Childminder in Croydon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY283619 Inspection date 06/01/2010 Inspector Mauvene Burke

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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 2004. She lives with her husband and two children age six and nine years old, in Streatham Hill, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The whole of the ground floor is registered for childminding, there is a playroom on the first level and children sleep in the childminder's bedroom situated on the second level. There is an enclosed garden for outside play with grass and paved surfaces. The childminder has a cat as a pet.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for four children at any one time and is currently minding two children in the early years age group on a part-time basis. She is on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to offer childcare before, during and after school and in school holidays.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder attends local toddler group and takes children to the shops, library and park. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder suitably promotes many aspects of children's well-being as she is aware that each child is an individual and thus unique. As a result, she offers care that is based on their individual needs and this is supported by positive relationships with their parents. She has started to observe the children in her care, although links between what the children know and can do and planning of their next steps in all areas of learning are not fully in place. Monitoring of their progress towards each early learning goal has yet to be developed. Children's welfare is mostly promoted to foster their health and safety as risk assessments are completed for both indoors and for all outings. Nonetheless, the childminder has failed to ensure that a valid first aid certificate is maintained and that children's hours of attendance are accurate. The childminder's capacity for continuous improvement is satisfactory as she has identified some of her weaknesses'. She

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

has yet to put in place systems to evaluate her provision.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 26/02/2010

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  develop systems to monitor the children's progress towards each early learning goal and to evaluate observations of their play to plan for their next steps while using their interests in all areas of learning  provide a range of resources that promote positive images of ethnicity, culture and disability  implement a self-evaluation system to help identify areas for development and ensure continuous improvement.  ensure that an accurate record of the children's hours of attendance is maintained at all times

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the early years provision

The childminder has effective strategies in place to safeguard children. She has a satisfactory understanding of child protection procedures and how to implement them if she had a concern about a child in her care. The childminder considers the needs and safety of the children, and makes sure that adults who have contact with them are suitable to do so. She fully supervises the children in her home. Thorough risk assessments that are in place are used to ensure that all areas the children use are safe. Further to this, risk assessments are carried out on each outing ensuring that children are kept safe at all times when they are out and about. Appropriate fire detection and control equipment are in place and clearly defined procedures for the emergency evacuation of her premises. Fire drills take place at regular intervals and goes towards helping children understand how to stay safe, however, these are currently not being logged. The childminder has

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the early years provision

detailed written policies and procedures to follow for the safe and efficient running of her provision. Most required documents are maintained, but the childminder has failed to keep a valid first aid certificate. In addition to this, the hours of children's attendance is not being accurately maintained. These are specific legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

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the early years provision

The wide range of toys and equipment that the children use, are safe and suitable for their age and stage of development. They are able to self select the resources themselves, encouraging them to make choices and increasing their independence as some toys are displayed on the floor, and in large wooden and plastic boxes. The childminder provides an inclusive environment, where children have equal access to the activities on offer and feel valued as individuals as she ensures that she spends time with each child during their play.

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the early years provision

Overall, the childminder establishes positive relationships with parents, offering a supportive service. She provides clear information about her provision, which includes written policies, which the parents sign to agree. There are daily opportunities for sharing information verbally in order to meet individual needs, these are supported by individual scrap books detailing what the children have done each day, including what they ate and how long they slept. Parents are encouraged to take these home.

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the early years provision

The childminder has not yet carried out any self-evaluation of her setting, although This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 she has plans for the future such as completing a NVQ Level 3 in childcare, as she wishes to improve the service she provides for children. A recommendation set at the last inspection remains outstanding, the childminder was asked to increase her resources to ensure that there is a good selection of equipment that positively promotes diversity. However, she was also asked to complete a first aid course, which she did but which has since expired. Although future plans are limited, they are likely to bring about some improvement to the provision.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy, settled and very familiar in this provision. They demonstrate that they are secure and feel safe in their relationship with the childminder as they approach her for support and attention, often using gestures with their hands indicating they would like to be cuddled or picked up. The childminder responds positively towards the children, which helps to give children a sense of belonging and boosts their self-esteem. Children experience some satisfactory learning opportunities within the home; however, the childminder is not completely confident in her knowledge and understanding of the early learning goals and how to promote these within the children's daily play, therefore their progress in all areas of learning is not robust. Observations are not linked to the early learning goals, and thus do not effectively support her in establishing appropriate and challenging next steps for children's future learning opportunities. However,

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and outcomes for children

children in the provision are developing adequate independence skills as they help themselves to a sufficient range of resources that are stored in low level boxes. They confidently explore their environment as they move from the living area into the dining area and in the kitchen/diner. Children currently show an interest in different methods of transport so the childminder supports children's learning by providing learning opportunities using a range of different transport, garages and books. When they hear the dustcart outside they try to say the word 'truck'. Each day children have time set aside for stories and singing with the childminder whether inside the home or at local toddler groups. Children's language for communication and thinking is emerging. The childminder encourages this by speaking to the children constantly about what they are doing and about what she is doing. As a result, children are beginning to link words with actions.

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and outcomes for children

Children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe is raised by the childminder, when she regularly practises her fire drill with them. Children start to develop their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. They learn about personal hygiene through daily routines, having their hands and face wiped regularly using individual towels to limit the spread of infection. They are provided with a healthy diet by the childminder, which includes fresh fruit and vegetables. Meals are cooked from fresh ingredients. The childminder has a calm approach to behaviour management and copes well with toddlers who are just learning about sharing and taking turns. Children know when the childminder says 'ah ah' it means they are being reproached for unwanted behaviour and respond well. Children are beginning to recognise differences between their own lives and those of others. The childminder has taken children to a mosque and at times, speaks to the

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and outcomes for children

children in Spanish. Nonetheless, there are limited resources within the home that This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 promotes diversity. The provider stated that children have access to these resources when they attend the toddler local groups. Children are developing skills for the future as they explore their surroundings with interest and show enthusiasm to learning new things. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Arrangements for safeguarding children) 26/02/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Arrangements for safeguarding children) 26/02/2010

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