Childminder in Sutton

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY420792 Inspection date 19/09/2011 Inspector Lisa-Marie Jones

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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 since 2011. She lives with her three children aged three, nine and 11 years old. The family lives in a three bedroom house in Carshalton, within the London borough of Sutton. The whole of the house is used for childminding; this includes a designated play room. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children aged under eight years, of whom two may be in the early years age group. There are currently four children under eight years old on roll and they are all 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

The childminder successfully promotes all aspects of children's welfare and development. She offers a welcoming, child-centred and inclusive home environment. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure she meets children's individual needs. Overall, children make good progress in their learning given their age, ability and starting points. The childminder reflects on the service she provides and identifies areas for improvement that are responsive to the needs of the children who attend and their families.

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further?

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

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further?

 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

Children welfare is effectively safeguarded. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care and is familiar with the steps to take if she has concerns about a child. She conducts regular checks of her home, to ensure children can move around freely and play safely. Documentation promoting children's health, safety and wellbeing is well- maintained and supports the smooth day to day running of the setting effectively.

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the early years provision

The home is well organised and welcoming. Children play happily in the designated playroom where they can easily help themselves to a wide variety of good quality This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 play materials and resources, therefore promoting their independence.

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the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents to make sure she has a thorough understanding of each child's backgrounds and needs. She adapts care so that equality and diversity is successfully promoted. Parents are kept up to date about how their children have been and about the progress they are making in their learning through daily discussions. The childminder provides parents with a good range of written information, such as policies and procedures to ensure they are fully informed about her provision. The childminder is aware of the need to build effective partnerships with other providers, if children attend more than one setting. Currently children only attend this setting.

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the early years provision

The childminder understands the value of self-evaluation in maintaining continuous improvement. She has accurately identified the strengths and weaknesses in her provision and has well-targeted plans for future development of her provision to improve outcomes for children. This includes plans for further training and development of the garden.

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and outcomes for children

Children show a strong sense of belonging. The childminder helps them become confident and independent, letting them help themselves to toys and play materials. Toddlers confidently explore the playroom and investigate the storage boxes that are labelled with words and pictures to aid their selection. Children adopt simple good hygiene routines. They wash their hands before eating, which helps protect them from the risk of cross-infection. Children take part in regular physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. They run around and use the equipment at the park and toddler groups or dig in the garden.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good relationships with the childminder, who responds to them warmly and knows them well. They are made to feel part of the family and thoroughly enjoy themselves here. The childminder is dedicated to making sure children are happy and well cared for. She endeavours to ensure children really get the most out of being in her care. The childminder makes regular observations of children's achievements. However, the next steps identified for children are not always clearly followed up and reviewed in order to monitor progress and to assess the effectiveness of her planning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are well occupied throughout the day progressing well in their learning and development and gaining skills for the future. The childminder skilfully supports children in the activities of their choosing. For example, toddlers play with toys cars, manoeuvring them around making engine noises. The childminder talks to them about their trip to the fire station and then suggests they see how many cars they can find. Together they count the cars they find up to nine. In this way she is helping children to gain knowledge and understanding of the world, to link ideas to their own experiences and introduces them to mathematical ideas. As they play the childminder also promotes children's language and communication skills. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 She talks to them, introducing new words and repeats words for them. She listens to what children have to say and responds with enthusiasm. She also plans

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and outcomes for children

activities around themes to stimulate their interest. The current theme is looking at animals and pets. A guinea pig has visited and children have learnt how to care for living things. Older children have suggested fantasy pets and like to dress up as animals. They also learnt that some children are allergic to pets.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from the balanced and varied routine that they childminder adapts to meet the particular needs of the children. She ensures they eat well and is responsive to the young children's signs of tiredness and emotional needs. She lets them snuggle up close and reassures them as they drift off to sleep. They enjoy restful sleep until they are ready to play again. 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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