Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17/10/2014 27/02/2009

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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 challenging and interesting learning experiences, which help them develop well.  Established relationships with parents mean that the childminder works well with them to meet the needs of their children.  The childminder's good interaction with children means that children are happy, settled and learning at her setting.  Resources offered to the children are plentiful and organised to meet the developmental needs of all the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There are less opportunities for more able children to extend their knowledge of mathematics in everyday play.

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

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives with her husband and three children in Becontree, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is currently minding two children in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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

 strengthen the opportunities, in everyday play and daily routines, to develop children's understanding of mathematics.

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who attend

The childminder offers children a good range of challenging, learning experiences. For example, she sings a range of nursery rhymes with them and introduces numbers. She encourages them to choose songs form the many song cards she keeps. They learn to speak up, to be confident when questioned and to communicate during activities. Therefore, children experience a rich language environment. Children learn about numbers, although the childminder does not take all opportunities to develop mathematics further, for example, through simple subtraction and addition. The childminder takes the children out for walks. They learn about the autumn leaves and the environment outside. They develop good physical skills by walking as they learn about coordination, pace and direction. They also have good opportunities to talk to each other and the childminder, and build relationships as they walk outside in the sunshine.

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who attend

The childminder provides children with interesting messy play activities. For example, outside in the garden, they mix cornflour and jelly. They feel and smell the mixture before making patterns with it on paper plates, adding different pasta shapes. As a result, children express their ideas and thoughts through exploratory play. They handle and feel different textures, and have fun. The childminder provides building blocks and plays alongside children. She encourages them to complete tasks and, as a result, they learn to build and construct. The childminder provides a good range of writing resources and reads to children, so that they begin to develop early literacy skills.

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who attend

The childminder completes on-entry observations and assessments on each child, and she knows their starting points. Therefore, she plans activities and resources to help them develop further and be ready for school. She teaches children sign language. As a result, she promotes the communication skills of children who may have any additional needs, or who speak English as an additional language.

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

The childminder has established close, caring relationships with the children. She welcomes them to her setting, and learns about their needs by speaking to their parents and observing them. As a result, children settle, and build confidence and self-motivation from the start. The childminder is a good role model, she interacts well with children and she is professional in her approach. Children behave well, because the childminder teaches them about behaviour rules. For example, they follow instructions and listen to the childminder. They share and take turns, are kind to each other and help to tidy away resources. The childminder teaches children about road safety when walking with them outside, and practises fire drills with them. This teaches children how to keep themselves safe in different situations. The childminder praises and encourages children, so they feel good about themselves and build confidence.

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

The childminder teaches children about the wider world. For example, they are provided with a good range different toys reflecting diversity. They examine the toys and talk about the resources. The childminder helps children understand the different types of festivals that people celebrate. This means children learn to be respectful of others and become aware of the differences people have. The childminder offers children healthy, nutritious snacks and daily exercise opportunities, and she plans topics around healthy food. Therefore, children begin to learn about healthy lifestyles.

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

The childminder helps children to understand the importance of good hygiene routines. She encourages them to wash their hands before snacks and after using the toilet. She attends to children's personal hygiene needs, such as nappy changing, and helps toilet train young children. As a result, children are independent and attend to their own personal needs effectively. The childminder's house is well resourced, and the two playrooms and garden are designed to help children learn. The childminder helps prepare children for school by offering them many opportunities to learn. She also has links with schools, so that information is shared well.

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provision

The childminder provides children with a good range of learning experiences. She monitors and evaluates the activities and resources she offers children. As a result, children make good progress in their development and she is able to identify any gaps in children's learning. The childminder's effective understanding of meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the learning and development requirements, means that she meets children's needs well. She knows how to implement her safeguarding policy, and understands how to identify concerns and report them to the appropriate agencies, so that she robustly safeguards children. The childminder has met the previous action and implements her detailed risk assessments well. These help to ensure that children are cared for in a hazard free environment, inside and out, and are safe when on trips.

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provision

The childminder's effective systems for self-evaluation mean that she identifies any weaknesses she has and improves them. For example, she has increased her range of resources and evaluates children's learning from each activity. Therefore, her practice has improved as a result and children benefit from this. The childminder has established good relationships with parents. She offers them regular updates about their child's progress, requests they complete parental questionnaires and she explains how they can continue their child's learning at home. This means, children settle, are happy and achieve well. The childminder understands the importance or building links with external agencies and other settings, including schools, to meet the needs of the children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory 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 EY356442 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 844153 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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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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