Childminder in CroydonOfsted inspection, 14 Dec 2010

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY412891 Inspection date 14/12/2010 Inspector Linda Close

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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 2010. He lives with his wife and three children aged seven, 12 and 13 years in South Wimbledon, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder lives in a house located in a residential road close to the centre of Wimbledon. Children's main areas of play is the whole of the ground floor and bathroom on the upper floor. There is an enclosed garden at the rear of the house for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for five children under eight years of whom three may be in the early years age group. The childminder regularly works with his wife who is also a registered childminder and when working together they may care for a maximum of seven children under eight years and of these six may be in the early years age group. He is registered on the Early Year Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder currrently has six children on roll between the ages of 11 months and three years 10 months and one older child who is 8 years old and attends out of school only. The children's patterns of attendance are varied.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and he helps children to make appropriate progress. Children are safe and secure in the care of the childminder. They enjoy playing together in a warm, homely environment and their regular outings help them to learn about the local area and the world around them. The childminder gains useful information from parents about the interests, likes and dislikes of the children which enables him to meet their care needs well. However, he does not always gain sufficient information about children's home language and required permissions have not been gained for every child. The childminder evaluates his service to children in a satisfactory manner overall and he has made suitable plans to secure continuous improvement of his childminding service.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain prior written permission for each and every medicine from parents before any medication is given (Promoting good health) (also applies to the Childcare Register) 28/12/2010

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further?

 request written permission from parents, at the time of the child's admission to the provision, to the 28/12/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 seeking of any necessary emergency medical treatment in the future (Documentation) (also applies to the Childcare Register)

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further?

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

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further?

 find out about children's home language  develop further the assessments of what children have achieved to inform planning for progress  develop further the partnership with parents and carers by providing them with more information about their child's progress to enable them to support their child's learning at home

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of his responsibilities in relation to safeguarding the children in his care. He and his co-childminder have adopted suitable policies and procedures for safeguarding and he has contact details for the relevant agencies should he have concerns about children's welfare. Risk assessments are undertaken for the home and for outings and the childminder has taken steps to keep children safe including the use of fire guards and safety gates. Most records are kept correctly for most children. However, for a child who is in the early years age group who has newly joined the setting no written permission for current medication has been gained and for this child no written permission for emergency medical treatment or advice has been sought which does not meet requirements.

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the early years provision

The childminder has undertaken a self evaluation exercise covering all areas of his service. The childminder describes how he meets the requirements of registration appropriately but has overlooked some aspects of his provision that are not sufficiently developed. These include finding ways to support children who are learning English as an additional language and the assessments of children's achievements which lack sufficient clarity to assist the childminder in planning for best progress. The childminder works well with his co-childminder and together they care for the children well. The childminder has already booked a place on a safeguarding course to ensure that his knowledge remains up to date. He maintains contact with local authority development workers for ongoing advice and guidance and is willing to work with outside agencies to provide additional support for children if there is a need identified.

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the early years provision

Children are given easy access to a good range of toys which are clean and in good order. The childminder has high chairs for mealtimes and uses a double buggy when taking children on outings to keep the youngest children safe and comfortable.

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the early years provision

Parents and carers have written positive letters and notes to the childminder stating their confidence in him and his co-minder and admiring their kindness towards the children. Parents state that their children are happy and well looked This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 after and they would not hesitate to make recommendations to other families. A display of documents in the hallway gives parents useful information about the childminder's registration and training. The display also includes a weekly plan and contact details for the regulator. Parents share important details about care and children's dietary needs with the childminder. Parents receive verbal feedback at the end of the day and they can access observations records although these do not provide a clear view of all aspects of progress to enable parents to support learning at home.

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the early years provision

The childminder welcomes children from a range of backgrounds. He takes children out to meet and socialise with others. He involves children in some activities that help them to become familiar with diversity. These activities are linked to different cultures and customs including Eid, Christmas and Chinese New Year. However he does not find out enough about children's home language, for example, by finding out key words that can be used to help children to understand what is being asked of them to help them to feel confident in their new surroundings.

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and outcomes for children

Children show in their relaxed body language that they feel safe in the care of the childminder. They play happily together and respond well to the childminder who supports them in their play. The childminder recognises children's need for sleep and checks them often when they are sleeping. The very youngest children laugh and play confidently showing that they feel secure and a newly joined child shows that he has quickly become accustomed to his new carer.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about the importance of good hygiene from discussions about the need for hand washing before meals and after using the toilet. They enjoy frequent drinks and fresh fruit snacks with the occasional biscuit. The childminder provides tasty, balanced meals for children which are described on a specimen menu which is shared with parents. Children eat well and the childminder makes sure that older children have ample time to enjoy their food before walking to the local nursery for the afternoon session.

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and outcomes for children

Children eagerly take part in colouring and mark making activities and the older members of the group smile with pleasure when their first attempts at writing are recognised and praised by the childminder. Children have opportunities in play to match colours, sort shapes and count out loud. They play with some toys that have numbers on them. The children freely explore battery operated toys and they are amused by the noises that their toys make. These activities help them to develop appropriate early skills for future learning.

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and outcomes for children

Weekly planning sheets show that the childminder takes children out on a regular basis. They visit play areas at the local theatre, the parks nearby, playgroups and soft play areas which helps to broaden their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. They take part in energetic play activities at these venues and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 in good weather they play outside at the childminder's home with a good range of outdoor toys. The childminder makes some observations of the children and these observations are linked to the six areas of learning. However, the observations do not provide a source of clear information that the childminder can use to select future activities. The planned activities provided are broadly suitable but not specifically chosen to help each child make the best progress. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the erport 28/12/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the erport 28/12/2010

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