Childminder in Haringey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number EY284530 Inspection date 17 May 2005 Inspector Asia Islam

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Type of inspection Childcare Type of care Childminding

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder registered in May 2004. She lives with her adult daughter and three children in the Tottenham area of the London borough of Haringey. The ground floor sitting room, dining room, kitchen, garden and the first floor bathroom are used for childminding. The childminder currently has a minded child under one year on the roll. The childminder regularly takes children to visit the local facilities and she is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. Babies are cared for in a nurturing and caring environment, which includes their own routines for sleep and meal times to enhance their growing needs. The childminder has a sound understanding of their developmental needs and provides an appropriate choice of activities and resources. She values their preferences and spends time talking and playing with them to encourage their emotional well being. She wipes their faces and hands and ensures the necessary routines for personal hygiene are developed. She takes account of the wishes of parents to provide meals that appeal and meet their individual dietary needs. Babies physical well being is promoted appropriately through opportunities to play with resources arranged to encourage independent movement and crawling on the floor. Visits to local facilities extend their physical development . Arranged resources on the floor support their need for independent play. The first aid box is not fully

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Helping children to be healthy

stocked with the necessary supplies but the procedures to follow in the event of an accident and illness are in place. For example the childminder holds a valid first aid certificate.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Babies are well cared for in a spacious home, where risks have been identified and minimised. The safety measures in place contribute towards developing their understanding of safe boundaries and potential risks to themselves from the environment. This ensures their independent and safe movement around the home. The childminder regularly checks on the sleeping babies to ensure their safety. Children's resources are well maintained and of good quality. A suitable selection of early learning resources is set out on the floor for babies’ easy access. Their welfare is safeguarded and promoted appropriately through the childminder's sound understanding of the local procedures for child protection.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. Babies are settled and calm at the childminder's house. They enjoy being close to her as she cuddles, talks to them and bounces them playfully on her lap. They express their feeling of excitement with giggles, bubbling sounds and smiles. She affirms this by her warm approach towards them. Regular visits to local groups support their social well being and opportunities for outdoor play. Children spend time listening to music, exploring toys and books with the appropriate level of support from the childminder. The childminder spends time listening and

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 monitoring their gestures, which promotes their development of early conversation. The Birth to three framework is not currently used to plan younger children's activities. The childminder did not introduce the babies to play with the pre-arranged early learning toys on the floor.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. Children’s understanding of themselves and the wider community is promoted through regular visits to local groups and access to a good range of resources reflecting positive images of culture, gender and disability. The childminder helps children realise their individuality by playfully naming and pointing to their nose and finger. She has a secure understanding of the equality issues and ensures they have equal access to resources. Children's individual needs are met in accordance with their parents’ wishes. The childminder initially obtains information about the new children to provide appropriate care. Their continuity of care is met through the daily exchange of information about them with their parents. Meaningful praise and guidance helps them develop a close relationship, a sense of belonging and confidence.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. Babies feel at ease with the suitably organised environment. This means that they play, eat and rest in comfort. They confidently express themselves through gestures and eye contacts, which the childminder responds to appropriately. She anticipates their needs to be held closely and plays with them affectionately. The mandatory records for the children are in place and support their welfare. The childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides. The childminder is committed to extending the play resources to offer children more variety. Some of the resources for older children are in their packages and she is in the process of organising these for their effective use.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • maintain a fully stocked the first aid box • plan and provide a range of stimulating and appropriate activities for younger children.

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The quality and standards of the care

procedures set out in the leaflet Building better childcare: Compliments and concerns about inspectors' judgements which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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