Childminder in Havering

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15/10/2014 23/10/2008

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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

 The childminder offers children a good range of learning experiences inside and outside in the garden. Therefore, children develop effectively in all areas of learning.  The childminder has established a good relationship with the children, as a result, they are happy and secure in her care.  Effective relationships with parents result in children's needs being met well.  The childminder's range of resources engage and challenge children to play and learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder misses opportunities for developing children's learning through water play, as she does not fully incorporate these activities in her plans throughout the year.

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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 the childminder's interactions with the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector examined the childminder's documentation, including children's records and the required documentation.  The inspector looked at equipment and checked the premises.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered since 2005. She lives with her partner, adult son and daughter in a residential area of Romford, Essex. The whole ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder currently has three children in the early years age group. The family have two pet dogs.

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

 extend children's all-round learning opportunities by providing sensory play experiences, such as water play more consistently throughout the year.

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who attend

The childminder offers children challenging and good educational play experiences. Children are active, both indoors and in the garden. They learn to ride large-wheeled cars and operate programmable trains. Therefore, these experiences help to develop children's confidence in their movements, such as walking and running as well as enhancing their coordination and control skills. As a result, children make effective progress their physical development.

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who attend

The childminder talks and interacts well with children. She provides a rich language environment by offering books which she read to them. She offers ongoing commentary as they play. As a result, children begin to develop their language and communication well. The childminder helps children develop a positive sense of themselves. She helps them to develop social skills, by providing turn taking and sharing games. This means, children develop positive relationships with each other and feel secure. The childminder provides activities for children to develop early literacy skills, for example, crayons and pens; as a result, children learn to holds and use writing tools.

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who attend

The childminder provides challenging activities to develop children's creativity, such as sand, play dough and paint. However, she limits water activities to the summer months, which mean children miss opportunities to enhance their all-round development and learning. The childminder counts and introduces numbers with children during play to develop their understanding of early mathematics, in particular for very young children.

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who attend

The childminder completes on-entry observations and assessments. Therefore, she is able to meet children's individual learning needs and identify any special educational needs and/or disabilities. She teaches children effectively so they are prepared for school. For example, she models language well, rephrases and introduces new words and uses open- ended questions to develop their language skills. She invites parents to contribute to the settling-in period and shares their knowledge about their child's progress and learning so far.

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

The childminder has established, caring, affectionate relationships with the young children. They are settled, happy and secure, which promotes their well-being. She is a good role- model, as she treats children equally and with respect. The childminder teaches children about behaviour rules. For example, she reminds children to share and take turns during play and help to tidy away toys. As a result, children behave well and begin to understand for their age and stage of development, the importance of good behaviour. She rewards and praises children often, building their self-esteem.

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

The childminder provides children with interesting resources that reflect the wider world. She takes children out to visit local play groups to enable them to socialise with other children in the community. Therefore, very children begin to develop a positive image of others and appropriate social skills to aid them in the next stage of their learning.

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

The childminder provides children with daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. As a result, they learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. She offers children healthy nutritious meals and drinks and talks about the benefits of eating healthy foods. The childminder teaches children about the importance of hygiene routines. For example, she helps them to wash their hands before and after meals and attends to their daily nappy changing needs. This means, children begin to learn to attend to their own personal needs.

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

The childminder provides children with two well-resourced playrooms and a garden. This helps children to progress and develop in all areas of learning and prepare for their next steps of development.

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provision

The childminder provides children with effective opportunities to learn and develop. She has a good understanding of each child's stage of development and what steps to put in place to help them develop further. Her good systems for monitoring children's learning means that she is able to identify any specific needs children may have and then help to close any gaps in development.

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provision

The childminder has an effective knowledge of safeguarding procedures. Therefore, she is able to identify any concerns and report these appropriately. Her thorough risk assessments ensure areas used by children inside and outside and when on trips, are safe and free from hazards.

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provision

The childminder effectively completes self-evaluation documents about her service, which means she recognises the importance of identifying areas for improvement and addressing these in her plans. For example, she has increased the range of play resources to help challenge and interest children further. The childminder has completed a suitable first-aid training course and is currently looking at further courses to attend, out of her childminding hours, to further enhance her childcare knowledge.

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provision

The childminder has established good relationships with the parents. She requests they complete parental questionnaires and offers parents regular updates about their child's progress, and invites them to continue the learning at home. As a result, children progress well in their learning. The childminder is aware of the need to work closely with external agencies, if needed, to help all children develop and learn.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY303465 Local authority Havering Inspection number 843778 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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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