Childminder in BarnetOfsted inspection, 12 Jul 2011

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY240752 Inspection date 12/07/2011 Inspector Caren Carpenter

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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 2003. She lives with her daughter in a two bedroom ground floor flat in the Cricklewood area within the London borough of Barnet. The living room and a bedroom are used for childminding. Children are taken out regularly to the local parks.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding caring for two children in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the childcare Register. The childminder drives to local schools to take and collect children and attends local parent and toddler groups.

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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 settled in the childminder's care. The childminder ensures that all children are valued and included. She promotes children's care needs well and meets their individual developmental needs effectively. Effective relationships with parents ensure that the childminder is fully aware of children's individual needs which she meets very well. The childminder is able to identify areas to build upon her existing good practice to ensure that children's time with her is positive and rewarding. For example, she is keen to develop the use of ongoing observational assessment to inform planning for each child's continuing development.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the use of ongoing observational assessment to inform planning for each child's continuing development  practise regular fire drills to ensure that children become familiar with the fire evacuation procedure.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding, which ensures that children are well protected. She has all the information in place to report any concerns and is familiar with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. Effective safety procedures implemented by the childminder ensure that children remain safe at all times. For example, the childminder carries out regular risk assessments in all areas of her home to promote children's safety and records her This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 findings. However, regular fire drill practices are not carried out to enable children to become familiar with it, to assist with their quick and safe evacuation from the home, should the need arise.

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the early years provision

The childminder's capacity to maintain continuous improvement is good and is able to indentify her strengths and areas for improvements. Good improvements have been made since the previous inspection with the childminder addressing the recommendations that were raised. For example, parents have provided the required written consent for the childminder to seek emergency medical advice or treatment and to administer medication to their children fully, promoting children's welfare. A quality range of resources that captures the children's interest are well deployed to enable children to make good progress in their learning and development. For example, children choose from an exciting and stimulating range of play resources that are stored in labeled boxes successfully supporting their independence skills. Children benefit from regular trips out to toddler groups, this provides further learning experiences and opportunities to extend their social skills.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures that records are organised and maintained to ensure that the needs of all children are met.

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the early years provision

The childminder adopts a positive approach to inclusion and welcomes all children into her home. Children learn to respect each other's similarities and differences through cultural festival celebrations. In addition they have access to a range of resources which, increases their understanding and knowledge of the wider world. The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She gathers clear information from parents so that she knows about children's individual interests and needs. Parents are invited to contribute what they know about their children's individual needs and interest. This enables the childminder to provide appropriate support for any additional needs to ensure continuity of care and learning. The childminder values parents' comments and seeks their views through parents' questionnaires. Parents say they really like the care the childminder provides for their children especially, her dedication. She is trustworthy, responsible and loves

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the early years provision

their children. The childminder has a positive attitude to developing and forming links with other providers to ensure continuity of care and learning for the children.

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and outcomes for children

Children are engaged, happy, secure and interested in their play. They have clearly built trusting bonds with the childminder which help them to feel secure and safe. Her gentle manner helps children to feel comfortable and at ease with her. The childminder provides a wide range of balanced and varied activities which is challenging and exciting that cover all areas of learning. They are planned and available to children to fully promote their all-round learning and enjoyment. The childminder is beginning to observe and record children's achievements as they participate in a stimulating range of play and learning experiences. The childminder is keen to develop further the use of observations to help identify the next steps for children's learning to enhance their progress towards the early learning goals. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are very much at home in the childminding environment and shows good

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and outcomes for children

levels of confidence as they move around freely selecting activities of their choosing. The childminder gets down to the children's level to play with them and takes some opportunities to support and extend children's learning from what they choose to do. Children make good progress in all areas of learning because the childminder is skilled at interacting with them and has a good understanding about how children learn and develop new skills. Children have access to a quality range of books which they clearly enjoy both independently and with the childminder. They are developing their problem solving skill, for example they complete simple jig saw puzzles and are learning to count and recognise numbers, shapes and colours during many practical activities. Children enjoy painting, sticking and gluing activities using, a variety of arts and crafts materials. Children use programmable toys to explore and investigate how things work. These good play experiences

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and outcomes for children

enable children to develop skills necessary to their future success.

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and outcomes for children

Children gain an awareness of their own health and hygiene through daily routines, such as washing their hands before eating. Children are offered healthy and nutritious meals and snacks and a selection of fresh fruits daily. They enjoy home cooked meals such as, chapattis, roast chicken and a selection of vegetables. The childminder provides children with regular drinks of water to ensure they remain hydrated. The childminder encourages children to enjoy being active. For example, they have good opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise and are developing their physical skills using a range of equipment, such as climbing frames, swings and slides in the park. Children are learning the importance of following road safety rules and taking care about who they talk to when they are out and about in the community. Positive relationships are nurtured and the children are well settled and happy in the childminder's care. This is reflected in their behaviour, which is

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and outcomes for children

managed in a caring and sensitive way, ensuring children's concerns and needs are fully supported. 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 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 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: 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

 devise and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect and ensure the procedure includes the procedure to be followed in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder (Arrangements for Safeguarding children) 31/08/2011

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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 voluntary section of the report(Arrangements for Safeguarding children) 31/08/2011

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