Childminder in Haringey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number EY279714 Inspection date 10 May 2005 Inspector Asia Islam

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Type of inspection Childcare Type of care Childminding

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder has been registered since January 2004. She lives with her husband and their son aged two years in the Bruce Grove area of the London borough of Haringey. Children have access to the sitting room, a bedroom and bathroom. The childminder currently has two children on the roll aged between one and eight years old. The childminder regularly takes children to visit the local facilities and she is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. Children are looked after in a caring and nurturing environment. Their personal care is promoted well. For example the childminder encourages them to wipe their hands and explains the reasons to support their learning about hygiene practices. Children sleep in accordance with their own need. Currently babies tend to sleep in the buggy during runs to and from local facilities and the beanbag indoors. Children have a choice of healthy meals, including toasts or cereals for breakfast, fruits, yoghurt, chicken, pasta and rice. Drinks are available within their easy reach to promote their independence. They independently crawl, and walk to the resource box and self select toys which helps them to acquire body control. Daily visits to local facilities contribute to their physical well being.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children benefit from a safe and secure environment, where potential risks are identified and reduced. During regular walks to and from local destinations the childminder develops their awareness about keeping themselves safe. For example she explains the consequences of not holding hands. Babies show interest in playing with the available range of good quality resources. These are easily accessible, well maintained, and suitable for their ages and stages of development. Their welfare is safeguarded and promoted appropriately, for example the childminder holds a valid first aid certificate and has a secure understanding about child protection issues.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. Babies enjoy playing with their chosen activities and relate well to the childminder and her family. They are secure, settled and are made to feel at home by the childminder and her children’s warm approach. The Birth to three framework is not currently used with the planning of activities for younger children. Children's individual care, play and learning needs are mainly well planned despite the differences in their age. This is due to her secure understanding about how children learn and develop. The soft early learning toys with sounds and texture appeal to the babies. They confidently self select them from the box. Regular visits to drop in centres helps them gain access to a wide range of activities and resources. In the home, babies may not always have choice of activities to engage in meaningful play with because the childminder does not always set out the available resources for

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. Children are encouraged to value and respect differences and similarities about themselves and the wider community through visits to local facilities and use of resources that reflect positive images of culture, gender and disability. For example children are involved in the celebrating cultural events. She treats them with affection and equal concern, and they respond positively to her support and cuddles. Children have equal access to the resources and activities regardless of their gender to meet their individual needs. Good relationship has developed between them and they show regard for each other. The childminder praises them for playing and behaving well together. Children's continuity of care is supported by the childminder's daily exchange of their information with the parents.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. The childminder meets the care needs of the range of children for whom she provides. The environment is broadly organised for children’s comfortable play, rest and meals. For example they show familiarity with the resources within the home and confidently seek them out themselves to play and enjoy a relaxed meal time together. The childminder' does not always set out the resources for younger children.. The childminder has organised effective systems for keeping children’s mandatory records.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT MUST BE DONE TO SECURE FUTURE IMPROVEMENT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • review babies sleep arrangement to ensure they are comfortable at all times • Plan and provide a range of stimulating and appropriate activities for younger children, for example by using the Birth to three framework.

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The quality and standards of the care

procedures set out in the leaflet Building better childcare: Compliments and concerns about inspectors' judgements which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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