Childminder in Croydon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY415249 Inspection date 21/04/2011 Inspector Rebecca Khabbazi

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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 2010. She lives with her three year old child. The family live in a two-bedroom second floor flat in Croydon, Surrey with stairs for access. The living room of the flat is the main area used for childminding. There is no outdoor play area but the childminder makes use of local parks.

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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 is registered to care for three children under eight years old, two of whom can be in the early years age group. There is currently one child on roll, who is in the early years age group. The childminder is registered to provide overnight care for one child under eight years old.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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

The childminder promotes children's welfare and development appropriately overall, and most requirements are met. Children are safe and settle quickly in the welcoming, inclusive home. Positive relationships with parents help ensure that children make steady progress in their learning, given their age, ability and starting points. The childminder reflects on the service she provides and strives to improve the provision, although at the moment not all areas for development are promptly identified and addressed.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure a record of prior written consent from parents is in place for each and every medicine administered (Promoting good health) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 27/05/2011

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further?

 maintain a record of risk assessment that includes the particular aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, the date of when they have been checked and any action taken following a review or incident (Suitable premises, environment and equipment). 27/05/2011

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  use observations of children's achievements to identify the next steps for their learning and plan relevant activities that build on their knowledge and skills  keep a log of regular fire drills including details of any problems encountered and how they were resolved.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is appropriately safeguarded overall. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care, and she knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. Most of the required documentation that promotes the health, safety and well-being of children is in place. However, the childminder does not have a record of all of the required written consents from parents, including their prior written permission to give medicine. This is a legal requirement. In addition, although the childminder checks her home for hazards and makes sure safety precautions such as safety gates are in place, she does not keep a record of her risk assessments. This is also a legal requirement.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises her home so that there is space for children to play and they can easily access a variety of age-appropriate resources and play materials. She works closely with parents to make sure she has a good understanding of each child's background and needs so that equality and diversity are successfully promoted, and appropriate care provided. Parents are kept well informed through a daily diary as well as verbal discussions, and they have access to a wide range of written policies and procedures. The childminder is aware of the need to build effective partnerships with other providers if children attend more than one early years setting. She makes use of feedback from other childminders and local support workers to evaluate her provision and keep up to date, and she takes some steps to develop her provision. However, currently systems for self- evaluation are not robust enough to ensure all areas for improvement are picked

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled and content in the childminder's care. They show a sense of belonging as they move confidently around the areas used for childminding and help themselves to toys and play materials. The childminder supervises children vigilantly at all times. Children begin to learn to keep themselves safe when they take part in a fire drill, although a log of these fire practices is not currently in place. Children begin to adopt simple good hygiene routines when they wash their hands before they eat. They benefit from regular meals and snacks that meet their nutritional needs, enjoying some pear and orange segments for a mid-morning snack. The childminder makes sure they have regular opportunities for outdoor This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 play. They enjoy playing in the outdoor area at the local Children's Centre, and have fun running around in the park.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good relationships with the childminder, who responds to them warmly and is attentive to their needs. They take part in a variety of activities that support their development across all areas of learning. They enjoy socialising at a 'stay and play' and visiting the library to listen to stories or join in a 'wiggle and jiggle' session. They make marks with big pens on the board, and their early language skills are fostered when the childminder encourages them to say new words. Children solve simple problems when they work out how the pieces of the giant number puzzle mat fit together and they practise their physical skills when they jump across it when they have finished, keeping both feet together. They use their imaginations when they decorate eggs for Easter using little chicks, tissue paper and glue. Children are appropriately occupied during their time with the childminder and enjoy the activities provided. The childminder has begun to make

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and outcomes for children

some observations of children's achievements, but does not yet use these to identify the next steps for their learning and plan activities to build on their knowledge and skills. 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 2 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept). 27/05/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept). 27/05/2011

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