Childminder in Enfield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY364386 Inspection date 07/10/2009 Inspector Samantha Smith

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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 2007. She lives with her husband, sister, brother in law and three children aged four, seven and nine years old in Edmonton in the London Borough of Enfield. The whole of the ground floor of the house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and there is currently one child in the early years age range on roll.

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Description of the childminding

She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has an incomplete knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and this impacts on her ability to support children's needs effectively. As a result, the learning and development requirements and a number of the welfare requirements are not being met. Although partnerships with parents appear to be sound they are in fact not effective. This is because a number of required policies and procedures are not in place and not all the required written consents have been obtained. As a result parents are ill-informed about the childminder's practice. Her capacity to bring about any improvement is hampered because the childminder is unaware of her weaknesses.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 improve knowledge and understanding of the EYFS so that children are provided with an educational programme that will enable them to make progress towards the early learning goals in all areas. (Early learning goals) 23/10/2009

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further?

 ensure all children are supported in their progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of learning by making systematic observations and assessments and using these to plan relevant and motivating experiences for each child (Organisation) 23/10/2009

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further?

 improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and implement an effective 23/10/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 safeguarding policy in line with current guidance (Safeguarding and welfare)(also applies to the childcare register)  obtain written parental permissions for children, to seek emergency medical advice or treatment in an emergency (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 23/10/2009

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further?

 maintain and develop knowledge of policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the setting, this refers to safeguarding, equal opportunities and complaints (Documentation) (also applies to the childcare register) 23/10/2009

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the early years provision

The setting is insufficiently led and managed. Although the childminder has attended a number of relevant training courses including Early Years Foundation Stage, her limited understanding impacts on her ability to implement this in practice. She has an incomplete knowledge of the early learning goals and areas of learning which means she is unable to support children's all round development. There are no systems of evaluation and the childminder has not considered her improvement. Consequently she is unaware of the weaknesses or the impact that they have on her provision.

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the early years provision

The home is adequately planned to meet the needs of the children attending. Babies have sufficient space to crawl and play and there are a sufficient range of resources for children of all ages, most stored in easy reach of the children. Children currently attending come from the same background as the childminder and she demonstrates how she meets their needs. However, there are no resources available that depict positive images of race, culture gender or ability and in addition the childminder demonstrates little understanding of how to promote this in her provision.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an insufficient knowledge of safeguarding issues to enable her to protect children's welfare if she had a concern about a child. She demonstrates some knowledge of signs and symptoms. However, her knowledge of the procedures to follow is not as clear. As a result the welfare of children is potentially compromised.

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the early years provision

Children currently attending do not attend any other EYFS provision. Partnerships with parents in most respects are sound. Sufficient information is gathered from them to support the childminder in meeting children's individual care needs and most of the required written consents have been obtained, with the exception of permission to seek emergency medical treatment of advice. In addition the childminder demonstrates limited knowledge of some of the required policies and procedures that she should have in place of which impacts on her ability to safeguard children and does not ensure that parents are fully informed of her This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 responsibilities. These include; child protection, equal opportunities and complaints.

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and outcomes for children

Children are well settled in the childminder's home. They have developed close bonds with the childminder and her family. Babies show their excitement through their sound and gestures when family members enter the room. Although their care needs are mostly well catered for, they are less supported in the learning and development. This is because the childminder is unsure of how best to support them. Insufficient information is gathered from parents about children's stages of learning or what they can already do when they start at the childminder's. Nor is sufficient information gathered to illustrate their achievements or identify the next steps in their learning.

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and outcomes for children

Babies are beginning to communicate through gestures and sounds to which the childminder is responsive. They spend time together on the floor copying sounds and gestures made by the childminder. They show that they are happy as they smile and laugh in response to the noises the childminder makes. However, children's access to books is restricted because they are stored out of their reach. Consequently impacting on children gaining an appreciation of books. The home provides sufficient space for babies to crawl around and explore their surroundings. They show their curiosity as they explore the various toys and resources available. They show particular interest in the abacus and the baby gym as they discover cause and effect. There is a sufficient range of resources to promote children physical development, such as bikes, buggies and other wheeled toys and the garden area provides sufficient space for them to enjoy. However,

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and outcomes for children

there are limited opportunities that support babies developing early social skills. This is because the childminder does not attend parent and toddler groups with them or any other provision where they could interact with their peers. Equal opportunities and diversity is not sufficiently promoted in the setting. Although the childminder states that she would treat all children the same and teach children to respect people from different backgrounds, she is unable to demonstrate how she promotes this in her practice. There are no resources that reflect positive images of race, culture, gender or ability.

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and outcomes for children

Babies’ dietary needs are sufficiently met. Both the parents and the childminder provide the meals, which generally consist of ready mix packet food, pureed fresh fruit and vegetables and bottle feeds are made according to the instructions. Babies are made to feel safe at mealtimes because the childminder ensures that they are safely strapped into the high chair. However, due the weaknesses in the childminder knowledge of safeguarding issues children's welfare is potentially compromised. 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 4 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 4 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 4 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 4

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 4 The extent to which children feel safe 4 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 4

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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)(Records to be kept) (Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment) 23/10/2009

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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) (Records to be kept) 23/10/2009

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