Childminder in Camden

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY335185 Inspection date 24/01/2012 Inspector Jennifer Liverpool

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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 July 2006. She lives with her husband and their daughter aged 10 years. in Holborn in the London borough of Camden. The childminder's home is on the second floor of a block of flats, with no lift access. The lounge and the bedroom is used for childminding purposes. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time, and of these, three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder takes and collects children from the local school and occasionally goes to local toddler groups. She 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates an understanding of most aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and as a result children's welfare is appropriately safeguarded. However, the risk assessment does not include all required details and does not cover all potential risk. Children are making satisfactory progress because the childminder provides suitable opportunities to support their learning and development. The capacity for the childminder to make continuous improvement is progressing as she has started to identify areas to develop. However, resources that reflect diversity are few, and the use of observation and assessment is in the early stages.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 improve the record of the risk assessment to clearly state when it was carried out and the date of the review and any action following a review (Documentation). 07/02/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the risk assessment so that it covers anything with which a child may come into contact  increase the range of resources and provide activities that reflect positive This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 images of diversity to enable children to develop positive attitudes towards people who are different to themselves  link observation and assessments to the six areas of learning and analyse observations to help plan the next steps to extend children's learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. She knows what action to take if she has any concerns about a child in her care. This supports children's well-being. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments indoors and when taking children out to identify and eliminate potential hazards. However, children's accessibility to low level glass has not been fully assessed. Also, the record of the risk assessment does not show when it was carried out and the date of the review. This is a breach of the welfare requirement. Other documentation required for the safe and effective management of the children and the provision are in place and maintained.

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the early years provision

The childminder obtains relevant information from parents before children are placed in her care, which enables her to get to know the children and be able to meet their needs. She acknowledges children's likes, dislikes and their interests, and caters for this when providing snacks and offering activities. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards equality and diversity. She organises the indoor space appropriately allowing children to move around freely. Children have access to a reasonable range of toys and equipment that are suitable for their stage of development. However, there are few resources that reflect positive images of disability and race to enable children to learn about diversity. The childminder makes generally good use of recreational facilities in the community. For example, she takes children to visit the local children's centre and the park.

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the early years provision

Sound relationships are established with parents. The childminder provides parents with suitable information about her services, which includes the policies and procedures for making complaints and safeguarding. She gives daily feedback to parents about their child, which promotes continuity of care. The childminder has started to share children's observation and assessment with parents so that they get to know how their children are progressing. The parents' written feedback indicates that they are satisfied with the care offered to their child. The childminder demonstrates an awareness of the need to develop partnerships with other providers involved in children's lives. The childminder has attended a number of childcare courses, which supports the children in her care. She has begun to evaluate her practice and has identified some areas to develop. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improve outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from the childminder's warmth and welcoming approach, which enables them to feel comfortable and secure. Children are developing positive relationships with the childminder because she sits with them and shows an interest in their play. Children receive praise and encouragement during activities. This helps them to develop positive self-esteem. They are beginning to show that they are responsible for looking after the toys and environment as they help with tidying up. Visits to toddler groups enable children to have opportunities to play with children from other backgrounds.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has an suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has begun to observe children at play and keep written notes and samples of their work. The childminder also takes photographs of children's play and when they are out on visits and uses this as evidence of their achievements. However, the observations are not yet linked to the areas of learning in order to show how well children are achieving in the different areas. Also, the childminder is not effectively using the observation to identify how to move children on and extend their learning. Photographic evidence shows that children are offered an appropriate range of experiences. They show interest in the range of toys that are available, particularly the role-play equipment, salt dough and puzzles. Children's creative development is encouraged through activities such as drawing and painting. They enjoy playing with cooking utensils and dried pasta.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder helps children to use their imagination during a range of role play situations. For example, they pretend to be doctors and nurses. Children's communication and spoken language is developing and opportunities are given to them to practise early writing skills. They count confidently up to 10 and can recognise simple shapes.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health and physical development is appropriately supported with daily walks to and from the shops and occasional visits to toddler groups. In the local parks children have access to a wide range of outdoor physical play equipment that includes tricycles, slides and swings. Children have access to fresh drinking water throughout the session. They enjoy a range of healthy snacks including bread sticks, rice cakes and fruit encouraging them to develop healthy eating habits. Children are developing an understanding about how to keep themselves safe as the childminder talks to them about road safety when they are out on trips. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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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