Childminder in Enfield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY397207 Inspection date 18/03/2010 Inspector Siobhan O'Callaghan

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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 partner and two children aged fourteen and six years. The family live in Enfield Wash, an area of the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor of the premises for childminding purposes and one bedroom upstairs to provide undisturbed sleep for children. There is a secure, outdoor play area.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register to provide care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group. The childminder's partner is registered as her assistant. She is currently caring for three children in the early years age group. All children attend full time. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends a local toddler group and childminding support group. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a formal childcare qualification.

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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 organises a welcoming and inclusive home environment for children where they are supported to become independent and active learners. Children's individual needs are fully respected and acknowledged as the childminder ensures that all children can fully participate in the experiences offered to them. The childminder values working in partnership with parents, which supports her in promoting most aspects of children's welfare. She demonstrates an enthusiastic approach towards developing her practice, which is evidenced within her commitment to attend regular training courses to enhance her knowledge and skills within the early years field.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure appropriate fire detection is in place, for example smoke detectors (Suitable premises, environment & equipment) 01/04/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 improve risk assessments for each type of outing so that they are consistently reviewed before embarking on each specific outing  develop the system of planning to more clearly identify the learning intentions of activities in order to show how each child's learning and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 development will be supported.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed comprehensive records, policies and procedures to support the safe and efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She organises a safe and secure home environment for children which is regularly monitored through ongoing risk assessments. However, at present smoke detectors are not available throughout the home to ensure that potential fires would be detected quickly. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding regarding the safe conduct of outings with children, although she is yet to develop a robust system to ensure that these are consistently reviewed. Children are effectively safeguarded from potential harm as the childminder is confident to monitor and discuss any arising concerns with parents and outside agencies where necessary. She keeps her training within this area up to date and shares her safeguarding policy with parents. The childminder ensures that children are never

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the early years provision

left unsupervised with unvetted adults. Overall, children's personal safety and welfare is given due emphasis.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a passionate approach towards her work with children; this is her first inspection since registration and she has worked extremely hard to develop all aspects of her practice to bring about improved outcomes for children. She enjoys the challenge of attending courses and uses these experiences to raise standards within her provision. For example, she ensures that children benefit from a fully accessible environment where they have opportunities to move freely from the indoor and outdoor environments. Resources are well organised and offer children many interesting experiences to promote all aspects of their learning and development. The childminder is effective in promoting diversity and inclusion within her provision, both through her practice and through the range of positive resources to support children to develop a positive awareness of both their own home backgrounds and of those people within the wider community.

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the early years provision

The childminder values working in partnership with parents, which in turn supports her in meeting children's individual needs. Parents receive daily information about how their children have been, what they have eaten and how long they have slept. Children's achievements are shared and celebrated with parents. Although there are no children present who are attending other settings, the childminder is clear about her duty to work in partnership with all agencies involved with the children. It is evident that parents are extremely happy with the care their children receive, in recent letters of thanks they comment on the many strengths of the childminding provision. Parents comments include: 'The childminder's nature creates a welcoming atmosphere which promotes fairness, equality and respect for all' and 'children are very happy, they feel comfortable and get along very well with the childminder'. These positive partnerships fully contribute towards

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the early years provision

children's ability to feel secure and settled within this provision. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are very happy and content within the childminder's care. They confidently move from the indoor play area and out into the garden where they play for extended periods engaging within activities of their choice. They clearly enjoy the warm interaction they receive from the childminder as they respond positively to her affection and regularly look to her for support and attention. The childminder creates a stimulating and accessible learning environment for children. For example, she ensures that every child has the opportunity to fully engage within their play, when children show an interest in bathing dolls in the water tray the childminder ensures that every child has their own baby doll and flannels to wash them. The childminder has developed some effective planning and assessment systems to support her in promoting all aspects of children's learning. Although she is yet to ensure that plans clearly highlight what she expects children

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and outcomes for children

to learn from the activities she provides, this in turn will support her in monitoring children's progress towards these goals.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing successful communication language and literacy skills. They love to share books with the childminder, who encourages them to handle these with care and respect. They enthusiastically engage within singing sessions and confidently demonstrate their knowledge of familiar action songs. During creative pursuits children are keen to show off their mark making skills as they utilise the easel within the garden and further opportunities inside the home. Children are motivated to learn new skills as the childminder follows and develops their interests. For example, when children request that they want to play ball, the childminder honours their suggestions. She offers them physical challenges as she teaches them how to bounce, throw and roll the ball. Children are delighted with their efforts as they squeal with delight and continue to play for long periods of time. Through fun games and practical activities the childminder promotes

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and outcomes for children

children's problem solving skills and their early understanding of number concepts. For example, children are familiar with counting up to 10 as they count how many steps they need to climb to get upstairs.

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and outcomes for children

Children's well-being and safety is given due emphasis as they learn through their routines the importance of keeping safe and behaving in responsible ways. For example, children are encouraged to think about risks in their environment as the childminder talks to them about the dangers of the spilled water on the floor. Children acknowledge that this is a slipping hazard and then help to mop up the water. They know that running in the home is a danger, thus older children remind younger ones of this rule. Children are developing a positive attitude towards living a healthy lifestyle as the childminder, in liaison with their parents, ensures that they are offered healthy and nutritional foods. Babies who are being weaned are slowly introduced to new foods; information is carefully recorded so that parents can monitor their progress. There are effective opportunities for children to exercise and to rest during the day. Children display exemplary behaviour, they are

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and outcomes for children

learning how to share and work together. Older children are very caring towards their younger peers; the childminder is close at hand to model this responsible behaviour and to offer praise when kindness and compassion is observed. Overall, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children are developing many valuable skills which help to secure foundations for their future learning. 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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