Childminder in Camden

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY311757 Inspection date 02/07/2010 Inspector Audrey Opal Ufot

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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 2005. She lives with her husband and three children aged 15 years, 10 years and three years in the London Borough of Camden. The living room and a bedroom of the childminder’s flat is used for childminding purposes. Access to the premises is via lifts and stairs. There is no access to an outdoor area but children are regularly taken to the local park.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and currently has one child on roll in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder escort and collect children to and from school. The childminder takes children to the local park, children’s centre, play groups and the local library on a regular basis.

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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

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder engaging in a range of fun and stimulating play experiences. They are making satisfactory progress in their learning and development. Although, observational recordings are made they are not yet used effectively to assess, monitor and plan for children's next steps in all areas of learning towards the early learning goals. The childminder’s warm and friendly relationships with parents ensure that children’s welfare are fully understood and met. Self-evaluation is in the early stages and the childminder is beginning to reflect where improvements can be made in order to improve the play and learning experiences she provides for the children.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure risk assessment recording is used effectively to monitor the actions taken to minimise the safety and welfare of children (Documentation) (Suitable premises, environment & equipment) 09/07/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop information gained through observational recordings to effectively assess, monitor and plan for children's next steps in all areas of learning towards the early learning goals  continue to develop good hygiene practices by ensuring gloves are worn This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 when children's nappy are changed.  further develop the use of self evaluation to clearly identify what is being done well and priories for improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding children procedures because she knows what to do if she has concerns about child protection issues and is familiar with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. In addition all household members are suitably vetted to further promote children’s welfare. Children play safely, because the childminder carries out regular risk assessments in all areas of her home. However, the risk assessment recordings are not yet used effectively to monitor the actions taken to minimise the safety and welfare of the children. Children’s welfare is promoted because the childminder has good recording keeping systems in place so that children’s individual needs, likes, dislikes and routines are known and provided for. These include the complaints procedure and systems to record medication and an up-to-date daily register is maintained which the childminder shares with parents.

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the early years provision

The good organisation of the childminder’s home enables young children to attempt to crawl and reach out for stimulating and fun play resources. This enables children to make choices freely and safely. Children have equal access to all toys and resources. They are learning about the world in which they live. For instance, visits to play groups provide young children with many opportunities to be amongst their peers from different cultural backgrounds to their own and celebrate a variety of festivals.

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the early years provision

The childminder offers effective support for families, providing service that is inclusive for all children to ensure they get the attention they need to make satisfactory progress. She has developed close and friendly relationships with parents. She talks with them regularly about the care of their children and keeps them informed about their children's daily routine and developmental progress to ensure children's individual needs are met. In addition, the childminder provides parents with a two-way communication book for young children so that they are aware their routines such as sleep and meal times are met sufficiently. The childminder reports that she has developed links with the local school for children who attend after school so that continuity of learning is provided for. She does not currently care for children with special educational needs and or disability. She understands the importance of working closely with parents and other agencies to

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the early years provision

ensure that they are equally provided for. The childminder has an encouraging attitude to developing and forming links with other providers to ensure continuity of care and learning for the children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children settle well and have developed good relationships with the childminder. They are happy and interested in their play. The childminder helps children to enjoy their play experiences by setting on the floor with them and being involved their play. For example, she encourages young children to crawl by displaying toys on the floor where they can reach out and touch, feel and see themselves in a mirror. This provides young children with sufficient challenge. She is beginning to observe and record children’s achievements, which links to the early learning goals. However, observational recordings dose not effectively assess, monitor and plan for children's next steps in all areas of their learning towards the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

Young children’s vocabulary is constantly being developed because the childminder sings nursery rhyme songs and talks with them about toys that they are playing with, and use a mirror and talk with them about whose face they can see in the mirror. This encourages the development of children’s communication and language skills. Children can access a good selection of books to help them develop an interest in reading. They have opportunities to complete puzzles, build and construct, recognise numbers and shape and do their home work after school. Children have opportunities to enjoy creative activities such as colouring, painting and creating their ideas using a selection of arts and craft materials. Weekly trips to play groups and a children’s centre provide opportunities for children to develop their social skills as they socialising with their peers. They have sufficient space to move around freely and safely and have daily opportunities to get fresh air and

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and outcomes for children

exercise during visits to the local park and when they are collected from school.

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and outcomes for children

Parents provide nutritious lunches for their young children. Sample menu demonstrates that after school children are provided with healthy snacks and all children are offered a selection of fresh fruits and drinking water throughout the day.

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and outcomes for children

Children know the importance of following road safety rules and to take care about whom they talk to when they are out and about in the community. Children are encouraged to follow suitable hygiene practices. They learn why they must wash their hands before eating. However, when children's nappy is changed the childminder does not where gloves. They are encouraged to learn about acceptable behaviour through the calm approach which the childminder adopts. The childminder uses praise and encouragement when young children make progress such attempt to crawl. She has built close and loving relationships with the children. As a result, children are happy and settled in her care. 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 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 compulsory Childcare Register section of the report (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare) 09/07/2010

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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 compulsory Childcare Register section of the report (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare) 09/07/2010

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