Childminder in Newham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY305097 Inspection date 16/05/2012 Inspector Amanda Allen

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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 2005. She lives with her husband and seven school age children in Plaistow, in the London Borough of Newham. They live close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the childminder's home is used for minding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. This childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years; of these, no more than one may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in the early years age group. The childminder offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. She is a member of an approved childminding network. The childminder takes children to local pre-schools and picks up from the local primary school. She works each weekday from 6.30am to 6.30pm all year round.

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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's individual needs are suitably met and they make steady progress in their learning. However, systems in place for observations and assessments are not well developed to support children to fulfil their potential. Children enjoy warm and friendly relationships with the childminder and engage in a satisfactory range of play experiences to support their learning. The childminder maintains most documentation, although she does not carry out emergency evacuation drills and keep a record of these. She does not fulfil legal requirements to record risk assessment of the home or to give parents information about dealing with concerns and complaints. Though the childminder does not robustly evaluate her provision to identify priorities for future development, she demonstrates satisfactory capacity to improve.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide information for parents on procedures to deal with concerns and complaints, including the keeping of a written record of complaints and their outcome (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 20/06/2012

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further?

 make a record of the risk assessment of the home clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident. (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 20/06/2012 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop the self evaluation process and use this to help identify ways to improve outcomes for children  develop systems for the observation and assessment of children, and use these to make sure that children achieve as much as they can in relation to their starting points and capabilities  carry out regular fire evacuation drills and record the details in a fire log book of any problems encountered and how they were resolved

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the early years provision

The childminder has a sound knowledge of child protection procedures and who to contact, should she have concerns about a child. A written, child protection policy is in place and the childminder knows how to make referrals, including about any allegation. The childminder has systems in place so that she properly identifies and supervises un-checked visitors. The childminder carries out daily, visual, safety checks, such as checking the smoke alarms and toys for ongoing safety. However, she does not record risk assessments of her home, stating when completed, by whom, date of review and any subsequent action. The childminder does not provide information for parents on procedures to deal with concerns and complaints. These are breaches of specific legal requirements.

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the early years provision

A contractual agreement is in place for children, which includes all relevant information to make sure of the safety and well-being of each child. There are some procedures in place to further promote children's well-being and the childminder suitably shares these with parents. She has all required, written, parental consent to promote the welfare of children. She holds a current first aid certificate, which enables her to act appropriately if a child sustains a minor injury. The childminder displays relevant documentation for parents to see, for example, her certificate of registration, public liability insurance and first aid certificate. The childminder has not considered an evacuation procedure for her home and does not currently carry out fire drills with children. This impacts on children's care in case of an emergency.

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the early years provision

The childminder is warm and welcoming to children and their families. She provides an appropriate range of toys and equipment which is easily accessible for all children, for example, colouring materials, puzzles and musical, computerised toys. Children know where their favourite toys are and they are confident to ask the childminder what they want to play with. The childminder has a suitable understanding of diversity and equality and reflects this in her practice. There are some resources that promote positive images of individuals with disabilities or from different cultures to increase children's understanding of diversity in the world.

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the early years provision

Positive partnerships with parents support the meeting of children's needs. Each day, parents are welcomed into the home, where they receive verbal feedback This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 about their child's day. Parents express their happiness and satisfaction with the care provided for their children. The childminder suitably understands children's home circumstances and is flexible in providing children with appropriate support. She soundly liaises with other early years providers, for example, talking to school teachers about children's progress. The childminder does not robustly self-evaluate her service. However, she is interested in accessing more training to develop her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and to further improve outcomes for children. She provides a suitable standard of care, as both parents and children are happy with the service she provides.

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and outcomes for children

Activities for children are age and stage appropriate and suitably support their learning. These include play with computerised phonetic boards and role-play equipment. Children build and construct towers using small and large building blocks to develop understanding of space and shape. They play with a doll's house and cooking equipment to support satisfactory learning of skills for the future and an understanding of real life situations. Children have sound opportunities to be creative. For example, they 'make' and 'eat' sandwiches and use their imaginations to make 'lunch' from the role-play equipment.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides an appropriate balance of outdoor and indoor activities. She takes time to find out about children and their likes and dislikes, which aids in their settling-in process. Children enjoy learning about the world around them through meaningful trips into the local area. For example, the childminder takes them to the local park and library. This ensures that learning is not confined to the home so children learn in different environments. This makes it fun and exciting for children. Children feel safe and secure in the care of the childminder, owing to her warm and nurturing personality. Children receive lots of cuddles and reassurance if and when they required. This builds the children's self-esteem and their confidence.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from adequate opportunities to develop understanding of people's differences. They handle and access books, dolls and dressing-up clothes that reflect differences. They learn to respect each through awareness of behaviour rules and celebration of festivals, such as Easter, Diwali, Eid and Christmas. Children have satisfactory opportunities to learn about mathematics, such as through every day play and discussion. They learn through counting activities and stacking shapes; they gain understanding about size, including big and small, when playing with different-sized dolls.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a sound understanding of each child's learning and development and the progress they make towards the early learning goals. Each day, she observes children and feeds back verbally to parents about their child's progress and the next steps she has been working on. She tells them about the areas of learning and verbally explains her findings, linking these to developmental stages of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Although she completes visual This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 observations of each child, she does not robustly track and assess their progress in relation to their starting points and capabilities. The childminder has a daily routine and uses this to plan for each child's individual learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about taking turns and understand simple house rules, such as placing toys back in the box when they have finished playing. The childminder is consistent in her management of behaviour, working alongside parents to provide continuity. The childminder promotes children's health well. For example, they enjoy fruit as snacks and have easy access to drinks throughout the day. They enjoy and effectively learn the importance of healthy eating. The childminder works closely with parents, who provide most meals for children, to make sure their specific dietary needs are well met. Children effectively follow hygiene procedures. The childminder encourages them to wash their hands before and after eating, to prevent cross contamination to make sure their good health is well promoted. 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 20/06/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 have a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parents makes in writing or by email. (Procedures for dealing with complaints) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 20/06/2012

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