Childminder in Haringey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY405433 Inspection date 15/06/2010 Inspector Gulnaz Hassan

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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 2010. She lives with her partner in Tottenham in the London borough of Haringey. They live in a one bedroom flat based on the first floor of a low rise building. Access to the premises is via two flights of stairs. The living room and the bedroom are available for childminding purposes.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight, including three children in the early years age group, at any one time. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. There is currently one child in the early years age group on roll. The childminder works with her partner who is registered as her assistant. She 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 meets the needs of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage effectively. The childminder supports most aspects of diversity and inclusion well, including meeting the needs of children's individual backgrounds and helping to promote their understanding of the wider community. The capacity of the childminder to maintain continuous improvement is good. For instance, since registration she has attended the required and additional training, and established good links with the local authority worker and with her childminding mentor.

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain a record of risk assessments carried out, which identifies all aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis; clearly state when risk assessments were carried out, by whom, the date of the review and any actions taken following a review or incident (Documentation) 01/07/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the observational assessments in order to plan for the next steps in children's learning and development  develop the planning in place to include learning and teaching intentions relating to the areas of learning in order to promote children's progress towards the early learning goals. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are well safeguarded as the childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the indicators of abuse and procedures to follow should she have a concern. A clear safeguarding policy is in place and shared with parents. Risk assessments are not documented. This is a breach of requirement. However, the childminder demonstrates that that the risk assessments carried out are extensive and fully effective in identifying all risks to children on the premises and during all outings. All documentation required to further promote the safe and effective management of the setting is in place, fully inclusive and appropriately organised. For example, children's details, medication and dietary information are readily available. Other records, such as the attendance register and accident records are accurately maintained in line with requirements. The childminder obtains all the necessary information about children in order to ensure that their health and

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the early years provision

The childminder has a suitable system in place to monitor and evaluate her service; this ensures that most aspects of children's care and learning are monitored. For instance, the childminder has clearly reflected on her practice and has identified a number of areas for improvement. These include developing an in- depth knowledge and understanding of the learning requirements and the different areas of learning, of further promoting aspects of diversity and of developing the observation and assessment systems. The childminder identifies how she will target improvement and she is prompt in accessing relevant reading materials and information from websites to secure development promptly.

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the early years provision

Furniture, equipment and resources are of high quality and suitable in meeting the needs of children, for instance, the childminder organises the play materials and resources so that they are inviting and conducive to learning.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents are well established and the two way flow of information ensures that children's individual and welfare needs are met well. Information about children's learning at home and at the setting is exchanged and this enhances children's learning and development. The childminder has a good understanding and knowledge of children's starting points and interests and this has been integral in supporting children's learning and development. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of establishing links with additional educational settings that children may attend.

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and outcomes for children

Children are making good progress towards the early learning goals and they show positive attitudes to learning. The childminder plans a range of balanced activities and experiences that have clear links to most of the areas of learning. Children are progressing well in certain areas, for instance, in communication, language and literacy, where children demonstrate good standards of vocabulary, and in problem This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 solving, reasoning and numeracy, where children are counting, identifying and naming shapes. Children name everyday objects and the names of animals and different cars, and they identify colours and letters on the posters displayed at child height. The childminder knows children and their individual interests well and when planning activities she takes into account the development of children's needs. In addition to planned activities, children enjoy choosing their own play, for

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and outcomes for children

example, children complete puzzles, paint and take pictures with the camera. Children enjoy visiting parks where they can see swans and deer. There are satisfactory systems in place for observing and documenting children's progress and capabilities, although as yet plans for the next steps in children's progress are tentative. Children have access to a number of resources and play materials, such as books, puzzles and dolls that reflect diversity and disability. The systems in place to generate regular and planned discussion and understanding of diversity, differences, similarities and the wider community are in place and take into account children's own backgrounds as well as those of the wider community.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates a good level of commitment to promoting children's safety. For instance, safety equipment fitted within the home ensures the safety of children. In addition, the childminder carefully assesses risks to children, for instance, when visiting local children's centres and parks. Risks and hazards are discussed with children sensitively so that, for instance, children understand the purpose of emergency evacuations. Clear accident and sickness procedures are in place; these have been agreed with parents and ensure that prompt and suitable action is taken in all eventualities. Children are cared for in a clean home where good hygiene and food preparation procedures ensure the health of the children. Children enjoy nutritious and well balanced meals, snacks and drinks served throughout the day. Menus are organised in partnership with parents taking into account the specific requests of parents as to the suitability of meals provided.

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and outcomes for children

Children's good behaviour is promoted very well, and children are learning to make appropriate choices and manage their own behaviour. In addition, children are well supported and frequently praised so that they demonstrate good levels of confidence and security. The childminder works effectively with the parents to ensure that management of behaviour is consistent in practice. 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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