Setting

Inspection report for early years provision

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EY314069 Unique Reference Number 26 September 2006 Inspection date Patricia Ann Edward Inspector

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Childcare Type of inspection Childminding Type of care

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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

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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 good. 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 was registered in 2005. She lives with her husband and two children under eight, in the London borough of Croyden. Most areas of the childminder's home is used for childminding and there is a full enclosed garden for outside play.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and is currently caring for four children. Two are under eight and two are over eight.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder walks to local schools to collect children.

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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 good. Children are effectively protected from the risk of cross-infection because they understand and implement simple good health and hygiene routines. When children arrive from school they wash their hands and also wash their hands after toileting. The childminder is a good role model who washes her hands prior to meal preparation and encourages children's hygiene practices.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children's health is well protected because the childminder has an appropriate first aid qualification. She has implemented effective systems for keeping records about their accidents and medication. However consent to seek emergency medical treatment has not been obtained from parents.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children benefit from regular snacks and meals that are healthy, fresh, balanced and nutritious. They are provided with a snacks such as fruit when they come in after school. The childminder has devise a range of menus that are shared with parents, which a range of well balanced meals such as spaghetti, tomato sauce, cheese, vegetables and chicken or turkey special fried rice.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children take part in regular physical activity, such as walking home from school or playing in the garden. This contributes to a healthy lifestyle.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children are cared for in a welcoming, clean and tidy environment. They have access to most areas of the premises. The childminder organises her home effectively and children have sufficient space to met their needs.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

They have access to a good range and variety of toys and play materials that are kept clean and in good condition, and are suitable for their age and stage of development. This means they can play safely

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children's risk of accidental injury is effectively minimised because the childminder has taken appropriate steps to reduce potential hazards to children. For example she has ensured there are safety catches on kitchen doors that contain hazardous substance, and electrical sockets are covered. The childminder has devised a detailed health and safety policy. Children's knowledge of fire safety is not fully enhanced by childminder who does not practice the procedure with the them. However children safety is guarded by other appropriate appliance such as smoke alarms and a fire blanket, which is kept in the kitchen.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children's welfare is safeguarded effectively because the childminder is very secure in her understanding of Child Protection issues and knows what to do if she is worried about a child in her care. However she lacks knowledge of new government procedures.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

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 achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children are very settled within their environment and enjoy each others company. They play together harmoniously and communicate with each other their achievements and how their day at school was.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children have access to a good range of age appropriate resources, opportunities and activities. They also have access to worksheets too improve their hand writing, spelling and mathematical skills. The childminder provides fun activities that are also educational, such as word pool, monopoly, alphabet teacher, word search and card games. They also have access to non structured educational activities such as art and craft activities, games, free play and outside activities that include visits to the library and access to the garden and park weather permitting. They also have limited access to TV and DVDs which the childminder ensures are suitable.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. All children are welcomed into the setting and valued as individuals. Their individual needs are effectively meet by the childminder who has a good knowledge of their needs, because she obtains a multitude of information from parents. She also implements a settling-in period to ensure all parties become comfortable within her setting.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children have access to an appropriate range of resources that reflect positive images of race, gender and disabilities such as dolls and books.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children respond well to the childminder's approach to behaviour and their behaviour throughout the visit was good. she has a gentle nature and communicates with children well to inform them of what her expectations are. She has devised an anti-bullying and a house rules document in partnership with the children, whom she provides care for. The childminder has no experience of caring for children with learning difficulties or disabilities.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children benefit from the good relationship between the childminder and their parents. They exchange verbal information daily. Parents also have access to range of policies and procedures that the childminder has devised and implemented.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. Children are comfortable and secure in a well organised environment, which helps them gain confidence and independence. Children have sufficient space in which to play because the childminder organises her home to ensure that the maximum amount of space is always available.

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Organisation

Children’s safety, wellbeing and health is effectively supported and monitored by the childminder maintaining all the essential documentation in good order.

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Organisation

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 She has also devised a range of procedures and policies with regards to health and safety, admissions as well as watching television, all of which contribute to keeping children safe. Systems are in place for exchanging verbal information with parents on a daily basis These procedures keep parent’s informed about their children's developments and the care that is provided.

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Organisation

The childminder has a positive attitude to training and has attended the appropriate courses to develop her childcare practice.

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Organisation

The childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides care.

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Improvements since the last inspection

This is the setting's first inspection since registration in 2005.

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since registration there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.

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Complaints since the last inspection

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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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 good. 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): • ensure consent form parents to seek emergency medical treatment is obtained. • develop knowledge and understanding of new government child protections procedures as covered in the What to do if you're worried a child is being abused booklet.

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The quality and standards of the care

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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