Childminder in Enfield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY222471 Inspection date 29/09/2010 Inspector Gulnaz Hassan

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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 2002. She lives with her husband and two children. They live in a three bedroom terraced house. The property is in walking distance of transport facilities, schools and shops. All areas of the property are used for childminding except the second bedroom. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have two small dogs. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time, of whom, no more than three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding two children in the early years age group.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder offers exceptional care and learning opportunities for children, enabling them to enjoy stimulating play and develop new skills. She is acutely aware of children's differing needs and meets these effectively through her systems and procedures. She works in partnership with parents to ensure her provision is fully inclusive. By evaluating her practice she is able to focus on most areas for improvement and grasps every opportunity to further her own knowledge and understanding.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 develop further the systems for the monitoring and evaluation of the provision in order to continually make improvements

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the early years provision

All major aspects of the steps taken to safeguard children are exemplary. For instance, the risk assessments in place are extensive and every journey and outing is rigorously assessed for safety. The childminder's knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and procedures is excellent, and this is matched by the extensive policies and procedures in place which further safeguard children and support her practice. There are excellent systems in place that promote children's good health and well-being, including steps taken to prevent the spread of infection. In addition, medication, sickness and infectious illness procedures ensure the best interests and welfare of children and their families at all times. The record This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 keeping and documentation that is required for the safe and efficient management of the setting's organisation is extensive, very well maintained and regularly

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes excellent standards of inclusive practice with all children having opportunities to play with the very good selection of resources available. Displays, resources and artwork reflect the wider community. The childminder supports children and provides an enabling learning environment where children can access all equipment easily.

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the early years provision

The childminder continually and rigorously evaluates and reflects on her practice. This has resulted in an extremely effective tool in supporting and defining her knowledge, understanding and practice of the Early Years Foundation Stage. For instance, one of the areas for improvement identified that some children did not feel fully autonomous when pursuing self-selected activities. This led to the childminder reviewing her methods of communicating and engaging with children. She consistently set herself new targets and reviews aspects of her practice to ensure that that her methods are effective in meeting the needs of the children and their parents and that she is achieving the best possible practice and highest standards. Children benefit from the childminder's commitment to attending training courses so as to continually improve her provision. Since her previous inspection, she has attended numerous courses, including Safeguarding, Block

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the early years provision

Play, Every Child A Talker and she has booked on several additional courses to increase further her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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the early years provision

Children have access to a very good range of resources, play materials and books that reflect diversity, different cultures and disability. There are very good systems in place that ensure regular and planned discussion, activities and experiences that promote understanding of their own and other's backgrounds and origin. In addition, children are learning to respect and value the diverse community they live in. Children are exceptionally well settled, confident and they frequently demonstrate very good levels of independence, security and well-being in the care of the childminder.

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the early years provision

There are excellent systems in place that ensure that parents work in partnership with the childminder to share in the planning for children's learning and development. Pertinent information about children's starting points and developing interests are gathered and used to inform children's individual plans and goals for learning. End of week meetings enable parents and carers to review and discuss children's progress and learning and to contribute and amend targets. The childminder has exceptionally strong links with the other settings who are delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage for children in her care. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has an excellent understanding of children's developmental needs and provides a wide range of relevant and appropriate learning experiences. Young children benefit from being able to choose resources and explore freely, making connections through the use of their senses. Children enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and become very happily involved in initiating and extending their play. The childminder actively engages with children, encouraging communication and promoting learning. She is adept at making the most of opportunities to increase children's awareness in the areas of literacy and numeracy. Children's ideas and interests are exceptionally well extended by the childminder. For instance children's continued excitement about their recent holidays lead to self initiated 'hotel' play with children writing out guest lists, name badges and menus, and children used tills to charge for room service. Children have created family

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and outcomes for children

trees following conversations with the childminder this led to further work to research a family holiday destination. Children's work on the childminders home computer has led them to support their own parents by helping to develop power point presentations. They develop self-confidence and personal independence through the childminders enthusiasm and dedication. Parents comment about their children's positive behaviour, they share and take turns and they learn to respect the needs of others.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has in place a comprehensive system for observing children's progress towards the early learning goals and planning around their individual learning needs. She makes regular daily observations of children's play, reflecting on the learning that has taken place and identifying the appropriate next steps, which will move children on in their learning. Her weekly plans incorporate these next steps and in this way, help children to make significant progress in their development. Her individual plans for each child cover the six areas of learning and include visits to various play groups and libraries where children can take part in a variety of activities such as singing and story telling sessions. There are very good opportunities for children to take part in outdoor physical activities on trips to the park and in the garden. The childminder creates extremely attractive learning journeys for individual children, incorporating her observations and photographs to

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and outcomes for children

create a visual record of their development to share with parents. She organises her day very well so that she can spend her time with the children, ensuring that they feel valued and included by interacting with them as a group as well as individually.

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and outcomes for children

Children's welfare is promoted rigorously through the implementation of a set of effective policies and procedures. The childminder conducts thorough and regular risk assessments of the premises, and of each type of outing, in order to ensure children's safety at all times. She has various safety measures in place in her home and a clear evacuation plan in case of an emergency. She is vigilant about good hygiene practices and her detailed medical procedures help to minimise the risk of infection. Her health and safety records are very well maintained and contribute to the safeguarding of all children. She emphasises the need for children to have a balanced, healthy diet with freshly cooked meals. Children eat freshly baked bread This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables daily. She ensures children have fresh air and exercise each day. Children are always well supervised and develop a real

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and outcomes for children

sense of belonging 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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