Childminder in Croydon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY102210 Inspection date 13/01/2010 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 was registered in 2002. She lives with her son in the London borough of Croydon. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding, along with a spare room upstairs for children to sleep in. Children have access to a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder also visits local toddler groups and a nearby park.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder may care for no more than six children under eight years; of these, not more than three 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 of the Childcare Register. There are currently five children on roll and of these two are in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has two cats and goldfish. The childminder is a member of the Children Come First Quality Assurance Scheme and the National Childminding Association.

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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

The good knowledge of each child's individual needs ensures that the childminder promotes all aspects of the children's welfare and learning. The children are safe and secure in the care of the childminder and they enjoy learning about their local area and the world around them. The partnership with parents is a strength and contributes to all of the children's needs being met. Children are making good progress, given their age, ability and their starting points. Regular self-evaluation by the childminder with the parents and the children ensures that any priorities for future development are identified and acted upon, which results in a service that is responsive to the needs of the parents.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure next steps are included in the children's written asessments  continue to link children's assessments to the six areas of learning  update complaints procedure to include up to date contact details.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and how to safeguard children. All areas of the home are safe for children. The childminder has good risk assessments in place to ensure any risks are analysed and action is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 promptly taken. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect the children from non-vetted visitors to the home.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of teaching children about diversity and equal opportunities at a level that they can understand. The childminder liaises with the school to work in conjunction with what the children are learning during the school day. This ensures a consistent approach to learning. The childminder makes good use of her own resources and those of the drop in groups she visits, to promote children's learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides parents with daily feedback at the end of each day which keeps them informed of how well their child is doing. The childminder is fully aware of sharing information between other agencies and ensures she records what has been said. This ensures that everyone is consistent in their care of the children. All of the children participate in regular fire drills which are clearly recorded to show what had happened. The childminder also has written policies and procedures in place for the older children so they can see what they need to do in an emergency.

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the early years provision

The childminder has good policies and procedures in place and shares these with the parents when they start. However, the complaints policies and procedures do not contain the up to date contact details of the regulator, as a result parents are not given the full details on policy. The childminder has started to self-evaluate her practice; she is able to clearly identify her strengths and has highlighted weaknesses in her practice which she has started to rectify through training sessions.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is warm and caring towards the children which allows them to settle in well. The childminder has good knowledge of all of the children in her care, and uses this information to plan activities to aid their development. Children are settled and happy during their time at the childminder's. The childminder is at hand to offer the children cuddles of reassurance and support during their daily routine and activities.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder talks calmly to the children and explains to them about the importance of sharing their toys. As a result, children are well behaved. The childminder has started to complete written observations on the children. The observations are detailed; however, there are missed opportunities to enhance the children's learning further as the next steps are not competed on them. Linking the children's observations to the six areas of learning is in its infancy, as a result it is not clearly recorded what areas of learning the children are progressing well in.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder encourages children to become confident communicators by reading them a variety of books. The welcoming environment gives children of all ages opportunities to freely access resources and play materials. The childminding areas are well organised to allow for safe, quiet and active play within the home. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are interested and motivated to learn as they explore the resources and learn new skills. For example, a child plays with soft toys which allows them to explore their senses and to learn how to hold new resources.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder promotes children's health by keeping the children's noses clean and offering refreshments at regular intervals. The childminder also protects the children from cross-contamination and infection by good hygiene procedures when changing their nappies. Children are offered freshly prepared home-cooked meals, which include fresh fruit and vegetables. The childminder teaches the children about the world around them through trips into the local area. The children feel safe through the daily safety checks the childminder carries out to ensure the home is safe for the children. 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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