Childminder in Merton

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY433344 Inspection date 17/01/2012 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 was registered in 2011. She lives with her husband and two children aged 26 and 12. The childminder lives in Wimbledon, close to local transport links, shops and schools. The whole of the downstairs and one bedroom and the bathroom upstairs are used for minding.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder may care for no more than four 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. The childminder may provide overnight care for no more than one children under years.

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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. There are currently two children on roll both in the Early Years age range. There are currently no children on roll that have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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 mostly supported to make the most of their abilities, making good progress. Generally documentation is in place. The childminder evaluates her provision well. She seeks to improve the learning opportunities provided, working towards good 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?

 record in a fire log book, the details of any problems encountered during fire drills and how they were resolved  make greater use of information gathered through observation and assessment to plan future activities that fully enhance children's individual learning and development

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and how to safeguard the children whilst they are in her care. Detailed risk assessments are in This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 place to ensure the children are protected from hazards while in the care of the childminder. Further safety measures includes risk assessment for all outings. Daily safety checks further enhance the safety of the children. Fire drills are carried out, however, at the time of inspection, they are not evaluated to bring about the best possible outcomes to enhance the children''s safety. All resources are suitable for the age of the children that are accessing them.

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the early years provision

Resources are deployed well. They are stored in labelled boxes which allow the children to learn early word recognition. Resources contribute to the good progress of the children's learning and development. Children have good opportunities to learn about the wider world around them, through the good resources and activities on offer. The childminder continues to develop her knowledge of childcare and how to improve the children's learning and development, through regular training opportunities, such as child protection.

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the early years provision

The childminder works well with the parents and provides daily feedback on the how the children have been. Weekly observations are shared with the parents who share their views and thoughts with the childminder to work on. This also enables the parents to see the progress the children are making with their learning and development. 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.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an effective self-evaluation system; she reflects upon her own practice and asks 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 observes the children well. The next steps of learning are completed and recorded on the children''s weekly observation sheets. However, it is not fully clear how these have been linked into the planning the childminder has in place. As a result, planning isn''t fully effective, currently to bring about best possible outcomes for the children. From the observations that are in place, it shows the children are making progress with their learning and development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children thoroughly enjoy daily trips to the local park. Their physical development is greatly enhanced by these trips. Children enjoy using the balance beams and moving walkways, which enhances their co-ordination skills. The childminder makes good use of the trains going past to progress the children's numeracy skills. They take time to count the carriages going past. The childminder also has a good

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and outcomes for children

use of mathematical language such as behind, in front, smaller and bigger to develop the children's problem solving and language skills. Good supervision of the children both in the park and in home allows the children to be and feel safe whilst in the care of the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Good hygiene procedures ensure the children are protected from cross infection and contamination. On coming back from the park the childminder talks to the children about washing their hands as they are dirty. This allows the children to understand the concept of good hygiene procedures. 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

The childminder is skilled in adapting activities to the children's interests. Children engage well with the activities which enables them to progress well with their learning and development. Children enjoy learning about dinosaurs and the childminder adapts the play dough activity to include this. The children enjoy making their own dinosaurs and the childminder sits with the children to support them with the smaller pieces to go onto their models. The children show great pride with their finished dinosaur. 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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