Childminder in Sutton

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY319222 Inspection date 06/01/2010 Inspector Janet Sharon Williams

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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 was registered in 2006. She lives with her five children aged one, three, 12, 15 and 19. They live in Streatham in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor for childminding and the main bedroom for sleeping arrangements. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. There are shops, schools, parks and a main line station within walking distance. The childminder is registered to care for two children at any one time and is currently caring for one child in the early years age range, part time. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of Childcare Register.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are cared for in an environment, where they have access to a wide range of resources and play materials to actively promote their learning and development. Positive inclusive practice is promoted through the effective partnership between parents, use of many of the local groups and facilities within the local community. The childminder is aware of her strengths and weakness through the knowledge of her self-evaluation and strives to make improvement for promoting children's learning and development and welfare.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 improve arrangements for assessing children to know what stage of development they are at  further develop a knowledge of the six areas of learning

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the early years provision

Children are kept safe and protected, through the childminder's good understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse, enabling her to assess risk and protect children from harm. As part of the childminder's routine, priority is given to children’s safety. For example, risk assessments are carried out for both indoors and out, fire drills are frequently practiced and recorded, and all the necessary safety precautions have been taken to keep children safe. The childminder also has an up to date first aid certificate.

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the early years provision

The childminder has written policies and procedures in place, in which she adheres to. All in which identifies her quality of practice in promoting children's learning and development and welfare. Children benefit from the childminder's sound This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 understanding of how to promote their learning and enjoyment, and to help children feel secure and confident in her care. The childminder provides good quality play experiences and routines to enhance children's development. Children are able to make good progress as planning and observation is used well overall. The profile and photographic evidence the childminder compiles on each child's achievements demonstrates challenging, enjoyable experiences across all learning areas. The childminder is confident about how to extend children's interests, but has yet to fully develop a system to identify if children are making progress in all

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the early years provision

areas of learning. The childminder is keen to further improve her practice through writing more detailed observations and assessments on all children being cared for. The childminder has begun to evaluate her work well. Since the last inspection the childminder has attended various training courses, this includes the Early Years Foundation Stage induction course. All in which contributes to providing ongoing consistent quality learning and development and promoting children's welfare.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the effective partnership between the childminder and parents. They share information daily about children's progress and their well- being. The childminder has also developed close relationships with all professionals and carers within the local community, which effectively contributes to promoting the quality of care and learning provided. The childminder is fully aware that some children may have a learning difficulty of disability, and is proactive in addressing issues to ensure that they would be well supported and that their individual needs are met.

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and outcomes for children

Children have opportunities to develop in all areas of learning, both indoors and out. They are well supported in their play, which results to them learning and developing a positive relationship with the childminder and other children. Good opportunities are available for children to form friendships with other children and adults from a wide variety of background, through frequent visits to many of the local children's groups and parks. The wide range of resources readily made available encourages them to make their own choice and provide a broad range of challenging experience for each child.

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and outcomes for children

Children are confident and independent as they move freely indoors, exploring all the play materials set out. They enjoy books and freely select them for the childminder to read to them. They listen attentively, respond through smiling, using singular words, short sentences and point to the pictures and characters in the book. Children enjoy completing puzzles, which effectively contributes to their knowledge of problem solving through using various shapes and sizes. Children are able to feel safe and secure through snuggling up to the childminder when tired.

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and outcomes for children

Children are also engaged in physical play, where they benefit from the freedom of outdoors; explore the indoor space around them and to move with confidence and co-ordination. Younger children are learning to sit and stand up through using furniture and equipment. In addition, they are encouraged to develop a healthy lifestyle. Drinks are always available and they enjoy fresh fruit snacks. 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 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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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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