Childminder in Sutton

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY383019 Inspection date 09/11/2010 Inspector Lindsay Farrenden

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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 has been registered since 2008. She lives with her husband and their three children aged seven, four and two years in Sutton, Surrey. The whole ground floor and one bedroom of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. There is access to a toilet on the ground floor.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years, of whom one may be in the Early Years age group. There is currently one child on role who attends on a part time basis.The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory 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 provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for children in which one room is set up as a playroom. She provides children with a wide range of toys and activities which help children make progress in their learning and development. Children's individuality is recognised by the childminder's secure knowledge of their family, individual needs, interests and abilities. Close working partnerships with parents and local schools ensures they work effectively to meet the children's individual needs. The childminder's capacity for continual improvement is well demonstrated through her commitment to attend training courses and gain a child care qualification.

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further?

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

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further?

 request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and welfare) 10/12/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop systems to evaluate childminding provision 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 places a strong emphasis on safeguarding children within the childminding setting. She has a good knowledge of the signs of abuse and procedures to follow if she concerns about a child's welfare. Adults living in the home have been fully vetted to ensure they are suitable to be in the presence of children. Risk assessments have been undertaken for inside and outside of the home to reduce any potential hazards and high consideration is given to ensure children are safe at all times. The childminder helps children to understand about keeping safe. For example, they learn about how to safely cross roads and regularly practice the fire evacuation procedures.

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the early years provision

Effective written polices and procedures are used to guide the childminder in her daily practice and to promote the welfare and safety of the children. Records are well maintained, although written permission to seek any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment has not been requested from the parents, which is a breach of the Early Years Foundation regulations. Space is used effectively in which children can move around the ground floor of the home freely and safely. There is dedicated play room in which children have free access to an excellent range of good quality toys and play resources. This maximizes the opportunities for children to learn through play.

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the early years provision

The childminder has built up a positive relationship with the parents and has gained a good understanding of children's individual needs to promote inclusive practice successfully. The childminder has devised a profile about her childminding service which includes her polices which she gives to parents when their child first starts. Parent's are kept well informed about their child's day verbally and an in depth daily diary detailing their child's care routines and activities they have enjoyed doing. The childminder regularly talks to staff at schools children attend to discuss what they are learning. She then uses this information to provide activities to enhance and consolidate children's learning in her care. The childminder provides and fully inclusive provision and ensures that every individual child feels valued in her home. Children's behavior is good because they are well occupied and are given lots of praise for their efforts and achievements.

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the early years provision

The childminder is very enthusiastic and is committed to continually developing her practice through a programme of training. She is keen to further develop outcomes for children through a written self-evaluation system.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very happy and settled and thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's care. Warm and trusting relationships have developed between the childminder and the children, which gives them a real a sense of belonging and demonstrates that they feel very safe. Children enthusiastically choose what they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 want to play with and benefit from the attention they get from the childminder, who clearly enjoys their company and ensures they are constantly amused. She asks questions and talks to them about what they are doing, encouraging their language skills and all round development. Children use their imaginations extremely well as they pretend to make cakes and drinks using dough, pretend to make meals using real grapes on a large play cooker. They play very contently on the floor with play people, trucks, animals and make building using construction

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and outcomes for children

materials. They learn to accept and respect difference as they access toys which reflect diversity in every day play. Drawing and marking making materials are readily available to children. They enjoyed colouring in letters to display on the wall which the childminder then helps them with the sounds of the letters that they have been using at school each day. Children are provided with a wide range of activities to encourage their creativity. For example, singing rhymes and making sounds with musical instruments. Children learn about nature as they collect leaves and talk about the size and colour and then make prints with them using paints to make pictures. They have fun filling in a chart with pictures depicting the weather conditions. They learn about caring for the environment as the childminder teaches them about what things can recycled. Children learn about the wider world, as they look at maps and globes and talk about countries in which some of their

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for and play in a very clean home in which the childminder gives high priority to hygiene procedures. Children wash their hands before eating and have their own towels to dry their hands to prevent the risk of cross infection. They enjoy a balanced diet of healthy foods and taste different fruits and vegetables each day. The children's participation in making their own sandwiches encourages their enjoyment of making choices of what they would like to eat. Children develop a positive attitude to exercise as they walk to and from school, enjoying play on outdoor equipment in the childminder's garden and regularly visit parks.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a holds a current first aid certificate and has well stocked first aid box in the home and takes a small first aid bag with her on outings. This ensures that any accidents can be dealt with in a prompt manner. 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 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 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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