Childminder in Enfield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 135705 Inspection date 15/02/2011 Inspector Catherine Greene

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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 1981. She lives with her husband and adult son in a four bedroom House in Edmonton, London. Rooms on the ground floor of the property are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, no more than three of whom may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in the early years age range and three children aged five to eight, after school. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early years, compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.The childminder collects children from the local school.

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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

The childminder knows the children well; she has a clear understanding of their individual needs and has a secure knowledge of child development. She ensures that children are happy, secure and well settled by providing interesting and challenging activities. She continuously looks for ways to advance her knowledge through training to further improve the outcomes for children, although her system to enable her to evaluate her service is in its infancy. Her partnerships with parents, the local school and other agencies are a key strength and are significant in making sure that the needs of all children are met.

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further?

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

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further?

 re-develop the outdoor area ensuring safety and suitablity  further involve parents in their children's learning and developement, for example, through making regular contributions to the learning and development record .

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the early years provision

The childminders good knowledge of safeguarding and how to progress should she have any concerns about a child ensures that the children are very well protected. She has many years of experience and has embraced the changes and introduction of the Early Years Foundation Stage with enthusiasm. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Regular discussion with parents provides opportunities to share information about children's progress and she plans to give them the opportunity to contribute to the learning portfolios as an area identified for development. The childminder supports children well during activities, she listens to them getting down to their level and as a result children are confident, secure and happy.

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the early years provision

The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendations made at the last inspection by attending further training and ensuring she has all required documents readily available. Parents are provided with lots of information about the setting and their child, through discussions, profiles, photos of trips and activities and clear policies and procedures. This is further extended by the childminder who has been pro-active at developing very good relationships with other providers such as nurseries and the local school which children attend.

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the early years provision

The childminder is providing a good range of learning opportunities. She ensures that she works very well with parents of the children attending to promote continuity of care and their development. She is aware of children's differences and supports this effectively.

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and outcomes for children

Children are observed during play with next steps in their learning journeys recorded. They enjoy a wide range of activities and opportunities to enable them to make good progress across all six areas of learning. The organisation of the play and learning environment enables children to make choices in comfort. The childminder talks to the children asking questions that make them think for themselves. They are encouraged to enjoy books as they choose their favourites and enjoy cuddling up to the childminder as she reads to them. She knows the children well and follows their lead with activities as well as encouraging them to try new things.

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and outcomes for children

Children's confidence and self-esteem is promoted by the childminder who ensures that they feel safe and loved by offering physical comfort and meaningful praise. The childminder teaches children how to share and she supports them by ensuring that there are enough resources for them to parallel play. They develop their independence skills as they access toys freely from the resources set out and in the labelled storage drawers.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy lots of large physical play at parks and local play groups. They negotiate well as they tell the childminder that they are looking forward to going for a walk pushing their buggies. They are not able to use the garden currently as the childminder is having renovation work carried out, she has identified this as an area she would like to re-develop once all works are complete.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder promotes the welfare of the children very successfully in an environment that is safe and welcoming. Hazards to children are minimised through a range of risk assessments and children learn how to keep themselves This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 safe as the childminder teaches them about why they need to take care. They keep healthy as they wash their hands before eating their meals and when they come in from school. Children enjoy snacks and meals provided by parents and the childminder who has a weekly menu. They are encouraged to sample new foods and are reminded to drink regularly. The childminder has a valid first aid certificate to enable her to treat the children appropriately in the event of an accident. 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 1 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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