Childminder in Haringey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY312858 Inspection date 25/02/2010 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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 has been registered since 2005. She lives with her husband and two daughters aged six and three in a second floor, two bedroom flat in Islington. The home is accessed via stairs or a lift. The living room is the main area of the home used for childminding. There is no outdoor space, but children are regularly taken to local parks and playgrounds. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years; of these, not more than two may be in the early years age group and no more than one may be under one year. She currently has one child on roll in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children settle well in the relaxed and comfortable environment provided. All children are included and treated fairly and the childminder gets to know their personalities and interests well. Children are kept safe and well and policies and procedures underpin the childminder's aims, however she has not yet gained consent from parents for emergency medical advice and treatment. She has a developing knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has made good progress in establishing systems to ensure that the six areas of learning are covered. There is a suitable awareness of where weakness in the provision exists and a strong commitment to take improvement plans forward.

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further?

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

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further?

 request written parental permission to seek emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and welfare) 04/03/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure observations of the children are clearly used to chart children's starting points and progress in the six areas of learning  continue to develop the process for self-evaluation to ensure there is a clear identification of targets for further improvements and outcomes for children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are kept safe in a well maintained environment where all adults are suitably checked. The childminder recently attended child protection training to update her knowledge and understanding of procedures and to remain well informed about her role and responsibility in protecting children from possible abuse.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the welfare requirements overall, however, children's registration forms do not include signed consent for emergency medical advice and or treatment. She knows what to do if she has any concerns about the children attending and effective links have been established with the local authority and other relevant professionals to support policies and procedures in this area. Parental consent is mostly gained where appropriate and all children's information, attendance and emergency contacts are in place. Fire procedures and written risk assessments are in place to further ensure children's safety and their good health is maintained through hygiene practice involving children's personal care and sleeping habits. Records, including those for accidents and medication together with an up-to-date first aid certificate further ensure children's safety and wellbeing.

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the early years provision

The play area is well resourced, particularly for the younger children attending. Well deployed and accessible toys and book shelves enable children to move around the environment and to make choices about what they want to do. Partnerships built with children's parents and others involved in their welfare are effective in supporting children's continuity of care from home to childminder. 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. Parents are encouraged to offer information about their children's routines and care at home and children settle well as a result.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a clear ambition to drive forward improvement in the future; she has started to assess her strengths and weaknesses to support this and plans to make use of the self evaluation system to further this aim. Training is regularly sought and she is beginning to evaluate the service in order to chart her progress in supporting children's ongoing welfare and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children are provided with a good range of play opportunities and also confidently initiate their own free play. The childminder demonstrates a developing knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She plans a range of interesting activities and experiences for children which support them to make progress across different areas of learning. She is beginning to evaluate children's progress using photos and observations of them at play, however these records are yet to include detail of starting points and areas of children's progress. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder's daily routine is focused around children's interests and abilities and she knows the children well. Children are made to feel very welcome and settle quickly, she gives priority to making sure they feel safe and cared for in a friendly and secure environment. Children are able to make choices about their

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and outcomes for children

play and exploration. The childminder effectively supports children's learning as she sits close and follows their interest and challenges them within their play.

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and outcomes for children

Children are relaxed and at ease in the setting and treated as very much part of the family. The childminder values the individual backgrounds of children. She joins in on activities in the community to promote children's self esteem and their knowledge and understanding of the wider world. Children enjoy role play activities; they spend considerable time at play as the childminder sits closely by, supporting them as they make pretend tea. Displays of their creations in the living room using paint and mobiles and the many educational posters make the room attractive and interesting to them.

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and outcomes for children

Hygiene practice is of a good standard and the childminder takes responsibility for ensuring cleaning is carried out to resources, toilets and the kitchen. Food is hygienically prepared and the childminder reminds children about the importance of hand washing. A healthy choice of hot and cold snacks and meals is provided. Children's preferences are taken into account when considering what to eat and the childminder demonstrates a good awareness of individual dietary needs, which includes children's allergies or cultural requirements. All are appropriately recorded. Children are protected from the risk of infection because the childminder has a sickness policy and acts in children's best interests if they become unwell. 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 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 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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