Childminder in Haringey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY276865 Inspection date 15/03/2011 Inspector Gulnaz Hussein

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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 2003. She lives with her partner and her two grown up children. They live in a three bedroom house in Tottenham in the London Borough of Haringey close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the ground floor and one bedroom on the first floor is used for childminding.

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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 this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder collects children from local schools and she regularly attends a number of groups with children.

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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 is very effective and dedicated to promoting children's welfare, learning and development. Good partnerships with parents effectively contribute to ensuring that the needs of all children are fully met and that they receive the required support. Children's happiness is prioritised, along with creating an environment which is inclusive, safe, stimulating and welcoming to all. The childminder is fully aware of her strengths and areas for improvement. She regularly reviews her practice, making changes where appropriate, which leads to continual improvement in the effectiveness of the provision and outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the systems in place so that learning and teaching goals are considered when planning for children's learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and how to keep children from harm whilst they are in her care. She carries out thorough risk assessments on all areas of her home and for outings; this ensures that all children are kept safe. Full and comprehensive evacuation procedures are carried out with all of the children to ensure they are fully aware of what they need to do in an This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 emergency. The childminder has taken effective steps to evaluate the service she provides and she attends training and sources pertinent information to enhance her childcare knowledge.

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the early years provision

Children have access to a good amount of resources that are deployed effectively to them to have independent selection and choice whilst playing. The childminder takes time to find out about the children's backgrounds and uses this information very effectively to provide activities to support children's learning of their own and other's, backgrounds, festivals and cultures.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents are well established and parents are encouraged to share what they know about their child on a continuous basis. The childminder gives parents detailed information about their child's achievements and progress, and keeps records that are shared with them. Parents are encouraged to give their views about the provision and have given positive feedback about the service the childminder provides. They are very happy with the care and education their children receive. The childminder works closely with other early years provisions where her minded children attend, to ensure that information is regularly shared and used to promote children's achievements and well-being.

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and outcomes for children

The children are extremely happy and settled whilst in the care of the childminder. The childminder ensures their individual needs are fully meet by the care and attention they receive. Children are inquisitive and ask a number of questions that are answered sensitively and patiently by the childminder. The childminder, in turn uses a good range of open-ended questions to encourage children's critical thinking and to extend their learning. The childminder completes observational assessments on all of the children in her care and she clearly identifies the next steps in children's learning. A system for planning is in place and this identifies activities and areas of learning. As yet, these do not contain information about learning and teaching goals to further support children's learning and development. Children are developing good skills for the future through support in using a range of learning resources, such as programmable and battery operated

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about a healthy lifestyle and their good health is promoted well. Their diet and nutrition needs are well ensured as the childminder has a good understanding of healthy eating and children's individual requirements. A choice of nutritious snacks and freshly home cooked meals are provided, with drinking water available at all times. Children learn about safety, such as emergency evacuations and crossing the road safely. Children enjoy being together and they interact well and share their games with each other. The childminder praises children frequently to promote their self-esteem and to encourage positive behaviour. Children's emotional development is very well supported by the childminder who engages in sensitive explanations and conversations with children about aspects of their lives that they may feel sad about. As a result, children feel safe in the setting because This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

the childminder offers warmth and security, along with consistent and familiar routines. 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 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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