Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY395306 Inspection date 10/05/2010 Inspector Catherine Greenwood

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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 is registered to care for children at her co- childminder's premises in Chessington, Surrey. The childminder has one child of her own in the early years. The co-childminder lives with her husband and two children, one of whom is in the early years. The premises are close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. Children have access to a playroom, sitting room, bedroom for sleeping purposes, and cloakroom. All areas accessed by children are on the ground floor of the bungalow. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play, which is accessed directly from the playroom.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in this age group. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of nine children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than four may be in the early years when she is working with her co-childminder. This provision is also registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local school and attends several toddler groups 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's individual needs are well met because the childminder and her co- childminder work extremely well together as a team and share the care of the children. The childminder attends additional training to enhance her knowledge and improve outcomes for children. For example, a workshop on 'exploring letters and sounds' has enabled the childminder to understand the importance of music and rhythm for children who are learning to communicate. Some necessary parental consent has not been sought.

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further?

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

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further?

 request parental permission at the time of the child’s admission to the provision, for the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 11/05/2010

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  provide a wider range of media that promotes children’s sensory development and captures their interest and involvement in activities.  update the public liability insurance address for the provision  share written assessment records with parents

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the early years provision

Children’s welfare is fully safeguarded because the childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures. Comprehensive records of risk assessment show the childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe within the premises and on outings. Top priority is given to the identification and reduction of potential hazards. However, records of public liability insurance have not been updated. Consent for children to receive emergency medical treatment has not been sought, which is a breach of the regulations.

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the early years provision

The childminder and co-childminder have clear aims for improvement, for example, to divide the playroom into different areas of learning, make flash cards using photographs of children's family members, and make better use of resources for the development of fine motor skills. A written self-evaluation shows that the childminder has a good knowledge of how children benefit from the provision, as well as a commitment to refer back to this record as a reminder of aspects that can be improved.

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the early years provision

The spacious play room with direct access to the garden means that children have good opportunities to play inside and outside. The environment is very welcoming and play equipment is made easily accessible. A small slide, trampoline and wheeled toys are available. Good quality equipment such as a low level high chair, and a small table and chairs means that children sit together and are fully included. Plans include activities that celebrate cultural events in other countries, such as cooking traditional dishes, singing nursery rhymes and visiting the library.

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the early years provision

Partnership with parents is good. There is good communication with parents about children’s individual needs, for example, in relation to on-going medical needs, which means that important information related to medication is shared. Parents are made very welcome in the setting and are given time to talk and share any concerns. They make very positive comments about the provision and say 'the childminder has an aura of absolute calm about her and genuinely cares for the safety and happiness of my children. She can be wholly relied upon and is happy to go the extra mile to ensure I am confident that they are safe and sound with her.' Comprehensive information for parents includes two brochures with details of the setting's policies and procedures, and suggestions of questions that parents might like to ask when enquiring about childcare. Assessment records are made available to parents if they request to see them although there are no systems in

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the early years provision

place to share and discuss these on a regular basis. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress in relation to their developmental starting points and capabilities. They show great enthusiasm as they choose resources that are made easily accessible in the spacious playroom, and confidence when asking to do favourite activities such as painting. Some children show affection towards others, for example, they like giving babies a kiss. Team games such as kicking footballs are used to help children learn how to share play equipment, and they are regularly praised for their individual achievements, for example, as they use resources appropriately and attempt to put on their shoes. They benefit from regular opportunities to play within a large group and develop social skills during regular outings to toddler groups.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder encourages the development of children’s vocabulary through talking clearly and trying to interpret their requests. Children are generally well behaved, play alongside one another and are beginning to learn how to play co- operatively. The childminder says that children love listening to stories, and there is a good selection of books that are made easily accessible to the children at all times. Children are beginning to show an awareness of capacity, for example, as they fill watering cans with small plastic balls. They enjoy counting as part of everyday events, for example, the number of horses they see and toy trains they choose to play with. There is a range of age appropriate puzzles available that support this area of learning. Children are beginning to learn about colour as they choose paints for activities. Resources such as toy cameras, a voice recorder, a globe and books about sand people in South Africa, help children to develop a

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and outcomes for children

Children laugh with enjoyment as they run around the childminder's garden and are beginning to show control of their movements as they steer and manoeuvre wheeled toys, such as doll's buggies with enthusiasm. They develop their creativity, for example, as they paint large cardboard boxes in the garden, draw, make collages and use play dough. Children's enjoyment in using their hands for painting is actively encouraged. Regular outings to playgroups provide children with the opportunity to use media such as sand, however, there is not a wide range of media in the childminding environment that promotes babies' sensory development and captures their interest and involvement in activities. Children play imaginatively in the garden play house and with dolls in play buggies. They enjoy using everyday resources for role play, for example, when watering the garden. A good range of musical instruments and singing sessions supports this area of

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe because they know what to expect, and are provided with a familiar daily routine and clear boundaries. The childminder says that its is important ‘that children feel they are listened to’. The childminder and her co- minder provide children with support that helps them learn how to negotiate aspects of the premises, for example, with using the steps from the decking to the grass area of the garden. Babies are regularly checked when they are asleep. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are provided with healthy food and snacks, and the childminder works closely with parents to ensure babies who are weaning are provided with appropriate meals. Children’s individual likes and dislikes are incorporated into a weekly menu, and babies enjoy drinking bottles of milk because the childminder holds them in a comfortable position. Children learn about good hygiene practice

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and outcomes for children

as they wash their hands at appropriate times. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate, although written parental consent has not been sought for children to receive emergency medical treatment, which puts their health at risk.

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and outcomes for children

Children are provided with a good range of experiences that enable them to make progress in all areas of learning. Written weekly planning includes details of outings, focused activities, stories and singing, and free play time. A flexible approach to planned activities means that children have a range of activities that are led by their individual interests and choices. For example, when they enjoy playing in the water for hand washing, the childminder puts the bowl on the grass so children can use it for their play, and helps them fill watering cans to water the garden. Assessment records are available for parents to see at any time. Written observations are completed in all areas of learning and include an individual plan that identifies children’s developmental achievements and the next step for their learning. 'All about me' records show how children have made progress since they started at the setting.

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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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