Childminder in Croydon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY400445 Inspection date 15/03/2010 Inspector Rebecca Elizabeth Khabbazi

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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 husband and two children aged seven and nine years old. The family live in a two bedroom house in a residential area of Croydon. The downstairs of the house is the main area used for childminding. The front section of the garden is available for outdoor play. The family have a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for four children under eight years old, three of whom can be in the early years age group. There are currently two children on roll, who are both in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder effectively promotes all aspects of children's welfare and development, and most requirements are met. Children are safe and well cared for in her welcoming, inclusive home. Good relationships with parents ensure that children's individual needs are met and they make good progress in their development given their age, abilities and starting points. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and shows commitment to continually developing and improving the service she provides.

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain a record of risk assessment that includes the particular aspects of the environment to be checked on a regular basis and details of when and by whom they have been checked (Safeguarding and welfare) 15/04/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure observations and assessments of children's acheivements are used to identify next steps for their learning and plan relevant experiences for each child This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is effectively safeguarded overall. All household members are appropriately vetted. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility towards the children in her care, and knows what steps to take if she has concerns about a child. Most required documentation that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of minded children is maintained. The childminder assesses risks in the home and garden and ensures safety precautions are in place where necessary, but she does not currently keep a record of these risk assessments as required. The home is well organised to meet the needs of minded children and a good variety of suitable toys and resources are easily accessible in the play areas. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure she is familiar with children's backgrounds and needs so that equality and diversity is effectively promoted. Parents are kept well informed through verbal discussions and a daily

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the early years provision

diary. The childminder is also aware of the need to build effective partnerships with other providers where children attend more than one setting. She makes use of local training opportunities as well as feedback from parents and other childminders, to continually evaluate what she does and set goals for the future. Actions taken are well targeted to lead to improved outcomes for children, such as increasing resources according to the needs of each child, and planned developments for the outdoor area.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They have good relationships with the childminder, which helps them settle quickly and feel secure. They play safely and grow in confidence as they easily access play materials, and the childminder ensures that she supervises children effectively at all times. Older children adopt simple good hygiene routines when they wash their hands after playing in the garden or before they eat, and babies are protected from the risk of cross-infection when the childminder ensures she follows careful good hygiene procedures when she changes nappies. Children benefit from well-balanced freshly prepared meals and snacks. They go out every day as part of a healthy lifestyle, enjoying a trip to the park or having fun in the garden.

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and outcomes for children

Children take part in a wide variety of activities and experiences that support their development across all areas of learning. They benefit from a familiar daily routine that is based around their needs. The childminder knows children well and makes regular observations of their achievements, although these are not yet consistently used to identify next steps for their learning and plan activities that build on what they already know and can do.

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and outcomes for children

Younger children's early language skills are fostered when the childminder talks to them as they play, and they enjoy cuddling up for a story. They have fun at a rhyme time session at the library, or an outing to a toddler group to socialise with their friends. Children learn about the world around them when they find out what This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 happens if they push the button on an activity centre, or feel the soft fur of the childminder's cat. They practise their physical skills and learn new ones as they play with an inflatable toy or a ball that encourages them to become more mobile. Children use their imaginations as they access resources to make and create things, and children of all ages enjoy music and singing. Children are well occupied and stimulated throughout the day. 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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