Childminder in Kent

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY440456 Inspection date 26/06/2012 Inspector Jennifer Devine

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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 2012. She lives with her husband and one child aged four years in Greenford, in the London Borough of Ealing. The whole of the ground floor maisonette is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom two may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding one child in the early years age group on a part- time basis. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary 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

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming home and shows a good knowledge of children's individual needs and interests. Children are making good progress towards the early learning goals, and systems to monitor their achievements are effective. Overall, the childminder implements clear practices and procedures, which help to safeguard children's welfare. However, she has not yet practised the fire evacuation process with children to develop their awareness of getting out of the home quickly. Overall, she works closely with parents to ensure she meets the unique needs of each child. However, she has not considered asking parents for additional information to support her with promoting other languages spoken by the family. The childminder is enthusiastic and committed to continually monitoring and evaluating the service she provides to ensure she maintains a quality service.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide more opportunities for children whose home language is other than English, to use that language by obtaining key words from parents and through songs, stories or rhymes.  ensure regular evacuation drills are carried out and details recorded in a fire log book of any problems encountered and how they were resolved. 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 good understanding of the importance of safeguarding the well-being of children in her care. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child and has contact details of the relevant agencies to hand. The childminder prioritises children's safety. She carries out detailed risk assessments for the home, garden and for each and every outing. These help her identify and minimise potential risks to children. Consequently, children move around the premises freely, with confidence and play in safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes good use of the space in her home and children have access to a range of good quality toys and equipment. All required records are maintained to further promote the safety and welfare of the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder is very committed to her professional development and has developed the self-evaluation process that is aimed at bringing about future improvements. She has attended the Introduction to Childminding Practice course and is considering further training to develop her skills.

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the early years provision

The childminder establishes caring and supportive working relationships with parents. Parents receive information about their child's routine and activities, both verbally and by the use of a daily diary. The childminder takes photographs of the children during their play as part of her assessment, and these are available for parents to view. Parents are able to view their child's learning journeys and have discussions with the childminder about their children's progress. This helps promote continuity in children's learning. Comprehensive policies and procedures are in place to support children's welfare, and these are shared with parents. The childminder is aware of the importance of obtaining parental views and is in the process of designing a questionnaire about her service for parents to complete.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides an inclusive service for children and families. They are well supported, as the childminder is aware of children's likes, dislikes and routines through talking with parents and asking them to complete a settling-in form before their child starts. The childminder has a good awareness of embracing diversity within her home and is developing her resources to further support children's understanding of diversity. She has a good understanding of children's individual backgrounds and home languages. However, she has not considered how she can fully promote children's use of their home language in her setting. For example, she has not asked parents for key words or songs in their home language to further promote children's individuality and self-esteem. Although the childminder has not worked with any other agencies as yet, she is very aware of developing relationships and working together to support children's development, when

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the early years provision

required. 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 demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how young children learn. She organises a stimulating range of activities, resources and experiences, both indoors and outside in the garden. The childminder has developed a good, secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This includes good observation and planning methods, which the childminder uses effectively to plan children's next steps in their learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is passionate about making children's learning fun and really enjoys playing with them, supporting and giving ideas to develop their imagination. They have great fun, imaginatively playing with the dolls and dressing up. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts, encouraging them to count and problem solve as they set up a tea party with plates and cups. The childminder is skilled in understanding the importance of talking with children and constantly talks through an activity with them. She has a good understanding of developing children's love of books and sits down with them to read to a story. Children respond to her and are beginning to recognise their favourite stories and join in as she reads.

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and outcomes for children

Children have a great time playing outdoors in the garden and thoroughly enjoy watering the plants. They are developing their investigative and exploratory skills as they play with the sand and water. As a result, they learn about different textures and consistencies as they mix these together. The childminder has a range of programmable and push button toys to support early technological skills. Children's behaviour is appropriate for their age and the childminder has effective strategies in place, offering lots of praise to them to promote their self-esteem.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder promotes a healthy eating lifestyle. She provides home cooked foods which are nutritionally balanced and meet children's individual dietary requirements. Drinks and snacks are readily available and arrangements to minimise cross infection and ensure good standards of hygiene are in place, to promote the well-being of children.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn how to stay safe, as the childminder talks to them about the importance of staying close, walking safely and road safety when out. Children receive lots of attention and have a strong bond with the childminder, which increases their sense of well-being. Children show they feel safe and secure as they enjoy hugs, cuddles and smiles with the childminder. However, the childminder has not, as yet, practised her fire evacuation process with children, to enable them to begin to understand the importance of getting out of the home in an emergency. 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: 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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