Childminder in Haringey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY375643 Inspection date 21/09/2010 Inspector Catherine Green

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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 assesses 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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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 2008. She lives with her husband and two children aged seven and three years in Tottenham in the London Borough of Haringey. The whole of the home is used for childminding and there is a garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years and there is currently one child in the early years age range on roll. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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 offers an inclusive environment where children settle and are secure and happy. Children make good progress in their learning and development as they enjoy being with the childminder. She observes them closely and has a very good overall view of their individual needs and interests. The home is well organised to enable children to choose from a range of attractive resources and to be actively engaged in interesting play activities. The childminder works in close partnership with families, other agencies and providers so that most aspects of children's learning and welfare needs are effectively met. Required documents are maintained and careful reflection ensures that plans are well targeted to bring about further improvement to her provision and outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend parents' involvement in practical ways to support their child's learning and development.

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the early years provision

Children's health and safety is enhanced by the childminder's efficient organisation and her enthusiastic approach to promoting their welfare. Children play in a welcoming and well-organised environment enabling them to become competent, creative learners. They benefit from their own space to play and learn and lots of opportunities to become independent learners through easy access to a wide range of stimulating resources and natural materials. Policies and procedures are well written and implemented. Secure understanding of safeguarding issues and a record of risk assessments for all aspects of care ensures children are safe and well protected. Records and documentation to support children's care are maintained and shared with parents. The childminder has a good understanding of how to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 safeguard children to respond effectively in the event of any concern about a child.

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the early years provision

The childminder works positively to promote equality of opportunity. She has a good knowledge of each child's background and supports them to consider people who are different to themselves. The childminder is highly committed, willing to respond to professional advice and is motivated to attend additional training to further develop her practice and outcomes for children. The childminder makes good use of self-evaluation to identify clear targets that further develop her commitment to inclusion. She has an interesting selection of positive image resources including; a range of traditional clothes from different cultures for children's dressing up and imaginary play.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a developing awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage; she offers activities in each of the six areas of learning and uses observations and examples of children's creative work successfully to evaluate the days' activities and routines to inform future planning. In addition, she has begun to review the assessment system to gain understanding about next steps for each child across all areas of learning to ensure a balanced curriculum.

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the early years provision

The childminder is innovative, creating activities that support children in a fun and interesting way. Good links with the drop in group that children attend are developed; discussion, knowledge of their routine are in place to ensure that information is regularly shared to promote children's achievements and continuity in their care. Highly positive relationships with parents ensure each child's needs are well met. Parents are made to feel welcome and are well informed about the setting and many aspects of their children's learning and well-being. Informative meetings with new parents, sharing of policies and daily informal discussion encourage an effective liaison with families. Plans to develop the children's individual scrap books with photographs and examples of their pictures, their assessment record with summaries of children's progress against the six areas of learning are at a developmental stage but are ready to share with parents so that

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the early years provision

they may be well informed to further support their children's learning at home.

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and outcomes for children

Children settle well with the childminder, gaining confidence to join in conversation and play with others. The childminder makes herself available to support and encourages the children in both indoor and outdoor play, for example, when they play football with her in goal or dig for worms in the garden. Children are active, inquisitive and independent learners and make decisions to play in or outdoors as they choose. The childminder uses her growing knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to complete observations on the children in her care; developing systems are in place to plan for their next steps towards each early learning goal. There is a supportive balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. Children choose from the range of toys stored at their level and the childminder follows their play engaging and responding to them for example, as they learn how to start the leap pad and listen to their favourite stories. She plans regular visits to

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 play groups where they socialise and meet with friends. The childminder's home is organised to give children the space to choose and develop different activities. For example, they develop good self-care skills in dressing up and eating their mid morning snack as a picnic in the garden.

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and outcomes for children

The children benefit from the childminder's enthusiasm and her interaction and involvement in their play. She encourages children's language as they talk together throughout the day, about family events and what they are doing. They listen carefully to the childminder's directions as they negotiate the way back up the stairs from the garden. They follow instructions very well and are developing their independence as they learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder makes good links to reinforce their learning by suggesting songs to match their activities, including 'Old McDonald had a farm' as they play in the garden.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They have regular access to drinking water or milk and make selections from a range of nutritious foods, such as yoghurt at snack time, showing their growing understanding of healthy options. Well-established routines for hand washing ensure that children adopt good personal hygiene habits. The childminder has a calm, friendly manner and is a positive role model. Children respond well to her expectations to learn to share toys and willingly take turns. They follow her lead to be polite and to think of the needs of others so that their behaviour is good. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

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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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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