Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY392832 Inspection date 16/03/2010 Inspector Jane Nelson

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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 three young children, in a house in Chessington in the Borough of Kingston Upon Thames, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The living room, and kitchen diner on the ground floor and two bedrooms on the first floor of the childminder’s home are used for childminding. There are toilet facilities on the ground and first floor. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight at any one time, one of whom may be in the early years age range. She is currently caring for three children in the early years age range, who all attend on a part time basis, one of whom attends full time school. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder attends local toddler groups with the children on a regular basis.

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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 are cared for in a child orientated, welcoming home where their individual needs and routines are reflected in the daily routine. Good relationships with parents are promoted and information is shared well, relating to home routines and children's specific needs. Links are built with other settings, such as schools that children attend. Self-evaluation is used effectively by the childminder to identify future training needs, however is not yet fully developed. The required documentation is maintained and well organised.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the use of self-evaluation to include children and parents views and reflect on practice  analyse observations to highlight children’s achievements and 'what's next' for indivudal children.

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the early years provision

The childminder's home is child orientated and space well organised to meet young children's needs and enable them to move about and explore their environment safely. For example, there is space for children to play on a rug on the floor in the living room and a blanket is set out with toys and musical instruments for young children to explore. Safe and suitable equipment is provided for children to rest This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and eat comfortably. Risk assessments, including those for outings, are used to monitor safety and the required record is maintained. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection issues, her responsibilities and the procedures to follow if concerns arise, she has identified attending training relating to safeguarding to further develop her knowledge and understanding.

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the early years provision

An extensive range of suitable play equipment is provided for both inside and outdoor play, this is attractively presented encouraging children to investigate and explore. Equipment is rotated to ensure variety and choice for children, and to ensure that toys with small parts that older children may play with are not accessible to younger children.

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the early years provision

Self-evaluation is used effectively by the childminder to identify her future training needs, also demonstrating her commitment to ongoing improvement. For example, she has attended training relating to Sounds and Letters, and has booked to attend future training sessions in self-assessment and safeguarding. The use of self- evaluation is not yet fully extended to include parents, carers and children's views on the childminder's service, or to reflect on her own practice to focus future development.

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the early years provision

The childminder's records are clear and well organised. They contain the necessary information and children's specific needs are recorded and well known by the childminder. Systems are in place to record and monitor children's development through the childminder's observations which are illustrated with photographs. However, these are not yet fully developed to link observations to developmental milestones and identify children's next steps. Good relationships with parents result in information being shared well. Parents praise the childminder's care and refer to her flexibility and the range of social activities for children that she provides. The childminder has links with the local school that her own child attends and she has extended these to include a child she is caring for, enabling the sharing of relevant information between herself, the parents and the school.

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and outcomes for children

Children's learning and development are encouraged well through the range of play and social experiences the childminder provides. Children demonstrate that they feel secure and happy with the childminder, for example, a baby smiles at her on waking after a short nap in the buggy on the walk back from school. They laugh, vocalise and sit cosily, enjoying a cuddle on her lap while they have their bottle, and during a short quiet time when watching "The Night Garden" on television with the childminder and her own child. Children benefit from affectionate, supportive and caring interaction with the childminder, who sits close by them on the floor as they play, talking and encouraging them as they explore the toys, and reminding them to be careful in their play and with each other.

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and outcomes for children

Children have access to an extensive range of play materials and equipment some of which are stored at child height, enabling them to help themselves according to their age and stage of development. Children happily explore a small selection of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 suitable toys the childminder puts within their reach on a blanket on the floor. They watch her own child play with the toys, and then reach out and repeatedly press the buttons on a musical bus, recognising that their action has generated the noise made. Children explore some musical instruments, listening to the childminder explain they need to shake the maracas, and then copying her when she demonstrates the action. They bang the drum and shake the maracas, vocalising and moving their arms up and down in excitement, as they do so. Children's language and vocalisation is encouraged well by the childminder through

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and outcomes for children

continual explanations, discussion and repetition of words and sounds a baby makes. Children benefit from social interaction with, and observing, the childminder's own children, as they play alongside, and copy the childminder's child banging on the drum.

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and outcomes for children

Children have access to a good range of outdoor play equipment and materials, that encourage their physical development, in the childminder's garden. They have regular opportunities to enjoy different play experiences and socialise in a larger group when visiting local drop in groups with the childminder. They gain an awareness of the local community through regular walks and the daily school runs. An awareness of the wider world is encouraged through the household celebrating events such as Chinese New Year and pancake day, and the childminder being familiar with children's individual backgrounds and languages that are spoken at home. Children's individual home routines are followed providing reassurance and continuity.

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and outcomes for children

Children are gaining an awareness of good hygiene as they see the childminder following practices such as hand washing, and she talks about them being clean and comfortable after a nappy change. Parents provide young children's food and they enjoy a healthy snack of fruit puree, sitting comfortably in the high chair, while the childminder feeds them. Later at lunch time they explore the feel and taste of a piece of cucumber while waiting for their lunch then enjoy a new taste of beef puree. 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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