Childminder in Croydon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY420372 Inspection date 19/07/2011 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. He lives with his wife, who he works with as his co-childminder, and their three children aged 12, 10 and six years. The family live in a five bedroom house in a residential area of Croydon in Surrey. The downstairs of the house is the main area used for childminding. A garden is available for outdoor play. The family have pet cats, tortoises and chickens. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. When working on his own, the childminder may care for no more than six 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 year at any one time. When working with his co- childminder, they may care for no more than nine children under eight years; of these, not more six may be in the early years age group, and of these not more

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Description of the childminding

two may be under one year at any one time. There are currently seven children on roll under eight years of age, six of whom are in the early years age range. There are also two children over eight years on roll. 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder promotes all aspects of children's welfare and development effectively. Children settle quickly in the welcoming and inclusive environment. Strong partnerships with parents ensure that the childminder knows children well, and most relevant documentation is in place. Overall, children make good progress in their learning given their age, ability and starting points. Together with his co- childminder, the childminder reflects on his practice on a regular basis and strives for continual improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain written consent from parents for children to take part in outings  strengthen systems for observation and assessment by making sure next steps identified for children are clearly followed up and regularly reviewed .

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the early years provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of his responsibilities towards the children in his care, and knows what steps to take if he has concerns about a child. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 This ensures that their welfare is safeguarded. The childminding premises are well organised and child-centred so that there is ample space to play, and children can easily access a wide variety of age-appropriate play materials and resources. The childminder and his co-childminder make regular risk assessments of the home, garden and outings, to ensure that hazards are minimised at all times. Most of the paperwork that promotes children's health, safety and wellbeing is in place. However, although all aspects of children's care are discussed and agreed with parents, they have not yet been asked to give their written consent for their child on go on outings, to ensure their wishes are clear.

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the early years provision

The childminder has good relationships with parents and ensures he has a clear understanding of each child's background and needs. He adapts care where needed, for instance to take into account children's different learning styles and interests, so that individual needs are met and equality and diversity is effectively promoted. Parents are kept up to date through daily discussions and have access to a wide range of policies and procedures. Although children do not currently attend any other early years settings, the childminder is aware of the need to build effective partnerships with other providers when this applies. The childminder and his co-childminder make use of their membership of childminding organisations, as well as contact with other providers, to evaluate their own service and consider areas for future development. They take action to improve outcomes for children, such as extending outdoor play resources and updating policies and procedures.

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and outcomes for children

Children are confident, independent and settled in the childminder's care. They make good relationships with each other and play together well, sharing, cooperating and taking turns. They show a strong sense of belonging as they select their own resources, and move confidently and safely around the home. Children learn to keep themselves safe when they take part in a fire drill and remember they need to cross the road to wait on the other side. They adopt simple, good hygiene routines when they wash their hands before they eat, enjoying raisins for a snack and a freshly prepared balanced meal for their tea. They play outside or take part in physical activity every day as part of a healthy lifestyle, having fun with wheeled vehicles, playing ball games in the garden, or using the large apparatus in the park.

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and outcomes for children

Children take part in a wide variety of activities and experiences that support their development across all areas of learning. They enjoy looking at books or cuddling up for a quiet story. They learn about shape and size when they fit giant foam shapes together to build a 'really tall tower', and they develop skills for the future when they independently use the computer to complete simple programmes. They explore and investigate when the childminder helps them work out how to operate the lift in the small world hospital or fire station. They use their imaginations when they make tea in the role play kitchen, or act out their favourite story including pictures to go on the wall. Children benefit from a balanced routine with active and quiet times as well as indoor and outdoor play, and are well occupied throughout This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the day. The childminder knows children well and supports his co-childminder in

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and outcomes for children

making observations of their achievements. However, at present, next steps identified for children are not always clearly followed up and reviewed, in order to monitor their progress. 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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