Childminder in Enfield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY401562 Inspection date 12/05/2010 Inspector Jill Nugent

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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 registered in 2009. She is a member of the National Childminding Association. She lives with her husband in a house in Edmonton in the London Borough of Enfield. Access to the house is at ground level. The whole of the house is used for childminding and there is access to a secure back garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a total of six children under eight, of whom three may be in the early years age group, at any one time. Currently she is minding two children, both of whom are in the early years age group.

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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's practice is well organised and she offers children a safe and attractive play environment. She promotes inclusion effectively, helping children to make good progress in their learning through the provision of a wide variety of enjoyable activities. Children's welfare is promoted well as the childminder is attentive to their individual well-being. She liaises closely with parents so that children feel well cared for and are confident in her setting. She maintains a good capacity for continual improvement through her enthusiasm for learning about childcare.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain written parental permission for children to take part in outings (Safeguarding and welfare). 11/06/2010

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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 encourage reflection on all aspects of the childcare practice and to highlight areas for further improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder's documentation provides a very good framework for her practice. She has appropriate procedures in place to ensure that children are safeguarded. She carries out detailed risk assessments of her home, and for each type of outing that children take part in, so that potential risks are minimised effectively. However, she has not yet obtained written permission from parents for children to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 take part in planned outings. She has the required records and consents in place to promote children's health and knows what to do if she has any concerns relating to child protection.

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the early years provision

The childminder has worked hard since her registration, organising her paperwork and extending her range of resources to support children's learning through play. She engages in continual reflection, taking into account useful advice from her support worker, and this has helped her to develop her childcare practice. She has completed her initial childcare training and also various courses to help her support children in their learning and development. She is keen to attend further training events in order to extend her own knowledge and understanding. She has some plans for the future, for example, to redesign her garden as an outdoor play area, although she is not yet using self-evaluation effectively to reflect on all aspects of her practice and identify areas for further improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder has arranged her collection of resources to provide an attractive and stimulating play environment for children. Her toys and books are all good quality and easily accessible to children at low level. Consequently, children are able to make independent choices and enjoy good opportunities for free play. She encourages children to join in group and individual learning experiences in response to their interests. Children feel valued because she is attentive to their individual needs and takes time to build close relationships with every child. Her friendly and caring nature helps children to develop a real sense of belonging within the setting.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a close working partnership with parents and carers, spending much time in conversation each day to ensure that she maintains a two-way flow of information. New parents receive details of her policies, and procedures, and provide information about their children's backgrounds, interests and stages of development. The childminder completes daily diaries, telling parents about the events of each day and encouraging them to be involved in their children's learning. Parents express their satisfaction with the care offered to their children. The childminder is aware of the need to work alongside other professionals, when necessary, to support children in their learning. She has developed a close link with a local children's centre.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the setting and the freedom to choose from the array of toys and books on offer. As a result they develop high levels of self-confidence and play happily. They enjoy opportunities for role play, for example, using play kitchen equipment and play dough as they pretend to make meals. The childminder enhances their play, joining in and talking with them. She has a good awareness of how children learn through play and encourages them to be active learners. She is adept at following up children's own interests and giving them time to explore. For instance, children have fun exploring paint with their hands and potatoes, commenting on the colours they make. Very young children like to explore musical toys, finding out how to make different sounds. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder makes good use of her group times to extend children's learning. She

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and outcomes for children

introduces new resources, such as a story sack, and encourages children to think and talk through posing relevant questions.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has introduced a system of observational assessment which enables her to focus on children's learning needs and help them to acquire new skills. She records observations of children in all six areas of learning and plans future activities that are relevant to each child's stage of development. In this ways she is able to support them effectively in their learning, for example, by extending their use of language, their counting skills or coordination. Her scrapbooks of photographs provide a good visual record of children's progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder interacts to enthuse children and, consequently, they are keen to take part in activities. They are confident in making requests and joining in conversation and often sing, or move to music, spontaneously. Children learn about diversity as they talk about different countries, languages and cultures. They enjoy doing 'keep fit exercises' or playing on the indoor trampoline and

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and outcomes for children

benefit from visits to the children's centre and parks.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel secure and very happy in the setting. The childminder increases their awareness of personal safety by reminding them of potential dangers and talking about how to keep safe. On outings she makes sure that children know the routines which keep them safe. Children are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles through eating healthy and nutritious meals. The childminder uses food grown on her husband's allotment to make tasty, home-cooked meals. Children enjoy a selection of fresh fruit at snack times. They are encouraged to have a quiet time after lunch when they can relax or rest. Very young children sleep according to their needs so that they do not become overtired. The childminder has appropriate strategies in place to manage behaviour. She is gentle but firm in her approach and, therefore, children are well aware of their boundaries. They share fairly and develop close relationships with others in the group.

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and outcomes for children

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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