Childminder in MertonOfsted inspection, 28 May 2010

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY389711 Inspection date 28/05/2010 Inspector Denys Rasmussen

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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 husband in a house which has an enclosed garden in the Furzedown area in the London borough of Wandsworth. Minded children have access to all the rooms on the ground floor and to two of the bedrooms on the first floor. The childminder has a National Vocational Qualification at level 3 in childcare and education. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years; of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group. Currently there are two children on roll in the early years age range.

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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 make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points because the childminder recognises their uniqueness and provides a tailored learning environment to meet their individual needs. The childminder gives high priority to safeguarding children and protecting their health. Her effective policies and procedures ensure children are able to play in a safe, secure and stimulating environment. The environment is well organised in a child orientated manner conducive to learning where play resources are freely available to the children. The childminder has started to identify some aspects of her provision that she would like to develop further and her commitment to ongoing training and seeking the views of others provide a sound basis for her capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop current self-evaluation systems to collate all information into a working document, for example by including advise from the Local Authority and parents' comments.

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the early years provision

The childminder has attended safeguarding training which has ensured she understands her responsibility and legal duties with regards to child protection issues. Her robust risk assessment procedures ensure children are able to play safely. The childminder practices fire evacuation so that children learn how to leave the premises quickly and safely and her effective policies and procedures work very well in practice to ensure children are able to play in a safe, healthy, secure and stimulating environment. The childminder is beginning to recognise her strengths and weaknesses and adapts and improves her practice after attending This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 training and by meeting the changing needs of the children she cares for. She has started a self evaluation process and her systems are currently being developed. She has high expectations of herself and has a strong commitment to continual

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the early years provision

improvement and to provide an inclusive and stimulating environment.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to help children to achieve taking into account barriers to learning. She ensures that children with additional needs are well supported to be able to participate in all activities to their full potential using information and ideas she has gained from outside agencies. The childminder is aware of the need to build effective partnerships with other providers if children attend other settings and is more than willing to liaise with other professionals should the need arise. The childminder works well with the parents, agreeing flexible settling in procedures and fostering good relationships which helps to ensure all the children's needs are routinely met. Parents are kept well informed about their children's achievements both verbally and in writing. The daily diary reports on what the children have been doing throughout the day, when they rested, what they ate and what activities they participated in. This explains

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the early years provision

what they enjoyed, how it relates to the Early Years Foundation stage and how the children's next steps for learning will be planned. Parents commented that their children settled really well and they appreciate the nutritious home cooked food the childminder provides. They find her very trustworthy, flexible and are very happy with the care she provides stating that they were 'very glad to have found her'.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has an excellent system of assessment. She uses her observations of the children to understand their development and learning styles. These are then used to inform her future planning. The children's development record is attractively presented and includes photographic evidence. All the information about the child is included and parents are invited to record their comments. Parents complete an 'all about me' sheet during the settling in period and their child is discussed fully so that the childminder is aware of individual need and starting points. Close relationships are evident; children approach the childminder for cuddles and their self-esteem and confidence are developing in response to her praise and encouragement. She supervises the children closely encouraging them to make choices in their play and intuitively attends to their needs both physically and emotionally, ensuring they feel safe and secure. The childminder helps the

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and outcomes for children

children to develop an understanding of dangers and how to keep themselves safe. For example she shows them how to turn around when coming down the stairs and reminds them about road safety and holding hands when crossing the roads. She encourages children to actively explore and take risks in their play by closely supervising and being on hand for support if necessary. Children are beginning to understand the consequences of their actions such as if they throw the sand it might hurt their friend's eyes.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures that being physically active is an important part of the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's everyday routine. They participate in music and movement sessions and visit the park and local playgrounds regularly. The children enjoy using the swings, slides and roundabouts and spend time running around the grass and climbing. The childminder explains to the children why exercise is good for them and praises them when they have completed a long walk. The childminder takes every opportunity to take the children outside where they use scooters and push their babies in a buggy. The childminder helps children to adopt healthy hygiene habits by enabling them to reach the sink where they are supported to wash their hands while talking to them about why and when they need to do this. The childminder adopts excellent hygiene habits and has a food hygiene certificate. Her sick child

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and outcomes for children

policy and knowledge of exclusion periods ensures the risk of the spread of infection is reduced. Children are offered home cooked food which is nutritious and healthy and meets individual dietary needs.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder supports children's language development in innovate ways. She has book bags with stories and props to engage the children and sustain their interest. She has created song bags with props so that children can pick a prop which relates to a song to communicate to the childminder that this is the song they want to sing. She has a box with items for children to blow things to help with speech formation. The children are encouraged to make up their own songs with the childminder acting as a motivational role model. Throughout the day the childminder interacts with the children through gestures and talking, they notice colours together, listen to sounds in the environment, touch and smell the plants and count when going up the stairs. She uses everyday items to help children recognise letters and words, she saves empty food packets so children recognise the labels. Labels are used well on her resources so that children begin to

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and outcomes for children

recognise the word associated with the play resource. Children have opportunities to mark make through drawing, painting, swirling their hands through corn flour, sand and shaving foam. Children learn to socialise and make friends when they attend the regular groups and participate in activities to recognise similarities and differences in each other. For example, painting a self portrait in skin tone paints. The children enjoy experimenting with the good range of items in the treasure basket, playing with the cause and effect toys and role playing. The children are 'at home' and relaxed in the childminder's home accessing play resources and interacting confidently with the childminder. 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 1 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 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 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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