Childminder in Merton

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY347698 Inspection date 15/10/2010 Inspector Lindsay Farenden

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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 2007. She lives with one adult child and one child aged 12 years in Morden in the London Borough of Merton. The whole of the ground floor and the first floor toilet of the childminder's house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The family have four pet cats, a hamster and two dogs. Children have little access to the dogs except under close supervision with the childminder and they have a separate enclosed area in the garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years, of who three may be in the Early Years age group. She is currently caring for one child in the early year's age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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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 overall quality of the provision is satisfactory with some good aspects. Children are happy and secure in the setting and are treated with warmth and kindness by the childminder. Children's individuality is recognized and nurtured by the childminder who has a good knowledge of their individual needs, interests and abilities. The childminder is skilled and providing children with a wide range of stimulating activities both inside and outside of the home. The close working partnership with parents ensures good continuity of care for children. The childminder demonstrated a positive attitude to liaising with other early years provisions that children are attending. Children's welfare and safety are promoted, although the requirements in relation to requesting parental consent to seek emergency medical treatment for their child and having a current first aid certificate are not currently met. The childminder has started to evaluate her

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

childminding provision and her commitment to ongoing training provides a sound basis for her capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course by 30 November 2010 (Safeguarding and welfare) (Promoting children's health) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 15/12/2010

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further?

 request written permission from parents for seeking 10/11/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 emergency medical advice or treatment) Safeguarding and promoting children?s welfare)  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Safeguarding and welfare) 15/12/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 improve daily attendance record so it includes children's full names

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the early years provision

There is a strong emphasis on safeguarding children within the childminding setting. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs of abuse and is aware of the procedures to follow if she concerns about a child's welfare. Adults living in the home have been vetted to ensure they are suitable to be in the presence of children. The childminder is vigilant about safety issues and conducts risk assessments both in and outside of the home. The childminder's first aid certificate has recently become out of date. She was unfortunately unable to attend training to update the first aid certificate and plans to get on another course as soon as possible. However not having a current first aid certificate and not yet requesting written parental permission to seek emergency medical advice or treatment is a breach of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The childminder does through have an easily accessible first aid box in order to deal

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the early years provision

with any minor accidents. Documentation is well maintained, although children's full names are not always recorded on the attendance records.

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the early years provision

The childminder has devised a range polices and procedures which are used effectively to promote the welfare and safety of the children. Fire safety equipment is in place and the fire evacuation procedures are practiced with the children. Children learn to keep them- selves safe, as the childminder explains to them why they must wear their seat belts in the cars. She talks to them about stranger danger and not touching dogs that they do not know.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge base and continually improve her childminding service and the outcomes for children. She dedicates her time to the children when they are present. Toys and resources are very well organized, so children can independently choose what they would play with.

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the early years provision

Children behave very well because the childminder is very attentive to their needs and because they are constantly engaged in purposeful play. Children benefit from the use of reward charts and lots of praise which successfully increases their confidence and sense of self -worth. The childminder is committed to providing a fully inclusive environment and has a very positive attitude to caring for children with special educational needs and or disabilities. The childminder is keen to start liaising with the school that children attend, so their learning can continue to be enhanced whilst they are in her care. Children are learning about taking care of the environment as they enjoy taking part in recycling household rubbish. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has devised a portfolio about her childminding service which includes her polices, which is shared with the parents. Right from the start, the

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the early years provision

childminder builds very positive relationships with the parents, encouraging them to share information about their child's care needs, interests and stage of development. Parents are given good feedback about their child's care routines and activities they have done verbally and through a daily written diary, which the parents can take home to read. They also are given photographs of their children enjoying activities in the childminder's care. Information from parents at the time of the inspection is very complimentary about the childminder and her childcare provision.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a welcoming child-friendly home environment in which all children can relax and enjoy themselves as they play and learn. Children's art work is valued as it is displayed in a most attractive manner on the wall in the lounge. The childminder undertakes observations of children's achievements. She then uses these effectively to provide a wide range of experiences to plan for their next step of learning and promote their interests. The childminder takes a profound interest in what children do and uses questioning successfully to challenge their thinking and language skills. For example, whilst children enjoy a sticking activity and playing with play dough, she encourages them to count, name colours and shapes. Children have good opportunities to mark make, as writing and drawing materials are easily accessible to them. They like looking at books and having stories read to them and their interest in books is further promoted through visits

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and outcomes for children

to the library to choose books. Children use their imaginations well as they use dressing up clothes and enjoy putting on puppet shows from props they have made during craft activities. Children learn about the wider world through looking at countries on the globe and discussing places they have visited on holidays. They learn to acknowledge and accept differences, as a good range of toys that reflect diversity are fully integrated into everyday play. Children are learning about taking care of the environment as they take an active part in recycling household items. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of sharing and being kind to animals. They get great pleasure from helping to feed the childminder's pet cats.

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and outcomes for children

The children are cared for in a clean home and are learning the importance of good hygiene procedures. For example they know they need to wash their hands before eating. They engage in a wide range of physical activities that help them develop a healthy lifestyle, such as visiting parks, play ball games and dancing to music. The childminder helps children to develop healthy eating habits, by providing them with healthy foods that she knows they like and by taking them to pick your own fruit and vegetable farms. 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 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 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 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 report (Welfare of the children being cared for) 15/12/2010

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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 report (Welfare of the children being cared for) 15/12/2010

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