Childminder in Croydon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY314069 Inspection date 21/10/2010 Inspector ISP Inspection

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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 2005. She is on the Early Years and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives in the area of Norwood Junction in the London Borough of Croydon. She lives with her husband and two children, aged 12 years and 7 years. The whole of the ground floor and additional bathroom facilities situated on the first floor of the childminder?s house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, no more than two of which may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding one child in the early years age range. She also cares for children aged over five years to eight years. The childminder is a 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are making good progress in their learning and development, given their age, ability and starting points. Overall, children are safe and well cared for in her welcoming, inclusive home. Close partnerships with parents contributes successfully to the children's overall well-being. The childminder evaluates her practice well and is able to identify suitable areas for future development to support continuous improvement. The childminder is committed to further developing the systems for monitoring and assessing children to support their learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 update the record of risk assessment to ensure it covers all outings and trips and includes all areas that a child may come into contact within the environment (this refers to the step ladder and television wire).  promote positive attitudes to diversity and inclusion through additional play materials and images that encourage children to learn about similarities and differences and help children to learn to value aspects of their own and other people's lives  develop further systems for monitoring children's progress and tracking children's next steps This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder shows good priority to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All the safeguarding procedures, including contact details are easily accessible, so that prompt action can be taken if she is concerned about children's welfare. The childminder has devised an appropriate range of polices and procedures, including documentation relating to children's health and well being is in place, which are shared with all parents. Although the childminder conducts daily risk assessments, these do not include outings and trips and a few potential hazards in the home and garden have not been identified. For instance, the trailing wire from the wall mounted television and the positioning of the step ladder in the garden, are accessible to children. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's progress and ensures information is shared at the end of the day about all events and activities. She also liaises with the schools that children

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the early years provision

attend, ensuring any information is shared as needed. The childminder acknowledges she has limited experience of caring for children with special needs, although demonstrates that she is committed to providing an inclusive environment where appropriate adjustments are made to ensure that all children regardless of ability meet their full potential. She works closely with parents to make sure she is well informed about children's individual backgrounds and needs, so that equality and diversity is suitably promoted. The childminder shows a commitment to driving improvement; she has met all recommendations raised at the last inspection and attends relevant training courses. She has started to develop good systems to evaluate and reflect upon her practice which involves taking into account the feedback from parents and children so she can identify key areas for improvement such as extending role play resources and reviewing the

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the early years provision

menu to further promote better outcomes for children. She works hard to ensure her knowledge and understanding of childcare and education is kept up to date through linking with her childminding co-ordinator, sharing ideas with other childminders and currently studying for the NVQ level 3. The home is well organised and welcoming, with space for children to play and access a wide variety of good quality resources that support their learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled within their environment. They all show good relationships with each other and the childminder. They clearly enjoy the positive praise and encouragement they receive as the childminder knows the children well as individuals. Consequently, minimal behaviour management is required as the children are fully occupied through older and younger children playing well together. An induction period, including visits with parents, enables children to settle into the new environment with ease. Children develop a sensitive awareness of diversity and an understanding of the needs of others. This is achieved through the childminder talking to them to promote respect and understanding. She demonstrates the importance of including all children and obtaining key words This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 from parents to support children who may have English as an additional language.

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and outcomes for children

However, play resources reflecting aspects of equal opportunities are limited hindering children's awareness of the wider world. Opportunities to count are promoted by the childminder during everyday activities, for instance, when counting how many cups are needed when laying the table at mealtimes.Children delight in using their imagination. For instance, as they show enjoyment when they use the parachute to make a tent and play games such as Chinese whispers. They develop early writing skills using a range of mark-making resources such as coloured felt tip pens, paints, pencils and a selection of paper. Frequent opportunities to use the garden as an extension to their play, is provided by the childminder. This not only enables children to understand the need for daily fresh air and exercise, but it gives them the chance to make choices for themselves as to where they wish to play. Their skills for the future are promoted well as they grow

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and outcomes for children

in confidence, are well supported in their learning and have access to information and communication technology, such as computers and Wii fit games. The childminder has spent some time reading the Statutory Framework and Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This means she has a generally good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She plans activities around children's interests and abilities. She has developed individual books for children, which include photographs and observations linked to the areas of learning. However, it is not easy to see progress made within each area, to effectively monitor children's achievements towards the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

Children's contributions to their welfare are promoted appropriately through everyday practices. They play and move around in a hygienically clean, tidy and well organised home, promoting their health and welfare. They make a positive contribution to the setting, such as helping to set the table at mealtimes. Children know and feel safe through the good relationship they have established with the childminder. Routines in place teach them what to do in event of an emergency, such as, evacuating the premises safely. Children enjoy daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise as they play in the garden, walk to and from school and go on trips to the local park. This is combined with the provision of healthy meals and snacks, including activities, such as helping to prepare home made pizzas at mealtimes. Consistently applied routines and procedures for hand washing further promotes children's good health. For instance, pictures and posters are displayed

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and outcomes for children

close to the bathroom to remind children of the importance of washing hands to avoid cross contamination. The childminder's good relationship with parents and effective procedures, ensure children are well care for if they fall ill or have minor accidents. For instance, she holds a valid first aid certificate and has devised and implemented clear and effective policies and procedures regarding children's health and safety. All relevant documentation with regard to health, including specific dietary needs and consent forms are in place and up to date. These positively safeguard children's well-being. 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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