Childminder in Croydon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY302062 Inspection date 16/09/2009 Inspector Rebecca Hurst

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Type of setting Childminder to 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 rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 08456 404040, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband and three children in a three bed house in New Addington. The childminder has two cats. All areas of the home are used for minding. The childminder is close to shops, parks, library and public transport links. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder was registered in 2005.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder may care for no more than three children under eight years; of these, not more than two may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

There are currently two children on roll, of these one child is in the early years age range.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are very happy, settled and thriving, because the childminder creates a safe and secure environment, where children are valued and supported to make the most of their abilities. The childminder always makes time to talk to the children and play with them, helping them to feel comfortable around her. Warm, positive and trusting relationships are enable children to feel safe and secure. The childminder continually evaluates the activities and experiences she offers the children, always seeking to improve their learning opportunities, working towards the best possible outcomes for children. The childminder has a high capacity to maintain continuous improvement, because she seeks to improve her knowledge and understanding of children's early years through further education opportunities.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 continue to attend training sessions to up date knowledge on children's assessments  enhance children's observations by ensuring the next steps are clearly identified This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder is driving improvement through her ambition to train and to enhance her qualifications further, by ongoing attendance at training courses and the childminder is in the process of completing her NVQ level 3 in child care. She constantly seeks to improve her childcare practice so that children have enjoyable and challenging play and learning experiences. The childminder has a natural affinity with children, anticipating and responding well to their welfare and development needs. The childminder has evaluated her provision extremely well and has clear priorities and targets for improvements, including the observations in the children's learning journey profiles.

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the early years provision

Resources are very effectively arranged and organised, creating enabling environments for children to play and learn. Children are confident and independent learners because they have easy access to low level furniture and a wide range and variety of exciting toys and play materials, strongly supporting their enjoyment and achievement. The childminder has an abundance of resources which promotes equality and diversity. The childminder ensures children learn about festivals and celebrations from around the world at an age appropriate level. Consequently, children are able to have fun and learn about exciting topics.

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the early years provision

Children are kept safe and secure, due to clear and concise risk assessments for both the home and for outings. Clear, accurate records are kept, including attendance register which ensures the safeguarding of children. The childminder has excellent understanding of the procedures to be followed to protect children and knows how to make an appropriate referral if she is worried about a child. The childminder's concise policies and procedures ensure parents are fully informed about all aspects of her provision. This enhances greatly the children's safety, health and welfare.

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the early years provision

Communication with parents is excellent. The childminder uses blue tooth and text messaging to send videos and photographs to parents, helping them keep in touch with their children's play and activities, such as when in the park. Parents are encouraged to say what their children enjoy and are like at home and to describe what they have done over the weekend, so the that the childminder can build on these experiences when planning. The two-way flow engages parents very well, enabling them to make active contributions, promoting the learning and well-being of children in the setting.

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and outcomes for children

Children happily explore and experiment, using an excellent range of different materials and resources, in a safe, supportive and caring environment, helping them to confidently practise and acquire skills. Children receive plenty of attention, through the childminder listening and responding to the children throughout their activities and daily routines. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Written observations in the children's daily diary of the children's attainments, interests and learning styles are supported well with photographic evidence, so parents and carers enjoy very clear, visual images of their children's experiences. Children are clearly making excellent progress from their starting points. The childminder has identified her weakness during self evaluation is the children's written assessments. The childminder writes an extremely detailed daily diary for

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and outcomes for children

the parents which includes the developmental progress the children are making. However, the next steps are not clearly identified in this diary, consequently planning is not used to its full potential. Children enjoy an excellent balance of indoor and outdoor activities, including toddler at the local Salvation Army centre and weekly visits to the local library and visits to the park.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel very safe and secure in the care of the childminder, because they are offered warmth and security, along with consistent and familiar routines. Children show they feel safe by confident and independent learning, making choices, helping themselves to toys and readily approaching the childminder if they need help or a cuddle. Steps taken to safeguard children include effective child protection and fire evacuation procedures, strategic use of safety gates and close, supportive supervision, for example, when playing in the garden.

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and outcomes for children

Children play and move around in a hygienically clean, tidy and well organised home, promoting their health and welfare. They enjoy healthy, snacks and plenty of drinks. Children are offered and enjoy a good variety of fresh fruit. House rules encourage social skills and consideration for others. Children are developing excellent skills for the future through support in using a very wide range of learning resources. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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