Childminder in Sutton

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 153852 Inspection date 18/05/2010 Inspector Patricia Ann Edward

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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

This childminder has been registered since May 2001. She lives with her husband and three children, of which two are dependent. They live in a house situated in the London Borough of Sutton within walking distance of shops, schools and parks. The ground floor play room and toilet are areas used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time. She is currently caring for five children on a part time basis. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups and music sessions.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 has a good knowledge and awareness of children's individual needs, enabling her to successfully meet their learning and welfare requirements. She organises her premises, documentation and resources effectively, to promote good outcomes for children. She is beginning to use self-evaluation to reflect on her practice, and identify her own strengths and areas for development. She has built positive relationships with parents, however, she has yet to develop positive links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage, to ensure consistency.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop risk assessments for outings to ensure they cover all places children visit  establish an effective two-way flow of information about the children’s individual learning and development with other early years providers.  develop further the arrangements for observing and assessing children to identify their achievements and the next steps in their learning and development across all areas of learning

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the early years provision

The childminder has a sound of understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She clearly understands the categories and signs of abuse, also the procedures for reporting concerns. A number of policies and procedures are in place to support her practice and written policies are shared with parents. The effective organisation of the play room and the use of necessary safety equipment, mean This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the childminder is vigilant in minimising risks to children. She has completed annual written risk assessments for her home and general safety checks are completed daily. However, written risk assessments do not include details of who carried it out, date completed and date of review. There are limited risk assessments in place for outings, although the childminder verbally demonstrated a good understanding about her procedures for outings, ensuring the children

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the early years provision

remain safe at all times. She organises her records well to ensure all children's needs are known and parents' wishes are respected. The childminder is aware of the need to record the details of complaints, using the record forms in place.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a positive attitude to training and has completed a number of training courses to develop her practice. For example, updating her first aid and attending Early Years Foundation Stage - learning and development, completing a self-evaluation form and keeping it clean. She self assesses her practice and service to support good practice and develop any areas for improvement. The recommendation raised at the previous inspection has been addressed, consequently improving children's well being by obtaining written consent for seeking emergency treatment and improving systems for recording fire procedures. She has also improved the safety of the garden to ensure hazards to children are reduced.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures information about the children is shared effectively with parents, both verbally and in writing. There are a number of written policies in place, including safeguarding, complaints, sick children and behaviour management. In addition, daily diary and discussions ensure parents are aware of their child's well-being and the activities they have enjoyed. Although the childminder fully understands the importance of partnerships, she has yet to develop links with other settings where children attend. The childminder has implemented individual observation files for each child, which contain regular evaluative observations, which are linked to most of the six areas of learning and next steps. The childminder values all children and is fully informed about their individual ways and interests. They are included in activities which are adapted to meet their individual stages of development. They begin to learn about the wider

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the early years provision

world through the provision of resources, which promote positive images of diversity.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good opportunities to explore their environment, choosing what they would like to do. They enjoy the toys that are set out for them, however, free play is promoted well, and they access toys independently. Toys and equipment are stored well to encourage choice. Children have fun playing with the play dough where they skilfully use rolling pins to flatten out the dough, make shapes and designs with various implements. They proudly announce what they have made, for example, one child made ‘a sausage ’. Children mould the dough in their hands and enjoy the feel of the texture. They have good opportunities to problem solve as they access a good range of puzzles and shape sorters. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Warm relationships are in place between the children and childminder and lots of communication ensures they are sociable and happy. For example, as they

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and outcomes for children

correctly name colours and identify numbers on the wall. They learn about the need for simple rules, such as sharing, and respond well to praise. Children enjoy outings in the local community, for example, to parks, the library and toddler groups, this helps them to learn about their local community. The childminder also helps children to acknowledge a range of festivals so they understand about other cultures and learn to value differences. Children benefit from a range of multicultural resources.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing a very good awareness of health and personal hygiene because of the childminder's effective practice and comprehensive health and safety procedures. All of which minimises the spread of infection in her setting. Children are developing a very good awareness of their own personal hygiene, for example, they are aware of the need to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. They have access to individual flannels. Children benefit from a range of healthy meals and snacks throughout the day. They are encouraged to be healthy and have daily opportunities for outdoor play in the childminder's safe, enclosed garden area, on the school run and at local parks. Children enjoy using a range of outdoor apparatus that encourages their climbing, balance and coordination skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children's progress and development is fostered very well. Observations are not completed on all six areas of learning although they have access to all. Observation folders are well maintained and are shared with parents on a regular basis. However, they do not contribute to them. Basic information obtained on the 'all about me' form when children start is used to help plan activities and play experiences that are linked to the children’s interests. Children enjoy story times and have regular and independent opportunities to access books as well as listening to stories read by the childminder. They also enjoy using story props that include the old lady that swallowed the fly. 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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