Enterprise Learning Alliance

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 135466 Inspection date 28/06/2011 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 1994 and lives with her husband and two adult daughters. They live in house close to Edmonton Green in the London Borough of Enfield. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and children have access to a fully enclosed garden.

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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 six children on roll three of whom are in the early years age.

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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 happy and settled in the childminder's care and are making sound progress in their learning. Sufficient measures are taken to promote children's safety, however, some areas of risk assessment are not fully secure. Effective partnerships have been developed with parents to ensure the childminder has appropriate information about each child's individual needs. The childminder has the capacity to improve her provision. However, systems for self-evaluation have not been developed.

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further?

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

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further?

 update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risk for outings and trips. Also ensure that daily indoor risk assessment identifies aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a daily basis.  develop further systems for self-evaluation to identify targets for further improvement  improve knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage for observation and assessment of children's progress towards the early learning goals, provide further opportunities for creative experiences and involve parents in their learning. Also further enhance opportunities for children to hear and see their home languages at the setting  improve knowledge and procedures in the event of a safeguarding allegation being made against the childminder or others on the premises 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 has a sound understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She is aware of the signs and symptoms to look out for and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. However, her awareness for dealing with allegations against herself or others on the premises is not as secure. Children access a welcoming environment with an appropriate range of resources. A risk assessment has been devised to promote their safety at the premises and generally this works well. However, some items such as, plastic bags have not been removed in the kitchen. The childminder is aware of potential risks that may occur on outings. For example, she carries out visual checks on arrival at local parks to prevent accidents. However, written risk assessments for each type of outing are not in place.

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the early years provision

The childminder has the capacity to improve her provision and has made improvements since her last inspection. She demonstrates a commitment to updating her childcare knowledge and has recently completed an NVQ level 3 in childcare. Although the childminder has considered the strengths and areas for improvement to her service, she has not developed systems for self-evaluation.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed effective relationships with parents. Appropriate communication systems ensure that relevant information is shared on a daily basis which helps her to support children's individual needs. Policies and procedures are shared with parents at the beginning of the placement which ensures they are aware of her responsibilities as a childminder. The childminder has basic discussions with other providers who work with children at other settings, which are shared with parents. However, secure systems for sharing information about their progress in the Early Years Foundation Stage have not been established.

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the early years provision

Children are welcomed into a friendly and relaxed environment where they are valued and included. They have equal access to all play equipment at the setting which ensures all children enjoy role play, dressing up and physical play. Children who share the childminder's home language are provided with appropriate support in both English and their home language. However, systems to provide other children with opportunities to hear their home languages are not fully developed.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care and benefit from a warm relationship with the childminder and her family. They quickly settle on arrival and become fully engaged in their play as they make choices from the range of resources available. Children who arrive unsettled are provided with reassurance as they sit with the childminder until they are ready to join the other children. They enjoy opportunities for being creative as they dress up and dance to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 music. However, opportunities for creative play using items such as paints and malleable materials are not as easily accessible. Children are keen to learn and to take part in activities. For example, when they are provided with a game to help develop their awareness of numbers they are interested and enjoy showing they recognise some of the numbers. They concentrate well when they access mark

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and outcomes for children

making materials and are keen to show the childminder their drawings and early writing.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates through discussion, an understanding of children's individual development and progress. However, systems for observing and assessing their progress towards the early learning goals and sharing this information with parents to encourage their involvement in their child's learning have not been developed.

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and outcomes for children

Children's awareness of staying safe is promoted as they learn the importance of road safety when they are on outings. They are learning how to behave in an emergency as they regularly practise the evacuation procedure. They are beginning to learn the importance of a healthy life style as they enjoy regularly opportunities for physical activities both inside and out. Furthermore the childminder has the appropriate information from parents which ensures she meets their individual health needs. 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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