Childminder in BarnetOfsted inspection, 28 Apr 2011

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY417185 Inspection date 28/04/2011 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

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 husband in a house in the N2 area of the London Borough of Haringey. The whole of the ground floor and two bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside 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. A maximum of six children under eight may attend at any one time, of whom, three may be in the early years age range. There are currently nine children on roll in the early years age range, some in part- time places.

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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 setting is very well organised and children access a welcoming and inviting environment. The childminder has developed successful relationships with parents which promotes consistent care for each child as their individual needs are well known to her. The childminder has developed sound systems for monitoring children's progress towards the early learning goals. Children are provided with an inclusive service where they are valued and included. The childminder has begun to reflect on her practice and demonstrates a firm commitment to making continuous improvements to her service.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to enhance children's progress towards the early learning goals by identifying their initial starting points and use the information gained from ongoing observations to clearly monitor progress and help move them onto the next stage in their learning. Also continue to develop partnerships with other settings children attend  ensure the hand drying procedures protect children from cross contamination

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed effective procedures to be followed in the event of a child protection concern. Parents are well informed of her responsibility to protect children as all her policies and procedures are shared with them. The childminder is very well organised and has developed useful information systems including a full set of policies and procedures which underpin her service. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder has carefully considered children's welfare and has devised clear risk assessments to promote their safety. They feel secure at the setting as the childminder informs them when there are changes to their routine. For example, they are informed when visitors are coming which helps them to feel confident and safe.

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the early years provision

The childminder is enthusiastic about her role and thoroughly enjoys her work. She demonstrates a firm commitment to making continuous improvements to her service. She has begun to evaluate her provision and has identified some areas for development including, developing her resources to promote inclusion.

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the early years provision

Successful relationships have been developed with parents. For example, there are good systems for sharing information about children's daily progress and all parents are provided with useful information about her service. Parents have provided very positive feedback about the service using feedback forms. For instance, they are pleased with the individual attention their children receive and have noticed that their children are more confident in larger groups. They also appreciate all the support and advice the childminder provides and think that this is a safe, warm and caring environment. However, partnerships with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage are not as secure.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to providing an inclusive service. She has worked closely with parents to provide for children's individual needs and as a result all children are valued and included. Effective support is provided for children who speak English as an additional language. For example, she asks for key words in their home language to help them to feel secure at her setting.

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and outcomes for children

Children are provided with a welcoming and inviting learning environment. Their confidence and independence is increasing as they are able to easily access the very good selection of play materials and make their own choices. They benefit from the positive interaction the childminder provides as she makes learning fun for them. For instance, as they sit together to read a story about a caterpillar, the childminder provides interesting props which further promote their interest in reading. Consequently, the children are keen to take turns to read the story for themselves. The childminder encourages their understanding of healthy eating as they talk about the fruits the caterpillar eats. They really enjoy this familiar story and respond positively to the childminder's questions. Their learning is consolidated in a meaningful way as the childminder shows them the caterpillar they recently found in the garden. She explains that it is now at the cocoon stage

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and outcomes for children

like the caterpillar in the story and reminds them it will eventually turn into a butterfly. As a result they are developing a good knowledge and understanding of the world. Children are keen to play in the large garden and to access the wide range of bikes, scooters and cars. The childminder helps to develop their imagination as she encourages them to think about where they can pretend to go in their vehicles. They happily join in and pretend they are travelling to the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 seaside. The childminder extends their thinking as she asks them what they need to take with them. The children are developing firm friendships as they play well together. They take turns to sing their favourite songs using a good selection of musical instruments which they thoroughly enjoy.

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and outcomes for children

Children are making good progress towards the early learning goals as they access a wide range of activities planned around the six areas of learning. Sound systems are in place to record their progress using photographs and written observations. The childminder has identified that she wishes to continue to develop her techniques for observation and assessment. Furthermore she has just introduced new systems for observations. Although the childminder gathers useful information about the children at the beginning of the placement this is not organised into the six areas of learning. Parents are regularly updated of their children's developmental progress which helps them to continue their learning at home.

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and outcomes for children

Children's good health is generally very well promoted. They are provided with healthy meals and snacks and enjoy helping to prepare these. For instance, older children choose from a range of healthy fillings for their sandwiches as they butter their bread. Consequently they eat very well. The childminder ensures the children stay hydrated as she reminds them that the weather is hot and they need to drink water regularly. Children are learning the importance of regular hand washing as the childminder talks to them about how germs can be harmful for their tummies. Children easily access the downstairs toilet to wash their hands. However, hand drying facilities are not hygienic as children share hand towels. Children are learning the importance of safe behaviour as they practise emergency evacuation procedure with the childminder. Furthermore they are learning how to cross roads safely using traffic light props in the garden.

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and outcomes for children

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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