Childminder in Haringey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY422743 Inspection date 16/09/2011 Inspector Catherine Greene

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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 registered in 2011. She lives with her mother, father, adult sister, sister aged 14 and brother aged 10 years. The family live in the Seven Sisters area of London. Children have the use of two play rooms on the ground floor, a toilet and a first floor living room. There is a fully enclosed rear garden for outside play.

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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. She may provide care for a maximum of four children at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age group. The childminder is also registered to work with two other childminders. When working together they may care for a total of 14 children, of whom no more than nine can be in the early years age group and, of these, no more than three under one year. There are currently eight children on roll, of whom five are in the early years age group.

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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 successfully promotes children's welfare and development. Children are mostly very safe and very well cared for in the welcoming and inclusive environment. Close partnerships with her co-childminders and parents ensures good communication and that the childminder knows the children extremely well. The childminder is beginning to work with her co-minders to reflect on her practice and takes steps to ensure that her setting is constantly evolving.

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further?

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

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further?

 constantly monitor the identified actions taken to prevent hazards in the garden to ensure the safety of the children at all times  develop further the partnerships with co-childminders in terms of self- assessment and reflective practice to identify and continue to build on the highly effective outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in relation to child protection and is familiar with the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment as the childminder has a sound understanding of her role in promoting the safety and welfare of the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children. Written and visual risk assessments are routinely conducted in relation to the home, garden and when on outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder has taken appropriate action to ensure children are not exposed to hazards, both in the house and ion the garden. Safety gates restrict access to the stairs and kitchen, and hazardous materials have been made inaccessible to the children. Risk assessments, for both the childminding premises and for each individual outing, are thorough and clearly documented. However, the temporary action taken to protect the children from a hazard in the garden is not constantly monitored to ensure it remains effective Documentation to support children's health and safety is in place. The childminder gives priority to safeguarding children and supervises them closely to ensure they are safe at all times.

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the early years provision

Reflective practice is being developed by the childminder to identify her training needs and those of the partnership with her co-childminders. However, this is not yet fully extended to include all areas of her practice. The childminder makes very good use of feedback from parents and children to monitor and evaluate the provision, making changes when necessary.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures her knowledge of each child's backgrounds and needs are clear and very secure. She teaches children about diversity to raise their awareness and understanding. Children benefit from a well-balanced daily routine and are occupied and stimulated throughout their time spent with the childminder. They thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting. Partnerships are developing very well with the local authority early years advisors and those with parents are very positive. Through continual communication parents are actively involved in significant decisions relating to the setting and their views and opinions are valued.

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the early years provision

Completed parental questionnaires are very positive; parents speak highly of the setting and in particular the friendly approachable childminders. They are provided with good quality information about the setting, their child's achievements, well- being and development. Good two-way communication ensures that children experience consistent care and means both parents and children benefit from a close and supportive partnership with the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in an extremely warm and inclusive family environment. They make very good progress in their learning and development, because the childminder plans a variety of exciting activities, to promote the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder makes good observations of children's achievements and identifies their next steps in learning. The links between individual targets for children and activity plans are very clear. Children enjoy playing outside every day as part of a healthy lifestyle, practising skills that will support them for the future. Children develop excellent relationships with the childminder and the other children. They This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 play extremely well both independently and with the close support of the childminder and her co-childminders. Their behaviour is very good and they are showing a growing awareness of responsibility within the setting.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop high levels of independence as they select their own resources and play materials and put them away when they have finished. They take part in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities and experiences that support their development across all areas of learning and they are interested and motivated to learn. They enjoy growing plants in the garden, creative activities which include making paper plate clocks with hands that move and making their own pizzas for tea.

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and outcomes for children

Children's sense of belonging and security at the setting is strong. They are familiar with the daily routines, expectations and demonstrate a clear understanding of how to behave and keep themselves safe. They walk carefully up and down the stairs because they know that 'you have to listen and hold onto the railing' and they carefully remind the childminder to shut the gate as they climb the stairs. Children take part in regular fire practices that ensure they know what to do in an emergency. They make healthy choices as they choose and enjoy a wide range of nutritious, healthy foods prepared by the childminder. 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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