Childminder in Haringey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY395988 Inspection date 23/03/2010 Inspector Lynn Palumbo

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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 0300 123 1231, 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: 0300 123 1231 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 2009. She lives with her two children in Hornsey in the London borough of Haringey, close to shops, parks and schools. The childminder's home is on the first floor of a maisonette, with no lift access. The whole of the first floor is used for minding. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, no more than three of which may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding four children in this age group, whom attend at different times of the week. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local schools and goes to several play groups regularly.

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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's individuality is recognised and nurtured by the childminder who has a good knowledge of each child’s individual needs and requirements. Children are making good progress given their age and starting points. The childminder shows her commitment to her ongoing professional development through attending worthwhile training courses which help to enrich her work with children. The childminder has introduced systems to enable her to reflect upon her practice and identify future areas of development.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure written parental permission is requested, for every child within the setting, to seek any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare) 09/04/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to use assessment systems to ensure information obtained from observations is fully utilised to identify next steps across all areas of learning established systems to involve parents as part of the ongoing observation and assessment process to ensure they are fully involved with their child’s learning.  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 outings and trips

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the early years provision

The childminder is well informed about child protection issues. She has attended further training to update and strengthen her knowledge base and she is well aware of the signs and symptoms that can suggest abuse. The childminder has an up-to-date first aid certificate. This ensures, if the children have any accidents or any concerns arise about the well-being of children, that correct procedures are followed. The childminder has good records of risk assessments in place for her home. However, the record of risk assessment does not include all identified risks for all outings. This does not ensure all hazards are identified and minimised promptly. Although, the childminder has ensured written parental permissions are in place for outings and photographs for all children in her care, consent for emergency medical advice and treatment has not been requested for all children. This does not ensure all children are cared for in an emergency without delay and

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the early years provision

is a breach of regulation. The childminder shares all her policies and procedures with parents at the outset to ensure they are well informed.

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the early years provision

The playroom is well resourced and the furniture has been chosen with children's comfort in mind. Toys are constructed of man made and natural materials and the childminder regularly rotates them to ensure children have different learning experiences.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrated that she has valuable knowledge and information about the children’s backgrounds, health needs and languages. Children have good opportunities to become aware of a diverse society through a broad range of resources available within the environment.

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the early years provision

The childminder has undertaken a self-evaluation exercise and has identified ways in which to further improve her practice. For example, she would like to ensure a two-way flow of information is shared about the children’s individual learning and development for all children who attend other early years settings. This ensures children’s learning and development is further enhanced and feeds into the continuous improvement of her provision. In addition to compulsory training she has taken part in a course to help her to 'Making a big difference’.

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the early years provision

Parents are informed about their children’s learning and development through daily discussions and samples of their children’s work. However, the childminder has not yet fully established systems to involve all parents as part of the ongoing observation and assessment process to ensure they are fully involved with their child’s learning. She has a very detailed parents' notice board in the play room and hall where she provides parents with different leaflets and information. Speech therapists and other specialist workers are welcomed into the home to observe the children, if necessary, and their advice is valued. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has developed assessment systems and uses photographic evidence alongside the observations she conducts. The observations provide information about what the children have achieved. However, the childminder is not currently utilising this information to fully identify and plan next steps for the children across all the areas of learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy to explore the resources in the dedicated playroom and they soon choose a toy or an activity. They quickly become engrossed in their play or creative work. For example, they manipulate corn flour, feeling the texture through their fingers. The childminder extends children's vocabulary well. She explains new words such as ‘corn flour’ and ‘slimy’ through discussion and through reading books in the cushioned area. The children enjoy selecting books and they listen to the childminder well. They become engrossed in stories which include 'The tooth fairy' pointing to pictures and their teeth saying ‘they may fall out’. The children are developing their speaking and listening skills well which will benefit them in the future. Children have good opportunities to develop physically. Daily outings to the local play centres provides children experiences to exert energy, for example, riding tricycles and climbing on activity frames. In addition, children play a variety

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and outcomes for children

of ball games, running and ride on recreational equipment at the local parks. Children develop an understanding of a diverse society well as they taste a variety of cultural foods, such as plantain. In addition, they have access to books and small world figures that reflect a diverse society. All children are encouraged to access all toys and resources regardless of their gender.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning about keeping safe, as they talk about road safety and practise fire evacuations. This equips children with good understanding of how to manage their own safety. Children show that they feel safe in the care of the childminder through their calm, relaxed demeanour, their smiling faces and their willingness to join in with all of the activities and play opportunities provided. Children are learning to be healthy. They learn about healthy foods, for example, they enjoy nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks. They receive water throughout the day. Children enjoy washing their hands before eating, and a clear explanation as to why it is important to wash their hands is discussed. Children sleep or take a rest after their lunch and they are supervised to ensure their safety at this time. The childminder manages children behaviour calmly and well. They respond positively to praise and to good role modelling.

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and outcomes for 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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