge and understanding of how to enhance partnership working with parents. As a result, she obtained a professional qualification. She has identified the need to further increase her resources that reflect all areas of diversity. The childminder regularly seeks parents' views about her service. Comments from parents are very positive about the level of care that she provides. The childminder has addressed the recommendations raised at her previous inspection. This has had a positive impact on children's safety and their learning and development. Consequently, the childminder demonstrates a good capacity to improve the

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the early years provision

There are excellent systems in place to develop effective partnership working with parents. Parents are fully involved in their child's continuous learning and development. For example, the childminder compiles regular progress reports on the children's development. Future areas for children's development are identified and the childminder works together with parents to meet these, in order to further support children's learning. The childminder has a broad range of policies and procedures that she has devised, which are available to the parents. In addition, parents are encouraged to access their children's very comprehensive learning journals. The childminder also completes daily diaries of the children's achievements, which link to children's learning. The childminder has also recently introduced newsletters, which inform parents of her plans, and topics for the coming months. The childminder has well established systems in place to promote

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the early years provision

partnership working. For example, she will sometimes follow themes and topics covered by the school and nursery and any challenges that they set for children. Consequently, children's development and learning is complemented. However, she does not always share information regarding children's individual learning and development in order to fully offer continuity.

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and outcomes for children

The environment is very conducive to children's learning and enables them to facilitate their own play. They show high levels of independence. For example, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they hang their own coats upon arrival and put their shoes in the storage area. In addition, they make choices from the extensive selection of resources, which are at their physical level, in clear boxes and labelled. Children receive praise for their efforts and achievements, which encourages their self-esteem. The childminder has good systems in place to manage children's behaviour, which in turn supports their understanding of right and wrong. In addition, children are able to access a good range of books that reflect positive images of diversity.

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and outcomes for children

Extremely comprehensive assessment systems support children's learning and development. For example, each child has their own learning journal, which includes observations, artwork and photos. Meticulous written plans are in place, which take account of children's abilities, learning styles and further learning. Consequently, children make extremely significant gains in their learning because of the opportunities available. The childminder introduces mathematical language into everyday activities. For example, there are discussions about how heavy objects are that children try to transport around the home. In addition, children learn to count everyday objects and discuss weights and measurements whilst using the weighing scales. The childminder skilfully supports the children's language skills. For example, she continually talks to them about what they are doing and poses open-ended questions to encourage the children to think for

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and outcomes for children

themselves. Children enthusiastically access books and give them to the childminder to read. Children show a great interest in technology. For example, they watch how programmable vehicles move and they have access to interactive toys. As a result, children's skills for the future are extremely well supported.

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and outcomes for children

The children are cared for in a safe and secure environment and they learn the importance of how to keep safe. For example, children know what to do in the event of a fire because they periodically practise the evacuation procedures. In addition, the childminder talks to the children about the consequences of their actions. For example, children are encouraged not to sit on child-sized kitchens, in case they hurt themselves. Children have regular access to the outdoors as they visit the local parks, attend Children's Centres and go for walks, which contribute to a healthy lifestyle. The childminder works very well with parents in order to identify children's health and dietary requirements. In addition, the childminder has completed food safety and hygiene training. Children learn about their own personal hygiene as the childminder encourages the children to wash their hands before mealtimes and after messy play. Children have also taken part in previous

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and outcomes for children

activities, which support their understanding of oral hygiene such as, brushing their teeth. 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 1 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 1 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 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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