Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY395590 Inspection date 08/12/2010 Inspector caroline preston

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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 registered in 2009. She lives with her husband and child aged twenty three months in Elm Park in the London borough of Havering, close to shops , parks, schools and public transport links. The ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding purposes. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more then two may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on 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

Children's needs are met well as the childminder has a strong understanding of their individual welfare and learning needs. Children are happy and engaged throughout the day. A strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures ensures that the childminder keeps the children safe. Successful partnership with parents supports the care children receive. Regular self-evaluation ensures the service offered to children and families is always being evaluated and strengthened.

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further?

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

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further?

 introduce activities that promote differences

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder is knowledgeable of safeguarding procedures. She has developed a well written policy, she completes daily in-depth risk assessments and the premises are safe and secure. The implementation of policies and procedures is seen through practice for example, ensuring all visitors sign the visitor's book. All adults living on the premises have undergone suitability checks. Children have access to a suitable range of resources which have been arranged, so that the premises are child friendly and welcoming. Soft toys and posters promote a child friendly environment.

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the early years provision

Self-evaluation ensures steps are taken to improve the service offered to the children. For example the childminder has identified that she wants to offer more play resources and undertake more observations. Partnership with parents is strong, the views of the parents have been sought through parent questionnaires, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 ensuring that parents are made to feel part of their child's learning. Parents are also sent information through e-mails, daily discussions and home dairies.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy at the setting, for example small babies smile, laugh and engage with other children and the childminder. This means strong relationships have been built over a short period of time and that babies feel comfortable and are having their needs met. They have progressed well towards the early learning goals, which has been observed and recorded and next steps have been put into place. Babies are independent as they handle without support programmable toys and listen to the music, they are happy to sit with the childminder and listen to stories. They are confident when moving around the room and playing with other children. Children feel safe because they are happy and engaged with their learning, small babies are supervised well and are beginning to learn boundaries of behavior. Children make healthy choices by eating a variety of fruits, they also engage in physical activities. For example visits to the park, playgroups, garden

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and outcomes for children

Small babies are encouraged to crawl and walk around the room. Children have access to programmable toys that are age and stage appropriate, for example babies use musical toys and speak and spell. Small babies problem-solve building bricks and using stacking toys. Children play with toys that promote diversity, such as books and dolls, however there are too few opportunities to learn about the wider world. Organization of children's profiles and individual learning plans are robust and support children's next steps, photographs also evidence children's achievements and all are linked to the early learning goals. The childminder interacts well with the baby using questioning and props to support learning, for example, using books to introduce words. Children learn about the weather, how hot or cold it is and make footprints in the snow. Children learn about numbers using number games, they create with soft cheese and pasta, put together puzzles

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and outcomes for children

and sing nursery rhymes. 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 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 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 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 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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