Velandia Abril, Claudia Stella

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY406384 Inspection date 07/04/2011 Inspector Jill Nugent

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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 registered in 2010. She lives with her husband and mother in a house in Enfield. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. Her mother works as her assistant. The whole of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a secure garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age group and, of those, no more than one may be under one year. Currently she is caring for two children in the early years age group.

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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 offers a safe and welcoming play environment for children where they develop a real sense of belonging. She provides a variety of interesting play activities and interacts effectively with children to promote their learning through play. She prioritises children's well-being and ensures that they keep safe and healthy in her care, even though the required childminder training course has not been completed.. The childminder adopts a reflective approach to her practice and actively works towards improving the outcomes for all children. Her close working partnership with parents contributes to children's individual needs being met well at all times.

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further?

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

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further?

 attend a local authority approved training course which provides support for childminders in implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (Suitable people). 07/09/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 look at different ways of using the garden as an alternative learning environment. 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's documentation is very well organised and provides a good framework for her childcare practice. However, she has not yet been able to access a local authority approved training course which provides support for childminders in implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage. Although the childminder is well qualified in childcare, and has several years of experience working with children, there is a requirement that all childminders attend this course within six months of registration.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes sure that children are safeguarded in her care through the implementation of effective policies and procedures. She carries out detailed risk assessments and regular safety checks of her premises in order to minimise potential hazards to children. She is vigilant in her risk assessments of outings and teaches children how to keep themselves safe when taking part in outings. She has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and what to do if she has any concerns. All records relating to children's health and safety are well maintained.

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the early years provision

The childminder has created an attractive and stimulating play environment in her home and encourages children to choose freely by setting out a variety of play activities. The childminder and her assistant work well together, switching roles if necessary, so that children receive continual support whilst they play. The childminder organises special activities to enthuse children, for example, introducing a coloured cornflour mix. Children benefit from the interaction of the two adults and consequently feel valued as individuals. There are good procedures in place for supporting children with special educational needs and those who speak English as an additional language. The childminder offers a fully inclusive provision and actively encourages children to find out about other cultures and peoples through their play.

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the early years provision

The childminder liaises closely with parents, providing clear information about her childcare provision and useful diary sheets that keep parents up to date with daily events. She exchanges information with parents about individual children's progress, thereby enabling them to become involved in their children's learning. She emphasises the importance of partnership working, for example, when dealing with particular behavioural problems. Parents are very happy with the care and learning experiences their children receive, especially the structure of routines and the opportunities for outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder is keen to maintain the quality of her childcare and seeks advice from other professionals to help her develop her practice. She is aware of the strengths of her setting and is particularly interested in developing the use of her garden as an alternative play and learning environment. Since her registration she has been working on the garden in order to provide a safe and attractive play area for children and at the time of inspection this work was almost complete. The childminder's plans for the future are relevant and beneficial to children, for example, the introduction of a 'free-flow' system so that children may choose This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 freely from play activities indoors and outdoors. None of the children attending have any other professionals or providers involved in their development, however, the childminder is fully aware of the need to liaise in order to ensure continuity of

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and outcomes for children

Children develop close relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They enjoy the variety of choice in the setting and are very happy in the childminder's care. They develop self-confidence and learn to respect other people. They are inquisitive and show much interest in the play activities on offer, often becoming absorbed as they explore. For example, children like to look at books, play with toy animals and dolls. They have fun exploring a runny cornflour mix, laughing as they stir and drip the mixture. The childminder encourages children to use language to express themselves and takes opportunities to extend their skills, for instance, drawing numbers in the cornflour tray. Children talk readily about their own feelings and experiences. They especially enjoy a range of different learning experiences at local children's centres, for example, the opportunity to see real animals or to take part in interactive story times.

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and outcomes for children

Children are well behaved and enjoy group activities, for example, dressing up as chefs and pretending to prepare meals. The childminder makes very good use of stories and songs to extend children's learning. She encourages an awareness of different cultures and follows up children's own interests, for example, by making African costumes when children become interested in Africa. She uses an effective system of observational assessment to record children's progress towards the early learning goals, including written observations and summary reports in individual files. She has a very good understanding of how children learn and plans activities to move them on individually in their learning. In this way children develop useful skills for the future, for instance, an extended vocabulary, creative techniques and problem solving skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy trips to the park where they have the opportunity to practice physical skills and develop their coordination and balance, although they miss out on regular opportunities to take part in a wide variety of outdoor play activities at present. They benefit from the provision of healthy and nutritious meals and especially enjoy a choice of fresh fruits throughout the day. In this way they become aware of the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles. Children are very well supervised and therefore feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They learn how to behave in safe ways and to use tools, such as scissors, in a safe manner. Children respond positively to the childminder's requests, for example, clearing away and tidying up the play area. Overall children's care and learning needs are met effectively through an enabling environment and good adult support. 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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