Childminder in Sutton

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY417507 Inspection date 13/06/2011 Inspector Rebecca Hurst

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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 lives with her husband and three children in the London Borough of Sutton, close to local shops and transport links, as well as local schools and play groups. The childminder has a pet dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder may care for no more than five children under eight years; of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than one may be under one years at any one time. There are currently three children on roll in the early years age range.

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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 because the childminder creates a stimulating, safe and secure environment. Children are valued and supported to make the most of their abilities, making good progress. The childminder has started to evaluate her provision. She seeks to improve the learning opportunities provided, working towards the best possible outcomes for children. As a result, the childminder has a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 carry out regular fire drills and record in a fire log book, the details of any problems encountered and how they were resolved  plan a wider range of activities to develop children's knowledge and understanding of diversity

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and knows how to safeguard the children in her care. Detailed risk assessments are in place to ensure the children are protected from hazards while in the care of the childminder. Safety gates are in place to stop the children accessing areas which are unsafe to go without an adult present. The childminder has a detailed fire evacuation plan in This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 place, but has currently not tested it by completing a fire drill to enhance her ability to keep children safe in an emergency.

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the early years provision

Children have good access to resources that are stored at a level they can reach for themselves, this enhances their independence. Children have some opportunities to learn about the wider world around them. They look at the Christian festivals but do not celebrate those from different traditions.. They have access to a good number of resources that reflect diversity. The childminder continues to develop her knowledge of childcare and how to improve the children's learning and development, through regular training opportunities.

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the early years provision

The childminder works successfully with the parents to ensure there is continuity of care for the children. Before children start with her the childminder discusses children's individual needs and where they are in their learning. Two-way communication is then actively encouraged by using daily diaries as well as verbal communication. The childminder and parents record messages for one another in here and the diaries also include information about children's activities, accompanied by photographs of the children at play. The childminder makes sure that parents are kept well informed about their children's ongoing developmental progress. Currently, children do not attend other settings, but the childminder is fully aware of her role in working in partnership with others to ensure that the experiences she offers enhance those they receive elsewhere. The childminder has an effective self-evaluation system; she reflects upon her own practice and asks

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the early years provision

parents for feedback. In this way she highlights her strengths and areas of the provision she wishes to improve. She then takes appropriate action to address these and as a results makes positive and continuous improvement to the outcomes for children.

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and outcomes for children

Children have a good sense of belonging and they are very settled and happy in the childminder's care. Children's self esteem and confidence levels are greatly nurtured and boosted by the strong relationships they have built with the childminder They like to snuggle up with the childminder and gain reassurance from her. The childminder is skilled in asking the children open-ended questions to make them think about what they are doing, this helps them to progress well in their learning. Children are making good progress with their speech and the show that they are becoming inquisitive learners, showing curiosity in all that is going on in the setting.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder carries out detailed baseline assessments on the children when they first start, which enables her to identify their starting points. Detailed observations allow the childminder to effectively plan the children's next steps of learning to promote their learning and development. Resources are well used to support and extend children's learning. The childminder is skilled in making sure This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the activities promote children's development in all six areas of learning and offer sufficient challenge to them and help them to gain skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

Good hygiene procedures ensure the children are protected from cross infection and contamination. Freshly prepared and nutritious meals ensure the children are thriving in the care of the childminder. The childminder takes time to talk to the children about their behaviour and, given their ages and stages of development, they are well behaved.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy role play and the childminder is skilled in extending these activities to stretch the children's learning. Children enjoy making cakes and also dough; they weigh out the ingredients and enthusiastically stir the mixture and they talk about the changes in consistency. The childminder ensures that all activities are adapted to ensure that all those wishing to participate can do so. The children also like to use the dough they make to mould it and pretend it is food which they serve as part of their role play, using real china play sets to make ‘tea'. Children enjoy using the cassette tape machines to play music to dance along to. They operate these competently demonstrating skills of using technology. 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: 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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