Childminder in Enfield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY418441 Inspection date 13/04/2011 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

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 registered in 2010. She runs her provision form the home of another childminder. Access to the setting is gained via a gate at the side of the home. Children have use of an indoor play area and a secure outdoor play area. The chidlminder 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 when working alone and nine children under eight when working with another childminder. There are currently four children on roll, all are in the early years age range and attend various sessions throughout the week.

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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 are content and well settled in with the childminder and they are making progress in their development. The childminder demonstrates a sound knowlegde and understanding of the Early Years Framework and her role in supporting children's learning. Positive partnerships have been established with parents; regular information is shared with them keeping them informed about their child's day and of the childminder's current practice. The childminder is yet to begin evaluating her practice, although she demonstrates a positive attitude to improving her practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure information about who has legal contact and parental responsibility is obtained for all children (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 04/05/2011

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further?

 ensure that risk assessments for outings are completed in line with requirements (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 04/05/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the observation and assessment systems to ensure that clear learning intentions are identified and that the next stages of learning are clearly identified and planned for in order to move children on  provide children with suitable explainations about their behaviour, in order to increase their understanding of right and wrong for them to for themselves. 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 manages her setting well. She creates a warm and stimulating environment where children are happy, safe and well settled. She has a clear understanding of safeguarding issues and of her role to ensure that children are protected from harm and she has appropriate systems in place that contributes towards this. She has a portfolio of written 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 and neglect and details the steps she would take if she had any concerns. In addition appropriate steps have been taken to promote children's safety whilst in her care as demonstrated through the risk assessments in place, which include all aspects of the premises and garden and she maintains an accurate record of visitors. However, the risk assessments for

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the early years provision

outings do not show any differentiation between them.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of her role in supporting children's learning. She provides a suitable environment that is conducive to the needs of the children attending. There is a good range of toys and resources that are organised well to enable children to make free choices about what they want to play with. The childminder demonstrates a sound awareness of the learning and development requirements and is currently developing observation and assessment systems to support children in making progress. However these are still in the early stages. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues and promotes this within her setting. She provides a range of toys and resources that depict positive images of people from various backgrounds and of mixed abilities.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents are generally satisfactory. Relevant information is obtained from them at the start of their child's placement, with the exception of who has legal contact and parental responsibility for all children. There continues to be a regular exchange of information between them keeping them update about the childminder's practice. She demonstrates a positive attitude towards improving her practice. She has completed a number of training courses including child protection, food hygiene and observation, assessment and planning and is keen to implement new skills knowledge she has gained into practice. She has not yet begun to evaluate her practice and demonstrates some awareness of her strengths and areas of improvements. Currently none of the children on role attend any other EYFS provider; however, the childminder demonstrates that she is aware of the importance of maintaining such partnerships.

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the early years provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They have established healthy and secure attachments with her and benefit from a safe and suitable environment that contributes towards them feeling safe and content. Children are appropriately supported to learn and develop in the EYFS. Activities and experiences provided offer sufficient challenger for the children attending and generally cover all areas of learning. However, systems of observation and assessments are in the early statges and there is still room for improvement.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge of her role to support children's development and she provides a fair range of experiences that promote positive outcomes and support them in developing future skills. Young children are supported in developing early social skills and enjoy regular visits to toddler groups and local children centre's, where they have opportunities to mix and play with other children. Children are beginning to learn problem solving reasoning and numeracy skills as they engage in construction play and explore the shape sorters provided. They enjoy regular opportunities to engage in physical activities through their visits to the park and other places of interest. They have access to various arts and crafts resources which provides opportunities for children to engage in mark making activities. Children are calm and enjoy positive interactions with the childminder, who spends time on their level engaged in their play.

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and outcomes for children

Although she generally communicates well with them whilst engaged in their play, there are times that she does not provide them with appropriate explainations about their behaviour.

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and outcomes for children

Daily routines in place support children's health and promote healthy lifestyles; they rest and sleep according to their needs and are provided with healthy meals and snacks. Their physical needs are well supported by the childminder who changes them to according to their needs. They are encouraged to wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day. Overall their welfare is appropriately safeguarded through the childminder's consistent practice and written policies. 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 3 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 3 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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