Messaadi, Nesrine

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY378535 Inspection date 17/11/2010 Inspector Samantha Smith

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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 2008. She lives with her husband and two children aged three and seven years in Tottenham in the London borough of Haringey. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time. There is currently one child on roll in the early years age range. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups. She is registered on the Early Years Register and 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children benefit from a childminder who knows and accommodates their needs well. She demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding of her role in supporting children's learning and development and she makes good use of the Early Years Foundation Stage Practice Guidance to support her in this. Partnerships with parents contribute towards the consistency of care provided as there is generally a good two-way flow of information between them. At present the children attending share similar backgrounds to the childminder and she has organised her environment well to reflect this. Self-evaluation processes are still in the early stages and not all areas of the premises are covered by her risk assessments, although the childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to improving her skills and the quality of her provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further assessment arrangements to ensure that the next stages of children's learning are identified and appropriately planned for  develop monitoring systems by seeking the views of parents on the service provided  use systems consistently to verify the identity of visitors and record their names, purpose of the visit and details of arrival and departure times  develop risk assessments to cover all areas of the house and garden in order to maintain the safety of the whole premises for children. 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 organises herself well. She has a detailed suite of policies and procedures in place that she shares with parents at the beginning of their child's placement. These include a child protection procedure which clearly sets out the childminder's responsibility to safeguard children from any form of abuse or neglect, and details the steps she would take if she had a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. In addition, she has taken steps to promote children's safety while in her home, as illustrated in the risk assessment in place, which includes most areas of the childminder's home and garden . The risk assessment clearly identifies when it will next be reviewed, ensuring the home in these areas continues to be safe. All adults living in the home have completed the required suitability checks and there is a system in place to record visitors to the home; however, it is not used consistently and therefore does not demonstrate an

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the early years provision

The childminder makes good use of her home, which is organised well to support the needs of the children attending. The lounge provides children with space to explore various small world activities including construction, puzzles and dolls, while the hall provides space for children to play and experiment with musical instruments. The kitchen is used as a messy play area where children engage in a range of arts and craft activities . Although small, the garden is suitably resourced and provides children with the space to engage in physical activities and explore the natural world. The childminder makes good use of parent and toddler groups and often visits these with other childminders, giving children opportunities to mix and play with other children .

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of the importance of maintaining effective partnerships and regular communication with other Early Years Foundation Stage partners involved with the children attending. However, none of the children on roll currently attend any other provision. The childminder has established sound partnerships with parents, contributing towards the continuity of care that children receive. From the beginning of a child's placement, the childminder seeks information from parents on issues such as sleep routines, favourite activities and children's likes and dislikes. However, this does not include information to support her in identifying children's starting points.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of promoting an inclusive provision and has taken positive steps to provide a welcoming home for the children attending. The current systems for self-evaluation are in the early stages; however, the childminder has taken positive steps to improve her qualifications and skills. She is currently completing a level 3 course in childcare and education and confirms that she is keen to further her skills. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a welcoming and inclusive environment, where their individual needs are met. As a result they are well settled in the childminder's care. They are safe and secure in the childminder's home and enjoy the positive interaction that they share with her as they confidently approach her to play and for attention. They take part in a broad range of interesting and challenging experiences provided. The childminder has created bright and colourful assessment folders where photographs are displayed of children's achievements alongside comments that link these to the areas and stages of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This information provides the childminder with a clear overview of what children are achieving. However, these do not demonstrate how the assessments inform planning for each child's next steps of learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing competent language skills in both English and French. They engage in regular conversation with the childminder who constantly talks to them while they are playing, asking questions and encouraging them to answer. They also have opportunities to look at books and take part in mark making activities. Their physical skills are supported through the outdoor play opportunities provided; for example, they ride bicycles and scooters and play ball with the childminder. They also have opportunities to visit the local park and use the large equipment available.

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and outcomes for children

There are many opportunities for children to be creative as they explore arts and craft activities such as painting and dressing-up. They show great pride in their art work as they eagerly show the childminder their creations and they often spend most of their time wearing their favourite outfits. They use the musical instruments to explore sound and rhythm as they play in time to CDs.

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and outcomes for children

There are some opportunities provided for children to explore electronic and programmable toys and they have use of a digital camera to take pictures. They also have some opportunities to use the computer available. Regular trips to parent and toddler groups and visits with other childminders support their developing social skills as they learn to positively interact with their peers. Their independence skills are encouraged through daily routines. For example, they are encouraged to clear the table after they have finished eating their snacks and they are supported by the childminder in managing their personal needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children's good health is promoted through daily routines. They are encouraged to wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day and are supported by the childminder in this. Meals are currently provided by the parents and are stored and reheated appropriately by the childminder. Snacks provided are healthy and nutritious and drinks of water and juice are made freely accessible to children, enabling them to have a drink when they are thirsty. Children are well behaved and respond well to the childminder's requests. The childminder is never far from the children, ensuring their safety at all times and developing their knowledge and skills. There are clear house rules displayed, which are also shared with the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 parents. 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 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 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: 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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