Childminder in Haringey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY396052 Inspection date 25/01/2010 Inspector Catherine Greene

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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 child aged 15 months in Bowes park in the London borough of Haringey. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time with no more than two in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. There is currently one child on roll in the early years age group. The childminder attends several local carer and toddler groups/childminders' support groups. The childminder is a fully qualified primary school teacher.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides exceptionally high quality care and education for the children who attend. Children settle extremely well in the relaxed and comfortable environment provided. Their individual preferences and needs are respected and fostered by the childminder who has a secure knowledge of their family and home routines. All children are included and treated fairly and the childminder gets to know their personalities and interests very well. Children are kept safe and clear policies and procedures underpin the childminder's aims.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage; therefore, the learning and development opportunities are exceptional and support each child’s personal development. Priority is given to providing an inclusive and well resourced environment which allows the children to grow and to learn and develop in a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. The childminder demonstrates an outstanding commitment to continual improvement through her own professional development, by attending training and her sound evaluation of the service.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 continue to develop the outdoor area as an outdoor learning resource.

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the early years provision

Children are fully safeguarded due to the excellent systems in place to protect them. The childminder has secure knowledge and experience of working with child This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 protection issues; she takes her responsibility for safeguarding very seriously and attends child protection training at regular intervals. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively in the home to ensure children's safety, and maintains a clear risk assessment record.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an exceptional knowledge of the Early Years Foundation stage, which she implements well in her planning of play experiences and recording of children's development. She successfully provides a service that is inclusive for all children and their families through strategies, such as, obtaining detailed information about individual needs when children first begin attending her setting. Parents are encouraged to offer information about their children's routines and care at home. This enables her to follow individual routines, provide familiar play experiences and include children's favourite songs and toys in their daily play, supporting children in making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder's professionalism is shared with parents who are enthusiastic, dedicated and involved in their children's learning; this successfully supports specific developmental needs and promotes outcomes for all children. She uses her

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the early years provision

experience and qualifications well to provide a stimulating and challenging environment where the children learn and develop with success in the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands how to use her records to analyse how children are developing and plan their next steps in learning to the best of their ability. The childminder uses self-evaluation very effectively to identify areas that will develop and improve her practice.

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the early years provision

The environment is well resourced, particularly for the young children attending. Well deployed and accessible toys, storage and book shelves enable children to move around the environment and to make choices about what they will do. Very good measures are in place to promote children's good health and these are clearly shared with the children's parents. Children have regular fresh air and the childminder encourages children to eat a well balanced diet in consultation with their parents. Clear settling in procedures enable the childminder to get to know the children and their parents and to securely support children's individual needs and differences within an equal opportunities framework. Detailed health and dietary information is obtained from parents which enables the childminder to offer the appropriate level of care and protection. Partnerships built with children's parents are effective in supporting children's continuity of care from home to

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the early years provision

childminder. Children settle well because the childminder gives priority to extending this care to each individual child.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled because the childminder follows effective procedures to ensure she has good knowledge of children's individual needs. Settling in arrangements help children feel secure, this time is planned so that the childminder can completely dedicate her time and attention to the child. Through this approach children gain confidence and enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's care. Their home routines and sleep patterns are followed, consequently they are able to eat and sleep according to their needs. This This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 encourages children's sense of belonging and reinforces links between their own and the childminder's home, providing reassurance and security. Parents are encouraged to bring special comforters to remind the children of home, these are available when the children need extra reassurance or at sleep times. This is

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and outcomes for children

invaluable as comfort and reassurance as children are so secure they are able to fall easily to sleep singing to themselves as they drift off for their morning nap. Children's experiences are enhanced by good interaction with the childminder. Babies enjoy activities where they can feel sensory objects and noise making toys, they smile and respond in delight as they listen to stories full of their favourite characters. They enjoy creative play and their artistic efforts are displayed in their very well presented 'all about me' portfolios, this helps them to feel pride in their achievements and provides an invaluable record of memories for parents to share.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning to build relationships as they share stories and sit close being cuddled on the childminder's lap. They are fully engaged as she reads to them due to her skilled approach, including the children equally, so that they can fully participate and enjoy the imaginative and gentle way she reads to them. They enjoy exploring the safe and well organised environment and are beginning to gain skills they will need in order to secure future learning. They have great fun playing in the childminder's home with the childminder's own child and are treated equally as very much part of the family. They benefit from an interesting range of outings organised by the childminder and she has exciting plans for the development of the garden as an outdoor learning resource. The childminder through her own self evaluation has identified this as an area for development and plans to add resources and activities to this area. She is skilled in using every opportunity as a

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and outcomes for children

learning experience. The childminder really knows how to make learning fun and she expertly captures the children's attention and their imaginations. Children benefit greatly from the exciting range of resources and the child-friendly environment that helps them feel completely at home and secure. The childminder demonstrates an exceptional understanding of how children learn through play and has a very good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Young children build secure relationships and are nurtured into a growing independence through lots of close contact, cuddles and encouragement. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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