Childminder in Enfield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY379365 Inspection date 25/11/2009 Inspector Anahita Aderianwalla

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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 2008. She lives with her husband, mother and two children in a four bedroom house in New Southgate in the London borough of Enfield. A lounge, diner and conservatory are the main areas used for childminding purposes. There is also a fully enclosed garden for children's outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight at any one time, three of whom may be in the early years age group, and is currently minding four children in the early years age group on a part-time basis. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder attends local groups with the children. She takes and collects children to and from a local school and nursery and takes children to a local park, drop-in group and library.

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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 childminder is committed to providing a good level of care to support children’s development and learning. She has a good knowledge and understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has made a good start with her planning and written assessments to ensure progress is monitored consistently. Consequently, children make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has firm relationships with parents and works closely with other provisions the children attend to help ensure smooth transitions and provide continuity in their care and learning. She has begun to put in place systems to monitor and evaluate her practice in order to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 use information gained through observations to chart and plan for children's next steps in the six areas.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is safeguarded well. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities with regard to child protection and updates her training in this area to reinforce and consolidate her knowledge. She has a detailed written policy to support her practice. Children play in a safe environment, as the childminder has risk assessed both her home and outings the children are taken on. In addition she maintains records of these assessments and also carries out daily safety checks in the home and garden. Consequently, any potential hazards that arise are quickly dealt with. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has begun to evaluate her provision clearly identifying her strengths and weaknesses. She has addressed all her previous actions and recommendations from her last inspection and undertakes relevant training to improve outcomes for children. She is committed to maintaining continuous

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the early years provision

improvement in her practice. She has a wide range of resources and displays them attractively, ensuring they are age appropriate and that children can access them easily.

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the early years provision

The childminder is mindful of promoting equality and diversity issues, ensuring that the individual needs and interests of every child are adopted and the wishes of their parents and carers are fully respected. Children play together and alongside one another, naturally accepting and respecting differences, and this ethos of inclusion is woven into daily routines. The partnership with parents is good. A comprehensive range of information is shared with them and they are continually involved in their children's learning and development. For example, parents are encouraged to contribute ideas for activities and they exchange information on a daily basis. The partnerships with parents and others, benefit every child in her care to enable them to make good progress.

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and outcomes for children

Children settle well with the childminder who is warm and caring in her approach to children's differing needs. They comfortably explore the environment and available toys whilst being reassured by the childminder who sits with them on the carpet and offers encouragement during play. Children demonstrate increasing imagination as they brush dolls' hair and then pretend to cream and shampoo the childminder's hair. The children's creativity and developing knowledge and understanding of the world are promoted well. The childminder is committed to providing an inclusive environment for the children and is proactive in reinforcing positive attitudes towards differences. Very young children show respect for one another, regardless of their differences and the positive contribution they make in this way is exceptional.

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and outcomes for children

Young children's language and communication skills are highly developed. Young children express themselves by smiling and repetition of simple words to encourage their daily vocabulary. In addition the childminder responds by talking to them about what they are doing. Children demonstrate good levels of confidence as they ask for favourite toys and activities. Children cuddle up with the childminder on the sofa as she reads stories to them and looks at picture books. She asks open-ended questions to encourage children to think for themselves and predict outcomes, for example 'What is that baby animal doing?' and 'What do you think will happen next?' Children demonstrate that they feel safe with the childminder through the close two-way interaction they enjoy with her. She promotes independence and problem solving well by encouraging the children to find the correct spaces for their puzzle pieces

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and outcomes for children

Written observations of the children's achievements, whilst at a developmental This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 level, enable the childminder to chart the children's progress in the six areas of learning. Photographs and discussions with the children's parents support this area well and allow parents to see visual examples of their children's play and their progress in learning. Information gained from observations is not always clearly used to chart the children's next steps, however which results in some learning being ad hoc rather than structured for each child's need.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a good balance of indoor and outdoor activities. They regularly play out of doors, playing on swings, and slides and climbing a small tree house. Children learn that physical exercise is good for their well-being and this, together with the range of healthy meals and snacks they eat, helps them to develop a healthy lifestyle. Children are encouraged to help tidy up after activities and meal times and do so willingly, which helps them to develop good skills for the future. 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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