Childminder in Barnet

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY401223 Inspection date 10/06/2010 Inspector Anneliese Fox-Jones

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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 registered in 2008. She lives in a residential area of Finchley in the London Borough of Barnet and is close to local shops, parks and schools. The premise is a ground floor flat. All areas of the home are utilised for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to provide care for a maximum of six children under eight years, of these not more than three may be in the early years age group and not more than one may be under one at any one time. She is currently caring for four children in the early years age range. The childminder is a qualified teacher from Romania and is 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder offers a comfortable environment where children have appropriate space to play and rest. Most of the requirements to ensure children's safety and health are sufficient. Despite weaknesses in some systems children generally make sufficient progress in their learning and development. Generally children are included in the life of the setting and most of their individual needs are met. The childminder builds encouraging working partnerships with parents. The childminder is beginning to reflect on her practice in order to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure children are supported in their progress towards the early learning goals in all areas by making systematic observations and assessments and use these to plan and provide relevant experiences which are appropriate to each child's stage of development as they progress (Learning and development) 25/06/2010

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further?

 maintain an accurate daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance. (Documentation) (also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register) 25/06/2010

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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  carry out regular fire evacuation drills and record details in a fire log book of any problems encountered and how they were resolved  develop the indoor and outdoor play spaces and resources to provide a rich and varied environment that supports children's learning and development, with particular regard to more challenging resources for older children  extend the range of resources and actively increase opportunities to promote equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices so that all children and families feel safe, respected and included  build effective links with other providers that children may attend, to support children's progress towards the early learning goals.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare, care, and safety are generally promoted appropriately. The environment is child-friendly and supportive and gives children some opportunities to become independent and develop confidence. Children are protected by the childminder's sound knowledge of her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children. Children are kept safe through close supervision and basic risk assessments that are carried out within the home and for each trip and outing that children enjoy. The childminder maintains most documentation which supports the efficient management of her provision. However, appropriate safety measures have yet to include; regular fire evacuation drills and records, and an accurate daily record of children's attendance is not fully up to date.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a bright, colourful and welcoming environment. She offers a basic range of resources and activities inside and out to generally meet the needs of most children currently in her care. Many toys and resources are easily accessible for the children. However, they do not provide a varied choice and in particular a great amount of challenge for older children in her care. Nonetheless, children are generally interested in what is available and show curiosity in how things work. For example, they recognise the purpose of the on/off switch on an interactive toy.

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the early years provision

This is the childminder's first inspection since registration. She has worked well to get on board with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, as well as developing her professional working relationships with parents. The childminder ensures parents are informed about their children's achievements and daily activities they are involved in, with information verbally exchanged on a daily basis. She is aware of the importance of building partnerships with other settings that children attend. However, this has yet to be developed and achieved so that there is consistency in their experiences.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and familiar within the setting. Children are given adequate opportunities to learn and develop through a mix of adult and child-initiated This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 activities which sustain children's interests. The childminder is developing an increasing knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and children generally make sufficient progress in their learning. Observation, assessment and planning systems are under development and have not yet been implemented to ensure children's progress is linked to the early learning goals and consistently evaluated to plan children's next steps in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children respond with enthusiasm and generally remain focused as they play with musical, interactive toys, construction bricks and play dough. The childminder is on hand to offer support. However, the childminder does little to promote a positive understanding amongst children about diversity and differences. Consequently children are less able to develop respect for others. Nevertheless, children do generally experience activities which promote some learning across the six areas. Their learning is also supplemented by their participation in other provisions such as local playgroup and library sessions, as well as frequent trips to the local parks. These outings enhance children's opportunities to develop social and physical skills and helps them to become familiar with the environment and community they live in, thus increasing their knowledge and understanding of the world. Young children appear content and enjoy their time with the childminder, developing

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and outcomes for children

communication skills through their interactions with her. Children develop basic skills for the future, such as literacy and numeracy through play and day-to-day experiences. For example, they share books, and develop an awareness of number and problems solving through puzzles, cooking, pictures and stacking cups of various sizes.

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and outcomes for children

Children's welfare is promoted through everyday practices. Their health is protected appropriately because the childminder has suitable systems in place to promote hygiene and ensure that food is stored and prepared correctly. Children receive healthy choices of home cooked food and drinks are readily accessible at all times. Children are also able to get outside each day in the fresh air. They are keen to play outside in the garden and enjoy digging in the sand pit. Children are generally kept appropriately safe in the setting because the childminder maintains many suitable safety precautions such as regular risk assessments. Children are developing an awareness of how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, through discussions and learning the importance of road safety messages. Children's behaviour is managed effectively. They are encouraged to behave responsibly because the childminder gives clear messages. Children gain

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and outcomes for children

confidence and self-esteem as they are praised. 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report. (Records to be kept) 25/06/2010

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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 in the early years section of the report. (Records to be kept) 25/06/2010

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