Childminder in Sutton

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY405501 Inspection date 09/11/2010 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 in June 2010. She lives with her four children; one child is in the early years age range, two children attend primary school full time and one child attends secondary school. The childminder's home is a four-bedroom house located in a residential road in the London borough of Sutton. Children have access to all areas of the home, although they are predominantly cared for in rooms on the ground floor. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. Occasionally the childminder works with an assistant. The childminder takes children to school and collects them at the end of the day. She makes frequent use of local children's amenities including the library, playgrounds, parks and children's centres.The

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Description of the childminding

childminder is a fluent speaker of English and French. There are currently five children on roll aged between 19 months and seven years; four of whom are in the early years age group, and all of the children attend part time.

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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 enjoy their time with the childminder. They are safe and secure and they enjoy their activities. Partnerships with parents are good and the information they share helps the childminder to meet the individual needs of the children. Children are making good progress in their learning given their age and starting points. The childminder has made a good start in evaluating her work with children. She reflects on her provision effectively overall and she is eager to continue her professional development through further training. She keeps the regulator informed about any significant changes in her provision and most documentation and systems for the safe mangement of the provision are in place.

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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 to leave children alone with an assistant for short periods of time (Documentation) 23/11/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that the fire blanket is secured in place for ease of use. 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's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues is good. She is aware of the different types of abuse that children can suffer and she knows what signs of symptoms can indicate ill-treatment. She has adopted a procedure which she will follow should she have concerns for the welfare of the children in her care and she makes this available to parents so that they are aware of her responsibilities.

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the early years provision

The childminder checks her home daily to make sure it is safe for children before they arrive. She makes sure that her house and garden are secure and she keeps children close to her throughout the day. She is keen to secure ongoing improvement and to this end she has already attended two useful courses following her introductory childminding course and first aid training. She has smoke alarms on every level of her home and she has a fire evacuation routine in place. She has a fire blanket but has not yet fixed this securely to make it easy to use in the event of a fire.

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the early years provision

The childminder stores books and toys in the room set side for play where the children can access them easily and this supports the development of their growing independence. Her outdoor play area is spacious and she has a good selection of wheeled toys for children of different ages.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures that each child's needs are well met. She is very successful in the way she promotes language development and those children who are learning English as an additional language are gaining confidence and a growing vocabulary. The childminder ensures that children go out and about often to meet diverse adults and children. In this way the children gain familiarity with people from different cultures and backgrounds. She involves children in worthwhile activities at home and at playgroup that are linked to different cultures.

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the early years provision

The childminder expresses her willingness to work with outside agencies if there is a need. In discussion she states that she will take advice and guidance from specialists but to date this has not been required for the children she cares for. Parents and carers are given opportunities to discuss their child's progress and development. They are welcome to share the files that the childminder collates for each child showing their achievements and notes that she has made about their next steps. The childminder displays her certificate of registration for parents. The certificate that she currently displays is inaccurate but this is due to an administrative error which is beyond her control. She has most of the necessary permissions in writing from parents. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The children show in their behaviour and body language that they feel safe with the childminder. They benefit from the regular routines that she has established which help them to feel secure and confident in knowing what will happen next. She is sensitive to their needs and provides food and drink when they are hungry and offers cuddles and comfort to the youngest children when they are unsure or unhappy. The children are learning about boundaries for acceptable behaviour. They respond well when she asks them to share and take turns fairly and their behaviour is lively but good.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a sample menu which describes healthy meals so that parents know what their children eat when they are in her home. She offers a selection of fresh fruits for children to choose their favourites and they eat with obvious pleasure. The childminder teaches children good habits which include keeping their noses clean and washing their hands before eating. She avoids cross infection by providing children with disposable hand drying materials.

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and outcomes for children

Children take part in a good range of activities which are planned to help them to develop their skills for future learning. The childminder actively encourages them to communicate verbally by vocalising as they play and in this way she demonstrates English vocabulary to very young children and to those who are learning English as an additional language. She provides mark making materials for the children and helps them to hold crayons firmly. Children enjoy stories and books with the childminder at her home and they sing tuneful nursery rhymes as they play. The childminder gently corrects children's mistakes when they are counting by demonstrating the correct order of numbers. They smile with pleasure when she praises them and celebrates their successes. Children play with battery operated toys and they show an understanding that things will happen when buttons are pressed.

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and outcomes for children

Children are able to dress themselves for outdoor play and they take off their shoes and coats afterwards. They pedal wheeled toys and use sit and ride toys confidently. Children learn useful skills with their hands including how to cut paper with scissors. The childminder ensures that the children explore a range of media in art and craft activities that they take part in at the playgroup and at her home. They are currently enjoying making decorations for their play area in preparation for a Christmas party. 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 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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