Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY426872 Inspection date 08/08/2012 Inspector Martha Darkwah

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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 was registered in 2011. She lives with her three children two primary school aged and one in the early years age group. They live in Shepherds Bush in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The whole of the house is used for childminding except the master bedroom. There is a fully enclosed garden and children are regularly taken to the local parks. The family has no pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of three children aged under eight years at any one time. She is currently minding one child in the early years age group. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 only recently started to child mind. She promotes children's learning and development appropriately and follows individual routines, providing continuity of care and familiarity. Although the childminder knows children well, the use of observations and assessment to monitor their progress is not yet robustly developed and implemented. Self-evaluation is in the early stages and is not yet fully effective in driving continuous improvement. This has an impact on the effectiveness of some aspects of planning and the childminder has failed to identify breaches of requirements in keeping records of risk assessments and requesting parental consent to seek emergency medical advice or treatment.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) 16/08/2012

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further?

 request written parental permission to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 27/08/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the use of sensitive observational assessments to inform the planning of activities to enhance the learning and development of the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children  develop procedures to promote reflective practice and self-evaluation to identify priorities for development to improve outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder suitably understands her responsibilities relating to safeguarding children and child protection issues. She is aware of the procedures to follow if concerns about a child's welfare arise or an allegation is made relating to her. The childminder supervises children appropriately. She uses visual risk assessments to monitor safety in the home and on outings, taking account of children's individual stages of development. Although risk assessments for the premises are carried out, a written record of them has not been kept. This is a breach of a specific legal requirement.

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the early years provision

Her family home is welcoming and the areas used for childminding are organised appropriately. The childminder provides a range of age-appropriate play materials, some of which are set out for children to play with on the floor and a child-size table. The childminder follows individual children's interests, providing activities that she knows they like. However, she has not developed systems to monitor children's development, for example, with observations and assessment that identifies children's starting points, and their next steps routinely. As a result, the childminder is not fully aware of where children are in their learning and planning does not build on what children already know and can do.

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the early years provision

This is the childminder's first inspection after registration, and is in the second week of childminding at the time of her inspection. Her use of self-evaluation is in the early stages. It is not yet robustly developed to drive improvement. She has targeted some aspects for improvement but has not identified that not all legal requirements are being met. For example, she is yet to request written consent to seek emergency treatment or advice from parents. This has a potential impact on children's well-being. The childminder is aware of individual children's cultures and of the languages spoken in their homes. She has resources, such as books, puzzles, dolls and small world toys, which reflect diversity and are used to support children's understanding of the wider world.

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the early years provision

Sound relationships built with parents within the short period of time that children have been in the childminder's care reflect parents' confidence in her and the care she provides. The childminder keeps them verbally informed about their children's well-being and development. Parents refer to their children enjoying the range of indoor and outdoor activities that the childminder provides, and enjoying being with her.

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the early years provision

There are currently no children who attend other settings or need support from other agencies. The childminder has a positive attitude to working alongside other agencies as and when the need arises to meet the needs of individual children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children's individual interests are used positively by the childminder to focus the range of activities she provides. Children enjoy their time with her, are happy, settled and content. For example, they give the childminder spontaneous smiles and hugs during their play. Children are suitably developing a range of skills they will use in the future through their play and the affectionate support they receive from the childminder. Children demonstrate that they feel safe with the childminder and enjoy playing with their friends and the childminder's children.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave thoughtfully and are busy and interested in the toys and activities that are available. The childminder supports and encourages children as they play, helping them to gain skills for the future. She quietly talks about what they are doing and asks questions to extend their play. The childminder provides children with toys that fit together, stack together and easy lift puzzles, which promote their agility as they assemble the pieces. Children show awareness of colours and shapes during play using resources, such as puzzles and construction toys. Children learn about numbers and use some mathematical language during play and routine activities, for example, as they count stairs, and move to action songs. Children have battery-operated toys, which spring to life and make noises when they press the right buttons, teaching them cause and effect.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning to follow sound hygiene procedures. They demonstrate a growing understanding of healthy eating, enjoying their snack of fresh fruit and healthy meals provided by their parents. They have access to fresh air and exercise regularly. Outings to local playgrounds and drop-in groups enhance children's physical development. These also enable them to develop an awareness of their diverse local community and give them opportunities to play in larger groups and with different toys.

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and outcomes for children

Children's awareness of their own safety is encouraged through reminders from the childminder to be careful as they play. Younger children are supported safely as they master skills such as walking up and down the stairs holding the childminder's hand. The childminder is calm and pleasant in her ways of managing children's behaviour. She is firm but kind and children benefit from having clear boundaries set for them that she explains to them in ways that they understand. 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: 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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