Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY231044 Inspection date 28/05/2012 Inspector Christine Bonnett

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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 2002. She lives with her husband and two children aged nine and 13 years in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The ground floor of the house is available for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children aged under eight years at any one time; of these, two children may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding two children in this age group.

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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

The childminder provides fun and stimulating learning and play experiences for children. They enjoy their play and, generally, make good progress towards the early learning goals in all areas. Good partnerships with parents and others support the childminder to effectively understand and meet the individual needs of children. Overall, the childminder's arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. However, she does not hold a current first aid certificate which is a breach of a requirement. The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively and demonstrates a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course by 28/07/2012 (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register 28/07/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 create opportunities to read aloud to children, using books with repetitive stories and phrases to support vocabulary and language structures 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 thorough understanding of safeguarding matters. She has clear policies and procedures in place to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of children. Her risk assessments on her home and for outings are detailed and further help to protect children from harm. However, she has been unable to maintain a current first aid certificate due to lack of courses being available. This is a breach of a specific legal requirement. There is no impact on the children though because she still retains her knowledge of first aid having had first aid qualifications in the past and the fact that this only recently expired. Children learn to be safety conscious without being fearful. For example, they learn to watch out for cars reversing over driveways as they walk to school, and also how to cross roads safely.

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the early years provision

Since her last inspection, the childminder has reflected upon her work and made some positive changes. She now interacts and plays more with children to help establish a closer bond between them. By doing this, she is also better able to assess each child's stage of development and how to promote their progress. The childminder has also addressed the recommendations made at the last inspection. This has resulted in improved outcomes for children in relation to maintaining the documentation required for the safe and efficient management of her practice. Her plans for the future include attending further training to increase her skills and ability to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Although the weakness of her first aid certificate expiring was identified, the childminder was unable to find a place on a course to update this in time.

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the early years provision

The childminder becomes familiar with the background and needs of children because she establishes highly positive relationships with their parents. She gains a wealth of relevant information about their child at the beginning of an arrangement to make sure she provides effective and consistent care. The childminder exchanges updated information on a daily basis with parents to ensure she continues meet each child's ever changing individual needs. Parents have regular access to their child's progress file to enable them to monitor their child's development. The childminder also forms strong links with external agencies and services to ensure children get the support they need. This includes liaising regularly with the school nursery that children attend to further promote their achievement and well-being.

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the early years provision

The childminder's home is conducive to children's learning. It has plenty of space for them to play comfortably in clean surroundings. The childminder generally uses her wide range of play materials well to support learning in all areas. She promotes children's independence because they are able to readily access play equipment of their choice. All the furniture and play materials are safe and well looked after. Children effectively learn about diversity and equality in the world around them. The childminder talks to them about a range of different world faith festivals and the customs and traditions associated with them. She also has books that do not gender stereotype, thereby fostering equality between boys and girls. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their play. The childminder offers a balance of adult-initiated activities and free play. She takes photographs of children to illustrate the activities they engage in during the day. The childminder keeps these in children's progress files, along with her written observations and the identified next step in their learning journey. Children learn the skills they will need in the future because they learn how to count and solve problems. They also use programmable toys, such as an activity table, to help them learn the first steps towards operating information and communication technology. Children develop pre-writing skills because they draw and paint regularly. The childminder also has a number of story books that are easily accessible for children to enjoy. However, she does not use them consistently with younger children to encourage them to repeat sounds and develop their vocabulary. Children have fun with water in the garden. They fill

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and outcomes for children

buckets and watch the water wheel turn. They also choose plants from the garden centre and learn the importance of looking after them. This broadens children's knowledge and understanding of the natural world.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder effectively encourages children to learn the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. Although parents supply their children's meals, the childminder reinforces children's knowledge and understanding of healthy eating. She makes sure lunch boxes contain healthy options and she offers fresh fruit at snack time each day. She also makes sure children have plenty to drink during the day to prevent them becoming thirsty. Children adopt good personal hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating. They also have plenty of opportunity to benefit from physical exercise. They make good use of the scooters, pedal cars and the slide in the back garden. Children also visit local parks and a play centre to climb on the apparatus.

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and outcomes for children

Children are relaxed and content in the childminder's care. They develop a strong sense of belonging because they know what she is expects of them. For example, they know not to play on the stairs and not to jump on the furniture. Children welcome the childminder's warm interaction as she talks to them and extends their play. Younger children give her good eye contact and look to her for approval, which she readily gives. This also shows that children effectively feel safe and happy in the childminder's care. 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: 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

 obtain an appropriate first aid qualification (Welfare of the children being cared for) 28/07/2012

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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

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Welfare of the children being cared for) 28/07/2012

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