Childminder in Merton

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY394588 Inspection date 16/10/2010 Inspector Lorna Hall

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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 2009. She lives with her husband and two children under five years. The family lives in a three bedroom maisonette near Tooting Common, in the London borough of Wandsworth. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding and there is a back garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for one child in the early years age group. She is currently minding one child. The childminder is also registered on both parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification. The family has a cat.

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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 welfare is successfully promoted because the childminder liaises with childcare agencies to ensure any concern is dealt with appropriately. The childminder gathers information about children's individual needs and works with other professionals to support and monitor identified needs. There is a strong emphasis on equal opportunity for all and systems are in place to narrow the gap so her service is accessible to all. As a result children make good progress in their learning and development. Although, the childminder keeps a record of the children's attendance, this is not accurate. The childminder has strong links with others to ensure consistency in care and education. However, she is yet to develop formal systems to involve others in the self evaluation process.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems to accurately record the children's attendance  develop systems to involve others in the self evaulation process

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the early years provision

The childminder has effective procedures in place to safeguard the children in her care. The written safeguarding policy covers all of the required elements and she liaises with other childcare agencies as required. However, when the childminder collects children from their home, she does not record the time they were in her care while travelling to her own home. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Comprehensive risk assessments are carried out and a record kept, in addition a daily check list is completed to ensure the premises are safe. The childminder seeks advice from fire safety officers to ensure fire detectors comply with safety recommendations. As a result the fire evacuation procedure is strategically displayed and the procedure is practised with the children. Most of the records required for the safe and efficient running of the service meet requirements and

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the early years provision

promote the children's welfare. As an extra safety measure the childminder carries essential items with her on outings such as the children's contact details. Rigorous arrangements are in place to ensure children are transported safely in the childminder's car and the required consent sought.

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the early years provision

There is a strong emphasis on working in partnership with parents and they access a wealth of information on the notice board. Parents receive good information about all the required policies and procedures and business arrangements. The information is beautifully presented in a brochure style folder, in addition parents can access good information about the curriculum from the notice board. The information parents provide about their children meets requirements and promotes the children's welfare. There is a real commitment to promote effective communication with parents and the childminder carries the children's learning journal to their home. This way parents can chart their children's progress and contribute to their learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder is skilled at working with other agencies to ensure her service promotes equal opportunity for all. As a result she regularly meets up with other professional to discuss the children's progress and to set and monitor appropriate targets.

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the early years provision

The childminder is motivated and passionate about her work. Links with others such as the local borough's early years team and the children's centre enable her to seek advice and access appropriate training. During school holidays she uses community resources such as one o'clock clubs to enhance the service she provides. Links with others allow the childminder to reflect and review her service. As a result she has extended the selection of toys to include resources which depict positive images of diversity and special education needs. The childminder is in the early stages of developing formal systems to involve others in the self evaluation process.

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the early years provision

Children are well behaved because they have a positive attitude to learning and they contribute to their learning. In addition, appropriate methods are in place to help them manage their behaviour, for example, lots of explanation about the consequences of their behaviour. Children are extremely polite and build good relationship with the other children and the adults.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Foundation Stage. This enables her to plan and deliver interesting activities within the home and outdoors. Resources are effectively deployed to challenge and stimulate the children to initiate their play and contribute to their learning. For example, children regularly choose books and ask the childminder to read. This activity prompts the children to name the animals and other pictures they can recognise. It also promotes their colour recognition. The children are fully supported to enjoy their learning and during play the childminder seizes the opportunity to extend their learning. For example, she asks the children open ended questions. Children's communication language and literacy is successfully

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and outcomes for children

promoted and they use their phonics knowledge to sound out the letters in their name and make connections.

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and outcomes for children

Children are fully supported to make independent choices, they show persistence and good concentration as they engage in repetitive play with musical instruments. The children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and respond positively to the childminder's good use of praise and encouragement. The childminder is skilled at promoting children's learning through play. As a result children who have additional learning needs are fully supported to access activities appropriate to their level. Children's observations and assessment records are up to date and support needs are consistently identified and appropriate targets set.

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and outcomes for children

The arrangements to promote a healthy life style are effective and enable the children to develop skills for the future. For example, children make health choices at meal times and they indicate they are thirsty. The children consistently observe good hygiene and wash their hands before and after handling food. Cross infection is minimised and parents receive information about the care and exclusion of children who are ill.

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and outcomes for children

Every day the children have opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and engage in a wide range of outdoor activities. The children?s health is also promoted because effective systems are in place to ensure they receive the correct treatment and advice in an emergency. Children engage in a wide range of physical activities, both indoor and out, increasing their understanding about the importance of regular exercise as part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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and outcomes for children

There is a high emphasis on safety and within the home safety devices are fitted. The childminder ensures children are supervised at all timse and visitors to the home during childminding hours are asked to sign the visitor's book and the reason for their visit. Parents give consent for their children to participate in activities outside the home. Through play children learn about road safety as they observe and talk about traffic signs on the activity carpet.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder strives to provide an inclusive environment. As a result, all the children have equal opportunity to access resources. Through, books small world people and visits within the community children learn about other cultures and customs. Linguistic diversity is valued and minded children have the opportunity to learn about different languages. Play in the park provides good opportunities for the children to identify changes in their environment such as the effects of the season. Children collect conkers, leaves and other items to create beautiful pictures. Children self select a range of tools to build and construct and use This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 scissors with increasing control. 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 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 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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