Childminder in Islington

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY412219 Inspection date 20/04/2011 Inspector Liz Corr

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 2010 and lives with her husband and young son. They live in a two bedroom house in the N1 area of the London Borough of Islington. Children have access to all areas of the home with the exception of the childminder's bedroom. They also have access to a roof terrace.

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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. A maximum of three children under eight may attend at any one time, of these, two may be in the early years age range. There is currently one child on roll in the early years age range.

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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

Children are happy and secure in the childminder's care and overall are making good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder works very well with parents and ensures that she has good information about their individual needs. Systems for observing and assessing children's development have been introduced. The childminder is committed to making further improvements to her service, although systems for self-evaluation are not fully in place.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further systems to record children's starting points in the six areas of learning and clearly show their progress towards the early learning goals  develop further a culture of reflective practice and self-evaluation

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed clear procedures regarding the safeguarding of children's welfare and clearly understands her responsibility for reporting any child protection concerns. The childminder has developed a set of comprehensive policies and procedures, which underpin her practice and provide parents with useful information about her service. Effective risk assessments have been devised for the premises and individual outings. As a result, children's safety has been carefully considered.

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the early years provision

The childminder clearly enjoys her work and is committed to making continuous improvements to her service. Some areas of improvement have been identified, although systems for self-evaluation are still being developed. A wide range of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 resources are available for children to freely self -select and initiate their own play.

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the early years provision

Successful relationships have been developed with parents. Good communication systems ensure that both the childminder and parents are kept up to date with any new information about the children's progress. Recent feedback from parents is very positive. For example, parents report that they are very pleased with the variety of activities their children are involved in and their children are very happy in the care of the childminder. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to developing partnerships with other professionals involved with individual children to promote their learning, development and welfare.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides an inclusive service. She has good information about children's backgrounds, which helps her to support their individual needs. As a result, children feel secure and settled. Furthermore, children are developing a good awareness of themselves and of the diverse community around them as they take part in an interesting range of outings and experiences.

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and outcomes for children

Well organised routines and positive interaction help children feel safe and secure at the setting. They have formed a secure attachment to the childminder as she provides them with individual attention and knows them very well. They are gaining confidence as they help themselves to play materials and make their needs known to the childminder. For example, the childminder stops what she is doing when children notice a crane that can be seen across the road. She takes time to talk to them about their interests and supports their language skills very well as she explains what the crane is doing and what is being built. Consequently, children have lots of opportunities for spontaneous learning as the childminder follows up on their interests. Children are making progress in early mark making as the childminder provides them with good resources and values their achievements, which are dated so their progress can be easily identified. Children are developing

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and outcomes for children

friendships with each other and clearly enjoy each other's company. The childminder settles minor squabbles sensitively as she gently explains that toys need to be shared and helps them to understand each other's feelings.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and continues to develop her knowledge through further training. Systems for recording children's progress and interests have been organised using photographs and examples of their involvement in activities. The childminder knows the children well and provides regular feedback to parents so they can continue to develop children's learning and interests at home. However, the childminder has not developed systems for assessing children's progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder gathers useful information about children's individual needs when they begin their placement. However, systems to record their starting points, using the six areas of learning to help assess their initial progress, are not in place. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children's good health is well promoted as they are cared for in clean and hygienic

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and outcomes for children

surroundings. They practise good hygiene routines as they wash their hands before meal times and after playing outdoors. Children are provided with healthy meals and snacks. They learn to appreciate healthy foods as they eat together and learn from the good example set by the childminder and their peers. Fresh drinking water is available whenever they need it which keeps them hydrated throughout the day. 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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