Childminder in HaveringOfsted inspection, 30 Jun 2012

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY355347 Inspection date 30/06/2012 Inspector Jennifer Liverpool

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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 husband and their three children aged eight, 14 and 21 years, and a 14-year-old niece in Hornchurch in the London Borough of Havering. The whole of the ground floor in the childminder's house is used for childminding.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, no more than two of which may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in this age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, as well as the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There were no children were present at the time of the inspection.

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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

The childminder has adequate systems in place to promote children's welfare, including safeguarding arrangements. However, her paediatric first aid training has expired and she has not requested written permission from parents to seek emergency medical treatment or advice. Risk assessments are reasonably effective in identifying potential hazards to children. The childminder provides children with a range of activities that promote their learning and development appropriately. The system for observation and assessment is in its infancy. The childminder is developing positive partnership with parents and other childminders to promote consistently of care. The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory capacity for continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 02/07/2012

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further?

 complete and maintain an appropriate paediatric first aid course by 3 August 2012 (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 03/08/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the current system for observation and assessments to identify This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning priorities to plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child linked to the areas of learning  amend the risk assessment so that it covers anything with which a child may come into contact.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. She is aware of procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child. Required documentation that helps to promote children's welfare, such as accident and medication records are in place. Additionally, the record of children's attendance is maintained. The childminder has gathered most relevant information before children are placed in her care. This includes the children's dietary requirements and emergency contact numbers. However, she has not requested written parental consent for seeking emergency medical treatment and this is a breach of requirements. The childminder has put in place daily routines where children learn to follow good hygiene practices and play in a clean and tidy environment. The childminder keeps a fully stocked first aid box, and has current knowledge through a first aid at work course to enable her to treat

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the early years provision

minor injuries. However, her paediatric first aid certificate has lapsed and this is a breach of the welfare requirement.

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the early years provision

The childminder carries out risk assessments to identify and reduce potential hazards to children. She regularly checks toys and resources to ensure that these are safe and in good condition. The childminder has written risk assessments but they do not include all areas that children may come into contact with. For example, there is a glass cabinet in the children's sleep room. The suitability, quantity and range of resources are adequate to support children's learning and development. The environment is organised appropriately and the childminder makes good use of space to enable children to move around freely and meet their care needs.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to promoting equality and diversity. For example, she works together with parents to devise a settling-in arrangement for their child. In addition to this, the childminder agrees expectations with parents. She provides them with her written policies so they are informed about the provision and shares information about their child's day. The childminder explains how she acknowledges each child as an individual and ensures that she knows about their specific needs in order to provide suitable care for them.

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the early years provision

The childminder is beginning to work in partnership with others who are involved in the children's development through sharing information to promote consistent care. The childminder demonstrates an awareness of her strengths and areas for future development. She has requested guidance from the early years co-ordinator to extend her knowledge, evaluate her practice and drive improvement. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder helps children to feel settled and relaxed in her home through giving them reassurance. She organises the environment to help the children to move freely and to have safe and easy access to toys. The childminder offers children a range of toys and equipment and uses these to help them make progress in their learning and development. She is developing activities and the range of resources to support children's understanding of diversity. The childminder talks to children as they play to find out about their interests and support their language and communication skills.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has started to observe the children at play in order to monitor their development. This is in the very early stages as at the time of the inspection as the childminder had only been minding the children for three weeks. The childminder helps children to learn and develop through offering them a range of play experiences. For example, children are encouraged to be creative through drawing, exploring salt dough and playing with dressing-up clothes. Children use number books, sing number rhymes and play counting games with to help them to become aware of numbers and develop counting skills. The childminder has a sound understanding of behaviour management. She helps children to become familiar with the daily routine and to know the boundaries so that they learn right from wrong.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning to keep themselves safe through discussions about road safety. They are encouraged to eat healthily and to understand the need for good personal hygiene. Children are provided with seasonal fresh fruits, salads and vegetables, and have access to drinking water at all times. Their physical skills are encouraged through regular walks and taking part in physical play indoors and outdoors. 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 3 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 in the early years section of the report (Welfare of the children being cared for). 03/08/2012

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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 requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Welfare of the children being cared for). 03/08/2012

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