Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/09/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 The childminder takes appropriate action to minimise potential hazards to children. As a result, children are cared for in a safe and secure environment  The childminder has formed secure relationships with children, who are happy and content in his care  Children are able to access a suitable selection of resources, which the childminder provides in both the indoors and outdoor environments.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder does not implement a fully effective observation and assessment process to offer further challenge to extend children's learning and development.  The programme for communication and language lacks some depth to fully support and extend children's language development.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spent time observing the childminder and children both indoors and outside.  The inspector checked a sample of children's information and development records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had ongoing discussion with the childminder and sampled relevant documentation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. He lives with his wife, who is also a registered childminder, and their two school aged children in the London Borough of Harrow. The whole house, except for the master bedroom, is used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently nine children on roll; of these, seven are in the early years age range. Children attend on a full-time and part-time basis. The childminder supports children who learn English as an additional language.

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must:

 develop the programme for communication and language by allowing children 'thinking time' to put their thoughts into words without jumping in too soon to say something.  improve observation, assessment and planning processes to identify children's levels of achievement by using the Development Matters statements to identify possible areas in which to challenge and extend children's current learning and development

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who attend

The childminder has a suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements and helps children progress in their learning. He provides a suitable range of resources, indoors and outdoors. All children are making satisfactory progress overall from their starting points. Children enjoy learning through play. For example, children spend time using their skills to construct towers using large plastic bricks. They are willing to have a go and do not give up trying when their tower falls.

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who attend

All children gain satisfactory communication and language skills. The childminder works with parents to support children learning English as an additional language. He finds out key words in children's home languages to enable him to meet their needs. However, at times, the childminder does not allow enough time to enable children to think through responses to his questions. He sometimes provides his own responses too quickly.

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who attend

There are adequate systems to monitor and assess children's learning and development. The childminder completes observations on the children and uses photographs to back up his findings. He shares these with parents as a means of keeping them informed of children's progress. However, the childminder does not identify the next steps in children's future learning. As a result, children's opportunities to acquire and extend their knowledge and skills are not fully effective.

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who attend

Children use an appropriate range of resources that reflect diversity. Children begin to develop an understanding of the world through some of the activities provided. The childminder incorporates a selection of festivals into his planning, such as, Eid, Hanukah and Diwali. This helps children to make progress and to develop an understanding of difference. The childminder treats children with respect. He frequently offers attention and affection at the request of children. Children receive lots of positive praise and encouragement, which supports their self-esteem and confidence and helps them develop the skills they need for future learning.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children have formed positive, secure and trusting relationships with the childminder. He is aware of children's likes, dislikes, and offers emotional support when children are tired, hungry or upset. Children begin to develop an understanding of behaviour expectations in relation to their ages and understanding. The childminder manages behaviour in a calm and sensitive manner and encourages children to take turns and share. The childminder fosters children's independence skills appropriately. Children play in a suitably resourced environment, which encourages them to make choices in their play as resources are stored at low-level. Toys are suited to children's abilities, stages of development and interests.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has a clear understanding of his role in promoting children's safety. He ensures that only individuals who are suitably vetted care for children. There are effective risk assessments in place. The childminder takes appropriate action to minimise potential hazards to children both indoors and outdoors. As a result, babies and young children develop confidence to explore their surroundings. They take risks when trying to move around the room and garden in order to choose different resources.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy living. Suitable hygiene routines promote children's well-being. The home, equipment, toys and resources are clean. Children eat healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, which take account of their dietary and cultural requirements. Children enjoy being outdoors. They take delight in kicking footballs, whilst babies enjoy the texture and feel of grass on their hands.

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provision

The childminder has an appropriate understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. He has completed child protection training and has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues. He is able to describe possible child protection issues. In addition, there is a clear written safeguarding statement in place to support practice. He has all of the legally required documents, policies and procedures, which help to ensure the safety and well-being of all children.

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provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the learning and development requirements. He understands the need to evaluate his practice, doing so suitably. For example, he recognises the need to increase his knowledge further in this area and recently attended a briefing session organised by his local authority. The childminder works with his co-childminder to identify areas for development. For example, they make use of advice offered by local authority advisors who have recently visited. Together, they continue to work on recommendations raised from these visits.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444083 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 784680 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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