Enfield Grammar School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 102059 Inspection date 16/04/2010 Inspector Caren Carpenter

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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 2001. She lives in a three bedroom, ground floor flat in the West Hampstead area within the London borough of Camden. The living room, kitchen and a bedroom are used for childminding. A balcony area is also is used for supervised play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years; of these not more than three may be in the early years age group. The childminder is currently caring for four children in the early years age group on a part-time basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collect children from a local school. The childminder takes children to drop-in groups, library and local parks. The childminder holds a Montessori diploma qualification.

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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 making good progress in their learning and development because the childminder provides a wide range of activities that captures their interest. High value is given to the uniqueness of each child to promote their well-being and development. Close partnerships with parents contributes successfully to the children’s overall well-being. The childminder evaluates her practice well and is able to identify suitable areas for future development to support continuous improvement. The childminder is committed to further developing the systems for monitoring and assessing children to support their learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the use of observations which help identify the next steps for children's learning and inform planning.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded and their overall welfare is effectively promoted by the childminder. The childminder creates a secure and welcoming home for the children. She has a written risk assessment in place and minimises potential risk by checking her home daily and assessing risks to children when they are outside of the home. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and understands the importance of reporting child protection concerns. She has a comprehensive written child protection policy which is shared with parents and she has attended safe guarding training to keep up to date with child protection issues.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures the continuous improvement of her provision by assessing and recording what is being done well and what needs to improve. She shows a strong commitment to developing and improving her practice. For example, she has attended additional training courses to enhance the care and learning experiences she provides to the children. Recommendation made from the last inspection has been successfully met. For example, parents provide written details about their children’s medical needs, fully promoting their welfare.

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the early years provision

Space is very well organised and provides children with easy access to a good variety of activities and learning experiences. The childminder organises her home and play resources very well to encourage children’s independence. For example, children choose from an exciting and stimulating range of toys that are presented within their reach. Flexible daily routines are planned to provide a well-balanced day for the children to have a wide range of experiences, both in the home and the local community. All essential records are in place, readily available, well organised and stored securely to protect confidentiality. Consequently, children are thoroughly protected.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to ensuring that her service is inclusive for all families. For example, children are provided with good opportunities to learn about diversity and the needs of others, as the childminder provides a range of resources, which reflect positive images of the wider world. In addition, through discussion children are learning about countries around the world as they find out about different types of clothing and food. This creates an inclusive environment that encourages children to feel a sense of belonging and increases their understanding and knowledge of the wider world. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to liaising with professional agencies to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are equally provided for.

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the early years provision

The childminder works successfully with parents and has effective systems in place to obtain and share information with them. She talks to parents before children attend her setting in order to find out about their children’s individual needs and any relevant information relating to their children’s abilities. Clear written policies and procedures are available to parents in order to promote continuity of care. The childminder uses a daily journal effectively to keep parents well informed about their children's daily routine and their developmental progress to ensure their individual needs are met. In addition, each child has their individual profile with some photographic evidence of their time spent with the childminder, which she shares with parents.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a positive attitude to developing and forming links with other providers. For example, she has established good links with a provider of a local nursery to ensure continued progression of children’s care, learning and development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the six areas of learning and ensure that the environment is well presented to capture children’s interest and to help them make good progress towards the early learning goals. Children are very happy, secure and enjoy the quality time the childminder spends playing with them.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a wide range of balanced and varied activities which is challenging and exciting that cover all areas of learning. They are planned and available to children to fully promote their all-round learning and enjoyment. Children’s ability and involvement in different activities is observed and recorded using photographs of them participating in exciting and stimulating range of play and learning experiences. The childminder is keen to develop further the use of observations to help identify the next steps for children's learning to enhance their progress towards the early learning goals. Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder. They are engaged, happy and interested and are learning through their play. For example, children thoroughly enjoy participating in singing and rhyme sessions, looking at books and listening to stories. They eagerly explore and investigate various objects in treasure boxes developing their sensory skills. The

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and outcomes for children

childminder helps children to enjoy their play experiences by being involved their play. She is skilled at questioning and extending their learning, for example, encouraging them to talk and describe the pictures in the story books. This effectively promotes children’s communication and language skills. Children are developing their problem solving skill, for example, they complete simple jig saw puzzles and are learning to recognise numbers, shapes and colours.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good opportunities to socialise with their peers and others as they visit toddler groups and the library. They enjoy regular trips to Golders Hill Park to learn about animals and birds such as deer's, flamingos and ducks. This contributes effectively to children’s learning and play experiences. Children enjoy using a selection of programmable toys that support their learning as they find out why things happen and how things work. This helps children to develop skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

Children’s dietary needs are taken into consideration and are offered healthy and nutritious meals and snacks such as, a selection of fresh fruit daily, chicken, rice, butternut squash, sweet potato and fish. The childminder ensures all children have drinking water readily available for them at all times. In addition they have good opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise for example; they visit the local parks and playgroups which promote a healthy life style. All relevant documentation with regard to health, including specific dietary needs and consent forms are in place and up to date. These positively safeguard children’s well-being.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is proactive in teaching children about a range of safety aspects, such as keeping themselves safe when crossing the roads and how to deal with strangers. Regular fire drill practices further contribute to children developing an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Relationships are good. Children receive good support from the childminder so they feel safe and secure. They learn to behave acceptably and begin to understand right from wrong through the sensitive guidance they receive from the childminder and the clear boundaries she puts in place. 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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