Childminder in Barnet

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY367103 Inspection date 28/04/2010 Inspector Naomi Brown

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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 2008. She lives with her husband, children, aged three years and one year, mother-in-law and adult sister-in-law. The family live in a four bedroom house in the London borough of Barnet. The areas of the home used for childminding purposes include the living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms on the first floor. There is a rear garden available for outdoor play and there are parks and open spaces within easy walking distance. Access to the house is via a step.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time, of whom one may be in the early years age range. The childminder is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. When working with another childminder, she may care for a maximum of four children in the early years age group. There are currently four children on roll.

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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 are happy and settled in the setting as the childminder is warm and welcoming towards them. The childminder has a suitable attitude towards supporting her service with clear paperwork. However, she does not currently hold a valid first aid certificate which has is a breach of specific legal requirements. The childminder works closely with another childminder at the setting and this improves her ability to meet children's needs. The childminder has implemented steps to communicate with parents and this helps her to offer continuity of care for children who attend her setting.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the understanding of safeguarding children procedures  further develop systems of observation and assessment to improve the links between observations and planning children's next steps for learning.

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the early years provision

Children are adequately safeguarded as the childminder has developed appropriate policies and procedures to promote their welfare. While the childminder understands her responsibility to record and report concerns, her knowledge of local procedures is basic. The childminder works closely with another childminder at the setting who offers her great support. The childminder is well positioned to develop her practice further as she is learning from her co-minder and has plans to attend further training, for example, surrounding managing health plans to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 improve her ability to protect the health of children in her care. However, the childminder does not currently hold a valid first aid certificate which is a breach of requirements. Her co-minder does hold a valid first aid certificate and is always on the premises so the impact on children is minimised.

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the early years provision

The childminder maintains policies and procedures that underpin suitable care for children. She maintains clear records of the risk assessments undertaken for inside, outside and for outings to ensure that risks to children's safety are effectively minimised. The childminder has an appropriate emergency evacuation procedure in place and children have practised this to encourage their developing awareness of managing their own safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides an inclusive environment for children, organising her home well so that children can move around freely and access a suitable range of toys and equipment at any one time, including resources that reflect positive images of diversity. Children who have English as an additional language are supported well and the childminder converses with all children in English.

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the early years provision

The childminder forms secure relationships with the parents in order to build a partnership of care to suit those who use her service. She provides daily feedback about what the children do and parents have access to assessment information about their children. There are appropriate systems in place for keeping required records to support children's health, safety and well-being. The childminder requests that all parents provide written consent for outings, photographs, observations and emergency medical treatment. Therefore parents can feel secure that their children's welfare needs are being met.

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and outcomes for children

Children are able to develop skills for the future as they have access to simple technology and books that help them understand the world around them. Activities, for example, those including 'people who help us' help children to understand their local community and important aspects of the wider world. Children enjoy their time in the setting and join in musical activities with enthusiasm. They enjoy singing along and dancing to a range of familiar music, acting out their songs and playing instruments along to songs such as 'I am the music man'. Children are enthusiastic during their play; they enjoy preparing a 'play dough' birthday cake for a sleeping child and hide to surprise them when they wake, delighting in the surprise. This is indicative of the warm relationships they have built with each other and is a result of the childminder's clear example as a suitable role model.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder makes observations of children's activities and uses these to link activities to individual areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Assessments of children's progress are accurate. However, these are not currently used to plan the next steps for learning to inform children's greater progress.

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and outcomes for children

Younger children's physical development is extended as they are encouraged to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 pull themselves up and develop standing skills with an appropriate range of equipment. All children are able to develop small muscle skills as they operate a range of cutters and pens, and use drinking cups with control. Older children enjoy role play and use their imagination well while playing with the plates, cutlery, utensils and play food that are available. They prepare a range of healthy meals that they pretend to eat, while explaining that they have made a 'salad' or 'soup' from play fruit and vegetables. The minding environment is hygienic which promotes their health and welfare. They enjoy healthy, nutritious meals and snacks and plenty of drinks, which are readily available to them in individual lidded cups. Parents currently provide food that the children eat, however, the

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and outcomes for children

childminder has a suitable understanding of the need to provide a healthy diet for children. She has arranged to attend a food hygiene course so that she can ensure she is preparing food safely 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 3 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 3 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 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 attend an appropriate paediatric first aid course (Qualifications and training) 22/07/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified above (Qualifications and training). 22/07/2010

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