Childminder in Havering

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/05/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 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 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children enjoy play and learning in the garden; they are confident in choosing from the many exciting play resources available to them.  Good interaction between the childminder and children means that children have effective learning opportunities every day.  Well-planned and organised routines help children to settle and feel secure; consequently they are happy and fully engaged in the daily activities.  Strong partnership with parents has been established. This helps to build trusting relationships and encourages parents to be fully involved in their child's learning and care.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Unusual and interesting resources are not always added to messy and creative play activities, to extend children's exploration and experiences with different materials.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 observed children's play and the childminder's interaction, indoors and outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector examined documentation including a representative sample of children's records, development plans and adult suitability records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She works with a co-childminder and an assistant at another childminder's registered address in Hornchurch in the London Borough of Havering, close to shops, park and schools. The whole of the co-childminder's first floor maisonette is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outside play, with a large, purpose-built play house at the back. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently 12 children on roll, some in part-time places.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 offer children regular opportunities to explore unusual and interesting materials and resources that inspire exploration and creativity.

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who attend

Children enjoy many varied activities that effectively support their overall learning and development. Good use of observations and assessments helps children to progress effectively towards the early learning goals. This is because their progress is monitored and supported through carefully identified next steps planned by the childminder. Parents contribute to their child's initial assessments through working closely with the childminder. This supports effective partnership working and the continuous exchange of relevant communication. Through everyday practice and observation, the childminder is able to identify any specific needs children may have and offer support by contacting relevant agencies.

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who attend

Children show affection towards each other and the childminder, and enjoy following their friends and playing with them in the well-resourced garden. Children listen with interest as the childminder reads stories to them, especially a story about a dinosaur. They enjoy singing different nursery rhymes and sit together outside in small groups, enjoying the sunshine. Children enjoy pretend play such as 'we're going on a bear hunt'; they use different voices and movements to take part fully in the activity. Children are confident to run, jump, skip and move in different directions. They use different writing tools as they develop early writing skills; for example, they make marks using pens, pencils and paint brushes, and use their hands in the sand. Children learn early mathematical skills as they count during nursery rhymes; they also count plates and cups during lunch and everyday play. The childminder makes effective

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who attend

use of questioning to develop their understanding and thought processes. Children gain a good understanding of the world around them, as they talk about their families and friends and make visits to the local library. They take part in interesting music lessons at the library and meet different children from the local community. Overall children learn to be expressive through a generally good range of art activities and role play resources; however, the childminder does not make full use of unusual and interesting materials and resources to further inspire children's exploration and imagination.

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

Children are happy and engaged in good learning activities all day long. Their health and care needs are met effectively, which helps promote their well-being and independence. Young babies' nappy changing routines are planned and organised well to meet their individual needs. The childminder carries out these routines with children in a supportive, friendly and upbeat manner. This helps babies to feel comfortable and secure in their surroundings.

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

The childminder is a good role model; she is enthusiastic, friendly and caring towards the children and parents. Children behave well and understand acceptable boundaries of behaviour. They share, take turns and are respectful towards each other. Children play with resources that reflect diversity and make self-portraits to help them begin to learn about each other's differences. Children learn about healthy lifestyles as they make pizzas and fruit salads. They play outside in the garden every day, enjoying the fresh air and exercise. Children learn and understand good hygiene routines as they wash their hands before lunch and after using the toilet.

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

There is a good range of resources available, which helps children to progress well. For example, the garden is inviting and exciting to children and the well-resourced play house in the garden is full of interesting play resources. These capture children's attention and motivate them to learn, which helps prepare them for school.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements, and is effective in supporting children to make progress. Strong understanding of her role and responsibilities means that the childminding service is run well and children's individual needs are met. Observations and assessments show children's starting points and achievements clearly, all of which are shared with parents.

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provision

Children are safeguarded effectively as the childminder has a good understanding of her safeguarding policy and procedure. This means she is able to identify any concerns and contact the relevant agencies, to help keep children safe. All records are in place, for example the daily register of attendance, and accident and medication records. Detailed risk assessments completed by the childminder mean that any potential hazards to children are removed, to promote their safety and well-being.

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provision

Strong self-evaluation helps the childminder address her strengths and weaknesses, which means the childminding service continuously improves. The childminder also attends regular training and works well with her co-childminder and assistant to meet children's needs. She continuously asks parents for their views and opinions, building strong relationships with them. Regular newsletters inform parents of current events and news. Parents are updated daily about their child's progress through photos and comments made on-line, that only they can access. The childminder is aware of the need to work with outside agencies if needed, to support children with any additional needs.

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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 action. 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 EY454389 Local authority Havering Inspection number 893126 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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